human
Make a detailed written description of a serene scene outside town with basalt stairs, courtyards, and iron gates.
assistant
An imposing flight of dark basalt stairs leads up to the next terrace. Gleaming in the light, the cloud-draped waters of the lough to the west can be seen through the gaps between houses. Small courtyards, each an oasis of color, lie in the center of each house, blocked by an iron gate.