[ For a moment after the question, Howl simply stares at him, and then his expression softens into one more melancholy and resigned. Slowly, he shakes his head. ]
...I don't believe you lot even know where you're "escaping" to. Do you? [ Just one thought of many that went through his head, but he avoids outright saying "no" for now. Howl really is a bit touched that this boy cares enough about him, a stranger, to try to "help." ]
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...I don't believe you lot even know where you're "escaping" to. Do you? [ Just one thought of many that went through his head, but he avoids outright saying "no" for now. Howl really is a bit touched that this boy cares enough about him, a stranger, to try to "help." ]