Alanna looked at the pot of boiling water and sighed. It wasn't quite ready yet. There was still a little more time to wait before it was ready to add the ingredients for the stew. When she heard the knock on the door she was about to call out but heard the door open and sighed. "Elly you know you don't have to knock," she called out into the main room. "I'm in the kitchen at the moment." She replied when her best friend asked if she was there.<br/><br/>"I hope you're not here to complain about your mother again. You know I can't help you that much, when it comes to you and her! Would you like some stew? I'm just starting it." She waited for a response. Her stews had become famous around the town as being the best in town and she was always expecting travelers so she usually made quite a bit extra just in case. She sighed as the water was still getting ready to boil. "Good grief this water takes too long to boil!" She walked to the kitchen door and saw her best friend lounging in her family area. "Elly get out of my chair! You know very well that's my favorite spot." She said giggling as she pounced her best friend, attempting to tickle her.