Chapter 1.1 - Walk Like A Egyptian

Hello friends!

So, a lot has happened since my last legacy abruptly ended. I became an aunt, for one thing :D I also got put on antidepressants that make me lethargic AF, and I've only just found the energy to play The Sims 3 and write about it.

Anyway, enough rambling. Time to start the new legacy!

Meet Nate McKracken, professional rummager of trash.

Here he is, not rummaging through garbage. He did have a beanie that came with the University expansion, but seeing as running that pack causes my game to lag and my laptop to make weird noises, I was forced to turn it off. 

His traits are: Insane, Genius, Excitable, Evil, and Ambitious. He loves Electronica music, eating mouthfuls of mac and cheese, and the colour grey. His star sign is Cancer, and his Lifetime Wish is to become a CEO of a business.

He doesn't care which business. Any one will do.

The rolls for this generation are:

• Couple
• Two children
• Vocalist
• Business
• Fulfilled
• Hidden Heritage

Nate managed to buy a cheap house in outskirts of Riverview, and used the money he saved to renovate it to make it look less crappy. 

And yes, Nate is still going through his bin. 

Alas, rummaging through trash bins wasn't going to pay the bills. Nate, not bothering to shower, changed into his outerwear and headed into the town centre. Only one business was hiring, with the small position of being a coffee courier. Despite Nate smelling of garbage, being inappropriately dressed, and arguing with himself during the interview, he got the job. He was handed his new uniform and told to take a shower before going to work the next day. 

Nate: No thanks to you, I very nearly didn't get that job! Now you choose to dress formally, after the interview has already finished!

Nate: Well, I'm sorry, I wasn't aware that you were going to be interviewed straight away! I thought it was just going to be an application process! 

This continued for some time. 

The joys of the Insane trait. 

Needing to unwind after his argument with himself, Nate headed off to the local karaoke bar.

Nate: Boo! Where's the Lady Gaga?!  

When it was his turn, Nate chose the classic Lady Gaga song, Born This Way.

Yes, I'm listening to Gaga as I'm writing this, shush. 

He got incredibly invested in his performance. 

Maybe a bit too invested...

Nate, that's not good for the machine!

After finishing with a flourish by skidding on his knees (tearing holes in his tracksuit bottoms in the process), Nate picked himself up and headed to the bar.

He ordered the most expensive drink on the menu. 

The one that gets lit on fire. 

Because of course. 

The drink seemed to hit his system pretty quickly. 

Nate: Muahahahaha! No one will be able to use this bar stool when I'm finished with it!

Before he could do anything to the poor bar stool, I sent his home to get some sleep. 

The next day, still slightly hung over from the single drink he had, Nate managed to shower and turn to work on time. The strong smell of coffee quickly sobered him up, and he was able to work hard enough to get a promotion! 

His bosses were still a little cautious about him being let loose in the office, mainly due to the maniacal laughter he lets out at random events. Still, he seems to be okay at his job. Even if he does cackle under his breath as he hands out coffee.

Whilst he working, Nate rolled a wish to go to Egypt. Egypt is the one location I don't go to that much in World Adventures, so I clicked it in and sent Nate off. 

At this rate, I don't question what Nate wears. If I try to come up with a logical explanation for all the times he wears the wrong clothing, I would be here forever. 

So here's Nate, in the middle of the desert, wearing only his dressing gown. 

Another tourist got talking to Nate. As they got talking about laptops, this notification popped up: 

Nate is gay. Who knew?

Bai Tsang, the tourist who heart farted Nate, headed off to go explore, so I sent Nate down the tomb right next to the camp. He initially went down in his outerwear, but I made his change into his (newly repaired) athletic clothes. He wasn't too pleased with my decision. 

You'll thank me later, Nate!

Maybe it's just because I've been playing a lot of Breath of the Wild, but I half expected a Spirit Orb to come floating out of the keyhole. 

Nate: Comforting. 

Nate: Arghh... My arms were not meant for this!

Nate: Ugh, why are there so many pillars!

Nate: Come on, you stupid wall! Move!

Hey Nate, you wanted to do this. 

See?

As the full moon rose, Nate emerged from the tomb covered in a thick layer of dust, dirt, and sweat. Too exhausted to shower, he crawled into a tent and fell asleep, oblivious to the zombie outbreak happening outside. 

*has intense flashbacks to FFXV*

The next morning, after finally having a shower, Nate got talking to Bai. They had quite a lot in common, and their relationship bar will filling up pretty quickly. 

I didn't tell him to do this. He did this himself. 

At least it was reciprocated. 

I just sat back and watched this unfold. Nate did this with no input from me at all. I waited to see if Nate would make the first move and kiss Bai, but all they did was flirt and be romantic with each other. Eventually I had to step in, because I couldn't stand the pining.

I thought nothing could ruin this moment, but Nate finds a way. 

No, Nate. 

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And that is the end of chapter one! A lot of stuff happens, but hopefully none of it boring. I've played a bit ahead and got enough screenshots to write another chapter. Though it does consist of Nate rummaging through tombs and getting beaten up by mummies. 

See you next time!