#generation-one

It was just another Sunday in Del Sol Valley. The first day of winter when a new save was opened. For the average sim this was nothing special. 

Drew wasn’t the average sim though.

He let out a scream as he loaded into the world. Falling back on to the ground. Drew took a few minutes to register what was going on. Then it all came swiftly back to him. He was a legacy sim, a founding sim.

“Andrew Alexavier Pressley”, he muttered to himself, staring at his hand. “I am a young adult. I’m adventurous, active and romantic.” He closed and opened his hand a few times, fascinated by it. “I want to be a freelance botanist.”

It was exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. He was a new sim. There was a whole world created for him. A world he wanted to discover. That’s when he looked up at his surroundings and noticed how empty it was.

“You’ve got to be kidding me. No home and no money? What am I supposed to do here?” Frustration set in rather fast after that realization. He needed money and a way to survive.

Clambering to his feet he took out his phone where he then became aware of another thing. The lot he was meant to live on was off the grid. It took him a bit of walking before he got a decent enough signal. He found some job listings and without too much issue joined the gardening career. 

Some time went by after that date and Drew had finally made some more money. He was saving for a one day trip to Tartosa. Of course he wasn’t going alone.

Kala came with him, excited to be there and to see the ocean. They were going to be staying at the Villa Vigna. It was a beautiful house, but they ended up spending more time outside than in. 

Shaking off his nervousness he changed into his swimwear, opting to sit on the edge of the pool. He cleared his throat and waved to her once she noticed him.

“Hey, hope I didn’t scare you.” He greeted her as she swam over.

She ignored him a moment, pulling herself up to the ledge. “Not really, no. I knew you were there the whole time.” She shrugged. 

He cleared his throat awkwardly. His lack of sleep was not helping him right now. “Right, right, you probably saw me when you walked in.” He saw her smile awkwardly back at him with a bit of a nod. “I’m sorry, it’s been a day for me. Let me start over, I’m Andrew Pressley. You can call me Drew though. I’m... new to the neighborhood.”

She looked him over a moment. “Well, Drew, I’m Kalamainu’u, but you may call me Kala. It’s a long name, I know. So rough day huh? Been there, having a rough day myself. Unlike you, I’m not actually from around her. I’m not really from anywhere to be honest. I’m a bit of a wanderer. It has it’s ups and downs.”

“You like to travel? I want to, but I’m currently unable to. Where have you been?” The more he spoke to her the stronger the pull he felt towards her. They talked for about an hour, just kicking their feet in the water and getting to know one another.

Eventually they got up and moved their conversation over to a new topic. 

“So, Kala, I’ve really enjoyed talking to you. I’d love to talk some more if that’s okay with you?” Drew gave her his number, eyeing the ring on her finger afterwards. “Of course if it’s gonna cause problems for you and your - fiancé?” He was trying to dance carefully around the topic.

Kala was confused, but then laughed. “Oh, no, I’m single. I wear this just to keep others away. Not exactly useful against tired sims though apparently.” Kala smirked as she sent him her number in return. “Maybe that’s a good thing though.”

After a tense moment he was relieved. Uncomfortable as he was, he was still feeling rather flirty. “Well, kalamainu’u, if that’s the case then I’d love to invite you out sometime soon. Maybe tomorrow night? I promise I’m not always this tired. I can do a lot better after some rest.” He kissed her hands.

“I think I’ll take you up on that offer.” 

He met her at the park where they spent time just relaxing together. Watching other families enjoying the evening and talking about how that will be them someday soon.

“Sorry for being so moody. It’s just these mood swings and then my traits... I worry how they will effect the baby.” Kala let her thoughts just spill out.

Drew put his arm around her, pulling her into a half hug. “Hey if it really bothers you after the baby is born, we can work together to get you a retraiting potion.”

“Or two?” She asked frantically and hopeful. 

He sighed a little disappointed. “Or two. Whatever you want. If it’ll make you feel better, I’ll do anything. I know your traits aren’t what others would like, but there is more to you. Commitment is terrifying, I get that, it’s normal. So what? Maybe you switch jobs here and there. I have a steady job, so it offsets that. Mean? Maybe to strangers, but not to those who matter. Nothing wrong with wanting your space either.”

She listened to him brush off the fears and anxieties. He made her feel normal, like there wasn’t anything to worry about. “Thank you. I’m still a bit uneasy about it all, but I do feel better.”

“No worries my love.” He leaned over and kissed her.

As they walked out of the park Kala stopped, placing her hands on the small bump that had grown. “Oh!”

“What is it? What’s wrong?” Drew started to panic a bit, but calmed down as se drew his hands to her tummy.

“The baby moved! Do you feel it?” Kala was excited waiting for his reaction.

A moment passed before there was movement again. Drew sighed in relief, happy that nothing was wrong. He kissed the side of her head, holding a hand to stomach still. “Don’t scare me like that.” He let himself laugh a little before bending down. “You too! Don’t make Mama startle me like that.” He jokingly talked to her bump, feeling another kick. 

They had ended up spending the whole night there. After she turned back into a human they left the pool room, changing back into workout gear. Drew was excited that their relationship was growing, but then he realized he had a secret of his own to share.

He sat on a bench waiting for her. “Hey beautiful. Can we talk for a second. I have work soon, but I want to tell you something.”

She sat beside him, waiting for whatever it is he had to say.

He thought it over a second and decided to go through with it while they were still alone. “So, I’m not a regular sim. Like I’m not a premade or a random townie.”

“Not a premade or a random? How is that possible?” She had never come across a sim like that before.

As people started to fill in the gym he brought he outside. “I’m a legacy sim. A founding sim to be exact.”

“A founding sim? What does that mean?” 

“It means my household is actively played.”

“That’s it? That doesn’t sound so bad. Sounds like fun actually.”

Drew smiled and kissed her cheek. “It’s more than that though. As the founder I’m expected to have a family. Things can be hectic at times and I know you said you’re noncommittal. I’m not saying I’ll be rushing into anything right away, but you should know that if you stay with me, you’ll end up being a part of this legacy.”

It was a lot to take in. Her anxiety started taking over again and her moodlet changed to tense. She was feeling uncomfortable now. 

“Just think it over. I really like what we have going and I would love if you joined my legacy. I know it’s a lot to consider, so take as much time as you need.” He held her cheek in the palm of his hand. He was scared that this might be what ends things. It was already a miracle she hadn’t rejected him before. Now though? “I gotta go. I’ll see you when you’re ready to talk.”