The Library

You are in a plush library.  Bookshelves stretch from floor to ceiling, and the musty smell of old leather fills the room.  Surprisingly comfortable armchairs are dotted about, with subtle spotlights arranged to provide illumination.  Behind you, heavy doors lead back to the entrance hall.

On a low table is a small metallic device with recessed buttons and a screen, titled The Shared World Project.  A small light blinks at you, invitingly.