Rootbound — The Winter Guests, Page 2
By Suha · Published
Transcript
Two panels set in a dark, brick-walled storage room at night. In the top panel, a woman holds a ring of keys while a man holds a lit lantern, illuminating wooden shelves and a tray of leaves. In the bottom panel, a close-up shows the woman looking at a leaf that appears to be floating or lifting from the wooden tray as the man watches from behind. Visible text, in reading order: Wren: This room was cleared last winter. Fern: Someone disagrees.
Image description
Two panels set in a dark, brick-walled storage room at night. In the top panel, a woman holds a ring of keys while a man holds a lit lantern, illuminating wooden shelves and a tray of leaves. In the bottom panel, a close-up shows the woman looking at a leaf that appears to be floating or lifting from the wooden tray as the man watches from behind.
About this chapter
A leaf rising at Room Eight leads Fern and Wren to a tray that refuses to be cleared away. Hidden silk cocoons reveal that the dead night watchman was keeping a promise to his winter guests. With Ida's memory to guide them, they move the undisturbed tray to a cool, sheltered corner rather than a shredder or a heated glasshouse. The watchman lets go when care means leaving something alone. Back in the corridor, rippling water carries a bell from Room Nine.