"Rose!" Simon looked horrified, his mouth slightly open, his brows furrowed and his eyes pained. He sank down into a chair. "Sorry about all that..." he said, looking down at his knees hopelessly. "I just need to get away from Whitby, Elijah. There's no place for me here, and I'm only doin' harm. I want to go to York, or even Manchester or London. I was savin' up money... But then father found out." He shuddered.