[Noel can hear the stumbling; the first few times it happens, he stops to make sure the guy is still okay. After that, though, he tries to slow his pace down. Easier said than done, to be honest -- there's a level of power in this body that he's just not used to. But he manages well enough, only having to pause a few quick times to make sure Kieren isn't getting too far behind. And to make sure nothing's stalking the both of them in the darkness, of course.

He doesn't answer the question right at first. It's kind of loaded, isn't it? He still doesn't phrase it that way, I live here. But with Hope the way he is currently...well, it's turning into a long-term stay; they can't exactly go back to their world before they find a cure for him.

For both of them, really.]

Usually I prefer the city. [Yeah. That's not enigmatic at all.] But I stay here, sometimes.

[He turns his head to look at Kieren.]

You're new to this place, right? How long have you been here?