Sebastian looked around as well. Although, he unconsciously kept his his hand clenched. It really was beautiful here and as much as he loved the books it was nice to know they could go to different places.

He hadn't enjoyed the outdoors much at all before. Even when Jack first started insisting they take walks and there was the time he convinced Sebastian to climb a tree. He had simply because he wanted to for Jack.

It was this memory that made him want to try to be better. Julliard had been a first step, but he'd still isolated himself there. He could do the same here except everything reminded him of Jack. And he knew it would make Jack happy to see him enjoying the things his love no longer could.

"I'm more comfortable in the Library." He admitted, looking to Alec again. Daring himself to be braver. "You don't have forests like this, but you have...demons?"

Not the best start to conversation with someone you just met, but it was better than talking about the weather. Right?