[ A familiar is somewhat akin to what he is, true. But familiars are inherently attached to their masters, which Kousetsu is finding out that he doesn't need to be all the time. Familiars don't often develop independence after all. ]

...there are books and such on how they work. [ He'll turn towards the direction of the garden's entrance, back towards the city, and where the other will most likely find said library. ] There is a library with...many different books on how to use the things here.

[ 'Things' meaning weird technological gadgets and such. ] ...it has proven to be quite helpful.