Stardew Valley - The Flying Farmer

Summer, Sunday 1st - Love's Maiden Flight

To finally dream of flying again couldn't be any truer. For once, I was amongst the clouds again and thus I looked over to see the passing cityscape below. It felt like a whole new perspective. Pa could see from Yoba's Farmhouse if he did; Seeing a little blue plane flying across the clouds gracefully without a hitch.

I was initially worried that she'd end up crashing but it seems that natural talent has prevented me from going the way my Pa did and boy would he be so proud.

"I'm glad you're holding together well Betty. That's important since you got work to do when we head back."

As I ventured into the countryside, I heard someone speak over the radio.

"...This... this is Dr. H at... 52 North, 43.5 East... seeking aerial response. Anyone out there?"

The voice sounded a bit crackled so they must be using some old radio equipment but... wait... Dr. H... Doctor Harvey? That's Harvey. How in the Yoba can he be using that when he's running a clinic?

Hmm, maybe I'll give him a bit of a shock. I opened comms on his frequency.

"Dr. Harvey, responding to frequency, Blue Zero One."

I swear I could hear him gasp and he stammers out a response.

"Blu-Blue Zero O-One... I...I re-request low-p-pass over 52 North, 43.5 East. Over."

"Request low pass over coordinates, Blue Zero One." I responded, closing comms so I could chuckle and checked my map. 52 North... 43.5 Miles East... huh, it's Harvey's house... so I was right. Well, doctor's orders.

I dropped altitude as I neared Pelican Town, just a bit short of 2000ft and buzzed the entire city square in a single pass, hoping that'd give Harvey a bit of a surprise.

"Dr. H, low pass complete, continuing own navigation. Blue Zero One."

With a smile on my face, I swerved her around and saw the great expanse of open land, the land made by Robin and her friend, where there was an airstrip, made of hardened dirt stretched out for my arrival. Carefully, I navigated Betty so I could line up and made touchdown. I felt myself rattling against my seat as we bounced along the lump road and I finally brought her to a stop. Robin and, as requested, Abigail was standing at the end safely and were clapping as I hopped out, pulling off my headseat and lifting my goggles.

"Welcome back Robbie and look at her! Man, I never seen a plane this close in my life. I hope she treated you well." Robin smiled.

"Yup, she ran like a dream." I said proudly.

"Is this your plane? Oh my gosh, she looks so wicked. I can't believe you actually own one. Harvey is going to as green as his jacket with envy!" Abi laughed and went over to hug me. A first for her.

"Though I'm glad you made it in one piece." She said.

"Yup, me too."

"Well, while you were away, I took the liberty of moving your Farmhouse here and also built a Hangar to store your biplane. It'd make sense to make sure she was sheltered from the elements." Robin explained.

That I noticed, sitting at the end of the runway was a great barn to accommodate Betty. I knew I could rely on her. "Thanks Robin, that meant a lot." I said.

"Anytime, Robbie. I hope you have a good time on your new land but, since the sun's setting, I gotta head back. Lemme know if you need anything else built, ok?" She said and we made our farewells.

"Well, I better head back too. Just you take good care of your new farm and your plane. I am looking forward to the moment, we fly together someday. Byeee~!" Abi went and I was left alone in my new Dustfield Farm. Yep, the name is carried on to my new home and so, after pushing Betty into the hangar, closing the great wooden doors. I headed inside for a sleep. Happy to get started on Summer crops.