A small, quaint kitchen. Pots and pans fill the ceiling and make a clamor on a windy day. A small squat table, surrounding by four chairs, sit in the back of the kitchen. A small wood burning stove is seen upon entering.
Inside cottage kitchen, Inside Cottage
ladies
villager
I live in a very old village on the bad side of the country. The villagers are nice where I live but we get a bad reputation. The forest behind my village is known to have magical creatures in it. I know the villagers are not allowed in the forest but we want to explore and find something new.
Ah, pardon me, I shall remove my cloak out of respect for a lady. Thank you, kind sir. It is nice to meet such a gentleman.  You are very kind to call me a gentleman. People from my side of the country are usually called much worse things than that. I'm sorry to hear that. Now tell me, what fine cuisine are you serving today? I'm afraid you have me mistaken. I am awaiting a meal here as well. Will you do me the honor of sitting at this table with me while we wait for the cook? How presumptuous of me! I would be delighted to join you.  It is quite alright miss. If you don't mind me asking, what brings you to this cottage today? I fancied a quick getaway in the countryside, away from the stuffiness of nobility.  Oh, is that so? Have you come to explore the forest then? There are magical creatures who live there you know. I'm sure they wouldn't harm a fair maiden like myself, would they?  Oh no, never! They are kind forest elves! All of them are extremely nice. Well, with one exception that is... Do go on. I always love to hear fanciful tales of magic and adventure. 