“The fictional status of …” Claudius rolls his eyes. “Let’s make one thing clear. It’s entirely likely that we’re all fictional, including you, and you don’t know what book you’re from. Either it didn’t exist where you came from, or it was beneath your notice. Some day, some newcomer may come along, share a bottle of wine with you, then tell you your story was a smashing success, and audiences the world over know your secrets.”