Leaning back against the stone skirt of the fireplace, settling in comfortably there. It's an easy place for her to sit, see the door and the room, and soak in the warmth before she heads back out.

Ashley pauses to consider that, head cocking to one side. "Not entirely. Physically? Yeah, I've got enough, but I don't need much," she admits. "Emotionally, not so much." It's the honest truth without letting herself wallow in how bad it is without her mom there. "Already seen some of the stunts this place can pull, so not sure I'd call myself content either, but I'm not angry. Not over being here."

The jury's still out on those reasons that include her father. That's another story.