Inside the Witch's lair

[Charlotte E. Yeager]

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Nelson glanced at him with a heavy sight and exhaled. No, her guest was not exactly late, but he entered the room the exact minute their meeting was appointed for. Which, in the opinion of Charlotte was equal to being late; outright pointing out to that was impolite and inhospitable, and Nelson decided to let it slip - Ronan was here on time, and that's all that matters. In the middle of the room there is a round table served for two.
"The ship's cook have finished cooking the meals barely ten minutes ago, and the tea is freshly brewed. I would imagine that after an eventful patrol a little meal is not going to hurt. And you are wrong in your assumption, for there is nothing wrong with your arrival."

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