[She gave a relaxed grin, pleased with the compliment. She had seen a few other places in Horizon and they were so different and detailed. Meanwhile the walls in the Hightower were bare and the rooms lacked full detail. It was a painted canvas more than anything, but there was at least something that others could appreciate.]

I do not recommend you venturing far inside the tower. You will find the reality disappears and the unfinished details are more clear.

[It is a warm region, but nothing resembling tropics or deserts. Oldtown had always been fertile, lush and green. There might be a bit of humidity, but nothing overpowering. The water was a bit cooler, but still inviting for a swim.]

Oh, I cannot really say. We were at court shortly after my mother's death. I was 8, I believe.