"As awful as it is to be thrown into a strange world, I think that it's very good to have someone with you that you can share your life with. Those of us that came alone only have our cohort to rely upon and really getting to know and trust strangers, even those supposedly chosen by the gods, takes time," he says gently. Sebastian has made good friends in their cohort, but it hasn't been quick or easy for him.

"What do you think?"