Adrian settled into Ashvale fast and soon became a town favorite. He helped kids with their math and language assignments and was an ever-present helping hand to anyone who needed it, no matter how mundane. Though he hardly spoke, his willingness to help and good-looking face made people warm up to him.
"Adrian, there's something wrong with my phone. Could you check it for me?"
"Come in and try my new tea, my granddaughter sent it from her travels. Let me tell you, this time she went to Japan."
"Is it me, or do you seem to have lost weight. Take these chickens. You and Felix should make soup."
Even the always straight-faced Mrs. Black would smile like a flower whenever she saw him pass by.
"Come, I just baked bread," she'd call from her porch. "Take some home for dinner."
