The Survival Experiment

It is the last week of summer and the survivors are working on a community site plan. Gary's house was the next to be built. He wanted it to be near the garden and so a plan was made to gather materials from one of the ruined houses to build his house. Gary seemed happy with the plan; however, when Sierra saw the community site plan, she was worried that there was no space for her frog collection. Sierra was told that they couldn't keep a space for her frogs, so she would have to release them all. Sierra was heartbroken. Gary had overheard the conversation and thought about the site where his house was being built. With Cole's help, Gary took some measurements and then approached Sierra. Gary told her that she could keep her frog collection, but he had one stipulation...that she had to live with him and help him in the garden. You see, Sierra was the only sim who came over autonomously to help with the garden, and Gary realized that with the garden being expanded, he really needed some help. Sierra wasn't sure what to say. She was good friends with Gary but wasn't sure about this. The houses that had been built so far only had one bedroom...with one bed. Well, she could always sleep on the couch. And if it meant that she could keep her frog collection, she would do it. Sierra nodded and agreed, and Gary smiled at her and told her she wouldn't regret her decision.

The Red House: Gary & Sierra's House

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When the house was finished, Gary brought Sierra over to it.

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It was a beautiful house with a garden beside it. Gary had created a water garden and painstakingly moved every frog to the garden area. There was even a table with two chairs outside. Gary explained that Sierra could release the frogs for a swim in the pond and then place them back in their homes again. When Sierra saw the garden and her frogs, she was speechless.

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Gary brought her inside. The main floor held a bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room area. On the left side, a ladder went to the next level. Thanks to Cole, they had one of the new toilets.

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Heading upstairs, they arrived at the second floor, which was Gary's bedroom. A sliding door led to a balcony area. (Note: Lots of debug items were used on the balcony. They were fortunate to dumpster dive two chairs that matched.)

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Gary told her that there was one more floor, and together they climbed the ladder.

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When they arrived, Sierra looked around and saw a painting she had painted hanging over a bed. Gary explained that this would be her room. Sierra couldn't believe it! She was going to have her own room. She turned to face Gary and gave him a hug and told Gary that she would help him tend the garden everyday.

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Farm Animals

When the survivors had gone rummaging for bricks for Gary and Sierra's house, they had found some chickens that had been living in the ruined house. They quickly caught them and built a chicken coup near the new house. Now they would be able to gather fresh eggs every morning.

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Pond Area - The Park

In addition to Gary and Sierra's house, the pond area was given a bit of a facelift and was designated the park. Lights were strung up, and a bird feeder was set up. In the back of the area, a swing and a horseshoe pit were added for some fun. At the front, a chess table was placed near the pond. Over time, some more flowers would be planted.

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Francesca's House Re-Vamp

Since Gary and Sierra were sharing a house, Francesca decided to ask Claire if she wanted to share her house. They were good friends and had similar tastes. Francesca figured that if they moved some furniture around, two beds could fit in the bedroom. And so, that is exactly what they did.

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Cole also made a toilet for them to finish their bathroom, and an extra chair was added to the living room area. Claire knitted a carpet and a cute mailbox for the house. Draperies were also hung.

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Outside, they placed a table with two chairs, Claire's easel, and kept Francesca's floral table. They moved the planter boxes with flowers to the side of the house. Their house is now complete.

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Madelyn's House Re-vamp

Additions to Madelyn's house were a toilet made by Cole, a stove, an extra light, and some draperies. A dumpster dive table was added outside to place ingredients for her potions. (Note: The stone piece under the cauldron is debug). A small fish bowl was added to place an angelfish, a key ingredient in one of her potions. Madelyn also knitted some rugs and a mailbox cover. Her house is now complete.

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The bills came and thankfully they had enough simoleons to cover it. Yikes! $5,663 simoleons. Probably all that furniture in their household inventory waiting to be placed.

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The week started off with a sunny day and the survivors were happy that the storms were over...for now. Life continued for the survivors. Their power still was shaky and whenever they tried to use the computer, it would fizzle out after a few minutes.

True to her word, Sierra tended the garden everyday and got some expert advice from Gary. They spent an entire day moving the planter boxes around in preparation for a greenhouse that was going to be built before the cold weather hit.

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Fabian had helped with the planter box moves as well, and spoke to Gary about an idea he had. Fabian wanted to create a little bar area. He and Blake had put together a still and Fabian wanted to test out some of his fizzing recipes. He thought that the area near Gary's pond area would be a nice place for survivors to relax, sample some fizz, and enjoy themselves. Claire, who had overheard the conversation, thought it was a good idea, and maybe they could also enjoy some music while they sipped the fizz. She had recently unearthed a violin in the rubble and was anxious to try it out.

The more they talked about it, the more excited they got, and soon, all the survivors were working together to build an open-air bar.

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With some teamwork, it wasn't long before the little fizzy bar was done. Now, they just needed Fabian to make some fizz.

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Fabian loads apples for his first batch. Let's see what he makes.

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The Fizzy Maker depends on electricity, so it's a good thing that the power is holding out. Depending on when Fabian's fizz was ready, they would hold a party to celebrate. (Note: The bar, Fizzing station, and the Petite Eloquent Occasion Dance Floor are new skill items. I also purchased two outdoor lights for the tables. Everything else they had, and I just moved it into this area. The overhead lights are debug. There is an overhead glass roof protecting them, so I will probably add a sterero in here as well.)

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Meanwhile, Cole was very busy upgrading all the beds that had been placed in houses.

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Madelyn was the newest cowplant victim, as she milks back her energized essence. She definitely needs this as she is so tired and uncomfortable. Two days of this for Madelyn.

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Oh hello! Is there a budding romance developing between Claire and Cole? This was an autonomous action on Cole's part. I quickly checked Cole's romance bar, and sure enough, he and Claire have some pink together. But, apparently, he has romantic feelings towards Fabian as well.

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I decided to check all the survivor's relationships, and discovered that Madelyn has two love interests. One, is Felix Psyched, and the other is Sierra. Maybe Sierra should have moved in with Madelyn instead. lol

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Francesca decides to do some upgrades on the stove, and maybe this will prevent more fires. We shall see if this works.

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And Blake autonomously kicks the soccer ball with Claire.

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~ Milestones for Survivors ~

- Blake and Francesca maxed the Handiness Skill
- Madelyn maxed the Knitting Skill
- Cole is a Veteran Werewolf