Opportunities were definitely better. It was nice not to be in a small, isolated city where everyone knew them. And to a certain extent, there were definitely more jobs here for them to try.
"It does!" Needing her sister as her Emotional Support Shopping Buddy didn't embarrass her, Parthenope was not only her sister but much more artistically inclined. And patient with shopkeepers! They were also raised with a very unique sort of independence, probably why they were still in each other's pockets even now. "That is true! They are certainly more comfortable than dresses, does Nerissa live on the beach? That wouldn't surprise me, but it would be ghastly to have an incident because of the wind." That would be just what she needed.
The sandwich was flipped over just in time. Normally she had a very good inner clock, even when she was distracted. Her meals may not always be very creative but they were never burnt at least, "Have you ever considered teaching? You were always good with the younger kids, and you're so patient."