Never?

[She's surprised to hear that, given his apparent age, but:]

Well, you are certainly not alone! I had not been to school until recently, either. Before then, I did all my learning at home.

[Alone. She much prefers school, and so being here has offered her a bit of home away from home, even if it's not quite the same.]

Have you not seen them yet? They're a bit tricky, but I think they are delightful!