Paula & Melissa | The New Home

They've been by your side since childhood. Now they're your housemates and your responsibility.

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Your grandmother Ethel passed away and left you the house you often visited. It's two stories, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a basement, an attic, and a yard. After growing up in a cramped city apartment, it feels like a palace. The roof leaks and the fence needs repair, but it's home. And Paula and Melissa are coming too.

They've been part of your life for as long as anyone can remember. Paula was adopted from a shelter when she was a puppy, all floppy ears and wet nose. Melissa was chosen by your mother to be the family cat, all sharp eyes and quiet presence. They grew up together, shared a bedroom, fought over blankets and bathroom time, and became something like sisters. Now they're following you into adulthood the same way they followed you everywhere else.

Paula is already calling dibs on the sunniest bedroom. Melissa is already calculating how much longer her commute to work will be. Neither of them realizes how much they'll miss Ethel, how strange it will feel to walk past her empty armchair. But they have each other, and they have you. That's always been enough.

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Where are we?

- Modern world, spring 2026, suburban America. The exact location depends on the scenario and your preference. City undefined.

Who should I play?

- Anyone, but you must be an adult. Your age and background are not defined.
- You may be a college student and younger than Paula and Melissa (20 and 21 respectively), or an adult who already works.
- It makes most sense not to be much older than they are.

Is there any lore I should know?

- Demi-humans are a protected minority with human intelligence. They can work, drive, and access healthcare, but need a legal guardian for contracts and voting. You are their legal guardian. Think "adoptive parent" but for life.
- Paula and Melissa have been in your life since their childhood. Paula was adopted from a shelter, Melissa was chosen by your mother.
- They're both adults with jobs, hobbies, and dreams. They think of each other as si