Claude's expression is fond, and he brushes a thumb over the back of Lorenz's hand. "Well, you'll learn plenty. There's no better teacher than travel, in my mind. And as for me... I want to be an open book going forwards. No more secrets."

Well, maybe a few secrets, but no more than a king would be expected to have. In personal matters, at the very least, there will be least need for it.

"I really hope you'll like it there. Not everyone there will treat you warmly, but if you can overlook them and keep an open mind just like you have here, you'll be fine."