"I've been cooped up for a while now," she admitted with a wry grin. She let her friend in and closed the door, perking with the mention of oatcakes. "Mmm, oatcakes," said Pearl with a lick to her lips. The smell of them reminded her that she hadn't eaten in a while, and after Rose pulled the cloth off, Pearl took a cake and bit into it with relish. "So good," she said when her mouth wasn't full. "What brings you to my humble abode today?" she asked cheerfully.