The thing, who introduced himself as "Kurt", leads Rachel through the woods. Though his looks frighten her his tone of voice is soft and as soon as he's calm enough he takes a more human form calming her more.
His castle is large and drenched in shadow, but the inside is inviting with a warm sweet scent in the air.
"Santana I'm back." Kurt calls removing his cape
A Latina maid rushes in and takes it. "How was your hunt sir?"
"Lovely. Rachel here was being chased by a man. She will stay with us for a while. Give her a bath and have Mercedes make her a new wardrobe."
"Yes sir, come milady."
Rachel starts to but then looks back at Kurt who gives an encouraging smile.
"Go on I'll see you at lunch."
She nods and follows Santana.
A bubble of hope begins to swell in his chest but he squishes it down as he catches his reflection.
How long must this go on?
This cruel trick of fate?
I simply made one careless wrong decision
And then the witch was gone
And left me in this state
An object of revulsion and derision
Hated...
Is there no one
Who can show me
How to win the world's forgiveness?
Soon his head of house and brother Finn, and his matre D' Puck rush in.
"Is it true Kurt? Is there really a girl in the castle?" Finn asks excitedly.
"Yes."
Puck nudges him. "You sly dog."
Kurt sighs. "I scare her." His gaze flickers to his reflection again and it turns to his monster form.
And in my twisted face
There's not the slightest trace
Of anything that even hints of kindness
And from my tortured shape
No comfort, no escape
I see, but deep within is utter blindness
Hopeless
As my dream dies
As the time flies
Love a lost illusion
Helpless
Unforgiven
Cold and driven
To this sad conclusion
No beauty could move me
No goodness improve me
No power on earth, if I can't love her
No passion could reach me
No lesson could teach me
How I could have love her and made her love me too
If I can't love her, then who?
Long ago I should have seen
All the things I could have been
Careless and unthinking, I moved onward
No pain could be deeper
No life could be cheaper
No point anymore, if I can't love her
No spirit could win me
No hope left within me
Hope I could have loved her and that she'd set me free
But it's not to be
If I can't love her
Let the world be done with me.
Finn sighs. "You can help her see past all that.
"How?"
While Kurt was getting gentleman lessons Rachel was getting bathed dressed and groomed. The room Kurt had provided was lovely. Three of his servants are attending her.
Noticing the new mistress was deep in sad thoughts Santana spoke up.
Cheer up child.
It will turn out alright in the end, you'll see.
I hope that we'll be friends
Though I don't know you well
If anyone can make the most of living here
Then, Rachel, it's you
And who knows?
You may find
Home here, too!
Rachel sniffled "You think?"
"Yes, now come it's time to join the master for lunch."
As soon as both Kurt and Rachel were seated with roast beef Puck stepped up to the dining room stage.
Puck:
Ma chere Mademoiselle et Monsieur, it is with deepest pride
and greatest pleasure that we welcome you today.
And now we invite you to relax, let us pull up a
chair as the dining room proudly presents -
your lunch!
Be our guest! Be our guest!
Put our service to the test
Tie your napkin 'round your neck, Cherie
And we'll provide the rest
Soup du jour
Hot hors d'oeuvres
Why, we only live to serve
Try the grey stuff
Artie:
It's delicious
Puck:
Don't believe me? Ask the dishes
They can sing, they can dance
After all, Miss, this is France
And a dinner here is never second best
Go on, unfold your menu
Take a glance and then you'll
Be our guest
Oui, our guest
Be our guest!
Puck and Chorus:
Beef ragout
Cheese soufflé
Pie and pudding "en flambé"
Puck:
We'll prepare and serve with flair
A culinary cabaret!
You're alone
And you're scared
But the banquet's all prepared
No one's gloomy or complaining
While the flatware's entertaining
We tell jokes! I do tricks
With my fellow candlesticks
Chorus:
And it's all in perfect taste
That you can bet
Come on and lift your glass
You've won your own free pass
To be out guest
Puck:
If you're stressed
Its fine dining we suggest
Chorus:
Be our guest! Be our guest! Be our guest!
Get your worries off your chest
Let us say for your entree
We've an array; may we suggest:
Try the bread! Try the soup!
When the croutons loop de loop
It's a treat for any dinner
Don't believe me? Ask the china
Singing pork! Dancing veal!
What an entertaining meal!
How could anyone be gloomy and depressed?
We'll make you shout "encore!"
And send us out for more
So, be our guest!
Puck:
Be our guest!
Chorus:
Be our guest!
Santana walks to them with tea and chocolate cherry lava cakes for dessert
Santana:
It's a guest! It's a guest!
Sakes alive, well I'll be blessed!
Wine's been poured and thank the Lord
I've had the napkins freshly pressed
With dessert, they'll want tea
And my dear that's fine with me
While the cups do their soft-shoein'
I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing
I'll get warm, piping hot
Heaven's sakes! Is that a spot?
Clean it up! We want the company impressed
Chorus:
We've got a lot to do!
Santana:
Is it one lump or two?
For you, our guest!
Chorus:
She's our guest!
Santana:
She's our guest!
Chorus:
She's our guest!
Be our guest! Be our guest! Be our guest!
Puck's next line makes Kurt roll his eyes, and Rachel giggle.
Puck:
Life is so unnerving
For a servant who's not serving
He's not whole without a soul to wait upon
Ah, those good old days when we were useful...
Suddenly those good old days are gone
Ten years we've been rusting
Needing so much more than dusting
Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills!
Most days we just lay around the castle
Flabby, fat and lazy
You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
Chorus:
Be our guest! Be our guest!
Our command is your request
It's been years since we've had anybody here
And we're obsessed
With your meal, with your ease
Yes, indeed, we aim to please
While the candlelight's still glowing
Let us help you, we'll keep going
Course by course, one by one
'Til you shout, "Enough! I'm done!"
Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest
Tonight you'll prop your feet up
But for now, let's eat up
Be our guest!
Be our guest!
Be our guest!
Please, be our guest!
Rachel and Kurt clapped loudly "Bravo! That was wonderful!" Racvhel said
Kurt gave a half smile. "There hasn't been a cause for them to sing in many years. Um… may I show you around? Is there anything in particular you would like to see?"
"Hmm… do you have a library?"