Estellise felt herself blushing. She looked away, smiling sheepishly. "I've actually never known the world outside of the manor," she admitted.

"Everything I know is through books. Books are fascinating, don't get me wrong, but ... sometimes I really do wish I could have the experience that many people have out in the world ..." She sighed, smiling back at the older man.

"It looks so amazing from my window ..."