[Outside of the Aglionby school grounds, he rarely encounters anyone except Adam and Ronan who speak Latin. Looking over at the passenger who had translated the phrase, Gansey gave him a pleased, approving smile. It's also rare to find someone who also believes the sentiment contained within those words.]

The great thinkers understood the subject well. [The longing for his friends is carefully shuffled away, only a hint of it shadowing his eyes as he presents the polite smile that he had been practicing for years.] I hope that I didn't disturb you. I was distracted by - [He gestures toward the sweeping architecture and details that reminded Gansey of home.] - the wonder of all this.