"The texts concern the nature of the balance and our most recent theories about how the equilibrium may be manipulated," Aldus says, and Inric can't stop himself smiling. "So, ah, would it be at all possible to visit your library? I feel my penance would proceed most admirably there. And so would the copying of these texts." Inric gives him a long, steady look before relenting, as he had known he would when Aldus first asked. "Access is granted to all who ask."