Though many students might prefer going to London, Maldon provides closer amenities for those without a car or unwilling to pay for a cab. Several pubs are available, though the Rose and Crown is notable for having been where Excalibur spent a good deal of their downtime. Also of note is the Plume Library, home to many rare books.
"Is that what you really think? That the most beautiful, most incredible person I've ever met is some kind of cosmic mistake?" he asked disbelievingly.
"I know it's easy for mister bulletproof to say, but... why not just step back for a while until your elbow gets better? Nobody would hold it against you."