Ayane did her best to feign confidence as she walked next to Aimi along the open path that led to the house. Ayane was very well read, so her knowledge of Bretonia and Bretonian culture came from books. Knowing that her knowledge of history and literature wouldn't help her interact with actual people, Ayane resolved to follow the lead of her more experienced sister.
"If by tradition you mean old money then I definitely expected to see it around Cambridge. I never expected to see such an example, though, especially owned by such a charming gentleman. The architecture itself is impressive, it could be a museum!"Ayane had been expecting to find humble and impromptu accommodations for her vacation - she had even packed to sleep in her ship just in case. As she considered her current situation, Ayane was hopeful, maybe naively, that this vacation from Kusari might be just what she needed. Her lodging on Ainu was becoming cramped and lonely.
"I see John over by the house. I can't wait for him to show us around, but this place is so big it's kind of intimidating."