The carriage arrives as the sun begins to set. It is clear by the carriage and the horses drawing it that the Blackbranch family has seen better days. The doors open and a middle aged man and middle aged woman file out, followed by a short younger woman, at least presumably, it is impossible to know because of the ankle length blue gown and blue veil covering her face. A knock at your door. "Come." I say. The door opens and my father's attendent bows as he enters "Master Nicholas, you have been requested downstairs." I nod and turn, pulling on a thick black fur half cape and follow the attendant down