Roland doesn't mind her touch. The stoic man will never outright admit it, but he has a soft spot for kids who need aid, or even just small acts of kindness. He slows his walk and keeps his eyes trained along their path.

"I'm not the best guy to explain magic, but they're basically these portals that you can activate when you arrive somewhere new for the first time. If you leave that place and you wanna go back, it teleports you right where the Trip Door is, saving you lots of time. Helps if you hate walking." He grins. Leander could have explained that better, Roland reckons. Alas, the Archon was absent, and in his place, Roland's poor grasp of otherworldly magic will have to do.

"Heh. That'd be a treat. Think I could learn how to do that kind of stuff here?" He glances at Anemone, hoping she was still listening to him ramble.