Welcome to Windbrook!
I'm finally ready to release the first version of my Windbrook save file. Thank you everyone for all the love, you kept me going when I felt like throwing in the towel.
I'm going to sleep now. Hugs and Kisses, enjoy!
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What's included:
Gym
Convenience Store
Laundromat
Diner
Library
Recreation Center
Bank (FUNCTIONAL WITH SIMREALIST MODS 1 2)
Vet Clinic
Public Pool
Small Neighborhood Playground
Apartment/Townhomes
Multi family lots
Single family homes
Family descriptions and back stories
(As far as the convenience store goes, all credit goes to fernandasimoes on the gallery for the store display assets, a creator on the gallery also created the soda display assets, I can't find their name though. If someone knows who they are, PLEASE message me so I can credit them appropriately.)
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Info:
This is the first version of the Windbrook save file, a test run so to speak. I've meticulously combed over everything to make sure everything was functional. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BANK WILL NOT BE FUNCTIONAL UNLESS YOU HAVE SIMREALIST FINACIAL CENTER AND SNBANK MOD, FIND THEM HERE AND HERE.
Moving on, as of right now Willow Creek is the only world made over. Please note that this save file was built using Srsly's Blank Save. What this means is EVERY WORLD besides Willow Creek (the world I built in) and San Sequoia (Growing Together expansion pack) is empty. Please feel free to use your own lots and sims to fill the other worlds. Ultimately, I plan on building every world with a realistic mid west aesthetic; but that's months in the making. All that being said, this is not a finished save file!
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Please watch this YouTube video by the wonderful EvvieSimmer on how to install save files.
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If the are any problems, please message me so I can fix them and update the save file. Like I said, I play tested all the lots, but if you find your sim getting caught up side down in a window, shoot me a message.
If you use this save file, please don't claim any of the lots or townies as your own, I'd appreciate it. Please tag me in screenshots, I'd love to see how your sims are living in Windbrook!
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Sort of required CC:
amoebae OMSP Shelf
HIGHLY RECCOMENDED CC:
Default Skin Tone
Optional CC:
This save file is 99% custom content free. However, in order for the townies to look like how I intended, you will need to download these presets:
Hi-Land
Luumia
Northern Siberia Winds 1 2
Obscurus
SammiXOX 1 2 3
VibrantPixels
MagicBot
Sliders:
MagicBot
Default Mouth Slider
Default Nose Slider
Default Chin Slider
Default Eyebrow Slider
There's one piece of CC in the laundromat and convenience store lot, the arcade machines. They are not required, but you can find them here:
Simadream
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IMPORTANT!
Packs And Kits:
All packs and most kits except My First Pet was used to create the Windbrook save file. I heavily used Everyday Clutter kit, Bathroom Clutter Kit, and Basement Treasures kit. Owning all packs and kits simply isn't a reality for everyone, and I apologize that for those who don't own all the packs and kits, you might not get the full experience of the save. That being said, all packs and kits are not required. The game will notify you that you are missing content, and will will replace them with another item - after that, everything is functional.
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If the are any problems, please message me so I can fix them and update the save file. Like I said, I play tested all the lots, but if you find your sim getting caught up side down in a window, shoot me a message.
If you use this save file, please don't claim any of the lots or townies as your own, I'd appreciate it. Please tag me in screenshots, I'd love to see how your sims are living in Windbrook!
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Summary: There’s a bra in Steve’s back seat. He has some explaining to do.
��What’s this?” Lucas says in the back seat of Steve’s car. “Ooooooh it’s a bra!”
Steve looks in the rear view mirror and his eyes go wide.
“Shit.”
Eddie turns around in the front seat to see Lucas holding up an enormous bra. It takes a moment for the implication to hit, and then it punches him right in the nuts. Fuck.
“Don’t touch that, Lucas,” Steve growls.
“Steve had a girl back here,” Dustin crows.
“I did not!” Steve says. “Put that down!”
“This is huge,” Max says, grabbing the bra from Lucas and feeling the enormous padded cups. “Jesus what is this, an F cup?”
“Who’s the lucky lady?” Lucas asks.
“Who do we know with enormous tits?” Max says. She holds it up to herself. “Dustin, is this your mom’s? Ow!”
They’re all laughing and smacking each other and shrieking. Eddie looks out the window and tries to put on his most aloof face.
Steve and Eddie have only been hooking up for a few weeks, and neither of them have said that they were exclusive. If Eddie had assumed, well, that's on him. Always the idiot, and matters of the heart are no exception. He fell in love with Steve like it was breathing. He should have known that King Steve would have a whole flock of women to choose from. Eddie is clearly just an experiment. It wouldn’t be the first time. He’s had a few partners in the past who believed that they could be with a man once and get it out of their system. Eddie is usually happy to oblige. But he really thought that this was different.
“Settle down back there, okay?” Steve says. He’s bright red, and clearly irritated. “It got mixed up in my laundry at the laundromat. Jesus, get your minds out of the gutter.”
The kids calm down a little bit, and they’re friends again by the time Steve pulls into the arcade. Eddie is about to follow them out of the car, but Steve reaches out and touches his arm.
“Wait, Eddie. Can we talk?”
“Sure. Whatever.”
Eddie looks wary as he sits back down. He sneaks a glance at Steve, who’s still bright red. Eddie knows that Steve does his laundry at his parents’ house, and the bra is clearly too large for Steve’s mother.
“I can explain–” Steve starts, but Eddie cuts him off.
“You don’t have to.”
“I didn’t–”
“It doesn’t matter.”
Steve looks surprised and almost a little hurt.
“Doesn’t it?”
Eddie shrugs.
“We never said we were exclusive.”
Now Steve definitely looks hurt.
“I thought– Well. No. I guess we never did. Have you–”
“If you have another–”
“I don’t–”
“I just want to know–”
“I don’t!”
“--so I can get tested–”
“The bra is mine!”
That stuns Eddie into silence. He stares at Steve for a second, but Steve can’t meet his eyes. Steve is looking at the ceiling, biting his lip and blinking fast. His fingers drum on the steering wheel.
“Sorry, what?” Eddie asks.
“I’m not– It’s just a thing. It’s just something I do on some weekends. There are these performances. Like shows. On the first Saturday of the month, in Indy.”
“Do you…” Eddie is trying to wrap his mind around this. “Are you a… A woman? In your heart?”
Steve shakes his head fast.
“I don’t think so? I’ve thought about it, and I’ve talked to some people. I still like being a guy, and I like my body and I feel good as a man. But sometimes… I dunno. I just want to be…” Steve gestures vaguely.
“A queen,” Eddie finishes.
“Yeah.” Steve sniffs hard. “I’m sorry. If this is too much–”
Eddie lets out a surprised little giggle, then covers his mouth. Steve looks miserable.
“Sorry!” Eddie says. “I’m not laughing at you. It’s just… God, Steve, you really couldn’t be more perfect.”
“Don’t fuck with me,” Steve snaps.
“I’m not! I’m not, I swear. I thought you were seeing someone else! Fuck, man, this is better than my wildest fantasies.”
“Really?” Steve has a gentle look of hopeful surprise on his face that’s so open and vulnerable it makes Eddie want to bite his own fist.
“Yes, really. What’s your name, then?”
“What?”
“Your drag name.”
Steve smiles shyly and bites a fingernail. Eddie wants to cry, he’s so pretty.
“It’s still in progress, okay. So you can’t laugh.”
“Okay.”
“Connie Cushion.”
Eddie gasps like Steve just dropped to one knee and proposed.
“Concussion!?”
“Connie Cushion, yeah.”
“Can I… meet her some time?”
Steve bows his head, rubbing the back of his neck and beaming.
🍁 prompt: rest | wc: 387 words | rated: m | cw: none | AO3 Link🍁
Summary:
Steve really ought to slow down but he doesn't until he gets sick. Now he's paused long enough for Eddie to catch him.
Warning: Almost smut under the cut (`∇´) ψ
Steve couldn't stop moving. He was picking Robin up, dropping off the kids, cleaning, taking bottles to the recycling center for change, using it at the laundromat, giving the spare to the kids for the arcade.
And Eddie watched.
He watched the continuous flurry of movement, no stranger to an anxious need to pace or fiddle with his guitar or rings. However, Eddie also knew how to waste a day, get high and lie on the roof of his van, let the fears and pressures of the day bleed out of him. Steve wasn't doing that. It was like watching a machine, grinding its gears, and Eddie didn't want to see him screech to a halt only because he'd finally broken down. Luckily, he didn't have to intervene.
...
Steve's voice was scratchy on the phone.
"Angel, you sound sick."
"Yeah. It's… look everyone still needs things from me, rides and shit and I can't… I don't want them to catch whatever this is."
"Hey, it's okay. I'll handle the gang. You just rest."
Eddie felt grateful that Steve had even called to ask for help. He got the kids to walkie each other, moved around plans, and took on the usual 'Steve' duties. That evening he was at Steve's shitty studio apartment door with take-out and cold meds. A bleary Steve opened the door, nose running, cheeks flushed, sputtering as Eddie pushed his way inside.
"You'll get sick," Steve whined.
"Have you actually been resting?"
"Yes," Steve grumbled unconvincingly.
Eddie dropped his bags and wrapped his arms around Steve from behind, pressing his chest to Steve's back. "I could help you. I know the best sleep aid."
"Huh?"
"Take your temp the old fashioned way," Eddie asked, grinding against Steve's ass, his hot skin radiating through his thin pj's.
Steve arched into the touch; his words slurred. "Could be contagious."
"Then let me take care of you," Eddie whispered in his ear. "All of you." He let his hand wander to palm Steve's growing erection.
"Now," Steve squeaked, undermining his complaint. "You finally make your move when I'm snot filled?"
"Had to wait for you to slow down." Eddie finger's combed through Steve's sweaty, deflated locks. He nuzzled against Eddie’s cool touch on his hot forehead and mumbled. "What babe?"
My sister's been getting really into the local pinball scene and apparently she just told me about the county's pinball white whale. There is a local laundromat in town and it houses an elvira pinball machine from 1989. It doesn't work, it's kinda banged up, but it's a cool machine that people are interested in. BUT for whatever reason the laundromat owner doesn't want to sell it or even repair it, and has even declined people repairing it for free because they just really REALLY want to play this machine. So now all the local pinball players and the pinball arcade owners are just frothing at the mouth over it
Changelingcore: Broken insect wings, wildflower meadows, catching tadpoles, lingering mist after it rains, wet shoes from the damp grass, the feeling of moss under your hands, collection of strange trinkets and objects, taking your stuffed animals on adventures, doodling on your clothes, busy hands, wading knee deep into a lake, screaming into the air to ease frustration, organizing and reorganizing your treasures, bird calls, animal howls, digging in the mud, chewing on your lip until it bleeds, bruises and scrapes, the urge to live in the woods and never return to regular society, knotted hair, forest shrines, putting flower blossoms in your hair, flooded swampy areas, jumping from short cliffs
Suburban Gothic: Hot muggy air sticking to your skin, the buzz of florescent lights, flickering street lights, budget popsicles, late night drug store visits, muffled arguments, an old clock ticking, guady wallpaper, gossamer curtains, dusty cotton sheets, faded quilts, dog barkings, milkshakes in an empty diner, broken windows and graffiti, abandoned train tracks, 24/7 laundromats, rusty swingsets, shadowy silhouettes, semi-abandoned malls, sounds of far off traffic and train horns, driving around at night while soft music plays on the radio, tv static, junk yards and pick-n-pulls, holding hands with a stranger, urban legends, varsity jackets, broken glass on the road, crumbling buildings, local television channels
Cuddle Party: Excited giggles and hushed whispers, condensation on drinkware, running through an empty field hollering and whooping in the dead of night, sitting on the porch in rocking chairs, drunken "I love you"s, old cartoons, classic disney movies, five dollar pizza and breadsticks, singing out loud in the car, finding new places to explore, county fairs and arcade visits, eating fair food and screaming your lungs out on rides, trying to earn as many tickets at the arcade and still winning cheap prizes, being the last one to fall asleep, casually sleeping all together in the same bed, holding hands in crowds, if one of us isn't having a good time none of us are, wondering how long these days will last
Cryptid Academia: Listening to video essays while sketching cryptids, exploring abandoned buildings (legally and illegally), pocket knives, blackout curtains, newspaper clippings, viewing the night sky through a telescope, visiting natural history or science museums, old typewriters, info dumping conspiracy theories on friends, making plans to investigate that never come to fruition, tearing yet another hole into your clothes climbing over fences, shoddily patched up clothes, keychains and aluminum pins, novelty socks, analog watches, Buzzfeed Unsolved, cryptid podcasts, sprint training so you can outrun whatever is chasing you, rubiks cubes, sore fingers from mending, thrift shopping, essays only about cryptids
Desertwave: Billowing winds, sandstorms, wind chimes and suncatchers, succulents in handmade clay pots, aloe vera plants on the kitchen windowsill, the distant howl of a coyote, faded winnebagos, the soft hiss of patio misters, campsites and trailer parks, large rock formations covered in graffiti, picking up trash, the crackle of a bonfire, cacti and joshua trees in the backyard, never getting the sand completely out of your shoes, dusty clothes, laying in a hammock watching the stars, water balloon fights, hot springs, mexican ice cream bars, rocky desert mountains, plots of sand and plants that stretch on as far as the eye can see
Time for Ji Ho to say goodbye to Genji. He seems even mad at Genji for not trying harder to keep him... It’s not easy for Ji Ho.
Genji: “Hey... if this skinny goth boy annoys you... there is always a place for you. Here at the Laudromat. In my bed and in my heart.” *winkwinkwink*
oh my... ö.Ö
And so they parted ways. On his way back to the Space Balls Bar, Vlad pondered about what happened. He did sense Genjis presence on Ji Ho as he drank from him. But it didn’t affect him at all - it was meaningless for him.
Yeah, it could have been another story if I restored the save after Ji Ho got bitten. But this gives us a bunch of new possibilities and twists. I’ll have to sort some ideas out and a lot I planned beforehand will/can not happen.
But, what is (very) important for me: I dealt with something that I tried to avoid and I made something out of it and I’m pleased with it. So I hope this gives me a little strength and confidence to deal with other obstacles in my messy life haha.
So I'm building a Minecraft city and so far my big obstacle (other than all the houses I have to build) is trying to remember/ figure out all the little businesses/buildings I pass everyday IRL and don't think about.
So like if y'all have any suggestions for everyday boring buildings that might go in a city, feel free to reblog or comment on this post to make a suggestion, it would really help me.
So far I have built, along with just a lot of houses:
-3 apartment buildings, 4 office skyscrapers, a laundromat, a library, a vet office, an animal shelter, a dentist, several restaurants of different bents, a movie theater, a ballet studio, several gas stations, a doctors office, a jail, a shoe factory, a salon, a bakery, a coffee shop, an arcade, a mechanic shop, a park, a car wash, a motel, a hotel, a grocery store, 2 schools, school bus depot
I plan to build, eventually:
-a fully decked out hospital, a cemetery, some churches, more gas stations and grocery stores bc I know I need several of those, a clothing store, a bus depot, a nursery/gardening center, a furniture store
Current map of city:
Any ideas are welcome. I'm sure there are like a thousand obvious things I'm not thinking of. I just wish so much that there were more decoration blocks in Minecraft bc my stores are barren. :(
New map update! Yep I’m calling it the ‘village center’ now cause it sounds cute :) It’s been over 6 months since the last map I uploaded, and you can see the extra little area I’ve added in the upper right! The blank area next to that will be mainly residential.
Below the cut I’ll put a list of all the lots! I’ll include a link to lots that I’ve already showcased, and put lot names in italics if I haven’t decided on a name for it yet :)
1. Tørsvall Emergency Services (Fire Station)
2. Arctic Circle Ice Cream
3. Porta Vista Italian Restaurant
3a. Pippa’s Pet Supplies
5. Fjellfolket Adventure Gear (General Store)
6. Bank Nordik (Business Rabbithole)
7. The Mermaid’s Closet (Consignment Store)
8. Tørsvall Post Office
9. Ferry and Bus Terminal (Subway Station)
10. Eide’s Kafe
11. Mystic Minerals (Gypsy Wagon)
12. Tørsvall Radio 96.5 FM (Journalism Rabbithole)
13. Ljúft Laundromat
14. Tørsvall Gallery of Art
15. Alda’s Art Studio (Uni Art Rabbithole)
16. Bergrå Books (Bookstore)
17. Vítavörður Guesthouse (Base Camp)
18. The Pink Fiskur (Food Truck)
19. Tørsvall Lighthouse
20. Hreppin Bait and Tackle (Port)
21. Tørsvall Police Station
22. Sirkus Bar
23. Birch Tree Bakery
24. Salon & Kraken Ink
25. The Game Cave (Arcade)
26. G2 Petrol Station (Cafeteria)
27. Tørsvall Whale Museum
28. Sólja Garden Centre (Zen Garden)
29. Bistro
30. Twig and Blossom & Potion Shop
31. Tørsvall Parliament House & Information Centre
32. Årberg Medical Practice
33. St. Péturs Church (Mausoleum)
34. St Péturs Church Graveyard
35. Píratur Playground
36. Kannavöllur Soccer Field
37. Åpen Fitness & Toy Store
38. The Astrolabe Theatre & Candy Shop
39. Day Care Centre
40. Festival Lot
41. Liquor Store (Nectary)
42. Nerd Shop & Dance Studio
43. Tørsvall Co-op (Grocery Store)
44. Library
45. School
46. Beach
Breasts Are My Favorite Things in the World! vol. 7 by Wakame Konbu
When bosom buddies Chiaki Ichihara and Hana Harumi share an accidental kiss, Chiaki realizes there might be more to life than just fondling breasts—now she wants Hana’s heart too! Will she be able to confess her feelings during a steamy hot spring vacation...? Meanwhile, discipline monitor Riku Matsuzaka has an awakening of her own!When bosom buddies Chiaki Ichihara and Hana Harumi share an accidental kiss, Chiaki realizes there might be more to life than just fondling breasts—now she wants Hana’s heart too! Will she be able to confess her feelings during a steamy hot spring vacation...? Meanwhile, discipline monitor Riku Matsuzaka has an awakening of her own!
The Lawyer in Shizukuishi Sleeps With a Wolf (novel) by Akira Sugano
Shizukuishi, a small town tucked away in the Tokyo metropolitan area, is home to the law practice of one Sora Oushuu. His devotion to justice ensures that he is good at what he does, but he also has a secret: The white dog he looks after is actually a wolf. This wolf also happens to be his brother, Fuuka, who can return to human form only when the two are alone. The brothers found themselves in this strange state of affairs many years ago, and ever since, their paths have repeatedly crossed with an old enemy of Sora’s. Their journey has been long, but Sora is beginning to see a glimmer of what lies at the end.
Love is an Illusion! vol. 4 by Fargo
AFFAIRS OF THE HEART
Things have been going great for Hye-sung and Dojin’s relationship, and soon they’re finally tying the knot. When Dojin returns to his band and nets a big hit, he suddenly becomes a hot commodity. Though he wants nothing more than to be at home with Hye-sung and Byul, he finds himself working more than ever. Hye-sung feels pushed aside, especially when Dojin’s college ex enters the picture. Can the newlyweds overcome this obstacle, or is it enough to drive them apart for good?
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story vol. 6 by Magica Quartet and Fujino Fuji
The Girls’ Pasts Connect to a Cruel Reality. The passion of the artist has been enflamed, and even Sana’s formidable shield buckles under the weight of Alina’s fury. Just as Iroha and Sana begin to despair, rescue arrives from an unexpected quarter as Mifuyu steps in to subdue her teammate. Mifuyu maintains that her only goal is to save the magical girls of Kamihama, holding out her friendship with Yachiyo as proof of her good intentions—but can Iroha and her allies truly trust one of the Wings of Magius?!
Minato's Laundromat vol. 1 by Sawa Kanzume and Yuzu Tsubaki
“MINATO-SAN, I HAVE A SEX DRIVE.”
When Akira Minato inherits an old, run-down laundromat from his grandfather, he sees it as an opportunity to recover from his grueling corporate job and spend his days in laid-back leisure. But all that changes when a new customer comes knocking—one who’s maybe a bit too good-looking. Despite their growing closer, Akira is determined not to let high school hottie Shintaro Katsuki find out he’s gay…until a casual slip of the tongue gives away his secret.
Sasaki and Miyano: Official Comic Anthology by Shou Harusono
Cat encounters, arcade trips, book-shopping sprees— sweet moments galore! It’s the simple little things that remind me most of that one BL I just read…
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat vol. 3 by Sakaomi Yuzaki
Though Nomoto is at peace with her sexuality, she can’t shake the uneasiness she feels when she struggles to relate to other lesbians’ stories. Meanwhile, Kasuga receives a text message that causes unwelcome memories to come rushing back…Luckily, the new year brings new friends—and as their dinner party of two expands, so do their feelings for each other!
The Summer Hikaru Died vol. 2 by Mokumokuren
Yoshiki tried to pretend nothing was wrong, but the truth cannot be ignored. Hikaru is gone. “Hikaru” is here. This new version is dangerous...or perhaps not? One thing’s for sure—Yoshiki doesn’t seem to be in harm’s way. In fact, “Hikaru” seems to want nothing more than to befriend and protect him. Despite Rie’s warnings, Yoshiki chooses to extend the hand of friendship, hoping it will help “Hikaru” become more human. But in doing so, what might Yoshiki become...?
CLAMP Premium Collection Tokyo Babylon vol. 1
Tokyo—a beautiful yet cold city, full of life and twinkling lights. There resides Subaru Sumeragi, the thirteenth head of his clan and a powerful onmyouji. Aided by his glamorous twin sister, Hokuto, and the veterinarian who claims to love him, Seishirou Sakurazuka, he solves the supernatural troubles that plague the citizens of Tokyo—both living and deceased!
Twilight Out of Focus vol. 3 by Jyanome
Three months after going from roommates to boyfriends, things are going well for cameraman Mao Tsuchiya and new addition to the drama club Hisashi Otomo—maybe too well. As the two try to find time for each other in their busy schedules, Mao begins to wonder if he’s keeping up his end of the relationship, or if he’s boring his more experienced partner.
Things get even more complicated when the second year film club’s movie goes viral; suddenly, everyone wants a piece of Hisashi. As their individual paths diverge further apart, Mao and Hisashi must decide whether the ties that bind them together can stand the test of time, or whether their cinematic romance has met the end of the road.
VAL AND SAM INTERACTIONS....LORE....... HEADCANONS.......SKETCHES.......ANYTHING!!!! i need more content of them both or i will literally Explode
I don't really have any new sketches atm but have some random facts or something
Both Sam and Val can't cook great, at best Val can make a decent egg on toast
They literally eat nearly all their meals at the restaurant owned by Kain's mom (Ms. Wanchai)
Their main source of income is bounty hunting
Why? Because being a bounty hunter gets you a bounty license which can be used as a form of ID without needing to be registered in the government archives (loopholes lol)
This is great for Sam, who's not supposed to be in this era and is keeping it a secret, and Val, who's technically legally dead
This way they can continue to make a living, and continue leasing the apartment
Bounty hunting itself is a dying profession unfortunately because the risks and the government slowly trying to push it out
tbh in the Retrograde world, if you either work for the government, become a bounty hunter, or join the terrorist group
You lose your bounty licence if you don't complete a bounty at least twice a month
anyway enough bounty stuff back to Sam and Val
Bounty hunting gets them like around 800 USD (there's a different in world currency tho)
Harder bounties can go up to 2k or more
But it's not like a lot so they're kinda just scrounging by
On off days Sam usually goes to the arcade or a bar at night
Val spends most of the time inside, but he'll also take his hoverbike for a spin
Speaking of which, Val got his hoverbike in a street race against this rich guy during his early bounty hunter days
That's why it's so fancy
If Val sold it, he'd probably have enough money to buy a fancy place in the city
but he's way too attached to it, plus it's their only form of transportation
Otherwise they'd have to take public transport and walk
They have clothes they wear for bounty hunting and clothes they wear for normal days
They both actually have two of the same jacket each
They do all their laundry at the laundromat where Kain works
Normally, they do all their shopping locally but because it's a small town, sometimes they have to go to Jupiter because it's the closest city
Speaking of which, the name of the town they live in is "Level 4"
It's where Val woke up after "dying" and he hasn't really been bothered to leave since
Because of the halo on his head, Sam gets recognized pretty easily when he goes out in town
Sam's halo turns off when he sleeps, but he also recently found out if he covers the metal implant on his back with tape, they it goes away somehow (however it makes him really sleepy when he does that)
Val used to smoke a lot but he doesn't anymore, he only does it if he gets really stressed about something or he has a nervous breakdown
There's a lunar eclipse that happens every year since the cataclysm, Sam is always super excited to see it since he's a big fan of astronomy events
Val has always felt incredibly sick on those days, ever since he was a child, he usually closes all the blinds and locks himself in the bedroom,
It feels like his blood is trying to claw its way out of his veins
It goes away the next day so it's probably nothing
Anyway Val can actually speak 3 languages: English, Italian, and Russian
Sam once developed a strong addiction to a specific cherry smoothie at a dinner and had it every single day for an entire week, he spent the next week in bed from a terrible stomach ache
And finally as a fun Christmas special
For Christmas, Val and Sam usually spend it with Kain and his family plus their friends,
they don't have a christmas tree cause those species of pine trees kinda died out overtime and are pretty hard to find nowadays, and they don't have enough money for a fake one they'll use once, so they just opt to decorate a random houseplant
Anyway sorry this is pretty long 💀 ngl you can bring as many hcs as you want, they could probably have a chance to make it to the canon-