Rosemary steps forward with a handwritten route card, holding it beside the open album. Lady Death, Gugu Gaga, Kalista, Serenity, Umbra, and Brent remain gathered with Sora and Yui.
Rosemary Cedar
I have one last route before the night ends. We can pass through the public spaces, and anyone who wants may share a memory aloud.
She taps three stops on the card: the reading room, the courtyard doors, and the display hall. The visitors lean closer, curious, while the trick-or-treaters settle around the album.
Rosemary Cedar
In return, our group can offer little performances. A bow, a costume pose, a dramatic introduction, anything comfortable. No one has to perform.
Yui Nagashima
A library memory tour with live entertainment? Finally, an event worthy of my very official commentary.
Yui lifts the pen like a microphone and gestures toward the first doorway. Kalista suppresses a laugh, while Gugu Gaga gives a tiny penguin-costume wave beside Lady Death.
Library Visitors
We would love to share one. We remember coming here for story hour, and we would be happy to hear another memory tonight.
The growing audience leaves a clear space beside the album for Sora. Rosemary lowers the route card, Yui waits with theatrical patience, and the first doorway stands open.
“I share my favorite Halloween memory aloud”
SUCCESS (Superb Charm, rolled +0)
Sora moves into the open space beside the album. Her voice catches as she begins, the ache of old memories showing plainly, but she keeps speaking.
Sora
My favorite Halloween memory is tonight, here at the library, with this album and everyone gathered together.
The words settle into the room. Sora’s Keepsake Storytelling holds the small details together: the old photograph, the shared drawing, and the welcome that brought everyone close.
Rosemary Cedar
That is a beautiful memory, Sora. Thank you for trusting us with it.
Yui Nagashima
An excellent premiere memory, partner. I officially declare it worthy of the album.
The library visitors respond with warm applause. Gugu Gaga waves both mittened hands, and Lady Death applauds brightly while Kalista leans against the table, smiling.
Library Visitors
We will remember this one too. Thank you for sharing it with us.
“I regroup with Rosemary and the trick-or-treaters”
Sora leaves the open space beside the album and rejoins Rosemary and the others. Rosemary shifts aside to make room, while Lady Death, Gugu Gaga, Kalista, Serenity, Umbra, and Brent welcome her back into the group.
Rosemary Cedar
There you are. Stay with us as long as you like. We still have time for the rest of the route.
Rosemary folds the route card against the album and guides the visitors’ attention back toward the display. Yui steps aside with an exaggerated bow, leaving Sora a comfortable place among the trick-or-treaters.
Yui Nagashima
The star has returned to the ensemble. Excellent timing, partner. Our next stop awaits, and I promise only a reasonable amount of commentary.
Sora
The album remains open behind me.
Kalista gives Sora an encouraging smile, and Gugu Gaga raises one mittened hand in greeting. Lady Death, Serenity, Umbra, and Brent gather their bags and fall into place beside them.
Rosemary Cedar
Good. Everyone is together again. We’ll head to the reading room when you’re ready.
The group settles into an easy formation around Sora and the album. Yui points toward the first doorway, and Rosemary leads them forward at an unhurried pace.
✓ Quest Accepted
Reach the reading room with Rosemary
“I walk with Rosemary toward the reading room.”
Sora walks beside Rosemary toward the reading room, keeping pace as the library’s warm hallway opens ahead. Behind them, the album display grows quieter.
Rosemary Cedar
This way. The reading room is just ahead, and everyone can settle wherever they feel comfortable.
Rosemary slows slightly so Sora never needs to hurry. The others follow in an easy line, their footsteps soft against the library floor.
Yui Nagashima
A graceful procession. I’m awarding the hallway excellent marks for atmosphere and cooperation.
The reading room doors stand open beneath a small sign. Rosemary holds one door wide, then gestures for Sora and the others to enter first.
Rosemary Cedar
Here we are. We can make the next stop as quiet or as playful as everyone wants.
Sora crosses into the reading room with Rosemary beside her. Chairs wait beneath the tall windows, and the route continues without pressure.
Quest Complete
Reach the reading room with Rosemary