The Grayson Legacy 1.0
Notes: I apologise for slightly crappy screenshot quality in the first few updates (red borders, icons all over the place, etc.), you see, I wasn't really planning on sharing this legacy at first. So I only took pictures for my own amusement with Fraps. Now that I have decided to share it, I will start using Fraps and the in-game camera, so better screenshots ahead.
There are only a handful of rules I play by; no cheats, random traits, and I let my Sims do what they want most of the time. I will try to fulfill most wishes they roll (unless they are completely ridiculous). I find it more amusing this way! I hope you do too.
Meet Efrain Grayson.
I know what you're thinking. Bow ties are cool. ... I know what else you're thinking. What an awesome name! I know, right? With a founder name like that, this legacy is bound to become the stuff of legends. Thank you, whimsical Gods of the random roll.
As you can see, Efrain loves dogs, enjoys a good laugh and the great outdoors, and prefers to stay up late. Alas, despite his name, he was not born under a lucky star.
He is also partial to cobbler, country music and the colour lilac.
And because he is such a dog lover, I could not resist...
Meet Klutz. Yes, Klutz. Efrain's trusty canine companion.
Together, they have just purchased a huge lot with a tiny little house and a pond in Appaloosa Plains. It seemed like a good deal at the time, but it turns out it was a rip-off!
Ah. Well, crap.
Of course we accept. ;)
Efrain is not worried. After all, he has Klutz! A fierce hunting machine! A destroyed of all unpleasant vermin!
Efrain: Klutz! Go kill those pesky bugs! Go, boy!
Klutz: Woof?
...So much for that. But even without Klutz's help, surely a few bugs are no trouble. No trouble at all. I mean, pshh.
Efrain: OH GOD IT'S BURROWING INTO MY HAND! GET IT OFF, GET IT OFF!!!
Once he's shaken off the vicious green bug, Efrain proceeds to be ATTACKED BY A SWARM OF MOTHS!
Klutz: Yep, good luck with those.
Efrain: Die, insects, DIE!! I will drive you all from my property!
Efrain: ...oooh, a butterfly! :)
Jacquie Miller: Hello, neighbour. I couldn't help but notice you stomping around on your lawn from my kitchen window. If ya'll ever need anything, like a cup o' sugar, feel free to ring my bell.
Efrain: Oh, that's terribly kind of you.
Meanwhile, two more local women-folk had showed up to welcome the new bachelor to the neighbourhood. The gorgeous Barbie-doll-faced Gracie Loveland, and Jenny Howlet, who - it turns out - was actually there on business. But that didn't stop her from taking an instant shine to Efrain.
THANK YOU, Jenny! Take them, take them all!
Efrain: Yes, so, erm... welcome to my... miserably bare living quarters. *awkward*
While Jenny busied herself collecting bugs, Jacquie and Gracie pounced on Efrain. The moment one of them started talking to him, the other would cut in and interrupt. Efrain had never dreamt of so much female attention on his first day in town, and from such beautiful ladies too.
Aha.
You don't say.
Jenny; A lot more awkward than anyone else in the room.
Efrain: ...so I thought, time for a fresh start, you know? And here I am.
Jenny: Notice me. Notice me. Notice me.
He did, eventually, and...
NO WAI...! -__-
Efrain: ...and I had to leave all my books behind, so if you have any I could borrow that would be great, I like a good read.
Jenny: Oh, with pleasure. There's one book in particular I can really recommend if you haven't read it yet, it's-
Gracie: Excuse me, sorry to interrupt, but I have something for you, Efrain.
Efrain: Really?
Gracie: Oh, just a little welcome gift.
Gracie: I picked these for you out back.
Efrain: Oh, wow, how thoughtful! They're beautiful!
Jenny: I... you... but I was talking to him...
Efrain: Gracie, you truly are an exceptionally kind girl.
Gracie: Oh, stop it with your fancy talk. ;D
Jenny: *smiles through gritted teeth*
Not to be out-done by a blonde bimbo, Jacquie immediately presented him with flowers as well.
Efrain: Oh! Golly, I feel so welcome! Thank you. :D
Jenny: Oh, for the love of God...
Gracie and Jacquie proceeded to shower him in flowers, flowers, FLOWERS as if he was the last bachelor on earth.
Between them, they gave him 6 bouquets all together. lol
Meanwhile, wallflower Jenny was winning someone else's heart. She went to make friends with Klutz of her own accord and he immediately took to her. Aww.
Efrain: I don't know if it's your voluptuous b... er, lips, or your dazzling blue eyes, Gracie... or the fact that I would never have expected anyone this hot to hit on me, but I must say, I like you.
Gracie: I'm single. *wink*
Efrain: ...You had my curiosity, now you have my attention.
Jacquie: Gawd, would you stop flirting with me? I'm a married woman!
Efrain: But. What?! Can you enlighten me here? You were flirting with me, I was just trying to courteously... flirt... back. Oh, nevermind.
Oh. Oh. After that, we said goodbye to Mrs. Robinson Jacquie Miller.
For the record, both Gracie and Jenny were younger than him by a couple of days.
When Jenny finally managed to get a few words in without Gracie interrupting, Gracie tried to befriend Klutz. He growled at her! Hah!
...Dogs can smell evil, you know. >:)
Gracie: *stares* That's right, bitch. Talk to the dog. This guy's my catch.
Efrain: Gracie, you seem like you would know how to have a good time. I'd love to go for a dance sometime...
Efrain: Boogie down and all that, or whatever the kids call it these days.
Jenny: HAHAHA. He's so funny. Isn't he so FUNNY! *desperately vying for attention*
Gracie: Sure thing. Or we could catch a movie sometime. I'm free right now, actually.
Efrain: Are you now...
Jenny: *sigh* I'll just... go play with the dog. Adorable dog you've got.
Efrain: Yeah, sure, Jenny. Whatever. We'll hang out sometime. ...So, Gracie, I'm a bit peckish, any nice restaurants around?
Actually a bit surprised that Efrain doesn't think Gracie is a perfect 10. She sure is a fiiiine set of pixels!
And she has an expensive, flashy car. Which they promptly jumped into to ride downtown, forgetting all about Jenny.
Gracie: *punches air* Yes! I've got this one in the bag!
And she was right too. The dinner must have done well, because straight after...
Gracie: So, Efrain... it's been fun.
Efrain: Yes, I had a great time. Thank so much for stopping by my house earlier.
Gracie: I'm very glad I did.
Efrain: Me too. We should do this again sometime.
What a lucky first day for Efrain. Who would have thought.
Gracie: We should also do this again sometime...
Efrain: Oh... I... yes, please.
On top of all she's a great kisser? Damn, this woman has got it going on.
Efrain: I'll call you.
Gracie: You better.
And then he zoomed home on his broom with a huge grin on his face. Because... oh! Didn't I mention? ;) Efrain is a wizard.
(The game calls him a 'witch' but I refuse. Witch = female, wizard = male.)
Next time, there will be revelations about certain people's true character. More flying on brooms. More kisses. More Klutz!
Stay tuned.