"It's no trouble." He says it just as easily, like this little song and dance is standard. "We can pretend I'll get any better at navigating this place with practice."

John waves Darlington to lead on, and follows him out into the hall, shuts the door behind him. Actually stops to lock it, too. Normally there would be no need to bother— who has valuables, here?— but, well. It really will be awkward if someone finds the human skull behind his cloaks.

"First day? The arrival isn't easy." He crooks a sympathetic smile at Darlington, falls into step at his side. "If you have questions, now would be the time. I'm John."