[ if they weren’t brought here that way, then.. he’s tempted to let himself wonder that way, but he shuffles the thought aside. it’s fine learning about it the long way— it’s no fun if he cheats.

the question makes him puff out his chest, lighting up excitedly. ] Oh! All kinds of stuff, about whales and leylines an’ about how magic’s nothin’ like what’s on the telly!

[ a beat, and he sticks out his hand. ] I’m Adam, by the way.