The knock startled her and she got up to walk gracefully to the door. The house was open for anyone who needed a respite in this world. Warm and cozy, it seemed to be made of candy! Though perhaps that was just an illusion.<br/><br/>Vera opened the door and smiled. "Come in! This house is such a cozy place, you are welcome here." she stepped back and allowed the woman to enter. The smell of spice filled the air. A fire burned in the small fireplace. Comfy chairs were in front of the fireplace. Bookshelves lined the walls, soft light came from lamps on tables. There was a kitchen area with a small stove and a kettle steamed on it, hot but not boiling.<br/><br/>On a table in the kitchen a tray of gingerbread cookies took the center. The small icebox had cold milk and cheese wrapped to stay fresh.<br/><br/>Vera curtsied to the lady, "I am Verasaille. Please join me for some tea and cookies?"