Hob had not considered he might encounter something in this city that wasn't human or at least resembled human. So far there was no sign of danger, but he knew there was no guarantee it would stay that way.

So why not indulge in the good stuff? He has some of his drink before responding.

"I'm afraid I don't know it. Or this place. London probably doesn't mean much, either. That's the city I was in before I stepped off the train. Did anything strange happen to you before you arrived? It all felt really normal to me until it wasn't.*