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[Raven blows onto the journal, then wipes it with his hand, flicking through the pages to find out when the last time he bothered to make an entry with it was. He sighs, has it really been that long? Even thinking about how long he's been in Luceti for any extended period of time is depressing enough for him.]

If I didn't know any better I'd say this thing was startin' ta gather dust.

For those that hadn't noticed yet, Estelle was sent back home a few days ago. I don't know when exactly, but all her things are gone
[He pauses for a moment. House 12 is really quiet now compared to how it used to be. Of course he cared about the princess, he cared about everyone from their world, he's just finding it weird to see them all going home after so long whilst leaving him behind.]

Anyway! She used ta work in the library here and left some stuff regardin' it behind, or ta be more specific, she left a set of instructions on how ta sort the books as well as a set of keys. From the look of it I guess she wanted someone to take the care of the place if she ever got sent home, and considerin' she was working there long before I showed up then it must've meant a lot to her. I can pass the stuff over to anyone who's interested, just let me know! It's not gonna go anywhere by itself.

Oh, and if this old man's memory isn't failin' him again, which it does a lot, she also had a book club goin'. Books aren't really my thing though, if someone wants to start that up again then feel free.

That's about it! I got nothin' else worth sayin', wake me up when it's hot enough for the women to break out the swimsuits.

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Considering Yuri's been gone a while now, have ya got any ideas on what ta do with the guild?

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[It never stops being weird to hear someone thank him for something.]

Uh, it's no problem? Just doin' what I can ta make sure the lady's work doesn't go to waste!

[ Helios is a thankful person besides he'd never not thank someone for being so generous about such things. Helios is a bit self conscious that way. He will be shuffling around on his end then at that. ] Very well. Thank you once again. But, ah, where exactly do you live again? I-I'm not sure you mentioned...

[ There will be footsteps and doors closing as he makes his way outside. ]

[Oh right, it's always helpful to tell someone where you live. It must have slipped his mind.] House twelve. Ya know where that is, right? Just west of the village center, opposite community building one!

Ah yes! I do! I'll be there a little later then. And once again thank you for everything.

[ And with that Helios will close the journal feed/ It's sometime later, after all the other things have been sorted, that he heads out to house twelve. Raven will get a light knock on his door and a blonde haired man standing off to the side outside of it. ]

[You'll have to give him a minute to answer the door, the floor is cluttered with random objects that really need to be packed away into the storage room.]

Oh! You're the guy who's come for the library notes? I'm Raven, nice ta meet ya! [He gestures towards the living area.] It's cold out there, come in fer a sec and I'll go get the notes for ya!

Ah yes! Thank you for helping out with those. [ Helios will walk in pausing before heading into the living area, tentative, and somewhat awkwardly. ] It's a pleasure to meet you as well! Oh I, ah, never did give my name? Helios Sprensonne.

[As Helios is talking, Raven makes his way over to the other side of the room where the notes are in a tidy pile on a table. He quickly returns.]

So then, Helios! You're gonna take care of the library in Estelle's absence, right? [He holds out the notes towards Helios, he's taped the key to the first page.]

[ Helios nods and takes the offered pages smiling a little as he does so. ] Ah, yes, that's correct. I um will of course also allow other people to help and the like. I doubt I could take care of it all by myself anyway. [ A laugh. ]

I suppose the book club will have to be put on hold until I get everything sorted too... [ yes. He almost forgot about the book club. ]

One thing at a time! Try and sort out who's helpin' you at the library and then you can set the book club up. I doubt there's any rush! Who knows, she might come back yet!

[It's a sad kind of optimism.]

Or course, of course. I wouldn't want to get ahead of myself! But you are right. Anyone can return, can't they?

[ Helios offers up a smile albeit a sad one. ]

It's always gonna be there as a possibility, even if we don't really want them to come back. I think for Estelle, being back in her own world is better than bein' here.

If there was only a way to know how people are pulled from their worlds. [ A sigh as he rubs the back of his neck. He'll motion with the notes in hand. ]

If she d-does return I'll be more than happy to relinquish the library to her again. It's, it's not as if it truly belongs to one person anyway. It's the community's and I h-hope to, ah, t-take care of it as best as possible in Estelle's stead.

I'm sure that's somethin' we'll find out one day. For now though, don't think about it too hard! I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job takin' care of the library! Just have a bit of faith in yourself. [Raven will believe in you at least!]

[ Helios laughs rubbing the back of his neck with a hand. ] I tend to think about things a bit harder than is probably good for me. [ A light laugh. Helios really does need more confidence in himself but like heck if that'll ever happen! ] Oh! I'll just, um, be going now. Y-You probably have a lot to attend to. Thank you again for the notes.

Ah, right! Don't let this old man keep ya any longer. Best of luck with the library, I hope it isn't as hard ta take care of as these notes say. I'll make sure ta stop by at some point!

Oh no. I wouldn't want to keep you either. [ A laugh. ] I do hope so as well. But, well, I'll certainly have help and of course I'll look forward to it when you do stop by!

[ Helios smiles. ] But it-it was a pleasure meeting you, Raven.

Pleasure meetin' you too, Helios! Now if you'll excuse me, I got plans, I need ta start gettin' ready.

Oh yes of course! [ And here he'll turn to leave before pausing right in front of the door. ] Have a good day. If you ever need a book or anything like that don't hesitate to ask! I can certainly try to help find it at least. And thank you again for everything.

[ And with that Helios will be off. ]

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