Humble Beginnings and Weirdly Colour-Coordinated Aliens

This is Alexandra Duchelli, or Alex. Welcome to this legacy challenge, where we try to experience as much as possible. Right, Alex?

“Awesome, legacies are so much fun! Big houses, amazing clothes, great adventures! I can’t wait!”

Uhm, Alex? You’re a founder. You don’t have any money, remember?

“Oh. Crap.”

Yup. So you better start earning some money so you can get a roof over your head as soon as possible.

“I don’t even have a toilet!”

There’s a bush.

“… Right, better get going.”

After Alex grumbles through the first chords, we try the city to see if we can get some tips.

Poor Alex isn’t having much luck, and mostly receives smug looks from stuck-up townies.

Giving up on the tips for now, Alex goes to the karaoke club to brush up on her singing skills as well. You can’t be a singer-songwriter if you can’t sing.

This is also a great time for you to socialise, Alex! You should try meeting some new people.

“Some of these townies are a bit too friendly!”

Oh shush, stop complaining.

“Seriously, can I go home? Everyone in this city is weird!”

Oh come on, you’re just overreacting because you’re embarrassed that someone saw your attempt at swiping a drink. Maybe stay on the right side of the bar next time?

“No, I’m serious. There’s a man and a small girl outside just… staring… at a brick pillar.”

… Fine, you can go home.

“I’m not sure this is better.”

Shush, we need to get enough money that you’re allowed to get a job. And the tips are too slow.

“Isn’t it a bit counter-intuitive that I need to earn money before I can get a job?”

I don’t make the rules, Alex. Besides, I’m busy worrying about the aliens.

“The aliens?”

Yes. Apparently, the aliens are flocking to Oasis Springs, and somehow they mostly manage to be beautifully colour-coordinated. It’s honestly a bit unsettling.

Anyways, we need to find you a husband, This is a legacy, after all. How about this handsome fellow?

“Uhm… he seems a bit bookish. What about that hot guy over there?”

Oh honey. That’s Don Lothario. He’s bad news, you won’t get anywhere with him in a legacy, he’s non-committal. He’d be great as one of those enemies you’re supposed to get, though?

Alex catches up with the neighbours and even scores a dinner invitation to the Caliente house.

Nina: “Oh yeah, Don lives here too. Mom moved him in, she claimed she thought he would be a great fit for me or Dina, but I think she really wants him for herself. Anyways, no one is getting anywhere with him, he’s completely useless.”

“Alright, I’ll give up on Don. I guess I’ll find someone a bit less…occupied.”

Alex, who are you talking to? You should be in bed, or, I mean, tent, those skill points take energy.

“Oh, I just met these guys. This is Johnny and Malcolm. Apparently they’re brothers but there’s a lot of drama going on in the family.”

“Eww, can I have something else to eat soon?”

I mean, sure, you can buy all the food you want, but then it’ll just take longer for you to get a job, and thus to get a husband and a roof over your head?

“Dammit!”

As we head to the museum, I wonder. Is throwing up on a canvas art?

We also need those handiness skills, so Alex starts some woodworking.

Meanwhile, I am distracted by the amazing choice of shoes here.

Alex, wasn’t there a vase there, just a second ago?

“I have no idea what you’re talking about”

And so it continues on, with dumpster meals…

… voice training…

… more dumpster meals…

… and more impeccably clad aliens.

“You want me to just… eat a whole lemon?”

Hey, at least it’s not spoiled!

“So Johnny, I’m really flattered that you wanted to take me on a date all the way in Selvadorada, considering you live in a trailer. Does this mean you want to get serious?”

Apparently it does. Awww. Now kiss!

Woah, Alex, you’re scaring him off!

Or not. Apparently, Johnny is totally into this.

Success! Now we can leave Selvadorada before any more natives spawn and flood the town.

Tealien: “Good riddance.”

“Look who got promoted! Just a couple more days and I can actually move in with someone!”

And by someone, you mean Johnny, I assume?

“Yeah, sure. I mean, obviously.”

“We’re having such a good time together. Like cooking and watching tv.”

I mean, you could look more enthusiastic about it. It’s all a bit “Married… With Children”, isn’t it?

“Don’t worry, I love Johnny. He’s so warm.”

Don’t just exploit the poor man for his body heat, Alex!

Oh well. Another benefit of having a boyfriend is pretty free access to his fridge. Fewer dumpster meals. Now get home before work!

Alex, why are you giving Don flowers on Love Day? Aren’t you going on a date with Johnny in a bit?

“Oh get over it, it’s just a tulip. Tulips are for friends!”

Right. I don’t trust you.

“See? Roses are for love!”

Moira? Who is this and where is your husband?

“So, anyways, Alex, you said we needed to discuss something important?”

“So, uhm, I live in a tent. And I finally got my last promotion, so I am allowed to move in with someone now…”

See, Moira? This is what happens when you go on a date with some weirdo townie.

Enjoy your dinner, lovebirds. And then go home and pack up your tent Alex, we’re moving!

That’s all for this chapter! Thanks for reading ❤