My whole life, in fact, [ the Librarian says with a rueful little smile. ] Though I'll admit, I also had some very experienced tutors.

[ It's a good thing that this other fellow at least has an awareness of the Invisible Arts. The Librarian never really learned how to talk to people who aren't in the Know. He clears his throat and steps away from the dead creature, hoping his new acquaintance will follow. ]

Now that we have a reprieve from being hounded by monstrosities, I do believe introductions are in order. [ He starts to offer a hand, then thinks better of it. ] I'm... well, I suppose here I'm just Daniel. One isn't really a Librarian when they're no longer in the Library, are they?

[ There's a slight, wry smile on his face when he says it, but it doesn't meet his eyes. He really would give anything to be back in Hush House right now. ]