"Oh, attacking me is part of your training, huh?!" the book said, glaring down without any acknowledgement of the offer that would slightly compromise his indignation and egocentrism. "Training for the day when I finally conquer the Far Shore! That's more canny than I'd expected from this place!

"Hyaaaha ha ha ha ha! At last you realize the threat I'll eventually pose! You should be grateful to your luck, since I've been forced to maintain peace for now!"