Escapism

"Of course I'm sure," he replied smoothly. "I told you I'd bring you somewhere safe." Cai gave a small grin at her query, easily admitting, "I may have given her a peace offering." As the creature began to fall, the man instantly reached to catch her, aborting the action only when he noted it was posed to safely land.

Stepping closer, the man reached out and took her hand, giving it a comforting squeeze. "This place definitely has the makings for pancakes," he said. The pantry and cupboards were constantly stocked and protected with numerous spells for freshness. Most things would keep almost indefinitely, provided they were put away properly.