"Ah, yes, of course. A noble endeavor, although there are quite a few books to look through." He used one arm to gesture to behind him; the eves and corridors of the library were cavernous and plentiful, respectively. He made it all sound so terribly flippant, as he had, so far, little reason to fear or concern himself with the house.

It was, after all, only a house. What was he going to do, creak and perhaps get termites? "I do wish you the best of luck, though you may be able to speak to the encyclopedias for a head start."

Even while he spoke, he skillfully sidestepped the female twin, dodging that peering and planting himself to their right.