All arrive at the convention, where the reserved Venables is somewhat stunned at the bizarre nature of the convention and its attendees, particularly as it is housed in the strange, Escher-like Hotel Babylon, which appears to be centered on a powerful magical node.
All arrive at the convention, where Venables is somewhat surprised by the unconventional nature of the gathering and its participants, especially considering it takes place in the peculiar Hotel Babylon, which seems to revolve around a potent magical center.