I can survive well enough on my own
The kettle whistled to signal the boiling water as Elizabeth bustled around the kitchen. She quickly pulled a pan of pumpkin bread from the oven before taking the kettle from the flame. Her movements were fluid and practiced, sure in each step as she prepared for her guest.
The knock on her door was perfect timing. Elizabeth had just set the assortment of treats and refreshments by the side table within the glow of the fireplace. Opening the door wide, she gave the Mer King a bright, welcoming smile. "Hadama! Thanks for coming! Please, come in." She stepped back to let him in, shivering at the gust of icy wind. "It's getting colder by the day. Please, make yourself comfortable." Her arm gestured to the cozy seating area around the hearth, surrounded by walls of books ranging in size and color.
Once Hadama chose to step inside, Elizabeth closed the door, grinning happily at the company. "I'm really glad you're here! If you want to warm up with a hot drink first, we can get started on the bells after." There was coffee, tea, and hot chocolate options amongst small cookies and warm pumpkin bread with various spreads for options. It was a little much for the two of them, but she'd find ways to utilize any extras.
The knock on her door was perfect timing. Elizabeth had just set the assortment of treats and refreshments by the side table within the glow of the fireplace. Opening the door wide, she gave the Mer King a bright, welcoming smile. "Hadama! Thanks for coming! Please, come in." She stepped back to let him in, shivering at the gust of icy wind. "It's getting colder by the day. Please, make yourself comfortable." Her arm gestured to the cozy seating area around the hearth, surrounded by walls of books ranging in size and color.
Once Hadama chose to step inside, Elizabeth closed the door, grinning happily at the company. "I'm really glad you're here! If you want to warm up with a hot drink first, we can get started on the bells after." There was coffee, tea, and hot chocolate options amongst small cookies and warm pumpkin bread with various spreads for options. It was a little much for the two of them, but she'd find ways to utilize any extras.
Elizabeth
if given the proper reading material
