Chapter 38: Cutting the Leeks
When Leon finished his third bowl and set down the wooden bowl in his hand, Linus finally spoke.
“Full?”
“Mm, about ninety percent full,” Leon nodded. “Thanks for the meal. The fish soup was delicious.”
“As long as it’s delicious, that’s good, that’s good.” Linus chuckled, repeating himself. Then he tipped back the rest of his soup in one gulp, and casually grabbed a handful of dirt from the ground to smother the campfire.
Once he was sure the flames were out, Linus looked at Leon and said, “You’re a lot like your grandfather—so easy to get along with. But compared to him, you’re more carefree, while he, next to you, seems rather reserved.”
“So you know my grandfather too?” Leon was speechless. The old man’s presence in this valley was really something—every elder in Stardew Valley with a name seemed to know him.
“Yes, I do. He was an outstanding farmer,” Linus nodded, then offered Leon some encouragement. “I think you’ll be an outstanding farmer too—better than him, even.”
“Why do you think that?” Leon asked curiously.
“Because nature likes you, and the forest has acknowledged you.” With that, Linus stood up and reminded him, “Alright, you should head back now, child. The entrance to the mines has been damaged by some malicious miners, so you won’t be able to dig for ores there for the time being.”