Misty
Every now and then, Misty would leave the swamp to sell vegetables at the farmer's market. It gave her the chance to earn a little money and interact with people. She felt a yearning inside her every time she saw a young boy riding on his father's shoulders or a couple holding hands. No one talked to Misty other than to ask how much she wanted to charge for her produce. This was fine with her. She enjoyed simply observing the world around her.
"Excuse me, ma'am?" asked a small boy.
"How may I help you, " Misty said bending down so that she and the boy were eye level.
"I just wanted to say that...I really like your dress," said the boy turning red then running off.
"Henry! I'm sorry about that, " said the boy's mother.
"It's fine, " said Misty giggling.
As the boy's mother ran after him, Misty noticed another woman watching her. The blonde woman, dressed in black from her blouse to her heels, was suppressing a giggle of her own. The woman had a kind of glow about her. She was beautiful, but it was more than that. And as luck would have it, she was walking towards Misty's stand.
"Kids," Misty said giving her an easy smile.
"They're something, " said the woman returning the smile somewhat sadly, "It really is a pretty dress."
"Thanks. Is there anything I can help you with?" asked Misty.
The other woman's eyes met Misty's for a moment. They reminded Misty of a dream she'd had once too long ago to fully recall. She'd definitely heard that voice before.
"Do I know you from somewhere?" Misty asked.
"It's possible," said the blonde with a bit of a twinkle in her caramel eyes.
"Oh, yeah! You're Cordelia Foxx!" Misty said triumphantly.
"How did you..."
"I recognize your voice from the radio! Miss Robechaux's Academy, right?" said Misty.
"Um...yes," Cordelia laughed nervously.
"Imagine me meeting a celebrity at the farmer's market, " said Misty who was grinning from ear to ear.
"Mis- I mean...miss? What did you say your name was?" Cordelia asked.
"Oh, I didn't. Misty...Misty Day," said Misty extending her hand.
"Nice to meet you," said Cordelia giving Misty's hand a firm but gentle shake, "You should stop by sometime."
"How did you know..." Misty started.
"I'm the supreme. I have a nose for witches, but don't worry. Your secret is safe with me," said Cordelia with a wink.
Misty and Cordelia talked for a while before Misty talked her into buying some carrots. Cordelia gave her twice the charged amount of money and told her to keep the change. After that, Misty decided to go back to the swamp. Meeting the supreme made Misty feel eager and inspired to find her own tribe. She didn't know where it was, but she knew she wouldn't find it staying where she was.
"You can go your own way! Go your own way! You can call it another lonely day (another lonely day)," Lindsey Buckingham sang through the tape player as Misty packed up her few belongings and dissembled her makeshift house.
She then turned off the player and packed it as well as her tapes. She made a small supper out of the produce she hadn't sold at the market before falling asleep on the ground.