"New York?" Coraline asked curiously. Coraline's eyes widened and her mouth opened before she smiled brightly. Coraline had always wanted to go to New York. Coraline had always wanted to go everywhere. "We're really in New York? Can you see the Statue of Liberty from here?"

Coraline bounced on her toes, taking Claire's hand as she strained to see above the buildings. They were too tall though but Coraline still tried. Coraline's excited face fell though when Claire mentioned they'd come back.

"But we can't be back, I don't want to be back. I mean, New York is nice I'm sure... broadway Claire and all the museums..." Coraline trailed off before snapping out of it. "But I want to be on the island. Bill will really worry."