Silhouettes

Autumn (51-55)

Prompt: autumn

To be honest, Molly still wondered how exactly she succeeded in ringing the Green Bell.

There were numerous distractions: her siblings and Kasey (along with the trouble they sometimes caused), managing her little but flourishing farm, and trying to maintain her social life. She had Finn to thanks, even though there were times she wanted to wring his neck.

Now autumn was settling in and brought along its own share of change. Her family, except Angela, was leaving, she was unsure about how her farm would fare in the cold weather, there was also the Purple Bell to focus on...

Prompt: depart

It had been a very fun summer, however now was time to say goodbye. They all had to go back to their separate lives.

It was Fall 1st and Molly was standing on the dock, facing Kevin and Kasey. Angela stayed besides her, respecting her promise of leaving at least a few weeks later.

One after the other, the inhabitants of Castanet had come and gone, biding their farewells to the two men.

Finally, the small 'family' was alone. Pascal waited patiently on the boat for his two passengers.

A few words, exchanged hugs, teary salutations, and they were gone.

Prompt: rewind

They were finally gone.

Though he was still bitter, Chase could proudly affirm he wasn't childish enough to ignore the guests' depart. He had braced himself and visited them on the dock, wishing them a good trip on their way back. And if his discussion with Kasey was intentionally cut short and cold, then it was of little importance. He had done his best.

At present he could only wonder: how would the situation on Castanet change? Maya had lost someone close, and most could say they'd miss the two men.

He doubted things would go back as they were.

Prompt: worry

Molly was perpetually concerned about Angela. She couldn't help it; she had always been a mother hen towards her little sister. Since Kevin and Kasey had left, Angela had been aloof. She could spend a whole afternoon doing nothing but staring at the ceiling.

"Find her something to occupy herself," Candace suggested when Molly asked for advice from her.

And so the next day the farmer sent her away with menial tasks – could you give this to Hamilton for me please; I'm sure my animals would appreciate a good brushing; oh, and did you see where I placed my axe?

Prompt: giving a hand

Angela was unsure whether being Molly's errand girl was a good or a bad thing.

While with this she did help out her busy sister with her incredibly full schedule (and chased boredom away with the same stone), it was rather impressive how many of those errands existed. Sometimes she wondered how the older woman had managed before Angela started to lend a hand.

'Next is visiting that Wizard guy... What a name. Obviously fake. Anyways, I need to give him a certain mushroom – the purple and sparkling one, right? – as thanks for his assistance…'

She knocked on the door.