[ Howl watches Liem's reaction pass across his face with patience and quiet curiosity. Doubtless he's thinking of his own arrival in this world and how deeply unpleasant it all wa; Howl was there, saw it for himself, and remembers it well. It really is too bad that joining the side of the Kenoma has to be so unpleasant — no wonder the escapees see them as "evil", or whatever they would say. How many more would be on that side if it weren't for that?

At Liem's question, Howl shifts his weight to one leg and props a hand on the opposite hip. ] Hm. I'll tell you if you'd like to hear the story, yes. But how about we get out of the sun and enjoy a break, if we aren't to be using the equipment in the meantime?