Farewell
[ Art by harvestberry ]Maplefrost and Cinnamonstick stood on the outskirts of the crowd. The younger she-cat had a look of pure glee on her face, thrilled at the idea that her family carnival would be
saved for the coming years. Cinnamonstick still carried a look of
guilt, although there was no mistaking the gleam in his eyes for one of happiness.
As you approach and the crowd goes silent, awaiting some great announcement, the siblings seem a bit misty-eyed.
"Thank you so much for all you folks have done, really. Although the carnival didn't go exactly the way we planned," Maplefrost takes a quick look over at her brother, amusement glimmering in her eyes, "I'm glad that it still made everybody happy. I'm extremely happy to be
sticking around in order to carry on the carnival for seasons to come! In order to celebrate,
we have now opened up our carnival shop! Please, look around and use those special carrot coins. Get something to remember us by!"
She seems ready to bid everybody goodbye, however Cinnamonstick steps forward, his face slightly solemn. "I just want to apologize for everything I did. I just wanted to make sure that this carnival could stick around long enough to give joy to more cats than it already had. And I'm sure it will, with Maplefrost running it." He gives his sister a look of pure adoration, pride washing over his face. "However…"
"I do want to announce that I will be retiring. This season has proven that I've gotten a bit too involved with running this carnival and it's best if I step away. In fact, I've heard so much about your homes and your families, I was thinking about possibly tagging on with one of you…" He trails off, head dipping in slight sheepishness.
Maplefrost steps in to save him, tail draping over his back. "But that's enough from us! Go on, enjoy the last of the carnival! And thank you again!"
[ Written by
elliott. ]