All at once, as Miera was about to head back through the tunnel, an overwhelming desire to Take The Spin came upon her!
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Me: WHOOPS. That was my fault, sorry, poor timing!
Miera: “You forgot my birthday? You made me!”
Me: Yeah I’m sorry about that, but hey, you have a house now, and you’re camping. That’s something, right?
Miera: (ಥ﹏ಥ)
Apparently an old woman lived alone out here; she had a small rugged house, a wild garden, and a sprightly waterfall all to herself. At first she seemed uncomfortable, and even angry at Miera’s presence, but Miera soon won her over with gardening questions.
Back behind the big Ranger station she discovered a cave or tunnel. Curiosity getting the better of her, she crouched down and went to see what was inside. After a few fights with spider webs, she finally saw a light, and what looked like the silhouette of a sim…
As the week went on, Miera studied her book and examined the plant life; she got better at catching the bugs she needed for her remedies, and found bunches of frogs too (though she set most of those free). So far she had found no use for the butterflies, but liked catching them anyway. Maybe she could sell them next time the Flea Market was open.
Miera soon wished she had bought a flashlight as well. She didn’t realize how very black it could get out here.
Anything could be lurking in this darkness.
Anything.
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After reading a few chapters, Miera went on an ingredient hunt. Some of the recipes called for normal herbs, and others required plants that she had never heard of. A few even listed bugs!
She collected essentially any plant she didn’t recognize, and brought her haul back to camp to cross reference it with the plant list in the back of the book. She had what she needed, and a few still unidentified. One of them made her SO Itchy!
But she coated herself in bug repellent, and rubbed salve on her itchy, burning hands. It worked quickly, and by the time she had her tent
set up
she felt comfortable enough to take a hike and explore.
Miera found the Ranger’s station, and bought a tent, cooler, lantern, and chair. The Ranger apologized and told her that they were out of insect repellent and salve, but gave her a book of local remedies in case she wanted to make her own.
As she skimmed through the remedies on the way to her fire pit, she saw a pretty flower. It didn’t seem to be in the book, at least not after a quick flip-through, so she grabbed it to check it out later.
She went to the bathroom to see if they kept a supply of salve, but found nothing. As she came out, a swarm of flies attacked her. They were everywhere!
Note to self: pick up some bug repellent!
Well what did you think was going to happen!?
As she was about to head to her camp, something purple caught her eye.
“Ooh, what’s this?” She checked out the small green bush. “Elderberries! Oh you guys are coming home with me.” She stood up and looked around. “Right after I find the Ranger’s station and pick up a cooler…”
Sims County 