Stocked from floor to ceiling, food and medicine line the western wall. The room is painted matte grey and contains a chest to the left of the food and medicine. Three chairs and a table with a lamp are what is left in the middle of the safe-room. Dimly lit, and a steady water supply coming from the well outside of the cottage.
Cottage safe-room, Inside Cottage
genie
worms
I am a worm who slides through the dirt. I hear many secrets that people tell in the forest. I can tell some to you, if you would like.
Genie, I'm but a slimy worm, but I can share with you some secrets if you can help raise my position in society. Yes, a Genie that I be; I will grant your wishes Thr-- wait, a worm?  Well this is something new... I suppose my contract doesn't *particularly* specify human-only wishes. Indeed, I'm not sure on all the regulations, but surely I am entitled to a wish or two! Do you agree? Well, why not!  It's not like I have much else to do.  What is it that you desire, O Masterful Sire? Of my first wish I would like to sing, please make me a human being! You wish, now spoken, may truly be; You'll find it lurking under a tree.  Erm, sorry - humans go for that dramatic rhymey business.  What I mean is, the tree outside there, the leaf on the ground there, once you eat it will make you a person. Pardon my slimy hug, but I cannot resist! The thought of being a human instead of a squirmy worm is too much to bear! But surely there must be something I can do to repay your kindness. I actually quite enjoy granting wishes.  My quarters are, perhaps, a bit small, but the magical perks *do* make up for it! May I peer down into your lamp? I'm certainly curious about your home. But of course!  Parden the mess.  I haven't had anyone visit my home in... well, ever, I suppose.  Best take advantage of it while you're still small! Oh dear. I didn't realize that was coming on. But don't worry, I'll clean up my mess! Not to worry, my friend!  That isn't the messiest thing I've seen by far in my long, illustrious career.  Although I would advise you to maybe stay away from such clay-rich soil.  Well, for as long as you're a worm, anyways.