He gives a vague nod in agreement. Everything here takes some getting used to. Like not having a phone to instinctively reach for the minute you wake up, and having so much say over how you spend your time. New rules and norms and, you know, the whole magic thing.

Wilhelm isn't totally surprised by Bay's abrupt departure announcement. She was sitting in this corner with only a book for company when he came over to bug her, after all.

"Sure. See you around," he says with a half-wave and a thin smile.