Midnight Hollow, The Ballan Family

Learning to live

During Adams first day of school he took several tests to determine his level of education, skill level and his aptitude. Adam scored off the charts on the logic, computer science, general handiness and natural studies. He was assigned to one of the computer scientist to work with for the first quarter. He needs to work on his athletics, writing and social skills. One of the students Sandra Salas also scored high with computers and would be working with him. He was quite startled by her appearance. He did not want to appear nosy or insensitive by asking too many questions though. She had no hesitation in explaining about her ghostly existence as she is used to others being frightened by her, or being a figure of curiosity. She told Adam that her whole family are ghosts and that her Mom says life is powered by love even when science cannot explain it. He was fascinated with her admission and existence, but, did not feel comfortable admitting to being a werewolf since in some worlds they are hunted and killed. She was amazed and a bit envious when she learned he was a teen living on his own. He told her about the struggle hunting, fishing and finding things in dumpsters or the landfill to repair and sell for cash. He admits he has not made many simoleans selling at the market.

After classes, she takes him through town and down True Terrace road to a Victorian home. It is not a home to his surprise, but a consignment shop. She tells him he can put his items up for sell here and will make a much better profit. There is a gem cutter and a smelter for the ores he finds. He uses the gem cutter to cut a few of the gems and then speaks to the cashier and arranges to consign several of the rocks and gems he has collected. They walk back through town to her home and she gives him a rundown of the town and gossip about some of the residents. Adam is amazed at how friendly Sandra is and they quickly become good friends. The next afternoon Adam receives a call letting him know he had an excellent sale and a check for 2500 simoleans was deposited into his account. He plans another hunting session after the sun goes down.
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