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[ After heading back in the shop to reaffirm his suspicions, Clear opens up his umbrella. While he knows it's not possible, the stars look so close that they could fall down at any moment. He can't help but stop and stare upwards for a minute. ]

It's just as pretty as last time, too. The stars are so sparkly and pretty. [ He catches a quick glance downwards. ] Ah, it's almost like I'm walking on stars too. It's a little scary.... I guess I'll just have to be careful.

[ Spotting the large INFORMATIONAL sign, Clear moves carefully in a sort of shuffle as if he's afraid whatever he's walking on might crack or disappear. The touchscreen isn't anything new to him, and he's able to navigate it with ease. ]

Wow! This is certainly helpful! I'll have to thank that smiling person in the shop later on. Assuming they left this, of course. But enough of that, let's see here...

[ He takes one of the paper brochures eagerly, excited to see what it might hold, and begins flipping through it. ]

Eh? That's kind of complicated, isn't it? It's making my head hurt a little bit. I don't know if I get it completely. Does that mean that I can get to a bunch of places from here? Maybe Master can explain it to me a bit better than this... I'll have to show him later.

[ After all, a hub world that's connected to other world's is kind of a big deal. Even the kind-of goofy Clear can understand that. He stores the pamphlet in his pocket to show Aoba later on. With that done, he scratches at the back of his head in confusion. ]

I should probably explore some, so I have a full report to give to Master later on. My heart's beating super fast just thinking about it!

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I'm afraid that unless your Master can come here himself, he will, somehow, forget any information you give him about this place within minutes of your doing so.

[Mu has his arms full of books with a pot of tea balanced on top of them, but he pauses to put them down before turning back to Clear.]

Are you new here?

[ At that news, Clear's head cocks slightly to the side. ]

Ehh? Is that really true? How is that possible? Maybe I should try to bring him here with me next time...

[ He takes note of the heavy load that Mu's carrying around. ]

My name is Clear! It's a pleasure to meet you. Would you happen to need help carrying those books? Perhaps we could continue our conversation while walking to wherever you were headed?

You likely won't be able to, I'm afraid. This place is fickle about who it allows in.

Ah? The weight is no issue, but thank you. My name is Mu. I was on my way to the library, if you'd like to join me.

I won't know until I try!

[ Seems like his mind is made up. ]

Ahh, are you sure? I'd be no problem for me to carry half of it!

[ Clear holds out his free arm like he doesn't want to take no for an answer. So friendly... ]

I suppose I cannot fault you for trying.

Mm, I'd rather handle the books myself, as several are extremely old, but if you'd like to take the teapot, I'd appreciate it.

Please leave it to me!

[ Clear picks up the teapot on his own. He seems to be happy just helping out. ]

If you could lead the way, that would be helpful! I don't know where the library actually is.

Thank you very much.

[If this kid is eager to help, Mu isn't going to stop him. He picks up his pile with very little visible effort, and nods in the direction they need to go.]

This way. It's not far. The Plane is very large, but most of it's facilities are quite close together.

[ And with that, Clear starts off in that general direction. ]

That was rather thoughtful of them! I don't usually walk, so that helps a lot!

I think it was just good chance - most of these buildings arrived one by one over the span of...well, quite some time. It can be difficult to measure.

Arrived? Grandpa told me that buildings are built. Is that wrong?

[There's more than a few seconds of deja vu.]

No, your grandfather was correct, but these structures were brought here, much the same way you brought your umbrella, or I brought these books.

Ehhh? You can carry buildings around like books here? I don't think that would fit in my pocket...

[ Whoops, He's taking that a bit too literally... ]

[u srs, clear.]

No, you must only be touching it to bring it with you.

[ Who knows. He could be joking, or he could be incredibly serious. Clear has a habit of doing that. ]

Does that mean if I went back to the Resident's District and touched a building, it could come here with me?

[Alas, Mu doesn't know him well enough to make that call just yet.]

If you wished it to, yes. The people inside would not come with it of course, but the building would follow you. Do you know how to come and go from here?

Well, I came here using the shop before. Is there another way?

The typical method of coming and going from this place is merely a concious thoguht - you must will yourself to come and go, the way you will yourself to take a step. It becomes quite easy with some practice.

Woah! Is that true? That's amazing! I can't wait to try it!

I believe the brochure you took will tell you similarly.

The library is not far - when we get there, you ought to try.

Is that it over there?

[ Clear points to a building that the two are approaching. It's not too far away, but still, there are other buildings in the vicinity as he had mentioned. ]

Yes, that's it. You may take books from there as you wish, by the way - more will appear to replace them. It is the same for any food or drink you manage to procure from the kitchen or bar. We don't quite know how it is so, however.

I can't wait! Let's go, quickly!

[ Clear got so excited that he kinda... ran ahead. Don't worry, though, the teapot is still being carefully handled! ]

[His enthusiasm gets something of a smile out of Mu who quickly teleports to catch up]

Excited, are we?

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