"Are you kidding me? This place is heaven," the Tantarian snaps at Maddie. "No other books to bother me, too remote for anybody except you imbeciles from finding me... Right, right. Speaking of."

"Hem-hum. Pretend I'm clapping my hands imperiously right now." The Tantarian stares down the collective party. Imperiously. "You know, I'd gladly help you, but... some idiots ended up stealing a few of my pages. If you get them back for me, I should be able to open the door to Alexander's temple for you."