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The Lamassu vibrates gently before announcing you are incorrect. Barrymore has a terrible fear of the North Pole and will try and avoid facing it at all costs, thus by facing North you can ensure he does not sneak up behind you. The value of this cannot be over-estimated.
Angered at your lack of Barrymore knowledge the Lamassu shouts there can be only consequence for such failure..