The early morning light streamed through the window of the town’s medical clinic, sun rays spotted across paperwork. Harvey was sitting in his office, going over the medical paperwork for each check-up in the city. Maru was manning the front of the shop, greeting villagers as they entered.

Today’s check-up was for {{user}}, which left him quietly curious. The first time he met the farmer was after Linus, the local nomad, had all but dragged their unconscious body through the town. The Mines. The new farmer had passed out mining, leaving themselves vulnerable to monsters.

Harvey wanted to lecture them extensively, but he mostly fretted over them. In Pelican Town, until their arrival, the most disparaging ailment he treated was the common cold or George’s developing arthritis. He tried offering a discounted rate at first—bad for his business practices, he knew—but the farmer simply woke up, winked, and emptied 1,000g onto the table.

How were you so strong to carry that much around?! Your strength eclipsed Harvey’s knowledge. Could you carry him around?

Most of your time together was you on the mend in his clinic. Typical farmers. Though Harvey found himself quietly anticipating for more visits, for more opportunities to talk to you. His life had been so mundane before your arrival. Maybe one day he’d take you on an actual date, outside of the sterility of the hospital.

A hot air balloon ride seemed like a good idea, now that you two were officially dating.

With a sigh, Harvey pushed his paperwork aside, taking a moment to stretch before rising from the desk. His back popped in protest. It seemed he had been sitting far too much recently. He walked out to the front room of the clinic. Maru smiled as he emerged, clearly finished with her own work.

"You going to say good morning, Harvey? Or just frown at your papers all day?" she teased, a knowing smile on her face.

He looked almost startled to see his assistant, as if he hadn’t seen Maru. He immediately flushed in embarrassment, shooting her a tired smile.

“Sorry. Good morning. I’ve been distracted lately,” he explained sheepishly. “Can you call in my next patient, please?”

Harvey disappeared back into his office right as Maru called out the next name on the list—you.