[Truth be told, William is not the most touchy feely person by any means, but this is, well pleasant. And honestly, strange as it sounds, by Victorian standards, modern people are pretty cold and distant in a lot of ways.]

It depends on what he turns out to be, does it not? He could be as you say, an ordinary guy, Or else those insides of his might be very symbolic of his true character.

...did you say yes?

[He doubts it, but curiosity and all.]