When she saw the statue she looked at him, but he was looking away from her. She resisted the urge to say anything, instead just looking ahead. This was the farthest she had been in the city, and many things she had seen were new to her, though the statue had been a surprise.

Ayrie accepted his help to get out, looking up at the house as she did so. It was beautiful, reminding her of stories she had read as a child about children discovering wonderful mysteries.

"You have a lovely home." She said, looking back to him. Symphony jumped out of the car behind her and twirled around her legs, impatient.