It sounds appropriate, you think. The sun streams past the bit of paper that you hold in front of you, positioning it where the sign would hang from the front of your store.
You can’t wait for it to be open, for you to finally start making Dreams.
As you let your arm fall to your side you notice a sharply dressed gentleman making his way towards you. Dark hair is slicked back, making his pointed ears even more prominent. He looks young, but you can never be sure with the L’Hallen.
“Good day, you must be the new owner of this particularly,” He pauses slightly, looking at the run-down face of the small storefront you stand in front of. “Old shop.” He finishes. He notices you looking askance, and hurries to collect himself.
“Pardon me, I have forgotten my manners, I am Fen’Hallen, the landlord for all the properties along this street.” He meets your eyes with a warm smile. “I must say, I am incredibly glad that you decided to take a chance on this store, it’s always had trouble keeping its Shopkeepers around.” He sighs, clearly thinking back on the past.
“Previous owners haven’t been able to keep their rent up, and it hasn’t had one for so long that it’s fallen into disrepair.” You falter, a small dent in your confidence, but you recover just as quickly. You know exactly what you got yourself into when you agreed to rent this lot, and you let Fen’Hallen know what’s on your mind.
He laughs, pulling out a pair of keys from his inside breast pocket.
“Well, in which case, we should probably acquaint you with the inside of the store!”
The bell above the door jingles slightly when it’s pushed forward on old, creaking hinges. The golden sunlight from the windows illuminates the floor, highlighting the dancing dust motes that float lazily around the room, landing carelessly on neglected sale surfaces and the dirty glass of the counter.
“Well, I certainly do have some work to do.” You say, as you walk briskly into the shop. There’s excitement in your eyes. You knew there’d be a challenge, possibly not this much of one, but now you’re here you’re willing to take it up.