It's obviously the boy's second language but Robin waits patiently as he works through the unfamiliar words and constructions and, when he gets to the end of the sentence without a single mistake, gives him another smile. It's impressive to see someone so young trying- and, so far, succeeding- to learn a language as infuriating as English.

"I see. And how long have you been here, lad?" he asks, this time keeping his words short, simple and clear.