...I would have imagined he'd sound far more furious if it was meant for me specifically, but what are the odds anyone else here would pick this specific book?

[He takes it back, looking it over again before shaking his head and placing it back in the book.]

Regardless, we do need to find a way to communicate with them. I...

[have so much I need to say]

It would be for the best if we could communicate regularly.