i think pants would fit better but go with what you desire!!
for the question, noel will ALWAYS prefer the town over the forest. the bugs, the itchy grass and not knowing what lies ahead of the walking paths is too much for them. they think the forest is an icky place. but even with all this hatred, they have managed to tolerate it just for the sake of the others, especially for the queen of the forest, tamarack!
over the years though, they have gradually grown to appreciate the beauty of nature but no cool tall trees could ever compare the the endless aisles of the corner shop or a sweet walk in the town