Faces Around Town
October 18th, 2004
Reported by Gale Gossip
Ever since Pleasantview was renamed Pirate's Cove, the town has been experiencing a population boom. Many families from various walks of life have moved to our scenic and colorful town looking to start a new life, get away from the hussle and bussle of city life, or hide out from aliens in homes made of aluminum foil (just as an example). This intrepid reporter hit the sidewalk to learn about these new faces that you might soon see around town.
(Note: These are families that I'll be playing but not necessarily posting regular stories about. Look for them to make guest appearances in the stories of my main families.)
Thalan and Briza Veladorn hail from Isle of Midland. Thalan grew up in a merchant family that specializes in exporting handcrafted elfin items. Seeking to further expand their business, Thalan was sent to scout Sim City and the nearby towns for possible customers and to set up an import warehouse. Originally, since it was convenient, Thalan was going to settle in Sim City but, although he enjoyed working there, he couldn't bring himself to live in a "concrete jungle." When his business travels brought him to our fair town, Thalan knew he had found a new home. He was taken with the small town lifestyle that reminded him of his hometown.
The Girls Get a Big Surprise
October 15th, 2004
Kara and Kim woke up early and rushed to the playroom, which just the night before had housed Kim's crib and changing table. But Kim was a big girl now and the thing she wanted to do most was play dolls with her big sis.
Kim's Big Day, Part II
October 14th, 2004
The afternoon rolled around, Kara returned from school and the guests were still hanging around. Kim woke up from another nap to find her mom and Dina in her room. Dina was always a bit nervous around children but ever since she met Kim, when the Strudels first moved to town, Dina was fascinated with the little girl. Wanting to become friends with Kim, but not quite sure how, Dina brought Kim her teddy bear in an attempt to break the ice.
Kim's Big Day, Part I
October 13th, 2004
Ding, dong…morning! Well, not really. It was still the middle of the night when Kim woke up. She was fully rested but everyone else had gone to bed only a few hours ago.
First Day at Dolphin House
October 12th, 2004
Neptune and Sea were already at Dolphin House, as the royal refuge had been dubbed, when Marina and Salty finally arrived. Neptune bowed low in greeting before his exiled queen, but she would have none of it. "This is a new life, Neptune. I'm not your queen anymore."
"You'll always be my queen," he said, but cringed inwardly when he realized how silly he sounded. To cover up the awkwardness he suddenly felt, he offered to show the new arrivals their new house.
But Marina wanted to her first impression of her dwelling to be without any commentary so she led the tour. She went to the backyard first because she wanted to view the pool and entertainment area.