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The Howard estate. More formally it would be called Willowvale Manor. It was a gloomy estate if there ever was one. It was located on the outskirts of the Upper Class' homes, clearly in still in the Upper Ring yet far away enough from the rest. A long driveway led past green pastures and pine trees to the manor itself. Guarded by grand iron gates and tall hedges, one could see little except the manor house far off in the distance⁠— if they squinted their eyes. Willowvale Manor always seemed to be covered in mist, if not literally then figuratively. It was a place of mystery and shadow, as if the fate of the previous owners was ever present.

For Vivienne Howard, it was home. Yet it didn't feel like that. As her carriage rode through the tall gates she felt a sigh slip off her lips. She had lived far off in the countryside for most of her life. After that it had been the Aphelion's who had provided  her with a home. So even though Willowvale and all its grounds now belonged to her, it felt as far from her home as just about anything. She felt like a stranger in this place.

When stepping out of the carriage she noticed just how well the place had been taken care of. The ivy that grew on the tall walls might seem out of place, when taking a closer look, one would notice they were meticulously cut. Inside, she didn't find any dust anywhere. It was as if people still lived here, even though they didn't. A strange feeling crept upon her, perhaps she ought to visit this place more, not just for her own escapades. Speaking of, the servant would probably arrive with Callum anytime now. He could not travel to the Upper Ring without her help, so she had sent someone to fetch him. She wondered if he had any idea what this would be about.

& Callum Alastair

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