Doctors, Carpenters, & Fishermen Oh My!
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. It's the last day of winter, the sun is bright and things are already warming up so much. And here I am, on my way to a brand new life. Ah! I forgot to introduce myself!
The name's Rin! I'm nineteen years old, I have dark brown, nearly black hair, and light green eyes. Until just today, I've been living the city life. But, I've always had a craving for something... More. Something outside of my comfort zone. So, I'm off to start my own farm, just outside of Harmonica Town. I get a house, a barn, a coop, and a field. All just for 5000g! Mayor Hamilton is being highly gracious with me, he's too kind! As I sit here on the back of this carriage, all I can think about is how things are going to be. Am I going to make friends? Enemies? Find love?
I combed my fingers through my short, choppy hair as I gave that thought. We were nearly to the port. Once there, I was only a short boat ride away from Castanet. I could feel my heart racing as I boarded the boat, already seeing my destination in the distance. The early morning sunlight kissed the ocean water as I watched the light breeze cause the trees on shore to sway. The boat ride was over rather quickly and I disembarked, large duffle bag over my shoulder. "Wow." I breathed, taking in the delightful sight that was Harmonica Town.
Directly before me was a magnificent lighthouse and to my side, the town itself. "Let me show you to town hall." Pascal, the ships' captain offered. He was an older, rough sea man with darkly tanned skin and wrinkles the years at sea had worn on him. I thanked him with a slight bow as he lead me through the town. I couldn't suppress my excitement as we passed by the fishery, then the bar, then the tailors. Besides those, I saw both the buildings and signs for the other businesses in town that sparked my curiosity. Finally he stopped and beckoned me to the door to Town Hall and I noted the photography shop next door. With a deep breath I turned the knob and headed inside.
The Town Hall building was richly decorated with references of Harmonica Town's history. I looked around, attempting to see it all before looking forward to see Mayor Hamilton approaching me with a large smile. He was a squat, plump man with crazily styled white hair and a rather avant garde sense of style.
"Ah Rin!" He greeted, reaching for my hand to shake it. "Welcome to Harmonica Town." I smiled and shook his hand.
"Thank you Mayor. I already love it here." I returned.
"Great, great. Let me just get you a few things and you're all set." He said before disappearing behind the desk for a moment. He popped up, two items in hand.
"Here, to get you started." He said, holding out a hoe and a watering can. Neither looked to be in /great/ condition. But, these were much better than nothing.
"Oh my goodness! How could I possibly accept these?" I asked, surprised by the mayor's continued kindness.
"You'll need them, just think of 'em as welcoming gifts." He insisted, holding them closer.
I sighed, giving in. I accepted his gifts and put them away in my bag.
"Ah! I nearly forgot. I have a request of you Rin. Since you're new to town, I think it would be best for you to meet the people of this community. So if you could, I'd love for you to go around town and meet everyone before we head to your farm." I felt a little uncomfortable with this idea, I wasn't a great at being social. Bur I guess that can just come with practice.
I gave the mayor a reassuring smile. "Sure thing mayor! But, may I leave my bag here? It's heavy." I asked, feeling my shoulder burning.
"Ah! Of course! Of course!" He said, taking my bag from me. He set it behind the counter as I thanked him with a bow. I excused myself and headed out the door.
I took a moment once I was out the door to just stand still and take a deep, much needed breath. I was actually here! I couldn't believe it.
I looked at the photography shop next door again and decided it would be the best place to start. I headed inside and smiled at all the portraits on the wall, many being of couples in wedding attire. A man appeared from upstairs and gave me a smile.
"You must be the new rancher Mayor Hamilton was talking about. I'm Simon." He approached, holding a hand out for me to shake, which I did of course.
"Correct you are. I'm Rin." I returned with another friendly smile in his direction.
"Well, welcome to Harmonica Town. I have a gift for you." I felt flustered as he disappeared for a moment before returning with a camera in his hands.
"I'd like you to take this, go document your life here." He said with a smile, holding the camera out to me.
I didn't know what to say. "Simon... Th-Thank you, so much." I said quietly as I delicately took the camera from him. I bowed slightly. "Thank you." I repeated.
"It's nothing. Just make sure you use it." He said with another smile. I thanked him again and assured him that I would use the camera before departing from his shop.