Bronze Pyramid

He might have got himself turned upside down and, given the room's nature, he'd never be sure which way was originally 'down' for him.

"We are always willing to accept donations, but I believe your last story was enough to pay for what you are gathering upon this trip. If there is more then we will be amenable to more information about your history, or any other interesting facts about people, places and things that you know. The quantity and quality of the information naturally corresponds to the price we are willing to give in exchange." Less information equals less they're willing to give out, basically. And if they already know it, then they might not accept it at all.