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"Well, many years ago, it looked widely different to what you see today, much more decrepit and... Scary. But the place changed hands a few decades ago, and the new owners wanted to renovate it and make it a beautiful crown jewel of their organization, and to store their findings and technology for all to see. Overtime, most of the findings were moved elsewhere, but the technology remains..." She says in a tone of someone revealing their most precious secret, then promptly, dives beneath the desk. Following with the muffled, but excited whisper. "Come, Aki. Take a look!"
Now full-on curious, you grab the edge of the desk for support and hunch beneath the large furniture, and see-
Well, Angelina, holding and proudly displaying... A loose, squarical electrical panel? It's brimming with three prominent, but small toggle-switches in the middle, a few colorful buttons at the sides, and a tiny red light at the top. Looking at the side of the birch table reveals a hole exactly in the panels size and shape. From within several dozens blue, brown and green cables stick out, with only a few actually connected to the mysterious panel. On the ground are also several screws, all put neatly in a line, as well as a small screwdriver with a cute pink handle.
"What is it?" You ask leaning in closer. "What does it do? How do you know all this?"
Smiling smugly, she flicks one of the switches playfully. Of course, nothing happens. "It's one of the control units~ They control the various contraptions installed within this library!" She nearly squeals, and points up. "If I manage to turn it on, we will be able to display the nights sky instead of the usual lights for our party! Imagine the night's sky full of stars, Aki! It would be so beautiful! And so moody too! That's why I think we should host our party here... and why I wanted you and your friends to go as well. I bet you and Alex could scare us and Jaq out of our minds during the courage test!"
Skeptical, you frown. "I'm really happy for you, and I appreciate the thought, but does it do anything else?"
"Oh, probably... Why?" She says, deflating rapidly. Normally, you would be more considerate, but being seen with Angelina under your desk by Jaq is something you would rather spare yourself from.
"Nevermind that. You actually know how to make it work? Honestly, not something I would expect from a school princess."
Blushing lightly, she murmurs. "Uh, my dad always told me tales about his otherwordly technical marvels and facts. He really wanted to make me interested, but..." She slowly shows you a hand - on some of her fingers there are small red stab marks. "...I try my best."
Sighing, you proffer her a hand - you should really get going. With your help, she sits back on her chair, and forces a small smile.
