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[color=7d6c00][i][b]Location:[/b][/i][/color] Shadowell Manor: Attic (Laboratory Library(?) -> Laboratory) 
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[color=7d6c00][i][b]Hit Points:[/b][/i][/color] 2
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	There was this utter treasure trove of knowledge sitting here, just sitting here with no one else who might appreciate it as much as he might, and no one had told him. Not that anyone associated with the house might have, given the nature of their arrival. And, of course, the events which had transpired after said arrival. So no, it was little wonder that the masters of the house wold not sit them down and trot out all of the best finery and key speaking points to the secret valuables of the house. Swamp was still reading the contents of the tome in his hands as Amaranthine spoke. He agreed with her on her first statement, giving a wistful, [color=7d6c00]"Yes, indeed..."[/color] when she discussed what might be within the volumes. Then he understood her context, following up with, [color=7d6c00]"Ah, my apologies. I am, ah, [i]drawn[/i] to things of knowledge, regardless of source. It is joyous, though now that you mention it surely must have come at ...quite a cost in morality."[/color] 

	It took some effort, but he finally relented. Swamp closed the book that he was reading, but he did so in a manner respectful of the thing which held the fruits of scientific endeavors. He gave the room a long look before stepping back out of it, as if he might be able to simply absorb the contents of the books through sheer force of will alone, set the book back where it was procured, and left with a pang of regret. [color=7d6c00]"You are quite right, of course. This is a dangerous line to walk, especially as we were not intended to gain entry to this room in the first place. In my condition especially, I am in no place to openly challenge any of the housemasters' wishes."[/color] He referred to his injuries, of course.  

	Swamp closed the door to the Library behind him and breathed a heavy sigh. He took a second, seeming to regard an issue, then initiated something wholly unrelated to their most recent minor adventure, [color=7d6c00]"Ah, Chanteuse? If I may, I have a advantage in knowing a bit about you, on account of your more public lifestyle. In an effort toward leveling things,"[/color] he leaned in closer, and in a clear but quiet whisper intoned his full, given, and proper name to the woman. He paused, looking rather sheepish for a second, and gave an understanding, [color=7d6c00]"Dr. Swamp is perfectly fine in the interim, for obvious reasons. I just thought you should know."[/color]