Actually, it was pretty mild every season except for winter. And I'm fairly certain there were no vehicles anywhere in the area.

[That really isn't making anything better, is it? She lets out a quiet sigh, momentarily pursing her lips as she tries to figure out how to best explain.]

Mother... she raised me in the best way she knew how. I know it seems really strange and extreme and odd to a lot of people, but for me... that was normal, you know?

I mean, I wanted to go outside... enough to where everyday I had to convince myself I didn't. There's no doubt I honestly wanted to see the world, and once I was able to, I didn't completely want to go back. But... I don't know... my tower still seems like a normal home to me, even when I'm farther away from it than I've ever been... and even after everything I've seen and experienced.