"Why's it a big deal?" Silver Head repeated, throwing up his arms like Tom had just asked him why he needed anus to poop. "Do you have an unreasonable level of earwax, boy? Didn't you listen to a word Professor Atticus said tonight?"
"Hey, be nice," Hana warned. "Unless you want a punch in the face, too."
Silver Head ignored her. "Everything concerning the reality revolves around the System. Because it's so powerful here, it's the easiest place to wink to and from the other realities. It's also the best place for Professor Atticus to monitor System levels around the world. That's how he's watched all of you from day one so closely."
"How?" Max inquired.
"By using another invention from Tomikins Industries in the Seventh Reality, it's called a transporting signal."
"Sounds fancy," Hana said. "Maybe Aokis should make them."
"I assure you, Miss Aoki, there's a big difference between making transport signals and sugar."