"Perhaps I should not have put the fish and milk away?" She watched them out of the corner of her eyes, making sure not to stare in the direction of either cat.

Her head turned, surprised. "Really? Here in the Sunset Lands? I know stories of Europe, I was raised on them. I dis not know that there were stories here as well! Do you know any?" Her excitement was almost palpable as she pretended to ignore the cats and help finish setting the food on the table.

"I think the table is ready. Care to eat?"