"In the mountains? Oh, it sounds beautiful," Penny replied thoughtfully, imagining the place as she would imagine the setting of one of the fantastical stories she enjoyed so much. She felt a strange longing to see that beautiful place but she knew she would not have the opportunity to go on such a dangerous adventure. What purpose could that serve.
It was easier to ground herself and speak of the familiar, such as her home. "I do not live in town, either. My family's home is a bit removed, you see. I only come to visit from time to time. I like visiting the people in town, you see," she explained, not sure if she should go into great detail about her home with someone she hardly knew. After all, this woman might unknowingly betray her to someone who knew her father.