I think for the task collection stuff, it could be fun if it changes every now and then, instead of being the same task every time! Like base them on stereotypical "granny activities", for example maybe Aune is late from her evening crocheting with her friends, so she has to frantically drift around town to find her yarns before she can get to her meeting, or other things like that!
I was going to suggest a sandbox type deal in my previous comment, kind of like a park in the middle of the city where you could just drift and mess about a bit before going on your way. So great to hear that's something you had considered of adding!