That's the spirit. I think the key is for one to focus on the future. And also remember that we are better than this place.

[It helps that his companion's own growing relief is making the going even easier. In truth, William himself is not always so in touch with his own emotions. He's spent too much time either covering up by being haughty or pretending to be unaffected. This place has been a rude awakening.]

Mind over matter is the key.

[He's a genius, so muck should pose no challenge to him. Which is why he struggled so much before, totally. And then struggled a bit when he found this companion for the journey. But setbacks are part of the process.]