#chef green

The Panda eventually joins some of the other guys at the table. The Robot and Gnome strike up a conversation, but neither of them has said very much to Jalisa yet. Suddenly, the Gnome surprises everyone by being the first to get up and dance. Jalisa immediately joins him...while the Yeti finds a home at the bar.

 ( @1o8percent ...look at your boy! He did this all on his own. I didn’t know he had it in him.)

Apparently...a round of drinks is within everyone’s language because most of the guys come over to grab a drink. The Robot remains inside though...after watching an entire movie (Note: I was hoping the drinks would bring him out, but sadly...it didn’t). Jalisa finally gets a chance to talk to the Panda.

Panda: This is a great party. I don’t go to many parties...I don’t get out much at all.

Voidcritter: Well, it’s time for you to grab a drink and let your hair down!

Panda: You know what...you’re right! I will!

Date 1 - Introductory Dinner and Group Date

All costumed contestants are called to the backyard for an introductory dinner prepared by Chef Green, who’ll be staying with Jalisa (The Voidcritter)  for the duration of this challenge. (Note: everyone is on full auto mode) Jalisa calls them all to the meal. They sit where they want and decide whether to strike up conversations on their own. The guys stick to talking amongst themselves initially…

Hamster: This meal looks passable, but I’m sure I could have done better.

Panda: It looks great to me!

Knight: Me too.

At the table…

Raccoon: *waves* Hey everybody! I’m Miles.

Bear: *waves back* I’m Thomas.

Jalisa has some time to kill between dates, so she spends it hanging out with Chef Green. She can really use his advice right now. So she seeks it out while watching him prepare steaks on the grill out back.

Voidcritter: So...it’s down to one last date and I’m just as confused as I was the last time we had this conversation.

Chef Green: Confused...or afraid to let one of the guys down?

Voidcritter: I guess a little of both. Is it possible to be in love with two people at the same time?

Chef Green: Maybe, but I can’t really say...I’ve never had that problem.

Chef Green takes the steaks off the grill and places the serving dish on the table. They both sit down and grab a plate.

Voidcritter: So let’s say that although I have strong feelings for both Nate and Merlin, I’m really more afraid of breaking their hearts.

Chef Green: They both knew what they were getting into.

Voidcritter: I did too, but that doesn’t make any of it any easier.

Chef Green: Well, you’re going to have to choose one guy. If the other cares about you as much as they claim to...they’ll be willing to let you go.

Voidcritter: But you say that as if it’s easy.

Chef Green: Did the word ‘easy’ come out of my mouth?

Voidcritter: No

Chef Green: That’s because it’s in no way easy, but sometimes if you really love someone...you have to set them free. Not doing so will only hurt them.

Voidcritter: But I’ll be hurting one of them by eliminating them.

Chef Green:  Yeah, but if you don’t make a decision...you’ll risk losing them both, which will hurt everyone.

Jalisa isn’t sure if this conversation has helped at all, but she still appreciates the opportunity to vent and express her feelings out loud.

(Note: I have over 200 pictures to sort from Jalisa’s getaway with Merlin. I’ll try to get at least 5 posts up today, but if I don’t...I’ll definitely be shooting for tomorrow! Either way...check back for more updates soon.)

Chef Green keeps the drinks coming, and almost everyone grabs one. But not the Raccoon...he keeps a drink in each paw the whole night.

Raccoon: Now, this is what I call a party!

Voidcritter: Okay, Mr. Raccoon. I see how you roll!

( @forests-sim-stories The raccoon won the night! He was the most friendly and it turns out that he really knows how to party. I didn’t see it coming...🤣) 

The Bear eventually joins Jalisa on the dance floor.

Voidcritter: You actually have some nice moves there.

Bear: Thanks, so do you.

Jalisa is sweating from so much dancing. She sits down at the bar for a drink…

Voidcritter: *to the Yeti* So...are you still hot?

Yeti: *chuckles* Sorry about earlier. I’m actually getting used to it now, thanks.

Voidcritter: *laughs* No problem… *to Chef Green* A round of drinks to everyone, please!

Yeti: Now you’re talking my language!

Jalisa relaxes at home the morning before her next two solo karaoke dates. Chef Green has prepared a fantastic Spinach Frittata.

Chef Green: So, how’d you like it?

Voidcritter: It was to die for! You should have your own restaurant, for real!

Chef Green: Believe me...I’m working on it.

Voidcritter: I’ll be your best customer.

Jalisa returns home to decompress and eventually finds her happy place. But, who knew that Chef Green could get down like this??