I took a bit of a break whilst waiting for my new desktop PC to arrive. It's able to run the game on Ultra graphics settings. I also now have Eco Lifestyle. Whilst I haven't incorporated EL gameplay into the Masterson save, I probably will do at some point. Anyway...
Erytheia and Alexander's Story
Chapter Two: Winterfest
Narrated by Erytheia Masterson
Winter was always freezing, but I had two things to look forward to - Winterfest and my wedding. On Winterfest morning, I made breakfast.
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Alexander and I decided to decorate the tree together. After growing up in a fairly big family, it felt rather quiet with just the two of us, but it's always lovely to spend time with my fiancé, of course!
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Winterfest is usually a family affair, right? Aside from presents and delicious food, it's always great to spend time with family. So, I invited various members of both my family and Alexander's over for a few hours.
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"It's weird to be back here," Mum said as she sat on the sofa beside me.
"Back?" I queried.
"Oh, didn't you know? You and Xanthe were born here, in that small room opposite the front door. We moved to Torendi Tower Penthouse when we realised that having two energetic toddlers in a small flat wasn't such a great idea."
"Oh, wow! I did feel an odd sense of deja vu, actually. How odd."
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I went into the small room, and sure enough there were two strips of carpet still there, one red and one yellow. The emptiness and smallness of the room was strangely sad.
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"How come you're in here?" Xanthe asked.
"This is the very room we were born in," I explained.
"Oh my gosh! That is odd! And you had no idea when you moved in?"
"No. Anyway, can I show you my wedding dress?"
I quickly slipped into it.
"Oh, that is beautiful," Xanthe said approvingly. "It really suits you."
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Once everyone had gone, there was a knock on the door from someone who I assumed was a neighbour.
"Hello, my name is Salim Benali," he announced.
"Lovely to meet you. My name is Erytheia Masterson."
"Oh! You're one of Peter and Caroline's kids! Yes, they were once my neighbours too. How strange to have a Masterson back here. Are you living alone?"
"No, I live with my fiance, Alexander. We're getting married tomorrow."
"Oh, congratulations! I hope you two will be very happy together."
"Thank you, Salim!"
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Later, we opened presents. I received a spice rack, always useful when you're a chef.
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