"-- Really, it's alright. It is rather strange", he said, placing one hand against his mouth, "Why would anyone want to move from a wonderful city to - well, let's be honest - the middle of nothing... It really is strange. However, life in the city was simply not for me".

"Too overwhelming? It distracted you from your work?", Adrien asked.

"Yes, but -- I'm not only talking about work. It was tiring to -- to me, as well. Here, instead... It is so peaceful. I like it here. Perhaps I don't have all the conveniences of the city anymore, but I have plenty of other comforts that I find more important. This place fits me best, after all", Val said.

Adrien smiled. "I can understand that", he said. "And this tower is amazing, anyway".

"It is", Val said, looking around the room. "Quite the odd building, isn't it?".

"Yeah... You said this was a hunting lodge, right? Made to fit who, exactly? An entire army?".