"So, um, what's your freehold like?" Kasivelieth asks as they go down the stairs to the kitchen.
"I, uh, not like here at all..." Tiero falters, but then they reach the kitchen door and he stops in surprise. A plethora of words ring out in different languages. There is a pause, and he and Kasivelieth peer inside. A new person with sticking up hair and a delighted grin is pointing at a spoon. Clustered around are Magistra Colle, Brother Aldus, Ffion, Kelyn, Jakin and Mina, each shouting a word in what is presumably their own language. The person holding the spoon looks awash with happiness.
"Nowhere is quite like the Great Library," Kasivelieth says in a mix of wonder and amusement, and Tiero smiles.