I just had to do at least one more βThorne spies on Donβ chapter as a special Thank You to @DoloresGrey for the wonderful birthday screenshots of my husband and I that she made! She was wondering if we would ever see Thorne spying on Don, but being a bit more dressed up than he normally is. lol
So here you go DoloresGrey β¦.
Part 1
A few days after Malcolm met Dash, he congratulated Don on finding such a nice, polite, and caring man to be with.
Unfortunately, that was after Donβs mess up at the nightclub. βYeahβ¦ about that,β Don said. βThereβs a little problem that I was hoping you could help me with.β
βOh my,β Malcolm said. βOk, let me sit down, what did you do this time?β
Don just wanted to know why Malcolm walked like that sometimes β¦ so weird
Spoiler for Part 1
βWell, see,β Don said, βDash kinda saw me with someone else down at 8 Bells last night. I didnβt think heβd come looking for me in Strangerville. I donβt know how he found me. It was super bad luck for me.β
βGee, Don, did you ever consider not going after someone else when you already have someone whoβs crazy about you?β Malcolm inquired.
βSure, yeah,β Don answered, βOf course I thought about it. It seems pretty boring though. And Dash might like me way too much. What does he want from me? An engagement ring?β
βDon, cβmon,β Malcolm said, βyouβve known him for how long? Barely a week? No, heβs not expecting an engagement ring. But why canβt you just give him a chance? Maybe youβd like being around him instead of other people.β
βYeah,β Don explained. βI do like being around him β¦ heβs β¦ well letβs just say he likes it when Iβm happy. Thatβs why Iβm asking you for a favor. I got him to be ok yesterday, but I think I should try being nice, so he doesnβt flake out on me.β
βWhat do you need?β Malcolm sighed.
βI donβt have any money, and you know how to cook real good,β Don said. βSo could you cook something real nice, and Iβll invite him over for dinner? And maybe we can say I cooked it?β
βDon, no! Donβt lie to the guy. He already doesnβt trust you!β Malcolm exclaimed.
βBut what can I do then?β Don asked. βI gotta do somethinβ,β
βIβll give you a hundred dollars,β Malcolm rolled his eyes. βTake him to Chez Llamaβ
Apparently Don liked that idea.
Part 2
Don had to borrow a suit from his friend Hunter, but it fit pretty well.
Dash was overjoyed to be out with him. They hadnβt gone anywhere together since the Spice Festival. And Don was taking him to Chez Llama, the fanciest place in town!
Don was very glad that Malcolm gave him enough money for this place, and told him to take Dash here. The likelihood of Don knowing anyone at this restaurant was slim to none.
So he could talk to Dash just as sweet as he wanted to. No one would know.
Spoiler for Part 2
Dash was super impressed at how suave Don had been while checking them in.
And with the way Dash was looking at him, Don was pretty sure that all was truly forgiven.
Don watched Dashβs eyes and smile, to check for any signs that his happiness was fake. He didnβt think it was, but he planned to work hard tonight, so there wouldnβt be any doubt at all.
They went to the bar to wait for their table.
Don laid it on thick.
Donβs name was called, their table was ready. They headed back to the entrance.
And can we take a moment to appreciate how happy and handsome Dash is? Lol
Then the host led them to their table.
Don grabbed Dash before he could sit down, because Don had something for Dash.
Dash loved it.
And Don studied Dashβs face again. Was the smile real? It looked real.
Don was as sweet as honey the whole evening. βWell, I hope they take our order soon, or Iβm gonna eat you up, little darlinβ β
βYou place the order when she gets here? Ok sugar?β Don asked him. βI just love to hear your voice.β
Don called over their waitress, Dotty.
And Dash placed their order.
βThatβs the voice I love,β Don said.
And then he posed dramatically.
Dash was delighted, as usual.
βHereβs a kiss, Baby,β Don said. βWith lots more cominβ at my place, ok?β
Dash was looking forward to, βlots more,β at Donβs place.
βEat up Sweetie,β Don said. βDotty doesnβt wanna watch me be a lovesick fool all eveninβ.β
βYou think heβs precious too, donβt you Dotty?β Don asked her.
βYes, he is!β She said to Don. βYouβre a lucky young man.β
βI sure am,β Don agreed.
Dash was finding it all a bit hard to believe.
(And Dash wasnβt the only one who felt that way)
But Don wasnβt giving Dash any time for thinking today.
And they were both very excited to get to Donβs house.
@ryttu3k@Becka28@DinowCookie Thanks so much for checking Dash out on my gallery! I actually put him up a million years ago, but thought it might be fun to feature him for a day or two. ryttu3k, I hope you can find someone better for him! Becka28, I almost died when I read your comment!!!! and DinowCookie, I know right? I wish I had room for everything!!!
@AlwaysAsking jeeeez if Don laid it on any more thickly I'd get cavities! And it took me way too long to recognise Thorne, probably his best costume yet XD
Will keep you posted on what Dash gets up to in my game!
@sarabeth2984, page 516.
I have 6 restaurants, with Chez Llama in Magnolia Promenade.
Right, on with the update!
Recently, Shine felt the urge to reapply her shiny, bright pink lipstick. As usual, Roddy watched:
She then gave Roddy several big smooches on his face:
Roddy went bright red and giggled. Shine had covered his face in big, shiny, bright pink lipstick smooches:
Roddy smiled and used one of his makeup removal wipes:
Shine then smiled and gave her son a big loving hug:
'Ready to go back home, sweetie?' Shine asked:
'I'm ready, mummy!' Roddy replied, cheerfully:
Shine then gave her firstborn another big loving hug:
And then they cuddled on the side of the bed:
The pair then packed their bags and was taken to the airport by the usual Rickshaw.
The usual welcome home
Roddy and Shine arrived back at their beloved Dianthus Hall:
Roddy was welcomed home in the usual fashion, the smoochfest from Wendy, Tiffany and Chloe:
As usual, Roddy's face was covered in big lipstick smooches:
He used one of his makeup removal wipes:
Benjamin came over to Roddy and gave him a big loving hug:
'Did you have fun in Selvadorada?' Benjamin asked:
'I did, dad! Adventuring with mummy is so much fun!' Roddy replied, beaming:
'That's my boy!' Benjamin said, looking fondly at his son. Hamish came over and gave Roddy a big loving hug:
'Good to see you, little brother!' Roddy said, giving Hamish a kiss on the cheek:
'Good to see you too, big brother!' Hamish replied, cheerfully:
Roddy talked to Hamish for a while. Then he walked over to Sophia. 'BIG BROTHER!' She shrieked in excitement. Sophia ran towards him and glomped him:
And smooched him on the cheek several times:
'Good to see you too, Sophia!' Roddy said, giggling. The pair then caught up:
Looking after the bees
Benjamin teleported into the greenhouse:
He bonded with his bees:
And in return, the bees allowed him to take their honey:
He then teleported into the dining area:
Bloopers/Bonus Pictures
Yep, as usual, I mess the camera angle up and this happens:
A close up of the recent finds:
Sims 4 Family: Benjamin, Shine, Princess Roddy, Sophia and Hamish Furystrykar and Shelly Heart. Princess Roddy is my avatar, and he's a boy!
Shine got her welcome home kiss from Benjamin:
The pair talked for a while:
Later, Shine hopped onto her laptop and had another look at the available universities:
'U-Brite still looks promising' Shine thought:
Artifact Identification time
Shine then worked hard at identifying some of the artifacts that she found:
She had quite a lot of artifacts to identify, so many that I don't think I could fit it in this spoiler.
Chloe types up a guide to Selvadorada
Up in her bedroom, Chloe started typing up a guide to Selvadorada, co written by Shine and Roddy Furystrykar:
Roddy helped:
A few moments later, Chloe was done:
She went downstairs and sent it to be published:
Benjamin talked to Hamish:
Shine got the mail:
Grandaunt Berry Bliss visits
Seems a spoiler party is going on here.
Yep, as the title of this section suggests, Grandaunt Berry Bliss decided to visit. As usual, she gave Roddy several big smooches on his face:
Roddy went bright red and giggled. Berry Bliss had covered his face in big, shiny, berry lipstick smooches:
Roddy used one of his makeup removal wipes:
Berry Bliss then gave her grandnephew a big loving hug:
And yet another one, complete with full parenting mode sparkles:
Bloopers/Bonus Pictures?
How to fail at shaping:
I should probably reduce the size of Berry's assets...
You thought the last camera angle fluff up was bad, you haven't seen anything yet:
And of course the fringe gets in the way of a potentially good screenshot:
Sims 4 Family: Benjamin, Shine, Princess Roddy, Sophia and Hamish Furystrykar and Shelly Heart. Princess Roddy is my avatar, and he's a boy!
@AlwaysAsking loved the update - I am amazed at how stupid I can be - I was wondering why the game had generated such an ugly elder lady and why she was staring at them (Thorne in disguise is obviously too hard a plot point for me to follow). Have you renovated your chez llama - I don't remember all the red parts (but then I haven't used it for awhile). I appreciate that you also have a sim who believes underwear is appropriate for Chez Llama. You need to have a word with your husband sim if he is going to fancy restaurants he should bring your sim (if she is in the world of course!). Glad you liked the gallery comment - I worried someone who didn't know this thread might think there was something creepy going on so I mentioned Don which should explain everything creepy. Love his thought about Malcolm's strange walk (its how Cyrus walks too and was another reason for Jessica to not marry him - hang on - Diego does that walk too doesn't he?)
@Ellupelluellu those sims and their no pants at festivals - can't believe it has bled into gyms. Ted is fathering some good looking sims. I love how angry all the men are MCCC knows what its doing with Babs and geoffrey.
@Tixyen thankyou for the update - I was worried about your little family - poor Hazel, her little world has changed sooo much, I am glad people are helping them out. I keep on meaning to get that funeral mod as it always works so well in your stories. The Vicar is an amazing sim - he looks perfect for his role. the graveside poses are so sad.
@DeafSimmer - the same goes for your graveside images
Jessica: some backstory - I know people are frustrated that jessica isn't realising what's going on with Bjorn. There are a number of factors
1. He is much older than her and she has always felt like she doesn't measure up to him as he was rich and sophisticated etc when she was just a young girl. So she takes on the burden of a lot of blame or guilt that she shouldn't because she doesn't feel worthy
2. . She hasn't seen all we have - from her point of view - her loving husband got very hurt because she invited her ex over to comfort him about his divorce and who misread the situation and flirted with her. Jessica feels she must have led Cyrus on in some ways and feels very guilty over the big fight she had with Bjorn. She also feels guilty at the time and effort her career takes from their family and that the record company makes her do stunts like the Heavenly one which also hurt and upset Bjorn.
3. Finally, her reaction to Diego is probably also led by this guilt that in her mind it is her and her behaviour which is endangering their marriage _ another Cyrus situation all over again (the fact that she could just avoid Diego and she doesn't plus the tiny sliver of pink they still have gives me hope.)
I think when she realises whose fault the marriage difficulties really are - she will be furious at Bjorn. not just for what he's done but for making her believe she was the guilty one all this time ....................
Jade is loving her new apartment and little Edward.........
Tiffani seems unhappy but I think she just doesn't like all the happiness
Ahhh this is more like it
Tiasha's daughter Lucia is now a cute toddler. Tiasha stays home and does the toddler care and Terrell and Jade work. This (and paying only half the rent) is why Jade likes having flatmates.
Little cutie pies.
Finally someone invited Jessica (and not Bjorn) to be part of a talent showcase - they are so good for building fame
Brytani is enjoying watching Diego
as he enjoys watching Jessica
Tiasha's brother comes for a visit (Jade is at work so doesn't get to meet him - he may also be the third reason why Jade was given a flatmate).
He helps Lucia by fixing what Tiffani did to the dolls house (she enjoys it when the toddlers cry).
A very disappointing date
Edvin Ollie tells Cassandra to put on her best clothes so they can go for a date.
He is in a flirty mood but it makes her feel tense.
He tries to help with a massage
It seemed to work
until this sim stopped to enjoy the show and she got tense again.
She tries not to sit near him at the bar
He convinces her to dance
And then dance romantically
but then he tries to have a serious talk with Cassandra, about the reason he asked her here
she is tense, uncomfortable and goes to the bathroom. She never comes back (the date timer wasn't even half way through). He tries texting her but she won't respond.
This nice couple try to cheer him up.
Eventful accolades and after party
Fake Ian is the host.
Jessica wins 2 awards for the book she wrote when Bjorn "worked all night".
She goes out to the Narwhal Arms with Candy to celebrate
Elsa is there, rocking her new hairdo.
Its not a celebration unless you ask your husband to join you.
Oh dear - I didn't even see her there... I feel quite bad for her.
I wouldn't have made them stay if I had seen Jade first
She walks right past them and I thought maybe what I had planned was about to derail
but she leaves them to it (it is creepy that Elsa is applauding them)
Justin Delgato once again doesn't seem to notice the situation he is interrupting (and ouch!)
Poor Jade - I think you have paid enough for stealing my other sims boyfriend in the past. I promise things will improve for you soon (as long as you don't mess things up).
@AlwaysAsking That was hilarious! Thorne sure has an eccentric fashion style! And he even dyed his moustache! What a detail! Lol and when I saw your husband I was a little worried he might want to get involved with Thorne
@sarabeth2984 you mean the Andrew's poseplayer? Yes, it works just fine. I have deleted it anyways. I just wanted to try if I can make a pose for pregnancy though I learnt it'd take many many tries because of a belly size
@Steamvarius of course the first thing I did was looking it up! I enjoyed it very much! I was very ogrewhelmed because it was really shrektacular!
Casanova's revenge
So Casanova impregnated many women. So far he has about 13 kids (two sets of twins) and more are on the way!
He managed to complete the serial romantic aspiration and yet this happened after he finally found and met Katrina Caliente! (recently I learnt it means HOT in spanish).
Of course Casanova won! He is going to break up with Eva Capricciosa very soon. Naughty girl!
@Daephene
I donΒ΄t know if itΒ΄s HermioneΒ΄s clumsy trait, but stuff just keeps happening to her.
I canΒ΄t wait for the baby Raoul to age up, I want to know if he looks anything like Gideon (MorgynΒ΄s toddler son from my other save), because Hermione looks exactly like Ellyn (his daughter in that save).
@sarabeth2984
DonΒ΄s urn isnΒ΄t exactly missing. Someone has it. Why is it declared missing then? So that no one could bring him back. Not that either of the two people with required skillset would do it, given that Don was creeping on one of them and the other might have had something to do with his death, but better safe than sorry.
I ship Caleb and Hermione too, they are both airheads who get distracted by shiny things.
@ryttu3k
IΒ΄ve had the save thing happen with the plasma fruit salad, back when my other Caleb was stiill a vampire (he is human now). His wife Anastassia called her cousins over for girl time and all of them helped themselves with the leftover plasma fruit salad, instead of human food. Uggh Poor Caleb came back from work hungry and had to ask one of the ladies to donate some blood (which she eagerly agreed to, because all of AnastassiaΒ΄s female relatives adore him)
In conclusion - Caleb likes green-eyed blondes that talk a lot
I think I am leaving the Sulani adventure for later. Another bunch of DonΒ΄s mortal kids will be aging up to elders soon and I want Hermione out of this save before they start dying, she has suffered enough.
@Becka28
Ooh, finally a tall, dark and handsome man for Jade? I approve! I ship Jessica with Diego and Bjorn with the trashcan
The most exciting thing to happen in my game yesterday was that Caleb got fired from his job as a mixologist for choosing money and fame over it and immediately developed an emotion bomb quirk. Right before Christmas HeΒ΄ll get over it, for there are more things in life than mixing drinks.
What I spent most of my gaming session for was trying to update MorgynΒ΄s wardrobe. He has a new job and needs a new look to go with it, we are not in the Magical Realm anymore. Easier said than done, most things that look cool in theory either clash terribly with his reddish hair or just donΒ΄t fit with his personality. Gotta go searching for more male CC clothes.
@DoloresGrey, page 517.
Thank goodness you found more tame shrek related puns. There are much worse ones out there, ones that not even Sans the Skeleton would use. Also, Mortimer's moustache has gotten thicker.
Shine sent her university application via email:
Now, she had to wait for the acceptance letter. Meanwhile, Benjamin was in the greenhouse, dealing with the mites:
He also calmed his bees down:
Next job, tending to his plants:
Roddy visits his friends
Roddy went over to visit Telula Ledbetter, Lyla Greene and Natasha Kinney. Lyla Greene walked up to Roddy. 'Hello, Roddy! So good to see you!' she said, cheerfully:
Lyla gave Roddy a big smooch on the cheek:
Next, Telula gave him a big smooch on the cheek:
Natasha gave Roddy a very big smooch on the cheek:
Roddy and his three friends chatted together:
Natasha then gave Roddy a big loving hug:
Lyla was next:
And Telula was last:
Roddy smiled. He then chatted with them some more:
Roddy then said goodbye to them and went back to Dianthus Hall.
At the Museum!
Later, the entire family went over to the museum:
A paparazzi sim showed up, along with two fans. Wendy and Tiffany sprinted to the lighthouse:
'I think I know what those two are going to do' Benjamin whispered to Shine, who giggled. Chloe chatted to the young fans. They were Alexander Goth and Tane Ngata:
Chloe smiled and gave the two boys her autograph:
Meanwhile, Wendy and Tiffany had finished their woohoo session:
Back near the Museum, Chloe gave Alexander a smooch on the cheek:
And she also gave Tane a smooch on the cheek:
They were very lucky boys. Alexander waved goodbye and left for home. Tane stayed for a while. Roddy waved at Tane:
'Tane, this is my nephew, Roddy Furystrykar' Chloe said, introducing him to Tane:
Roddy curtseyed. 'Hello Tane! Despite my looks, I'm a boy!' he said, smiling:
'And I think you look pretty!' Tane replied:
'Thank you!' Roddy said, smiling sweetly:
He gave Tane a big hug:
And a peck on the cheek. Usually, Roddy reserved those for his family, Jessica Lacey, and his closest friends. This was an exception, though:
Roddy, Tane and Chloe talked for a while:
Shine noticed that Tiffany and Wendy were back from the lighthouse. 'Our turn, honey' Shine whispered, giggling. Benjamin chuckled:
They made their way to the lighthouse. Once there, they woohooed. This must be confusing to ships who are trying to avoid land:
Both emerged from the lighthouse with silly grins on their face:
Then the family went home:
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Sims 4 Family: Benjamin, Shine, Princess Roddy, Sophia and Hamish Furystrykar and Shelly Heart. Princess Roddy is my avatar, and he's a boy!
@Daephene Thank you so much for the mention. You asked how I handled the would-be murderer in the dorm. Basically, I exited my game without saving and began again. Joey, Jr. is as right as rain. I clicked on him and made sure he was safe from any such random acts this mod has the capabilities for. I also did so for the rest of my active Sims on that lot. I've only seen the "Professor" in the dorm one other time, which was just yesterday while I was playing. I found myself double-checking each of my Sims to be certain they were 'protected', as he made his way over to each one of them. He hung around, thwarted from his homicidal tendencies and then finally left and I let out a sigh of relief. LOL I guess he's not programmed to take out any of the NPCs on the lot. This is the dorm that houses 8 Sims, too. Happy Simming!
Shine was trying out some makeup:
Hmmm, Not sure about this colour.
Roddy's verdict: 'Eh, not really sure it suits you mummy'
What about this one?
It's nice, but what does Roddy think?
Roddy's Verdict: 'It looks nice, but are you really comfortable with a new lipstick colour, mummy?'
'Yeah, you're right, sweetie. It didn't have the same feel as my shiny, bright pink lipstick had' Shine said. She sat at the vanity table and applied the makeup that she loved:
She walked towards Roddy:
And gave him several big smooches on his face:
Roddy went bright red and giggled. Shine had covered his face in big, shiny, bright pink lipstick smooches:
Roddy smiled and removed the lipstick smooches from his face, using one of his makeup removal wipes:
Shine smiled and gave Roddy a big loving hug:
'Love you, sweetie!' Shine said, looking fondly at her firstborn:
'Love you, mummy!' Roddy replied, beaming:
Now, has Shine been accepted for university? Let's find out:
YES! UNIVERSITY OF BRITECHESTER, HERE SHE COMES!
Shine rushes downstairs and tells Benjamin the news! 'Well done, my fair maiden!' Benjamin says, embracing his beautiful wife:
'Thank you, honey!' Shine said, cheerfully. She calls U-Brite, and lets them know that she's going to do two classes of history:
Now, the hard work starts. Shine gets researching, and doing her coursework:
Shine's so focused, not even the chatter of her offspring can stop her!
Aaaand she's done!
Bloopers
Ok, what is this? What's that black object floating behind Shine's back? (click on the image and zoom in, you'll see what I mean.)
Ok, seems that her hair loops were to blame...was a shame. They were a nice pattern:
Sims 4 Family: Benjamin, Shine, Princess Roddy, Sophia and Hamish Furystrykar and Shelly Heart. Princess Roddy is my avatar, and he's a boy!
Well I've continued to be so far behind on this thread it's not even funny.
I keep having to babysit, and run people around to doctor's appointments.
I wish I had the ability to just write a line or two like some of you do, but I can't seem to get the hang of it π€
Must Try Harder!!
I'm just posting this quickly because I'm not sure what time zone is appropriate. I've got other people partly done, and I will add to this as soon as possible
Tons of people put full fledged Simlit here. As stated, if you put a lot in a spoiler it's fine. π And I'm sure a Lot of people want to know what happens next in your story. It's wonderful!
How dare Dominic cause all these problems! I'm so glad the baby calmed him down. And I hated the line "Caleb could only wave after him while his heart broke into little pieces." Hated as in so sad. But loved as in - very well written and leaving me to really want to know what happens next!!
I hope you understand how that spoiler button works. You have to highlight the text that you want in the spoiler, and then press that little button.
@DoloresGrey how cool to see the Goths compared with the same styles as their parents. π
I had a fun "experiment" myself with the Goths too just yesterday, quite a coincidence...
In my experiment, I inverted all of their genders. π
Mortimer = Morticia
Bella = Abell
Cassandra = Casper
Alexander = Xandra
@Steamvarius congrats on Shine getting accepted into University! π It's nice to see her go on a new adventure. π
@AlwaysAsking don't push yourself too much to keep up with everyone. π I'm sure everybody appreciates that you keep up, but real-life comes first. π
Visit me on the gallery! π
EA ID: DinowCookie | No-CC Households & Rooms
I knew what was going to happen as soon as poor Peter stood up to Orange (although I'm glad he did.)
Ah, I'm becoming predictable, aren't I?
Do you give your pets age down treats? Stanley may appreciate being an adult again.
No, I play with ageing off so I don't need those. Although it's very sad I prefer my pets to die realistically. Pet meerkats live in average for 14 years so Stanley gets his fair share of two sim years (reminder - one season year in my game equals 7 years of growth), not more, not less. Well... maybe a little bit more. After all he's super cute!
Stanley is so cute. Is he a meerkat? Did you make him or is he somewhere on the gallery?
Yes, he's a meerkat. I downloaded him from Lana CC Finds a long time ago along with a few other ferrets. You can find the non-CC version on the gallery (ID: TheKalino).
I canβt believe Nick scheduled him to do a tour without calling him! I think it might be time for Tony to perhaps pursue another careerβ¦
Oh it's time, it's definitely time! It was time a long time ago but now it's REALLY time!
The ending makes me look forward to Nick's inevitable demise. Or at least destruction.
Your confidence in Tony actually made me a bit nervous to upload this update...
Hilarious news everyone. So my dad gave me his 2012 Mac Mini for experiment purposes. It has Metal which means the normal non-legacy Sims game can run on it. So here we are, creating a random sim, moving him to a random house. And guess what. Tiny 20x15 lot, no CC, base game only - the game was a buggy mess and even the furniture couldn't load through.
So apparently EA thinks that lousy excuse for a computer can handle the Sims but my strong 2011 64-bit Mac can't. Lol.
"Those eye bags aren't looking good on you, buddy," Tony muttered to himself.
"Morning, Dad! I'm wearing my special Sulani shirt!"
"Awesome, bud!" Tony forced a smile. He couldn't tell them. Not here, not now.
"Morning, honey. Isn't it a bit too hot for that jacket?"
"Absolutely not," lied Tony. After his high-qualified stylists decided he looks the best in leather jackets and tight jeans, Tony didn't really have much clothing variety. Always got to to look your best, Nick says. Even if the weather is boiling hot.
"Bye! Don't be home late!"
"You better have all of the suitcases ready when I'm back!" Peter giggled.
"Off too school, huh."
"Yep," Steve smiled as Tony approached him.
"It's going to be so nice for Peter to get a break from all of that studying! I'm so glad we're finally going... Tony?" Steve couldn't help but notice a sigh.
"We have to talk," quietly said Tony.
More under the cut:
Nick was having a wonderful day at work. The autograph sessions were sold out in almost every city, the journalists were willing to pay thousands of simoleons to get the slightest chance of an interview, the TV channels were ready to sponsor the whole tour if it meant the star himself would appear on their shows. Everybody wanted a piece of Tony Stark. This season was promising to be the most successful one yet, boosting Tony's popularity up to all five stars. And more worldwide popularity for Tony meant more money for Nick. Everything was perfect.
"I still don't get it boss."
"What don't you "get", Thorne?" asked Nick, feeling irritated.
"Like, okay, you want to sort of shape someone from your agency in a worldwide superstar to become rich and successful, but why do it with Tony? I mean no offence, but he's kind of lame. Like yeah, he's a cool actor and he may been in a few cool movies but right now he's in some kind of sitcom-ish soap opera drama thing for teens. But everyone seems to like him! I don't get it."
"My dear, dear Thorne, you really don't understand a thing. Before last summer, Tony ignored pretty much anything that wasn't important to him. He rarely did interviews, never cared for showing off his life and barely ever showed up on events, leaving everybody unhappy and craving for attention. He was the mystery, the untouchable, the desirable. Unlike other celebrities, he played hard to get. That's what made him so special, so wanted. The fans, journalists and even other celebrities were like hungry wolves on a short leash when it came to him."
"But we all know what happens to snobby actors who allow themselves to think they're better than others."
"Especially the extra snobby and stupid ones that dare talk back to you, boss!"
"Smart boy. Now, thanks to you and me, Tony's the one on the leash, and I let the wolves go crazy with him. And although they may be happy, they are nowhere near full. Not being able to catch your prey for a very long while and then suddenly having all of the power in the world over it... It's overwhelming. They'll always want more, Tony will always be on top of the other actors. He's just so... lovable."
"But uh, aren't you like even the slightest worried he might tell on you- tell on us someone?"
"Oh darling, you never have to worry about that," Nick laughed. "I'm throwing too much work at Tony, successfully guilt-tripping him on the way. Tony simply doesn't have any time to analyse what exactly is going on... I bet whenever he gets home he just wants to crash on the nearest sofa and fall asleep, but he's not allowed to do even that, having plenty of work to do on the internet. And also his family that's also craving for attention, entirely oblivious about what he's going through... he's torn apart everywhere he goes. It's perfect."
"Wow man, you have like soooo much power over him. How do you do that?"
"Oh, I simply know exactly how to hurt Tony to keep him silent. I always make sure to say the things he will least expect or is most frightened to hear, throwing bits of truth here and there to leave him even more confused each time. For instance, when Tony called me about Peter's education, he was absolutely sure I would start arguing and threatening him, so he mentally prepared himself for that to happen and probably came up with a few remarks to use. Instead, I started very calmly accusing Tony of being an irresponsible parent, making him the bad guy in the situation. Then I reminded him that he never wanted to be a parent in the first place - something Tony never wants to bring up. And since that part wasn't entirely a lie, Tony's mind convinced him that everything I said wasn't either."
"That's pure genius, boss!"
"I know," Nick smirked. "There's just one problem."
"What's that, boss?"
"Steve. I hate that boy."
"What's up with Steve? He's just another pretty thing for Tony, right?"
"I wish. Looks like Tony's really into him... Steve is the only thing that's holding Tony from trusting me completely. He's ruining everything. Honestly I thought he'd be gone by now, but the boy is as loyal as a dog..."
"Well if that the case I'm pretty surprised Tony didn't tell him 'bout the photos. What's up with that?"
"Don't know, don't care... But we have to get rid of him."
"Um... Wouldn't that be illegal?"
"Then Tony has to get rid of him."
"Oh, I know! What about the photos-"
"The photos are the last resort. We only release them if Tony is lost for us forever, to make sure he'll be lost for everyone else too. No one would ever give a cheater a job in this town, especially with the level of fame Tony has..."
"No, the photos are definitely not an option, at least not yet. Steve has to leave himself. If I can't make him hate Tony, I guess I'll just have to make Tony hate him."
"Geez, I don't know if Tony will fall for that, he's quite the softie..."
"Oh you'll see, you'll see... Such a shame heβll take Peter with him. I had high hopes for the child. Oh well, sacrifices have to be made."
"So uh... As I see it, Tony is being literally torn apart by everyone. Like, I seen his schedule, no sane person goes on so many interviews at once."
Nick gave a sly smile.
"My my, Thorne, are you jealous?" he kindly asked. "Perhaps you'd like to take Tony's place? Feel your heart jumping out of your chest every time you get another call, hoping to be left alone at least for a minute, forgetting the last time you actually slept at night?"
"Of- of course not!" Thorne stammered. "Look, not that I feel bad for the guy but heβs like in terrible condition. He's getting like super weak and with all this pressure... he probably wont even live up to his sixties! And if we're loosing Peter too... you're- you're not thinking of taking Orange, right?"
"Hmm. You're right. Orange is way too unlikeable."
"Good- Hey!"
"Relax. How old is Tony right now, forty seven, forty eight?
"Somethin' like that, boss... I'm telling you, ten more years like this and he'll be done... that can't be what you want, you'll stop making money off him..."
"Well we'll just have to make the best of it then".
"So... we're not going to Sulani."
Tony slowly shook his head.
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry..." he said weakly.
"I can't believe this."
"I know."
"No, you really don't," Steve sounded more annoyed than sad. "I actually can't believe this. My mind is refusing to believe you because that's the most ridiculous thing you've said in a very long time and I'm almost convinced this is some kind of prank except today isn't April Fools so it's not funny!.."
Steve sighed.
"We really aren't going, are we."
"I'm sorry... there's nothing I can do, they planned the whole thing without me, I was out of the loop..."
"But you can, Tony! What you can't do is let them push you around like that! What happened to you, a few years ago you would just decline the offer and-"
"You and Peter could go," softly said Tony. "I could get you guys tickets... rent the house... give enough money..."
"Don't be stupid. Peter wouldn't go anywhere without you."
"I promise I'll make it up, I'll do anything..."
"Then don't go."
"I can't. God, Steve, what do you want me to do, lose my job? I'm the lead role, I can't just say no!"
"Yeah, you're probably right. I'm the only person you can say no too."
"Look, we'll just- we'll just go some other time. There's always summer vacation... I'll make everything right again, I'll make it up to you, to Peter-"
"This tour... it's taking up your birthday, isn't it. And mine too."
"Well-"
"How can you make up for that?"
Tony got up.
"I have no idea," he softly replied.
"Then don't. Just- Just promise me this is the last time..."
"Yeah. Yeah, I promise."
"Because if it isn't... I'm sorry, Tony. I don't know if we'll work it out."
"This will be the last time, I swear," Tony felt so relieved he could kiss Steve. Steve, however, wasn't in the mood for snuggles.
"I'm still mad at you you know." he said harshly. "I'm only doing this for Peter. Oh and you still have to tell him. How are you planning on doing that?"
Tony didn't have an answer. So Steve left to the living room to erupt an angry thunder of music on the piano.
"I'm homeee!"
Looks like Peter is back from school.
"Tessie! Ready to go to Sulani?"
"Pa! Dad! Are the suitcases ready? Come on, lets go, can't let the airplane wait!"
"Peter, honey, there's have something we need to talk about," kindly said Steve. Tony remained silent.
"Alright, but we better be going right afterwards cause if we have to wait any longer I'm gonna exploooode!"
So much for that explosion of excitement.
"You could go without me if you want."
"No," Peter bitterly shook his head. "What's the point, I'm just going to be sad all the time."
"Look, it's not that bad. We'll just go on summer vacation..."
"Summer vacation is too long away."
"I'm really sorry, Peter Rabbit. I wish there was any way-"
"Well there is!" yelled Peter. "Just don't go! Pa, tell him not to go!"
"Steve-"
"Tony, he has a point."
"I always have a point," murmured Peter.
"Look, I've told you a million times I can't say no, I thought you heard me!"
"I did, but that doesn't mean that Peter doesn't have a point."
"Well Peter's point is the exact point we decided isn't valid-"
"Pa, Dad, could you please just stop? It doesn't matter..."
Steve sighed. Tony looked away.
"I don't want you to go, Daddy I don't want you to go..."
@DinowCookie, page 517.
Thank you! Living arangements wise, Shine's going to be staying at home. No way is she comfortable without being with her beloved family!
Shine checked out where she was going to be studying. She placed an offering at the statue:
She also meets Thomas Jabari and Ramin Aleman:
Wait a second, Thomas Jabari is supposed to be a professor. Why the heck is he toilet papering the statue?
Time to clean this up:
That's much better:
Shine's not happy. Thomas is back for round 2:
He yarn bombs the statue:
And storms off, with Alex Moyer in front:
Yet again, Shine cleans up:
Later, she and Roddy meet Thomas at the pub:
Shine talks to the group for a while:
Back home, Roddy and Hamish play with the football. They really should be doing this outdoors:
Then the two brothers hug:
Shine hugs Sophia. She's going through the loud phase:
And then Shine identifies an artifact:
Genuine!
Bloopers
'Will this blooming # symbol GO AWAY?'
Post edited by ChuChuExpress on
Sims 4 Family: Benjamin, Shine, Princess Roddy, Sophia and Hamish Furystrykar and Shelly Heart. Princess Roddy is my avatar, and he's a boy!
@DoloresGrey weren't Don and Cassandra a thing in previous games?
But I do agree that male Bella looks suspiciously much like Don, espeically like Sims 2 Don!
Actually; male Sims 4 Bella looks more like Sims 2 Don than Sims 4 Don. You were out-Don'd, Don! π€£
Visit me on the gallery! π
EA ID: DinowCookie | No-CC Households & Rooms
Wow, everyone has been so generous to me lately with the reactions and mentions! Thank you so much, people
@DinowCookie Nice pictures! You said you wanted them look clearer and brighter - you sure achieved that! That potty shot looks dramatic
@DoloresGrey Ladies sure are eager to get impregnated by Casanova!
I remember the unfortunate end of your "breed out the ugly" challenge.
It also reminds me of the only time I tried to do it in a separate save (pseudo-medieval setting that I put an ungodly amount of time and effort into and don't play at all).
It started with Cave Troll and Princess Charming, but by the time they had grandkids I got so attached to them I turned off the ageing and stopped the challenge.
Their heir Troll Charming died in a kitchen fire - so tragic
@sarabeth2984 Freya, Noel and Chloe are Father Winter's children. Simeon fathered Bishop (toddler) and the twin baby girls - they are still too little for me to fully appreciate Simeon's genes
Congrats on so many birthdays at once! Everyoen aged up well indeed!
@AlwaysAsking I'm delighted that Thorne finally released the full potential of his disguise skills I'm just dying of lol here!
@Morkovka thanks! I am glad you noticed. π Unfortunately, I can't currently afford Photoshop and I dislike Gimp so I use Paint.net for small tweaks. \o/ Which works too!
Comments
Index to other chapters
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17383549/#Comment_17383549
Chapter 19
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17374861/#Comment_17374861
Chapter 18
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17370055/#Comment_17370055
Chapter 17
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17362895/#Comment_17362895
Chapter 16B
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17393044/#Comment_17393044
Chapter 16A
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17377978/#Comment_17377978
Chapter 15
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17357228/#Comment_17357228
Chapter 14
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17348854/#Comment_17348854
Chapter 13
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17344835/#Comment_17344835
Chapter 12
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17343055/#Comment_17343055
Chapter 11
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17340514/#Comment_17340514
Chapter 10
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17338796/#Comment_17338796
Chapter 9
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17336707/#Comment_17336707
Chapter 8
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17335918/#Comment_17335918
Chapter 7
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17335495/#Comment_17335495
Chapter 6
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17334448/#Comment_17334448
Chapter 5
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17331811/#Comment_17331811
Chapter 4
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17328246/#Comment_17328246
Chapter 3
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17326248/#Comment_17326248
Chapter 2
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17324611/#Comment_17324611
Chapter 1
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17316673/#Comment_17316673
I just had to do at least one more βThorne spies on Donβ chapter as a special Thank You to @DoloresGrey for the wonderful birthday screenshots of my husband and I that she made! She was wondering if we would ever see Thorne spying on Don, but being a bit more dressed up than he normally is. lol
So here you go DoloresGrey β¦.
Part 1
A few days after Malcolm met Dash, he congratulated Don on finding such a nice, polite, and caring man to be with.
Unfortunately, that was after Donβs mess up at the nightclub. βYeahβ¦ about that,β Don said. βThereβs a little problem that I was hoping you could help me with.β
βOh my,β Malcolm said. βOk, let me sit down, what did you do this time?β
Don just wanted to know why Malcolm walked like that sometimes β¦ so weird
Spoiler for Part 1
βGee, Don, did you ever consider not going after someone else when you already have someone whoβs crazy about you?β Malcolm inquired.
βSure, yeah,β Don answered, βOf course I thought about it. It seems pretty boring though. And Dash might like me way too much. What does he want from me? An engagement ring?β
βDon, cβmon,β Malcolm said, βyouβve known him for how long? Barely a week? No, heβs not expecting an engagement ring. But why canβt you just give him a chance? Maybe youβd like being around him instead of other people.β
βYeah,β Don explained. βI do like being around him β¦ heβs β¦ well letβs just say he likes it when Iβm happy. Thatβs why Iβm asking you for a favor. I got him to be ok yesterday, but I think I should try being nice, so he doesnβt flake out on me.β
βWhat do you need?β Malcolm sighed.
βI donβt have any money, and you know how to cook real good,β Don said. βSo could you cook something real nice, and Iβll invite him over for dinner? And maybe we can say I cooked it?β
βDon, no! Donβt lie to the guy. He already doesnβt trust you!β Malcolm exclaimed.
βBut what can I do then?β Don asked. βI gotta do somethinβ,β
βIβll give you a hundred dollars,β Malcolm rolled his eyes. βTake him to Chez Llamaβ
Apparently Don liked that idea.
Part 2
Don had to borrow a suit from his friend Hunter, but it fit pretty well.
Dash was overjoyed to be out with him. They hadnβt gone anywhere together since the Spice Festival. And Don was taking him to Chez Llama, the fanciest place in town!
Don was very glad that Malcolm gave him enough money for this place, and told him to take Dash here. The likelihood of Don knowing anyone at this restaurant was slim to none.
So he could talk to Dash just as sweet as he wanted to. No one would know.
Spoiler for Part 2
And with the way Dash was looking at him, Don was pretty sure that all was truly forgiven.
Don watched Dashβs eyes and smile, to check for any signs that his happiness was fake. He didnβt think it was, but he planned to work hard tonight, so there wouldnβt be any doubt at all.
They went to the bar to wait for their table.
Don laid it on thick.
Donβs name was called, their table was ready. They headed back to the entrance.
And can we take a moment to appreciate how happy and handsome Dash is? Lol
Then the host led them to their table.
Don grabbed Dash before he could sit down, because Don had something for Dash.
Dash loved it.
And Don studied Dashβs face again. Was the smile real? It looked real.
Don was as sweet as honey the whole evening. βWell, I hope they take our order soon, or Iβm gonna eat you up, little darlinβ β
βYou place the order when she gets here? Ok sugar?β Don asked him. βI just love to hear your voice.β
Don called over their waitress, Dotty.
And Dash placed their order.
βThatβs the voice I love,β Don said.
And then he posed dramatically.
Dash was delighted, as usual.
βHereβs a kiss, Baby,β Don said. βWith lots more cominβ at my place, ok?β
Dash was looking forward to, βlots more,β at Donβs place.
βEat up Sweetie,β Don said. βDotty doesnβt wanna watch me be a lovesick fool all eveninβ.β
βYou think heβs precious too, donβt you Dotty?β Don asked her.
βYes, he is!β She said to Don. βYouβre a lucky young man.β
βI sure am,β Don agreed.
Dash was finding it all a bit hard to believe.
(And Dash wasnβt the only one who felt that way)
But Don wasnβt giving Dash any time for thinking today.
And they were both very excited to get to Donβs house.
Continued here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17331811/#Comment_17331811
@ryttu3k @Becka28 @DinowCookie Thanks so much for checking Dash out on my gallery! I actually put him up a million years ago, but thought it might be fun to feature him for a day or two. ryttu3k, I hope you can find someone better for him! Becka28, I almost died when I read your comment!!!!
Gallery ID is ARIANNANEAL
Will keep you posted on what Dash gets up to in my game!
I have 6 restaurants, with Chez Llama in Magnolia Promenade.
Right, on with the update!
Recently, Shine felt the urge to reapply her shiny, bright pink lipstick. As usual, Roddy watched:
She then gave Roddy several big smooches on his face:
Roddy went bright red and giggled. Shine had covered his face in big, shiny, bright pink lipstick smooches:
Roddy smiled and used one of his makeup removal wipes:
Shine then smiled and gave her son a big loving hug:
'Ready to go back home, sweetie?' Shine asked:
'I'm ready, mummy!' Roddy replied, cheerfully:
Shine then gave her firstborn another big loving hug:
And then they cuddled on the side of the bed:
The pair then packed their bags and was taken to the airport by the usual Rickshaw.
Roddy was welcomed home in the usual fashion, the smoochfest from Wendy, Tiffany and Chloe:
As usual, Roddy's face was covered in big lipstick smooches:
He used one of his makeup removal wipes:
Benjamin came over to Roddy and gave him a big loving hug:
'Did you have fun in Selvadorada?' Benjamin asked:
'I did, dad! Adventuring with mummy is so much fun!' Roddy replied, beaming:
'That's my boy!' Benjamin said, looking fondly at his son. Hamish came over and gave Roddy a big loving hug:
'Good to see you, little brother!' Roddy said, giving Hamish a kiss on the cheek:
'Good to see you too, big brother!' Hamish replied, cheerfully:
Roddy talked to Hamish for a while. Then he walked over to Sophia. 'BIG BROTHER!' She shrieked in excitement. Sophia ran towards him and glomped him:
And smooched him on the cheek several times:
'Good to see you too, Sophia!' Roddy said, giggling. The pair then caught up:
He bonded with his bees:
And in return, the bees allowed him to take their honey:
He then teleported into the dining area:
A close up of the recent finds:
The pair talked for a while:
Later, Shine hopped onto her laptop and had another look at the available universities:
'U-Brite still looks promising' Shine thought:
She had quite a lot of artifacts to identify, so many that I don't think I could fit it in this spoiler.
Roddy helped:
A few moments later, Chloe was done:
She went downstairs and sent it to be published:
Benjamin talked to Hamish:
Shine got the mail:
Roddy went bright red and giggled. Berry Bliss had covered his face in big, shiny, berry lipstick smooches:
Roddy used one of his makeup removal wipes:
Berry Bliss then gave her grandnephew a big loving hug:
And yet another one, complete with full parenting mode sparkles:
I should probably reduce the size of Berry's assets...
You thought the last camera angle fluff up was bad, you haven't seen anything yet:
And of course the fringe gets in the way of a potentially good screenshot:
@Ellupelluellu those sims and their no pants at festivals - can't believe it has bled into gyms. Ted is fathering some good looking sims. I love how angry all the men are
@Tixyen thankyou for the update - I was worried about your little family - poor Hazel, her little world has changed sooo much, I am glad people are helping them out. I keep on meaning to get that funeral mod as it always works so well in your stories. The Vicar is an amazing sim - he looks perfect for his role. the graveside poses are so sad.
@DeafSimmer - the same goes for your graveside images
Jessica: some backstory - I know people are frustrated that jessica isn't realising what's going on with Bjorn. There are a number of factors
1. He is much older than her and she has always felt like she doesn't measure up to him as he was rich and sophisticated etc when she was just a young girl. So she takes on the burden of a lot of blame or guilt that she shouldn't because she doesn't feel worthy
2. . She hasn't seen all we have - from her point of view - her loving husband got very hurt because she invited her ex over to comfort him about his divorce and who misread the situation and flirted with her. Jessica feels she must have led Cyrus on in some ways and feels very guilty over the big fight she had with Bjorn. She also feels guilty at the time and effort her career takes from their family and that the record company makes her do stunts like the Heavenly one which also hurt and upset Bjorn.
3. Finally, her reaction to Diego is probably also led by this guilt that in her mind it is her and her behaviour which is endangering their marriage _ another Cyrus situation all over again (the fact that she could just avoid Diego and she doesn't plus the tiny sliver of pink they still have gives me hope.)
I think when she realises whose fault the marriage difficulties really are - she will be furious at Bjorn. not just for what he's done but for making her believe she was the guilty one all this time ....................
Jade is loving her new apartment and little Edward.........
Tiffani seems unhappy but I think she just doesn't like all the happiness
Ahhh this is more like it
Tiasha's daughter Lucia is now a cute toddler. Tiasha stays home and does the toddler care and Terrell and Jade work. This (and paying only half the rent) is why Jade likes having flatmates.
Finally someone invited Jessica (and not Bjorn) to be part of a talent showcase - they are so good for building fame
Brytani is enjoying watching Diego
as he enjoys watching Jessica
Tiasha's brother comes for a visit (Jade is at work so doesn't get to meet him - he may also be the third reason why Jade was given a flatmate).
He helps Lucia by fixing what Tiffani did to the dolls house (she enjoys it when the toddlers cry).
A very disappointing date
He is in a flirty mood but it makes her feel tense.
He tries to help with a massage
It seemed to work
until this sim stopped to enjoy the show and she got tense again.
She tries not to sit near him at the bar
He convinces her to dance
And then dance romantically
but then he tries to have a serious talk with Cassandra, about the reason he asked her here
she is tense, uncomfortable and goes to the bathroom. She never comes back (the date timer wasn't even half way through). He tries texting her but she won't respond.
This nice couple try to cheer him up.
Eventful accolades and after party
Jessica wins 2 awards for the book she wrote when Bjorn "worked all night".
She goes out to the Narwhal Arms with Candy to celebrate
Elsa is there, rocking her new hairdo.
Its not a celebration unless you ask your husband to join you.
Oh dear - I didn't even see her there... I feel quite bad for her.
I wouldn't have made them stay if I had seen Jade first
She walks right past them and I thought maybe what I had planned was about to derail
but she leaves them to it (it is creepy that Elsa is applauding them)
Justin Delgato once again doesn't seem to notice the situation he is interrupting (and ouch!)
Poor Jade - I think you have paid enough for stealing my other sims boyfriend in the past. I promise things will improve for you soon (as long as you don't mess things up).
@sarabeth2984 you mean the Andrew's poseplayer? Yes, it works just fine. I have deleted it anyways. I just wanted to try if I can make a pose for pregnancy though I learnt it'd take many many tries because of a belly size
@Steamvarius of course the first thing I did was looking it up! I enjoyed it very much! I was very ogrewhelmed because it was really shrektacular!
Casanova's revenge
So Casanova impregnated many women. So far he has about 13 kids (two sets of twins) and more are on the way!
He managed to complete the serial romantic aspiration and yet this happened after he finally found and met Katrina Caliente! (recently I learnt it means HOT in spanish).
Of course Casanova won! He is going to break up with Eva Capricciosa very soon. Naughty girl!
@DoloresGrey thirteen?! Man, here's hoping he doesn't have to pay child support XD
I donΒ΄t know if itΒ΄s HermioneΒ΄s clumsy trait, but stuff just keeps happening to her.
I canΒ΄t wait for the baby Raoul to age up, I want to know if he looks anything like Gideon (MorgynΒ΄s toddler son from my other save), because Hermione looks exactly like Ellyn (his daughter in that save).
@sarabeth2984
DonΒ΄s urn isnΒ΄t exactly missing. Someone has it. Why is it declared missing then? So that no one could bring him back. Not that either of the two people with required skillset would do it, given that Don was creeping on one of them and the other might have had something to do with his death, but better safe than sorry.
I ship Caleb and Hermione too, they are both airheads who get distracted by shiny things.
@ryttu3k
IΒ΄ve had the save thing happen with the plasma fruit salad, back when my other Caleb was stiill a vampire (he is human now). His wife Anastassia called her cousins over for girl time and all of them helped themselves with the leftover plasma fruit salad, instead of human food. Uggh
In conclusion - Caleb likes green-eyed blondes that talk a lot
I think I am leaving the Sulani adventure for later. Another bunch of DonΒ΄s mortal kids will be aging up to elders soon and I want Hermione out of this save before they start dying, she has suffered enough.
@Becka28
Ooh, finally a tall, dark and handsome man for Jade? I approve! I ship Jessica with Diego and Bjorn with the trashcan
The most exciting thing to happen in my game yesterday was that Caleb got fired from his job as a mixologist for choosing money and fame over it and immediately developed an emotion bomb quirk. Right before Christmas
What I spent most of my gaming session for was trying to update MorgynΒ΄s wardrobe. He has a new job and needs a new look to go with it, we are not in the Magical Realm anymore. Easier said than done, most things that look cool in theory either clash terribly with his reddish hair or just donΒ΄t fit with his personality. Gotta go searching for more male CC clothes.
I've been doing some silly stuff in my game today and I would love to share this tiny experiment with you
Bella and Cassandra both as young adults with the same hair and other facial stuff
Mortimer and Alexander both as adults
I thought the kids will look more alike their parents.
Thank goodness you found more tame shrek related puns. There are much worse ones out there, ones that not even Sans the Skeleton would use. Also, Mortimer's moustache has gotten thicker.
Shine sent her university application via email:
Now, she had to wait for the acceptance letter. Meanwhile, Benjamin was in the greenhouse, dealing with the mites:
He also calmed his bees down:
Next job, tending to his plants:
Lyla gave Roddy a big smooch on the cheek:
Next, Telula gave him a big smooch on the cheek:
Natasha gave Roddy a very big smooch on the cheek:
Roddy and his three friends chatted together:
Natasha then gave Roddy a big loving hug:
Lyla was next:
And Telula was last:
Roddy smiled. He then chatted with them some more:
Roddy then said goodbye to them and went back to Dianthus Hall.
A paparazzi sim showed up, along with two fans. Wendy and Tiffany sprinted to the lighthouse:
'I think I know what those two are going to do' Benjamin whispered to Shine, who giggled. Chloe chatted to the young fans. They were Alexander Goth and Tane Ngata:
Chloe smiled and gave the two boys her autograph:
Meanwhile, Wendy and Tiffany had finished their woohoo session:
Back near the Museum, Chloe gave Alexander a smooch on the cheek:
And she also gave Tane a smooch on the cheek:
They were very lucky boys. Alexander waved goodbye and left for home. Tane stayed for a while. Roddy waved at Tane:
'Tane, this is my nephew, Roddy Furystrykar' Chloe said, introducing him to Tane:
Roddy curtseyed. 'Hello Tane! Despite my looks, I'm a boy!' he said, smiling:
'And I think you look pretty!' Tane replied:
'Thank you!' Roddy said, smiling sweetly:
He gave Tane a big hug:
And a peck on the cheek. Usually, Roddy reserved those for his family, Jessica Lacey, and his closest friends. This was an exception, though:
Roddy, Tane and Chloe talked for a while:
Shine noticed that Tiffany and Wendy were back from the lighthouse. 'Our turn, honey' Shine whispered, giggling. Benjamin chuckled:
They made their way to the lighthouse. Once there, they woohooed. This must be confusing to ships who are trying to avoid land:
Both emerged from the lighthouse with silly grins on their face:
Then the family went home:
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Hmmm, Not sure about this colour.
Roddy's verdict: 'Eh, not really sure it suits you mummy'
What about this one?
It's nice, but what does Roddy think?
Roddy's Verdict: 'It looks nice, but are you really comfortable with a new lipstick colour, mummy?'
'Yeah, you're right, sweetie. It didn't have the same feel as my shiny, bright pink lipstick had' Shine said. She sat at the vanity table and applied the makeup that she loved:
She walked towards Roddy:
And gave him several big smooches on his face:
Roddy went bright red and giggled. Shine had covered his face in big, shiny, bright pink lipstick smooches:
Roddy smiled and removed the lipstick smooches from his face, using one of his makeup removal wipes:
Shine smiled and gave Roddy a big loving hug:
'Love you, sweetie!' Shine said, looking fondly at her firstborn:
'Love you, mummy!' Roddy replied, beaming:
Now, has Shine been accepted for university? Let's find out:
YES! UNIVERSITY OF BRITECHESTER, HERE SHE COMES!
Shine rushes downstairs and tells Benjamin the news! 'Well done, my fair maiden!' Benjamin says, embracing his beautiful wife:
'Thank you, honey!' Shine said, cheerfully. She calls U-Brite, and lets them know that she's going to do two classes of history:
Now, the hard work starts. Shine gets researching, and doing her coursework:
Shine's so focused, not even the chatter of her offspring can stop her!
Aaaand she's done!
Ok, seems that her hair loops were to blame...was a shame. They were a nice pattern:
Well I've continued to be so far behind on this thread it's not even funny.
I keep having to babysit, and run people around to doctor's appointments.
I wish I had the ability to just write a line or two like some of you do, but I can't seem to get the hang of it π€
Must Try Harder!!
I'm just posting this quickly because I'm not sure what time zone is appropriate. I've got other people partly done, and I will add to this as soon as possible
@Nushnushganay
Tons of people put full fledged Simlit here. As stated, if you put a lot in a spoiler it's fine. π And I'm sure a Lot of people want to know what happens next in your story. It's wonderful!
How dare Dominic cause all these problems! I'm so glad the baby calmed him down. And I hated the line "Caleb could only wave after him while his heart broke into little pieces." Hated as in so sad. But loved as in - very well written and leaving me to really want to know what happens next!!
I hope you understand how that spoiler button works. You have to highlight the text that you want in the spoiler, and then press that little button.
I can't wait π
Gallery ID is ARIANNANEAL
I had a fun "experiment" myself with the Goths too just yesterday, quite a coincidence...
In my experiment, I inverted all of their genders. π
Mortimer = Morticia
Bella = Abell
Cassandra = Casper
Alexander = Xandra
@Steamvarius congrats on Shine getting accepted into University! π It's nice to see her go on a new adventure. π
@AlwaysAsking don't push yourself too much to keep up with everyone. π I'm sure everybody appreciates that you keep up, but real-life comes first. π
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@RedDestiny92 thank you!
@ryttu3k thank you!
@Becka28 thanks!
@sarabeth2984 thank you so much!
@Daephene thank you! Your confidence in Tony actually made me a bit nervous to upload this update...
Hilarious news everyone. So my dad gave me his 2012 Mac Mini for experiment purposes. It has Metal which means the normal non-legacy Sims game can run on it. So here we are, creating a random sim, moving him to a random house. And guess what. Tiny 20x15 lot, no CC, base game only - the game was a buggy mess and even the furniture couldn't load through.
So apparently EA thinks that lousy excuse for a computer can handle the Sims but my strong 2011 64-bit Mac can't. Lol.
"Those eye bags aren't looking good on you, buddy," Tony muttered to himself.
"Morning, Dad! I'm wearing my special Sulani shirt!"
"Awesome, bud!" Tony forced a smile. He couldn't tell them. Not here, not now.
"Morning, honey. Isn't it a bit too hot for that jacket?"
"Absolutely not," lied Tony. After his high-qualified stylists decided he looks the best in leather jackets and tight jeans, Tony didn't really have much clothing variety. Always got to to look your best, Nick says. Even if the weather is boiling hot.
"Bye! Don't be home late!"
"You better have all of the suitcases ready when I'm back!" Peter giggled.
"Off too school, huh."
"Yep," Steve smiled as Tony approached him.
"It's going to be so nice for Peter to get a break from all of that studying! I'm so glad we're finally going... Tony?" Steve couldn't help but notice a sigh.
"We have to talk," quietly said Tony.
More under the cut:
"I still don't get it boss."
"What don't you "get", Thorne?" asked Nick, feeling irritated.
"Like, okay, you want to sort of shape someone from your agency in a worldwide superstar to become rich and successful, but why do it with Tony? I mean no offence, but he's kind of lame. Like yeah, he's a cool actor and he may been in a few cool movies but right now he's in some kind of sitcom-ish soap opera drama thing for teens. But everyone seems to like him! I don't get it."
"My dear, dear Thorne, you really don't understand a thing. Before last summer, Tony ignored pretty much anything that wasn't important to him. He rarely did interviews, never cared for showing off his life and barely ever showed up on events, leaving everybody unhappy and craving for attention. He was the mystery, the untouchable, the desirable. Unlike other celebrities, he played hard to get. That's what made him so special, so wanted. The fans, journalists and even other celebrities were like hungry wolves on a short leash when it came to him."
"But we all know what happens to snobby actors who allow themselves to think they're better than others."
"Especially the extra snobby and stupid ones that dare talk back to you, boss!"
"Smart boy. Now, thanks to you and me, Tony's the one on the leash, and I let the wolves go crazy with him. And although they may be happy, they are nowhere near full. Not being able to catch your prey for a very long while and then suddenly having all of the power in the world over it... It's overwhelming. They'll always want more, Tony will always be on top of the other actors. He's just so... lovable."
"But uh, aren't you like even the slightest worried he might tell on you- tell on us someone?"
"Oh darling, you never have to worry about that," Nick laughed. "I'm throwing too much work at Tony, successfully guilt-tripping him on the way. Tony simply doesn't have any time to analyse what exactly is going on... I bet whenever he gets home he just wants to crash on the nearest sofa and fall asleep, but he's not allowed to do even that, having plenty of work to do on the internet. And also his family that's also craving for attention, entirely oblivious about what he's going through... he's torn apart everywhere he goes. It's perfect."
"Wow man, you have like soooo much power over him. How do you do that?"
"Oh, I simply know exactly how to hurt Tony to keep him silent. I always make sure to say the things he will least expect or is most frightened to hear, throwing bits of truth here and there to leave him even more confused each time. For instance, when Tony called me about Peter's education, he was absolutely sure I would start arguing and threatening him, so he mentally prepared himself for that to happen and probably came up with a few remarks to use. Instead, I started very calmly accusing Tony of being an irresponsible parent, making him the bad guy in the situation. Then I reminded him that he never wanted to be a parent in the first place - something Tony never wants to bring up. And since that part wasn't entirely a lie, Tony's mind convinced him that everything I said wasn't either."
"That's pure genius, boss!"
"I know," Nick smirked. "There's just one problem."
"What's that, boss?"
"Steve. I hate that boy."
"What's up with Steve? He's just another pretty thing for Tony, right?"
"I wish. Looks like Tony's really into him... Steve is the only thing that's holding Tony from trusting me completely. He's ruining everything. Honestly I thought he'd be gone by now, but the boy is as loyal as a dog..."
"Well if that the case I'm pretty surprised Tony didn't tell him 'bout the photos. What's up with that?"
"Don't know, don't care... But we have to get rid of him."
"Um... Wouldn't that be illegal?"
"Then Tony has to get rid of him."
"Oh, I know! What about the photos-"
"The photos are the last resort. We only release them if Tony is lost for us forever, to make sure he'll be lost for everyone else too. No one would ever give a cheater a job in this town, especially with the level of fame Tony has..."
"No, the photos are definitely not an option, at least not yet. Steve has to leave himself. If I can't make him hate Tony, I guess I'll just have to make Tony hate him."
"Geez, I don't know if Tony will fall for that, he's quite the softie..."
"Oh you'll see, you'll see... Such a shame heβll take Peter with him. I had high hopes for the child. Oh well, sacrifices have to be made."
"So uh... As I see it, Tony is being literally torn apart by everyone. Like, I seen his schedule, no sane person goes on so many interviews at once."
Nick gave a sly smile.
"My my, Thorne, are you jealous?" he kindly asked. "Perhaps you'd like to take Tony's place? Feel your heart jumping out of your chest every time you get another call, hoping to be left alone at least for a minute, forgetting the last time you actually slept at night?"
"Of- of course not!" Thorne stammered. "Look, not that I feel bad for the guy but heβs like in terrible condition. He's getting like super weak and with all this pressure... he probably wont even live up to his sixties! And if we're loosing Peter too... you're- you're not thinking of taking Orange, right?"
"Hmm. You're right. Orange is way too unlikeable."
"Good- Hey!"
"Relax. How old is Tony right now, forty seven, forty eight?
"Somethin' like that, boss... I'm telling you, ten more years like this and he'll be done... that can't be what you want, you'll stop making money off him..."
"Well we'll just have to make the best of it then".
"So... we're not going to Sulani."
Tony slowly shook his head.
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry..." he said weakly.
"I can't believe this."
"I know."
"No, you really don't," Steve sounded more annoyed than sad. "I actually can't believe this. My mind is refusing to believe you because that's the most ridiculous thing you've said in a very long time and I'm almost convinced this is some kind of prank except today isn't April Fools so it's not funny!.."
Steve sighed.
"We really aren't going, are we."
"I'm sorry... there's nothing I can do, they planned the whole thing without me, I was out of the loop..."
"But you can, Tony! What you can't do is let them push you around like that! What happened to you, a few years ago you would just decline the offer and-"
"You and Peter could go," softly said Tony. "I could get you guys tickets... rent the house... give enough money..."
"Don't be stupid. Peter wouldn't go anywhere without you."
"I promise I'll make it up, I'll do anything..."
"Then don't go."
"I can't. God, Steve, what do you want me to do, lose my job? I'm the lead role, I can't just say no!"
"Yeah, you're probably right. I'm the only person you can say no too."
"Look, we'll just- we'll just go some other time. There's always summer vacation... I'll make everything right again, I'll make it up to you, to Peter-"
"This tour... it's taking up your birthday, isn't it. And mine too."
"Well-"
"How can you make up for that?"
Tony got up.
"I have no idea," he softly replied.
"Then don't. Just- Just promise me this is the last time..."
"Yeah. Yeah, I promise."
"Because if it isn't... I'm sorry, Tony. I don't know if we'll work it out."
"This will be the last time, I swear," Tony felt so relieved he could kiss Steve. Steve, however, wasn't in the mood for snuggles.
"I'm still mad at you you know." he said harshly. "I'm only doing this for Peter. Oh and you still have to tell him. How are you planning on doing that?"
Tony didn't have an answer. So Steve left to the living room to erupt an angry thunder of music on the piano.
"I'm homeee!"
Looks like Peter is back from school.
"Tessie! Ready to go to Sulani?"
"Pa! Dad! Are the suitcases ready? Come on, lets go, can't let the airplane wait!"
"Peter, honey, there's have something we need to talk about," kindly said Steve. Tony remained silent.
"Alright, but we better be going right afterwards cause if we have to wait any longer I'm gonna exploooode!"
So much for that explosion of excitement.
"You could go without me if you want."
"No," Peter bitterly shook his head. "What's the point, I'm just going to be sad all the time."
"Look, it's not that bad. We'll just go on summer vacation..."
"Summer vacation is too long away."
"I'm really sorry, Peter Rabbit. I wish there was any way-"
"Well there is!" yelled Peter. "Just don't go! Pa, tell him not to go!"
"Steve-"
"Tony, he has a point."
"I always have a point," murmured Peter.
"Look, I've told you a million times I can't say no, I thought you heard me!"
"I did, but that doesn't mean that Peter doesn't have a point."
"Well Peter's point is the exact point we decided isn't valid-"
"Pa, Dad, could you please just stop? It doesn't matter..."
Steve sighed. Tony looked away.
"I don't want you to go, Daddy I don't want you to go..."
"If you only knew how much I don't want to go."
Saying goodbye was hard.
But they managed.
They had to.
Thank you! Living arangements wise, Shine's going to be staying at home. No way is she comfortable without being with her beloved family!
Shine checked out where she was going to be studying. She placed an offering at the statue:
She also meets Thomas Jabari and Ramin Aleman:
Wait a second, Thomas Jabari is supposed to be a professor. Why the heck is he toilet papering the statue?
Time to clean this up:
That's much better:
Shine's not happy. Thomas is back for round 2:
He yarn bombs the statue:
And storms off, with Alex Moyer in front:
Yet again, Shine cleans up:
Later, she and Roddy meet Thomas at the pub:
Shine talks to the group for a while:
Back home, Roddy and Hamish play with the football. They really should be doing this outdoors:
Then the two brothers hug:
Shine hugs Sophia. She's going through the loud phase:
And then Shine identifies an artifact:
Genuine!
But I do agree that male Bella looks suspiciously much like Don, espeically like Sims 2 Don!
Actually; male Sims 4 Bella looks more like Sims 2 Don than Sims 4 Don. You were out-Don'd, Don! π€£
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Yuck and ew then! You're right
@DinowCookie Nice pictures! You said you wanted them look clearer and brighter - you sure achieved that! That potty shot looks dramatic
@DoloresGrey Ladies sure are eager to get impregnated by Casanova!
I remember the unfortunate end of your "breed out the ugly" challenge.
It also reminds me of the only time I tried to do it in a separate save (pseudo-medieval setting that I put an ungodly amount of time and effort into and don't play at all).
It started with Cave Troll and Princess Charming, but by the time they had grandkids I got so attached to them I turned off the ageing and stopped the challenge.
Their heir Troll Charming died in a kitchen fire - so tragic
@sarabeth2984 Freya, Noel and Chloe are Father Winter's children. Simeon fathered Bishop (toddler) and the twin baby girls - they are still too little for me to fully appreciate Simeon's genes
Congrats on so many birthdays at once! Everyoen aged up well indeed!
@AlwaysAsking I'm delighted that Thorne finally released the full potential of his disguise skills
@DinowCookie I love your gender inverted Goth's! What a cool idea!
@Koteyka your story is so interesting I'm not sure what's going on with those "bad guys" and Tony but I'm gonna keep reading.
@Steamvarius I'm so jealous you get University I want it so bad. I want to wait to buy it and install it when my current legacy children are YA.
@March306 thank you! It was quite fun to do. π
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