"Yes, but that is a universal truth shared by all realities." It was difficult to find a balance with that warning. Many of the things that slipped from books wished to go home, not cause damage to the Library. "The Librarians will warn patrons if something is dangerous enough to make killing necessary and what needs to be guided back to its book."

For a moment, he seemed smaller, his voice more thoughtful. "Killing is not an easy thing, whether dealing with monsters or in other, more grave situations. We do not want that burden taken on by our patrons unless it is necessary."