[ For William, the forest is just an easy route away from the castle. It doesn't hold the same kind of magic, because as far as he's aware magic does not exist. But still, he is happy beneath the dark leafy bows of the trees, pleased and amused by the other man's reaction. ]

I was not aware we were keeping you confined between our walls, Rafa.

[ He picks his steps very carefully, lacking in the grace of his friend. ]

You belong out here.

[ He reaches out, fingers curling in his sleeve to tug him along a narrow road further into the woods. ] The town lies this way. It's not far of a walk.