[video]

[sicharia]

Hello. [The person seated in front of the library terminal is a pale, white-haired woman dressed in something reminiscent of a nun's habit, though there's nothing to cover her head. One of her yellow eyes is covered with an eyepatch. She tries to smile and does about as well as one might expect of a person in her situation, the expression both pinched and weak.] My name is Claudia Kotomine. I've—just arrived.

[There's definitely some uncertainty in her voice about how she should describe the situation, but nonetheless, she carries on.] If there are any other members of the Holy Church here, I'd like to hear from them as soon as possible. Or— Anyone else I'm acquainted with. And, mm, even if there aren't...

[She trails off momentarily, her one visible eye flicking away from the terminal as she considers something. Her lips purse together for a moment, and then she sighs. Well, she doesn't want to be ungrateful—at least she's able to eat—but—]

Ah, it's just that the kitchen seems equipped to do a lot more than it currently is! [She laughs, but the sound is nervous.] Is the food always in the state that it is now? I just thought—if there are better ingredients around anywhere, I could make something nicer. I'm more than willing to share with anyone who helps me with this, so...

...Ah, in any case, thank you for your time. [She forces another slight smile.] If there's anything you would like to ask of me in turn, I'm happy to assist or answer you to the best of my ability.

[For those that would prefer action, immediately after this she can be found browsing the library (and frustrating herself with her inability to find anything of immediate use), and later on she'll be investigating the thirteenth floor/the cathedral.]

Comments

[colonial]

[America perks up visibly at the idea of food.] Yes! I don't know if there's anyplace to get ingredients right now unless you grow 'em yourself. I'm working on it but it's hard!

[sicharia]

[Oh no, how cute.]

Mm! Honest labor is rewarded, so it's important to keep working hard, even if it's difficult. How's it coming along so far?

[colonial]

We had a lot of weird weather where it was real hot and then it snowed and there was a lot of rain and even tornadoes, so I had to start over. [He looks a bit downcast, but perks up again.] But I can still do it! I had to start over sometimes at home too.

[sicharia]

That's too bad—but it's good that you're not giving up! Sometimes things like that happen, so it's good that you aren't letting yourself get discouraged. Do you need any help?