Yay! It's quiet and lazy, and then fun and busy, and I enjoyed the whole thing. I loved Chris realising how well the town knew him, and how much protecting the town brings him a little peace. Buck showing up in time to be the hero was pretty awesome, too. Their 'good thing' exchange always makes me squee. :)

The tone poems scattered in the story seem familiar. Should I recognise them from something else? They're very sweet.