[ there's no reason for her to trick him for nefarious purposes, not when they're all in the same boat, so to speak. but as many have told her, and as she has learned over the years, trust is always earned rather than given. no one said she couldn't have a little fun here and there, though.

but anyway, as he walks into the kitchen, he will first be hit with the smell of tea and cookies baking. there's not very much variety in the way of ingredients, so it's less elaborate than the treats she would make at home, but she makes do with what they currently have. he'll find her seated next to the oven sipping from a mug of tea, glancing over her shoulder when he comes in. ]

Ah, you're early. I'm afraid you'll have to wait for a moment, there's still a couple minutes left before they're ready.