The Librarian's Profile

"(The Keeper pauses, sighing warily at the sound of a new voice. It's been a long time since anyone has happened upon the library.)"

"(It croons a soft song into the empty aisles as it walks. A lit candle revolves slowly around its head.)"

"(You're walking down the sidewalk in a quiet neighborhood. The sky is hot pink as the sun sets, soft white clouds laying against a bright..."

"(The Keeper blinks.) Ours?"

"All are welcome. Simply do not take anything from here that does not belong to you."

"(The Keeper frowns. A low humming sound emanates from its mouth. The sound gets steadily louder, and as it does, it becomes clear that it's ..."

"Tread carefully, child. I am the Keeper of this library. I must defend it."

"(The book turns to ash the moment it crosses the threshold. The Keeper sighs sadly.) Such a waste."

"Hello, child. You may read any book you like in this vast library. I simply ask that you not take it from this place."

"(The Keeper of the Library looks at Spice with a smile.) I've read about people like you. How very exciting! Do tell me more."

"...?"

"Do make yourself at home, then, dear boy. I've longed for company for a very long time."

"Hm? Care to come inside, child?"

"Everyone is welcome, dear child. From what do you seek sanctuary?"

"I see. Those sound more like nightmares, dear child. Fear not, for nothing can harm me here in this library. Not fire, bone, steel or flesh ..."