video: un. an.observer

[thisislife]

[Lexi is standing behind the counter of what's clearly a used books and comics store with a wide grin on her face]

Okay, everybody! I'd like to officially welcome you to the Satellite of Love Used Books and Comics! While you're here, please give your best to Nosferatmew and Mewnos: The Paws of Fate, our batcat mascots. Don't worry, both of them have been trained to be very polite and don't assume everyone's a nom-nom!

I look forward to seeing you here!

[Private to Luz]

We did it! We really did it!

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[Video] username: secondtolast

[icanhearscreams]

... Do you have any science books?

[This is critical, okay.]

[thisislife]

Yeah, of course we do! Science books covering topics I'd never even heard of. I assume they're native to one of the worlds someone comes from, but I can't figure out which one. So it's pretty much a buffet of anything related to science you can imagine.

voice; un:suckmyodangos

[bleedformeplz]

[Wait. Is this a dream come true?? Someone pinch her! Himiko gasps with excitement on the other end.]

Comics is fine, how about mangas? What do you got? How much??

[thisislife]

We have manga, too! There are like, five bookcases devoted to manga alone. And I assume that some of them have to be from other worlds, 'cause I looked up as much as I could on my omni and still couldn't find some of what we have. It's pretty cool. Are you looking for something in particular?

[bleedformeplz]

I prefer some slice of life, high school thing. I was reading about this class D who their main objective was to assassinate their homeroom teacher. He's an alien and he set it up.

[thisislife]

Seriously? I don't think I've heard of that one. What's the title, I'll go upstairs to make sure we have it for you!

[bleedformeplz]

It's called Class Assassin! Oh! OH! Magical Girls too! Darker Moon! AHHHH!

[imaglyphwitch]

Woo hoo!!

I'll be there to help you in a bit!

[thisislife]

I know you will. [she blows a kiss at the screen] Love you!

1/3

[imaglyphwitch]

You know it!

[Things were going great and-

Wait].

Re: 2/3

[imaglyphwitch]

WAIT...

Re: 2/3

[imaglyphwitch]

[She hadn't expected THAT. To hear it, to feel exactly how much Luz's heart was now just...lifted up several times. This was happening?! It was! She said that!

But Luz knew enough not to be awkward and make Lexi feel insecure. Sure, she had a million feelings about this right now, but only one was shining though.

She was just...so happy].

Ok! Love you t-too!

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[possessum]

Oh hey, that's awesome, Lexi! Congrats, it looks great in there. I'll tell Luna too, she can't get her hands on enough books.

( Nerdy girlfriends will be very happy for more things to read around this place. )

We'll have to swing by and come check out you guys' selection.

(CW: ASOIAF mentioned in metatext)

[thisislife]

Thanks, Peter! [a mock-stern expression followed by a grin] I'm looking forward to seeing you both! The selection is amazing, there are things from all kinds of Earths and other planets. [in a whisper] And in one world, my favorite book series has been finished.

[what could she say, she had no faith in George R.R. Martin to finish the series in her world. in another? she was slamming those last two books like the first of an angry god]

And you can meet my girlfriend, Luz! Unless you've already met her?

[possessum]

Really? Oh man, that sounds like a wild experience.... Luna's going to have a field day. ( Books from future timelines... the possibilities are endless.

...And admittedly, he can't stop his train of thought from going to someone else he knows who would enjoy poking through some new books. )

Is there anything for uh... younger people? Like little kids?

And yeah, I know Luz! Wait, she's— you two are dating? ( God, he's been out of touch. He really needs to check back in on Luz, stat. ) I'm so happy for y'all. ( He means it, smile lighting up. ) How long have you been together?

[thisislife]

It really was, but I found some great stuff I'd never heard of until I found it! [especially where science, history, and pop culture were concerned.

and it's understandable, there's such a huge range in ages in Trench]

Sure do! It's in the basement and we'd like an older person to accompany them there, but there are gonna be storytimes and maybe some more interactive stuff, too, I just need to think of things which are appropriate for the children brought here.

Uh-huh! Three months? I think? Wow, I'm the world's worst girlfriend! I don't remember our anniversary!

[possessum]

( Funny story: this doesn't involve an Actual Child, but the demonic entity possessing him.... Paimon struggles with reading Human Language, but loves to learn and have books read to him. It's... a weird, uncomfortable thought to help out the demon, but he gets so bored... Maybe Peter could find some nice picture books or something for him. )

Oh, that's perfect. I could accompany him for sure. ( Considering they're in... the same body. It's kind of awkward!! ) Storytime? Oh man... I think he'd really like that.

( He grins at that, something empathetic in his features. ) I get it — I forget a lot of that stuff, too. But honestly, time's super weird in this place anyway... I'm just glad that even Horror Mc'Freaksville can't completely kill romance.

video; un: darth imperius

[drawsghosts]

Paper books are still so novel to me. I'll be certain to stop by, because I can always use more books.

[thisislife]

Yeah, they're getting...I don't know if more rare is the right term, but almost everyone reads e-books. I hate the thought of paper books being phased out. So, it's nice to meet you and c'mon over!

[drawsghosts]

In my universe, books are mainly stored on datapads, and few planets still use paper books. Mostly the more rural ones. It's been a while since I've been in able to just go into a book store.

[thisislife]

Well, now you can! Almost whenever you like, we close at 5 in the afternoon. A girl's gotta eat more than a sandwich lunch!

Video; un: darkness

[survivalthroughhate]

Oh good. I shall stop by presently. Do you have comfortable chairs and pillows for those who wish to spend a long period of time there or shall I bring my own?

[Yes, he is quite serious about this question, just look at the expression on his face.]

[thisislife]

We absolutely have comfy chairs and pillows! A lot of the time, you need to read the first chapter or so to see if you and a book are going to really fit, you know? And seriously, there's every subject imaginable from every world possible. It's fascinating.

[survivalthroughhate]

Good. Carrying a bean bag all the way there and back would be tiresome.

[You bet Darth Maul for all his serious nature has a bean bag chair at home he just sinks into sometimes with a cup of tea and a good book. Who doesn't like one of those?]

[thisislife]

Well, not to worry, you won't have to do that. We have those big, really plush armchairs along with slightly harder leather chairs. And, if you want I can look into getting bean bag chairs?

[everyone likes one of those. she's honestly surprised she didn't think of it ahead of time]