Intriguing start. Short sentences build an immediate sense of suspense and illustrate that the narrator is on edge and his mind is skipping from one thing to another, you can visibly imagine hm checking on his coat to ensure his identity is kept safe. This unknown -interesting - past of the narrator is juxtaposed cleverly with the daily normaity of a small community going about their daily business, with their usual drinks and community meetings. Look forward to finding more out about or narrator as the story progresses.