[Why such a thing now? Slowly she shakes her head, gaze falling inward back to the time. By now it was so long ago, but the memories remain clear.]

I-- can't say for sure. My thoughts were mixed, innocent, and confused.

[Eyes lifting back to his]

I wanted to be part of the world where my oniisama existed. Because I was never allowed to leave, I thought it must be a beautiful and dangerous place. [Father had been firm on his stance that it was best she remain there. Even when it was Kaname himself who asked for her to go to the surface.]

I wanted to understand what it was like to feel the warmth of the sun, or to feel the cold of the snow, or see a flower for the first time.

[Closing her eyes, swallowing]

I thought that it must be a magical place, like a fairy tale.