Adam Reiner Jacobs
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Adam was awoken from his sleep early in the morning, his alarm blaring npisily. He groaned, sitting up and swiping the alarm off his phone. Eugh, mornings... Another glance at his phone revealed it was 6:00am which meant he had a lot of time before he had to be in town. It was... sort of trippy, not to have Ethan right here with him.... Adam shook his head and stood. Ethan left for his wife, it's fine. He thought to himself, grunting when he stood. He walked out of his room, dressed only in a pair of sweats and a thin shirt. It got chilly up here, he had to keep warm somehow. Walking to the small kitchen located in his cabin, he stopped at the pot. Grabbing one and filling it with water, he set it over the stove, beginning to boil it. As the water boiled Adam walked over the the porch doors, opening them and instead closing the screen to allow the air in. The air that made a shiver shoot up his spine. Adam closed his eeys, leaning back against the counter and closing his eyes as he waited for the familiar popping of the water being boiled. Once he heard it, his eyes opene and he straightened. He grabbed his cup, and a coffee pack and poured the water over the packet. He stirred it together and stared at it for a few minutes before grunting. Black coffee it was. Maybe he could get groceries while he was in town? Yeah... probably. Adam took the pot with some water left and opened the screen door, walking outside and pouring the water out. He sucked in a sharp breath of the chill air and looked around. Everything seemed to be in the right place... And Summer seemed to be docile for the moment. Adams eyes went up, looking over the nature around him. Tall pine, birch, and oak trees towered above him, their leaves floating to the ground with the wind. The river running right past the two cabins was a cool, icy color. No surprise he saw so many fish swimming around in it. His gaze trailed to his right, where a firepit sat between his cabin and the one for the girls... If there were any. It had been empty for a while now. Twisting to his left, he saw the Oak Bridge. Well, that's just what he called it. It was a fallen oak which lay perfectly across the river. And, Adam had shaved the top off to flatten it. It had take a while, but it was better then trying to get a horse and a team through the raging waters. Adam turned around, stepping back inside and closing the porch door behind him, locking it tight. He sauntered back to the kitchen tiredly, putting the pot in the sink so he could wash it when he got back, and grabbing his coffee. He took a sip as he made his way back to his room to get dressed and do his hygiene for the day.
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After he brushed his teeth and put on deoderant, he started dressing with a pair of tighter pants with fleece lining, same with the shirt, then tugged on some dark cargo jean sort of pants, and a black jacket. He honestly had no idea what half of these things were called. And didn't care. They got the job done without him freezing so it was good. Adam grabbed his black fingerless gloves, tugging them on, then his actual, warm gloves and put them on too. Adam pulled on some socks and some riding boots that were also quite warm and nodded. Good enough for him. He walked toward the door, picking up his coffee as he went. He turned right down the hall and stopped at the front door. He grabbed Summer's brush bucket, his saddlepack, and his backpack. He'd need them all today. Adam tugged open the front door, slipping out and into the chilly morning air once more. He began walking along one of the worn down paths to the stables. There was a path from the firepit and the 'Girls Cabin' that met up and merged to create one path. Adam walked along the path, reaching the barn after a few minutes. He stopped infront of the barn doors, sliding one open and slipping inside, then shutting the door behind him. Summer stuck her head out of her stall door at the noise, seeing Adam and letting out a soft, hungry knicker. Adam smiled quietly, tired eyes looking over at the feed area. He set down the brush bucket and the saddle pack and his backpack. He walked over to the feed area, scooping Summer her grain and walking over to a small locked cabinet. He opened it with the key around his neck. Pulling it open he took a small pill bottle that was prescribed for Summer. He took out one small tablet and snapped it in half. He put the half in the grain and closed the pill bottle. He put the bottle away and closed the cabinet, locking it once more. Adam carried the grain to her stall, opening her stall and stepping inside. He poured the grain into Summer's bucket and let the eager mare get to eating. Adam stepped out of the stall, letting her eat. He began getting things ready to leave, taking Summer's tack out, checking it for bugs, nicks, etc. When he found nothing, Adam sighed, leaning against Summers stall door and waiting. He glanced at the other five empty stalls and frowned.... Maybe he was a bit lonely out here. Adam shook his head, straightening and peeking into the appaloosa mares' stall. She butted him with her nose and he jerked back before huffing a laugh.
"Wow... eager much."
He mumbled to his horse. Adam grabbed her rope halter, which was a blue-ish green color. He slid it on over Summer's head, tying a knot at the side of her head and humming. He leaned forward, brushing Summer's mane to one side of her neck and placing a kiss on her forehead. He shoved the barn door open wider and led Summer out. He brought her to the middle of the aisle, dropping her lead rope to the ground.
"Stand."
He muttered, even if she didn't understand him completely. They'd done this a lot in the past two years. Adam grabbed a brush from Summer's brush bucket and began brushing her off. She wasn't too dirty, which was nice, considering he didn't have to struggle with this early in the morning. Summer stood silently, letting her head drop toward the ground and relaxing her head. Adam finished brushing her and grabbed his saddle pad, putting it on his mare and following it with the rest of the tack needed. Once he got her tacked up, he tightened her girth slightly, but not too much at the moment. He untied her halter knot, slipping it off and sliding her bridle on instead, fitting it into her mouth and around her face. It was a gentle bit bridle, thankfully. Summer had never had a real bit... hm. He flipped the reins over Summer's head and rested them on the saddle. He had a long ride in front of him. Since they had to go to town today... Adam sighed, grabbing his saddlepack and his backpack. He put his backpack on and secured his saddlepack to his saddle. He gripped Summer's reins loosely and walked her toward the door, her hooves clopping against the concrete. It was some of the only conrete up here... Adam led her to the barn doors, shoving one open. Summer waked out with him leading her, her ears perked in mild interest. She had seen this thousands of times by now. Adam spun Summer around so he could close the stable door, shoving it closed and locking it firmly.
Adam approached Summer, checking her girth and tightening it before he got on. He gripped the horn of the saddle, shoving a foot into the stirrups and pulling himself up. Summer pinned her ears like the cranky mare she was, but relaxed once more as Adam sat deep into the saddle. He clicked to Summer, urgining her forward. Summer complied, beginning her walk down as Adam kept his eyes on the trail.
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1 Hour and 30 Minutes Later
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Adam and Summer finally got into town, Summer's hooves clopped against the solid concrete of the mountain base village. He sighed quitely, beginning to point Summer toward the firehouse. He knew that's where applications and interviews were done. Since the fire captain, who Adam knew, also had to make sure this person and their horse were good. Well, if they had a horse that is. Adam sighed, tugging at Summer's reins gently and squeezing her sides.
"Halt."
He told her. The appaloosa stopped, allowing Adam to swing a leg over her butt and hop down. He patted her neck gently and looked at th firehouse door. Ah... seem's like he was early. What time even was it? Adam walked toward the front door of the fire station. He tied Summer to a post, making sure she was alright. The firehouse thankfully had some hay that Summer could munch on, so he gave her a bit of that to entertain her. Adam made his way inside the station, sitting with Mark, who was the fire captain. Mark nodded at him and Adam sank into a seat, eyes darting to the clock. 9:04. Well, he made good time... Hopefully the new person would be here soon. Xavier? Was the name. He only knew what Mark told him. Which wasn't much. Adam closed his eyes, setting his head back against the chair. It was warm in here.... he would just relax for a few minutes.
That didn't last long, his eyes opened and he groaned.
"Of course I forgot to finish my coffee..."
He grumbled. Mark glanced at him and smirked.
"Theres some in the break room."
He tod Adam. Adam stood, walking toward the break room without another thought. He got to the coffee and began making himself some in the warmth of the fire house.
Sunshine with a Solar Eclipse
