Day 1
It was a hot day in summer when Layla Humphrey first moved into Hidden Springs with her dog Crosby and her horse Buffy. Though she only had $17, 750 to her name, she was happy she had her pets.
Since no available house suited her pet arrangement, she just bought a plot of land, 77 Subalpine Blvd, for $3,200.
Layla, with her adventurous spirit, was not afraid, even though she and her animals had just come to a completely empty plot of land. She might be over-emotional at times, but she loved her animals and they kept her sane. Even when she went off on one of her eccentric times. And given all she had on her shoulders, Layla didn't have time for superstitious nonsense like supernatural beings.
Crosby, the sole male member of the household, was just as adventurous as Layla. He was also neat, which helped her when she just wanted to throw things in her eccentricity. He had a genius to him, Layla just knew it.
Buffy, though quiet, was very companionable. Layla hoped that some day, with Buffy's natural speed and agility, she and Buffy might win some championships.
Layla looked at their empty plot of land and realized the first thing she should do was to get to work building a shelter for the three of them. But she just couldn't resist brushing Crosby - his fur was so matted!
After a good brushing, Layla built her house as simply as she could, making sure Buffy would have a place to sleep and that both her pets would have food and water. She bought a toy box for Crosby as well, feeling bad that she couldn't really afford any training materials for Buffy yet, since Layla wasn't sure what the taxes would be like in Hidden Springs.
She looked over her finances after buying everything and was pleased that she had $2,466 left. Now to find a job. Though Layla herself had wanted to be a paranormal profiteer, she knew that she needed to go law enforcement. It was what was expected in her family. If she made a success out of it, then she might be allowed to do what she liked. She sighed with great reservation. Before I get started with all that, I'm going to make sure Crosby and Buffy are settled.
She played with Crosby and Buffy until the sun went down, then went inside and realized something. I cannot believe I went to the store and completely forgot to buy any lamps! After buying a few lodge lights, she was down to less than $2000. And that was when Layla realized something else: she still didn't have a job. But she also hadn't had dinner or made sure Buffy was fed. This whole being on my own business is absurd.
Layla quickly scattered some hay for Buffy, then made a quick meal of bread and jam. She sighed as she looked around her meager dwellings. I need a car, better appliances, a boyfriend. She choked down the bread and jam in front of the still bank television. Not to mention hook up the cable. She washed the dishes - at least there's not much to clean up - and took a cab to the police station. And it was there she first met Louis Swete and Carl Abbot - the first two Sims she'd met in this town. Louis Swete - well, there was no nice way of putting it. He was odd looking. It wasn't that he was old, Layla decided as she took her shower, it was just that his skin appeared to be . . . green.
Carl Abbot, on the other hand, was decidedly not odd looking. Layla sighed at the thought. Definitely very dreamy. Too bad I won't get to see him again until Tuesday.
Buffy and Crosby were settling in well. There's so much room to run around here! Whee! Buffy thought.
So many new things to sniff! Crosby barked. I love my new newspaper squeaky toy! And my pet bed!
Layla made sure her pets were cared for, then went to sleep, dreaming of green-skinned men, barking dogs, her new house, and Carl Abbot. [Author's Note: I misspelled that as Carol three times in three different places before I noticed it! XD)
Thus ended Layla's first day in Hidden Springs.
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Here's a small tour of the house (a very small tour since it's a very small house) (also, this was done before I put in lights or laundry. Whoops!) (it's black because that's Layla's favorite color)
Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen and Living Room
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