Vanessa's eyes lit up at his reaction to the big castle in front of them. "Yes a smaller bone, but not to small." She replied as she lead them across the bridge. "People used to know about my home. There used to be lots and lots of people who lived here and came and went as they pleased." Her smiled slowly fell. "Then.... Then they began to leave and not come back. It has been a very long time since i have had someone to cook for and share my home with." She replied as they passed through the giant archway. *A time long since forgotten* She thought to herself. She lead the way across the courtyard as the giant doors in the archway slowly closed behind them. Vanessa cleared her throat as she lead the way into the entry hall. "If you will excuse me, You may explore while I fix you a good meal." She made a half bow to him then moved off to his left toward a set of doors that lead into the kitchen.