[ if Tervor knocks he'll be invited in, and when he enters he'll find Elias is sitting writing at his desk. the room is small, with a plush and ornate carpet and walls covered in old-fashioned bookcases.

Elias looks up, then stands to greet him properly. ]

I haven't a fridge, so feel free to set it down wherever there's space. Not on any books or papers, if you don't mind.

[ that does narrow down the available surfaces, but there is space ]