She couldn't afford it either. Though she had no real say in the matter.

She gives him a smile. "I've meet Arithon. He seemed nice when I met him. Running a kingdom? Sounds interesting."

"I do, but I manage. There's a forest and a lake that I can explore. Plus books, and I have a laptop, as well as a few friends." She gives a shrug. "I'm slightly dreading the day I see a door. Everyone back home will think I've lost my mind when I return with the 'new' me." The last is stated with an amused grin because while it will be hard at first, it should prove to be amusing.