"Of course, of course! Though I have utmost faith in my abilities, I will always be swift in coming to the Nexus and consulting the masses on issues that may have delayed me or briefly escaped my reasoning. One of the reasons I've finally emerged from my prolonged research and self-inflicted hermitage. I must again find input and perspective from the other residents of this zone."

He takes three steps back, pulling his cape around him once more. "Until that time comes, or I return to announce my success, fare thee well, young lady! Recall fondly the day you at last met the great Ixis Naugus!"

A great swirling of wind suddenly occurs, gathering in a vortex around Naugus and slowly lifting him aloft. His cape billows and whips about before snapping wide into the distinct shape of bat wings. And then he's off, soaring into the sky, soon nothing but a far off speck as the winds die down with his departure.

Again: dramatic.