Tale as Old As Time [Finished]

[yamikuronue]

It's not long after Rosanna's left that Siegfried comes in, bringing some of the serving dishes. "Ah, there you are! My apologies for the scene," he says, trying to inject some artificial cheer into his voice. Underneath, he's anything but cheery, but he's not going to be like Lance and dump his problems onto anyone who will listen if he can help it...

[accalia]

"Evening Siegfried. That dinner went.... better than this one had expected really. One gathers that everyone is still in one piece"

[yamikuronue]

Siegfried manages a bitter laugh. "Better than you expected, huh? I suppose it wasn't a fistfight, so... yes, everyone is still alive. Lance went to eat in his room."

[accalia]

"This one sees. How did master Obsidian do? He was holding his own when this one left."

[yamikuronue]

"Surprisingly well. It seems he has some experience with... werewolves." It's weird to say the word out loud, but Siegfried pushes on anyway. "It seems our Young Master is doing rather well for his condition."

[accalia]

"That is good news indeed. This one thought it would be a good thing for the master to have his uncle return... even if the reunion was to be a rough one. Oh, the bottle of brandy is chilling in the top shelf of the fridge. Rosanna thought you might be looking for it."

[yamikuronue]

Siegfried nods. "Obsidian might ask for it later. I'm going to bring up a plate of food for the Young Master... unless... do you suppose it'd be better if his uncle did so?"

[accalia]

"It would probably be best not to provoke the master further today, wouldn't you agree?"

[yamikuronue]

"True." Siegfried sighs, moving to fix up a plate. "I'd best get up there to check on him."

[accalia]

"He's stronger than he gives himself credit. this one thinks he'll be fine in short order."

Echo sits at the table patiently his eyes once again focused on something apparently just outside of reality.

[yamikuronue]

Siegfried pauses, on his way out the door. "...And yourself?"

[accalia]

"This one will be here for a while. One talked with Rosanna earlier and her perspective and worldview is unique. This one has much to think about on that score."

[yamikuronue]

Siegfried nods. "....if there's anything I can do, or you need an ear to listen... please let me know."

That said, he heads up to Lance's room.

[yamikuronue]

The next morning, when Echo awakens, there's a feeling of energy humming in the air -- and better yet, the sound of music. There's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LAPFM3dgag" rel="nofollow">some upbeat classical music playing on the radio in the den, loud enough to be heard through much of the first floor.

Siegfried is not in the kitchen, though there's some fruit and oatmeal left out for Echo; instead, he can be found in the back parlor, scrubbing away at the floors. Rosanna is in one of the unused bathrooms doing much the same, while Obsidian seems to be going through some of the bedrooms opening windows, airing out linens, and generally trying to bring light back into the home.

[accalia]

At the sound of the radio Echo smiles.  After eating his breakfast he decamps to the grand room to see about getting that grand piano ready to play again.