It's looking as though I'm going to have to start applying myself, as well, if this... place is as different from my home, as it seems.
Well, 'terrible' may be a hasty judgement. Inconveniencing, certainly, but there are aspects that do seem ready to make up for it.
Perhaps, if it suits you, I could find my way to you- I have heard of these devices, some form of magical transport? I'd rather like to try one, see if it really is what they say. If you give me a time, and an address, I'd be happy to meet you for whatever activity you'd like. My treat.