Sonata Tailoring was full to the brim with people and excitement. Molly had come to get her rucksack repaired. All the mining in the watery cave had really done a number on it. Today it seemed every woman in Harmonica Town was crammed in the small space. Candace, Luna's older sister was a bright hue of red. Luna was talking away excitedly.
"Molly!" Luna shouted over the crowd. The small pink haired girl shoved her way through the crowd of women. "Hey! You here to congratulate Candace?"
"Congratulate Candace?" Molly asked.
"Yes! Jin proposed to her!" Luna squealed. Luna looked more excited than Candace herself.
"That's great!" Molly replied. She was genuinely happy for the girl. Candace looked pleased, but also looked a tad uncomfortable about being in the spotlight. "I will come back later then."
"Nonsense!" Luna scoffed. She grabbed Molly's arm and dragged her through the crowd. Molly kept mumbling apologies as she was pushed and pulled into women. Her eyes met Ruth, who was standing somewhat outside the circle of women. She had some fresh mayonnaise in her rucksack for her. She disentangled herself from Luna.
"I'll be right back," Molly whispered in Luna's ear. She made her way to the weary looking woman. Ruth gave a small smile.
"Here to celebrate, and put your order in?" Ruth asked.
"My order?" Molly asked in response.
"Ah yes, everyone uses weddings as a chance to buy a new outfit," Ruth informed.
"I have some dresses from the city that I will wear, if I get invited," Molly said. Ruth looked impressed.
"I'm not here to buy a new dress either, just here to congratulate the soon to be bride. It's a tradition here," Ruth explained. Molly nodded her head in understanding.
"Oh!" Molly gasped. "I almost forgot. I have some fresh made mayonnaise for you!" Molly pulled the bottle out of her rucksack. Ruth looked at it with a mixture of shock and happiness. She blinked away tears. It was evident that Ruth was not accustomed to kindness from people.
"Thank you, you didn't have to," Ruth replied.
"You took care of my farm when I couldn't," Molly rebutted. "It's the least I can do." Ruth happily accepted her gift. Molly excused herself and made her way back to Luna. The pink haired girl was chattering away with her sister about what kind of wedding dress Candace should wear. Luna had all these ideas that Candace seemed less than pleased about. All the women were talking loudly. Molly had never witnessed something like this. Molly finally made her excuses so she could get back to the watery cave and work on getting the black pearl.
Wizard heard a knock on his door. When he opened it, he was surprised to see Agent Bryan at his door. The man had silver streaked through his hair, and a scowl on his face. He stood in the doorway saying nothing. Most people would find this move intimidating, but Wizard didn't care. He wasn't effected by human's attempts at power play. He was more powerful than most humans anyway.
"I need to ask you a few questions about the night of the fire," Agent Bryan asserted.
"But of course," Wizard replied. He knew when it came to humans it was far better to entertain them. Usually they would leave quicker.
"You mind if I come in?" Agent Bryan asked.
"Not at all." Wizard took a few steps back.
"What is your name?" Agent Bryan asked.
"You may call me Wizard," Wizard responded. The agent looked at him irritated, but let the matter drop.
"So tell me," Agent Bryan started. "How well do you know Molly?"
"Fairly well," Wizard answered.
"Would she burn her own house down?" Agent Bryan asked.
"No," Wizard replied. "She couldn't even start that type of fire anyway."
"Who could?" Agent Bryan prodded. Wizard hesitated. This man was not the type of man who believed on the spiritual. Most FIA agents were big on facts and proof.
"No one human," Wizard replied.
"Could you?" Agent Bryan asked. Wizard narrowed his eyes. He didn't like where this kind of questioning. This man knew nothing about the island. Wizard wanted the island saved more than anyone. The arrogance of the man was impossible.
"I would not start a fire like that, I don't have the capabilities," wizard explained.
"I don't believe you," Agent Bryan snapped. "I think you started it so you could try to save her! Were you jealous she had a lover that is not you?" Wizard looked at the man incredulously. He hated the arrogance of law enforcement, always thinking their theories were correct.
"Fine then. Want to explain the levitation off the ground that evening?" Agent Bryan asked.
"I am a Wizard," Wizard replied with ease. He didn't expect this human to understand anything about him. Even humans who believed in the harvest Goddess did not understand wizards and the power he had.
"That's the lamest explanation I've ever heard," Agent Bryan sneered.
"It's the truth," Wizard replied. His dismissive attitude indicated that he was done with the conversation. The agent's eyes narrowed. Wizard turned back to his books. He heard the door closing. He didn't like this man, and he'd accused.