[Meanwhile on Sebastian's end, there's something vaguely irritating about this kid. Oh well - conceal don't feel, don't let it show.]
It does rather add to the atmosphere of the place. [No smoke without a fire and all that; there must be some cause for the rumours. Unfolding his terrible map, brb.]
You have heard much about this place to raise your suspicions prior to arriving, then? [Who has not heard things about Samara, really?]