Persephone nodded understandingly. "I have been here nearly a month, but haven't had the heart to explore this town until these past few days. My parents are... well, I am not exactly here of my own accord, though Whitby is a lovely place, do not judge me as disliking it." Her gaze dropped for a moment as her troubles washed over her mind. She'd gone out today specifically to escape her woes, but it seemed even now she was not exempt from them. She half-hoped he wouldn't notice her falling spirits and half-wished he would offer to walk her home (she kind of knew the way) and allow her to talk to someone of her dilemma..