Q let himself into the house, singing. "You say yes, I say no... John! I'm home! I don't know why you say good-bye I say hello!" He dropped his backpack on the floor. "Did you miss me?" He asked, going into the front room. He stopped. His mouth dropped open and he stared. "Oh my!" Q whispered. He walked over to the dulcimer slowly, as if he was afraid it would vanish. Tentatively, he reached out and touched it. It didn't vanish. "Oh lovely, where did you come from?" he breathed. John temporarily forgotten, Q stroked the smooth wood and delicately tapped a string. His face lit up when he heard the rich tone and he peered at the decals. He ran his fingers over all the strings, listening to the jangle. "You are gorgeous," he told the instrument reverently. He looked over at his piano, where John sat in his terrarium. "Did you see who brought this?" he asked his turtle. He didn't expect an answer (well, not really!), but he thought he had a pretty good idea. "Thank you," he said quietly to the room, hoping the person he was thanking could hear him somehow.
Oh, it is wonderful! Q is overwhelmed, gobsmacked and over the moon all at once! If Sev could see the silly grin on his face right now! The decals are awesome. It's a sign from Rod. ;) Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!