The kitchen lapsed into a comfortable silence, the sound of food cooking and Summer humming was the only thing to be heard. I smiled, relaxing in the chair as I took a sip of my coffee. I couldn't help but think that a day that started like this couldn't possibly turn bad.
A yell interrupted the peace, almost causing me to spill my coffee. This was followed by the sound of banging and someone tripping down the hallway. Summer looked up from the skillet with a smile.
"Sounds like Yang's up," she said with amusement. "I don't think she likes being cooped up very much. Reminds me of a young Raven."
"She's her daughter after all," I replied, though there was no amusement in my tone. I stared into my coffee, not really seeing it as I remembered the events of last night. Gone now was the illusion that this could be a good day, how could it when my sister left me to clean up her mess.
When I finally looked away from my drink I noticed Summer giving me a worried look. She must have noticed my change in moods, like she always did. She seemed to be about to comment on it when Tai shambled through the door, a now very happy Yang in his arms.
"Morning Tai," Summer said happily as she set down the spatula. She came around and took Yang from him. "Sit down and I'll get you some coffee."
She placed Yang in her high chair, putting a little cereal on the tray to keep her entertained, before heading towards the coffee maker.
