Day 73: Library (2nd shift)

[redcladidealist]

Don't let them snoop? If Lloyd didn't already know the secret the library held, that would have practically been asking him to poke around as much as his nurse would let him. But since he did know about the trick to the secret door, he settled instead for searching for Kratos or Castiel. If he didn't find one of them this shift, he'd have to think about putting up a note on the bulletin, but considering what he wanted to talk to them about, it would probably be better if he kept it off the board and spoke to them in person.

"Here, why don't you settle down with a nice book, Nigel?" his nurse encouraged him as she guided him toward a chair. "Poor dear. I noticed you didn't eat anything for breakfast. Maybe you just need to get your mind off of whatever's tying your stomach in knots."

Lloyd made a face at that comment, unable to hold himself in check. "Maybe if the doctors gave me my Key Crest back it wouldn't be a problem."

His nurse sighed, shaking her head. "I thought you were making more progress than that, Nigel. Here," she said, handing him a book. "I'm sure a good book will help."

Lloyd grumbled, but accepted the book anyway, albeit reluctantly. He should have known better than to expect anything from his nurse. Rather than cracking the book open, though, Lloyd set it in his lap and watched the room. Surely one of his companions would come in soon...

[For Castiel.]

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[ever_loyal_dog]

"I've not had the opportunity to test it," he nodded again, "but if what I've been told is true, yes."

Castiel had supposedly been to the third floor on more than one occasion. The man didn't seem to have a sense of humor, nor did he seem the type to make things up, so Soushi had come by no reason to distrust what he said.

"It seems to be the best lead so far. Some have mentioned the basement, though I've not had a chance to see that for myself either."

[his_legacy]

"I have yet to make it upstairs," Link admitted, that flair of anger rising up again. With the growing obviousness of the rebel efforts, how long did they have until Landel grew tired of their attempts? Not long, he could imagine.

"However, I have been to the basement. It is... a strange and dangerous place. Not unlike a maze of sorts. Different rooms, each more outlandish than the last. I think our best bet is to explore the upstairs first."

[ever_loyal_dog]

It was a pity there weren't more maps available of the building. He'd seen a few on the bulletin, but they were taken down or gone so quickly he hardly had a chance to properly memorize anything. He wasn't even sure how to reach the basement, though that room he'd been in last night... he was certain it had been underground.

"Is the entrance to the basement a secret as well? I'll admit, I've had little time to explore when the doors haven't been hurling us in all sorts of directions. It makes it difficult to remember where everything is."

[his_legacy]

"The basement's entrance is in the kitchens. There is a cold room in the back for storing food." What was it called, again? Something that began with an 'R'... Link couldn't remember.

"It is best to take a party with you."

[ever_loyal_dog]

Another secret entrance? Soushi couldn't help a smile, though he nodded his thanks for the advice. It seemed so like a game, these twists and turns and mazes. It was little wonder patients felt as though they made no progress.

"And both require one to go through the Sun Room. I can see they do not plan to make anything easy here," he commented. Castiel had mentioned having trouble with a patient there just last night, and he'd heard enough from others to confirm it was a dangerous route.

[his_legacy]

Link nodded. The Sun Room served as a central area without a doubt. He had been in dungeons and temples that were much the same, but the main room had never been so dangerous.

"I have yet to even find a purpose for some of the other branching rooms, though. The Game Room doesn't seem to have any importance at all."