Had there been a library in this ward before? Nier scarcely left her home, so the shift in the layout had nearly gone unnoticed to her. It was only through some accidental eavesdropping that she learned of the great library’s existence, and such a grand collection of books, where she could simply sit and read, sounded like a dream come true. The problem she found herself facing was actually finding the place.
Nier cries out as she trips over what feels like a root, but manages to keep her footing. Her pace is slow, taking small steps with her arms outstretched as she attempts to feel out the path ahead of her. A strip of cloth covers her eyes, a gift from some of the forest’s inhabitants as they sent her towards the library.
If you’re looking for it, you won’t find it! the pixies had giggled. So the best thing to do is not look at all!
Now, Nier feels like they may not have been entirely truthful.
She trips again, bumping into something solid. Muttering to herself, her groping hands attempt to puzzle out the object.
“I-is this a tree...?” she says. “I-it wouldn’t make sense for it to be right here... And it feels- O-oh!”
The visible part of her face flushes red, and Nier falls back as she realizes the identity of her obstacle. “I-I’m so sorry!” she says to the unseen individual. “I-I’m trying to find the library, but I don’t know the way, and...”
She trails off, fresh tears soaking the inside of her blindfold. “I-I’m sorry...” she says, another stumbling apology trailing from her lips. “I-I just wanted to see the books...”
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