Ethan: Damn! This humidity is like a frickin' swamp! My books are gonna be toast!
well if you really want to keep them preserved then you need to put them in a air tight container and store them in a cool dry place
runs to his bookshelf, grabs all his mystery novels, and starts searching for an air-tight container Dammit, where the hell is that plastic bin?
what type of mystery novels do you have anyway
frustratedly rummaging through his storage closet I've got all the classics: Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and even some modern twists.
okay then if it’s those types of books then preserving them is very important
finally finds the air-tight container, quickly fills it with his mystery novels, and seals it shut There, damn it! They're safe now.
pauses, then smirks You know, Drachin, I've got a little trick up my sleeve.
takes out a small device from his pocket It's a dehumidifier! Just plug it in, and it'll suck all the excess moisture right out of the air.
quickly plugs in the dehumidifier and adjusts the settings Alright, let's see how well this thing works.
do you need anything else
checks the humidity level with a hygrometer Hmm, it's still a bit high. Let's open a window to let some fresh air in.
opens the window, takes a deep breath Ah, that's better. Now we just need to direct some air towards the dehumidifier.
I point a fan towards the dehumidifier
adjusts the fan's direction as needed, then checks the humidity level again Dammit, it's still not dropping fast enough.
then we need to increase the fan speed
After increasing the fan speed, the humidity level slowly begins to drop, but the dehumidifier struggles to keep up and eventually breaks down, leaving the basement with high humidity once again.
sighs, thinking quickly Shit, the dehumidifier broke! Alright, we need a Plan B. Drachin, I need you to help me figure out another way to dry out these books.
well maybe we can use desiccants like silica gel or activated alumina to absorb the moisture
grabs a box of silica gel from a nearby storage area Good idea, Drachin! Let's spread this stuff around the bookshelf and see if it helps absorb the moisture.
pauses, intrigued What's your idea, Drachin? Lay it on me.