"That seems surprisingly passive," the dragon says. "It is better not to interfere if possible." "That is not borne out by the history of your kin." "Our history is why I think that," Inric says, then hurries past Nazarchtharin's dubious noise to change the subject. "The copy will be delivered to you when it is finished." "Excellent! I shall bring your book straight away! I have always wanted to visit the Great Library of the Eldarin. I hear you have an extensive collection of recipe books." "We do, but I'm afraid the library isn't open for lending at present." "I shall admire the books in situ," Nazarchtharin says, not at all put off.