Richard takes a moment to figure out how to explain this. Damocles.

Yes, sir?

While we're here at the Library, we're able to visit the places that books talk about. River just has to put the book on that ledge there, and a doorway appears that takes us to whatever the book is about. That's how we're going to visit the beach. Understood?

Yes, sir! Is it like the beach outside?

It's the same type of beach, but from a different place. You'll smell when we get there.

Okay!

"I believe he understands," Richard says, looking back at her.