> BD: ... You're from Baltimore?

Yes, you grew up on Gay street, which may explain a lot of things.

> BD: grieve lost photos

You collect the ruined photos and construct a funeral pyre.

Amaaaaazing Graaaaace! How sweet the soooound,
That saaaaved a wreeeeetch; like meeeeee!

> Take whatever book looks the most interesting for future use and then head upstairs

You don't have much room in your inventory, so you take your favourite one.

You reach the second floor.