[ Magnus remembers the kind of long day a person has when they first arrive here. He remembers it very well. That said, he promptly forgets almost everything else (for the moment) in the face of seeing Will again.

And giving him a big hug, which he is not at all averse to doing, no sir. He'll return that embrace just as heartily as it's given to him. ] William! [ There's a definite note of relief there. ] I can't tell you how happy I am to see you again.

What a sight for sore eyes, hm? [ Oh, yes, the question. An important one, which he will answer: ] Alexander and I are both here. We have been for a few months now.

[ He leans back a bit. ] How about you? Are you all right? [ His eye falls on the scar for a second, but doesn't linger. ]