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[benhargreeves]

[ Public speaking is far from Ben's forte, but the good thing about uploading a video like this is that he can do multiple takes. In the frame behind Ben are shelves full of books; he filmed this in that little anteroom of the library that he and Peter had unearthed from the rubble.

He gets right to it; no introductions, no small talk. ]

Can anyone with experience at interpreting maps, handling old and fragile documents, or just anybody who speaks multiple languages please get in contact with me? I found some interesting stuff in the library a while back but I'm not making much progress with it.

[ A pause, and he seems about to terminate the video. Then he adds as an afterthought: ]

Oh, and I guess if anybody is just looking for something good to read to pass the time, I can help out with that. I can check if a particular book is down here, or recommend something.

[ Ben's self-appointed himself as the de facto librarian of the Anchor, because he wants to contribute in some way, and he's always been a bit of a bookworm. ]

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[benhargreeves]

If it's any help, I'm way more alive than I should be, too. You're not the only one here who got rescued from something they thought was inescapable.

[ No he is not going to elaborate on that any further. He offered enough info for Newt to know he's not alone, but Ben is a bit tired of talking about being dead. Most days, he doesn't mind. Today isn't one of them. ]

I'd like to hear more about it, when that sometime comes around. And til then, I'll find some good books to keep you from losing your marbles in there.

[ Particularly he'd like to know who the hell 'WICKED' are, but this really does seem like a conversation best had in person, where if Newt says something that makes no sense Ben can stop him in that moment and ask for clarification. ]

[sobloodyinspired]

Bloody weird thing to have in common with someone, that. [But he doesn't seem particularly inclined in talking any further on that point, either, as it turns out.] Sure thing. [He nods a bit and smiles.] I appreciate it, mate.