[There was a smile at hearing the word friend. For some reason, that word was something he never thought he'd hear in this very unfamiliar place.]

I am usually quite good at figuring things out. However, this device is beyond my ken. Especially when I am unsure as to where to go to find out all of its nuances and quirks.

[Joshua could sit with old tomes, or the hideaway Loresman or research lore himself anywhere. These new mechanisms however had him confused. But at Yusuke's suggestions, he smiled and inclined his head towards two wooden benches.]

We could sit over there if you would like, or we can start with food.