Niche Nerds in Newcrest: Failed (Graveyard, Please!)

[Whirligig]

Congratualtions to Mossimo, he's doing awesome! So I guess Morgan Fyres is his first pick? He could most definitely do much worse. :-/

I don't know if I should feel sorry for Summer, or just laugh at her misfortune like everyone else.

I think the household recaps would be helpful at the start of the week? Probably? Part of it was, unlike with (most) legacies/IDCs, everyone kind of moved in all at once, so I didn't gradually get to know one sim before another was introduced. But like, even then, the number of times I've been writing one of my chapters and I've said something like "So Iris and her husband Norman" before realizing that I mean Rose, of course I mean Rose. I'm just bad with names generally, sometimes? My point being, don't feel like you have to accommodate my forgetfulness entirely. I can always go back and re-read if I'm too confused.

So in this house, there's Selene Sciarri and her husband Caleb, who moved in with his sister Lilith (I only recently figured out that they're premade townies that came with the Vampire pack). There's also Diego and Yumiko who moved in separately and ended up together. Their kid is Illaria, and then Lilith had a child (Lazlo) with Vlad who didn't move in. And Massimo. So eight sims. And Lazlo and Massimo are cousins, but Illaria isn't related to the others?

Great, now that I've got that worked out, I get to learn the next family (which is the Benjaminz? I'll start studying now. ). Far out, the more I think about it, the more I think I'd be completely hopeless at rotational play. :-/

Edit: wait, there's two Yumikos? :-O

[FrancescaFiori]

Ooooh! Massimo plus Morgan! Now those are going to be some cute kids! She'll make a gorgeous vampire, too. It suits her perfectly. I'm excited!

I kind of like Selene getting in touch with her darker side, even if she's not that comfortable with it. I'm also super glad Yumiko's finally got some sun resistance. That one was worrying me.

Summer just does not know what's good for her, does she? Continually skulking around and mixing up her pirate metaphors? Girl, you are asking for it.

Man, club uniforms are seriously borked. I'm pretty sure the Renegades just have "wear black" as a rule, but Massimo was already in black! No need for the astronaut helmet! Boy, that Max Villarreal really is evil!

So glad Laszlo is getting along with Daddy Vlad so well! And I had to laugh about Jasmine Holiday denying Massimo a drink. What a strange lady! Who in their right mind could say no to that face?

Oh, and I've duly stocked up on apples and carrot sticks! Over here, nice stallion!

[oshizu]

@wfgodot   
Yumiko will probably never be able to earn the Sun Resistance power because of my need to focus on the Sciarri founder and the heir. The toddlers really took a lot of time away from powering up the helpers. There will be more of Laszlo and Vlad in future chapters, even if Laszlo ages up with Vlad's nose, haha.
No Morgan for Moss, but Moss has someone else in mind, I believe. ;-)

@PeregrineTook
I have to agree about Summer's death wish. I don't understand why but she's around 24/7. She's really asking for it!

@Whirligig
Massimo's been a real champ but he also had three different mentors (Logic, Handiness, and Fitness). Actually, Moss Benjaminz finished his aspiration a few days earlier than Massimo finished Nerd Brain and Moss has only maxed 2 skills (both with mentoring), so I'm not sure why he fell behind.
And thanks for the feedback about household info. Whenever I start a new week with a household, the first post will give info on the members.
And I don't feel like I'm particularly catering to your forgetfulness, though I'm happy to make it easier for you to follow. In my writing (not just simlit), I've always had trouble with clarifying my assumptions and connecting dots for the readers.
Actually no, there are three Yumiko's, lol. Yumiko Murakami with the Benjaminz (gardener NPC), Yumiko Watanabe with the Sciarris (forest ranger NPC), and the Mori's nanny also named Yumiko Murakami. I speak Japanese so the similar Japanese names don't faze me but they must confuse.

@FrancescaFiori
Because of Yumiko's Loves the Outdoors trait, I'm even considering curing her of vampirism. She really loves being outside and, once Massimo moves out, she'll have no chance to earn Sun Resistance. Maybe I'll do that--cure Yumiko, that is.
Thank you for calling Summer out on her inaccurate idiomatic usage, lol! It seemed like something she might say, instead of "trembling in my boots." Seriously, she's just asking for it!
    Yeah club uniforms! I'm almost tempted to join all the other premade clubs to see what they force my sims to wear. I'm pretty sure joining Garden Gnomes also results in a helmet.
    Laszlo and Vlad are such a pair! I can't wait to move Massimo out so I can age both Ilaria and Laszlo up.
    Massimo is such a silly sim--I'm not sure why but he's constantly preening. He doesn't need the Self-Assured trait!



Week 3 with Selene Sciarri, Part IV

Saturday

Massimo: I  wake up bright and early since my part-time job starts at 7 a.m.
When I see who's standing in front of our house, I'm not even surprised anymore. *rolls eyes

And if you're wondering why Summer looks so buff, she not only has the Active trait but also spends 24/7 jogging by the Sciarri house and/or stalking Caleb.


Selene: Awww, don't feel bad if you don't get it right the first time. That's why we train, Massimo!


Massimo: Wooooo, mesmerize!
Selene: I don’t know, son. I think you should change out of that work outfit to practice the vampiric arts.
Looking like a teen handyman just doesn't strike terror in the heart, you know what I mean?


Massimo: I'm not sure why Auntie Yumiko is always shouting and flitting around in bat form.
But one thing's for sure--as a Handiness mentor, she's solid gold!
In fact, I'm going to craft some stuff  before moving out, since Mama still needs to work some in Week 4.
My requirements? I got lucky with the wishing well and reached Level 3 Landscaper today!
Only need two enemies now.


Massimo: It only looks as if I'm sharing a secret with Uncle Diego, yo!
Actually, I'm sharing vampire knowledge with him. Once this gave me a big boost in Vampire Lore.
Since then, nothing happens at all. *shrugs


Laszlo: I'm only Level 7 Creative, but I decide to build friendships for Social Butterfly while I still have that relationship boost.
After befriending that fellow Marcus Flex, I run into this lady. Well, I mean, if I need an adult friend…


Laszlo: Yep, I'm that good! I chatted Jade Rosa into being my BFF!
So, hey, Watchette! Would you please email a copy of that screenshot?
I need to post it on my Plumbook--no one's ever going to believe this.
And who has to know that it's only a friendly hug, right? *winks


Laszlo: Uncle Caleb hires a violinist to help me complete Artistic Prodigy and this green dude shows up.


Massimo: Well, this is rich! Aren't you Moss, the Benjaminz heir? You've got a lot of nerve showing up here!
Moss: Oh, you must be that self-absorbed Massimo I've been hearing about at school.
And it's not like I came here on my own, dude! Apparently, your father hired me to play the violin.


Massimo: *pretends to go for the jugular
Moss: Noooo! Not my neck!

What a hilarious new Mischief social and reaction!


Massimo: Oh man, Watchette leaves for a minute to check on my family and you flirt with me?
Moss: I don't know what came over me, really. You just look so…..so Italian! And studly! Yeah, that must be it!

Massimo: Well, Watchette left me fully stacked with Mean socials, so I'm 100% sure you flirted with me, not vice versa.
Moss: Oh c'mon, admit it, Massimo! You find me attractive, too, don't you? Do we really have to become enemies?
Honestly, I have no idea why these two have little pink bars! Sheesh!


Massimo: Arrrgggh, don't talk to me like that, dude! *switches to dark form
Moss: Darn, can't we at least have angry woohoo?
Massimo: Of course not, we're just teens! Why'd you have to go and flirt with me for? This is ridiculous!
Moss: Well, now I'm angry that you're brushing me off! You and me, we could be so much more than this!


Moss: Hey, I get why you're floating in mid-air since you're a vampire. But why me?
Massimo: Oh, just shut up and roll with it! Here, take that! You and your stupid Romantic social!
Moss: Dude, romance is not stupid!


Massimo: That's it! I officially declare you my enemy, Moss!
Moss: Is this where I get to "Apologize…in bed"?
Massimo: To borrow the favorite response of Tessa Behren as a toddler….NO!
Moss: Um…chips?
Massimo: No means no!

My apologies to wfgodot for respectfully "borrowing" from her fabulous Behrens Dynasty.
Hope this exchange brings a smile to you and the fans of the Behrens.   You can read all about the fabulous Behrens Dynasty here.


Massimo: And what makes me the angriest is that you didn't uncurl your fingers enough!.
If you'd made more effort to raise your hands, you'd have mirrored that sim in my cowplant poster.
Way to destroy a perfect screenshot, dude!


Sunday

Massimo: Well, it's now 20 minutes past midnight and my only remaining requirement is to make a second enemy.
Hmmmm, should I play nice and obediently allow a timely switch to Week 4 of the Benjaminz? Not a chance!
Should I go make a second enemy and complete all my move-out requirements? Heck yeah!

When I check the Mori's household from the Neighborhood Map, I see that the founder is at Desert Bloom Park.
Shota Mori walks up as I'm introducing myself to that politician fellow, Victor Feng.


Massimo: I've got nothing personal against the Mori founder.
He seems to be a decent fellow--a sim who feels passionately about his family, friends, and food.
But dynasty rules are dynasty rules, so I put on my game face.


Shota: Oh, those canine teeth! You must be the Sciarri heir, Massimo! Why pick on me, kid?
Massimo: You want to know why? Well, to be honest, I'd been dying to dine at Dem Butlers Café but you sold it before I had a chance.
I figure if I become enemies with you and not your daughter, she still might let me dine at her new restaurant.
Shota (sighs): Okay, carry on with the insults then. I guess we'll just need to despise each other.


Massimo: So many distractions! It's 2 am yet Morgan suddenly shows up and joins our convo.
You can see Mama on the right, dying to join us as well, but Watchette has her catch frogs instead.

Shota: Ahhh, Morgan! I've never run into you outside of our café! Why are you with this guy when you could have had Tamari?
Morgan: First of all, Massimo and I are best friends. Secondly, rumor has it that your son is a player!

Massimo: Excuse me, you two! A little focus here, please! I need to make him my enemy so Watchette can send us home and switch households…


Shota: You did not just go there! Anyone who knows my mother--Rukia Mori--will tell you that she's definitely NOT a llama!
Massimo: Oh please, one look at you and I knew immediately that you're a son of a llama!
Morgan: Hmmm, my first impression of Massimo was that he was not hardcore enough, but I'm changing my mind very quickly.

Massimo: Shota Mori, I officially declare you my enemy!


Morgan: Look at that angry face! He's so adorable when he's fuming! Oh yes, he's definitely the one!


Massimo: Aaaannndd…I've completed all of my move-out requirements as the Sciarri heir.
Time to make sure that Morgan knows how I feel about her and find out if she feels the same.


Massimo: I don't get a First Kiss option but I am able to ask her to be my girlfriend.
She accepts! Look at my beautiful Morgan! Is she going to become a stunning vampire or what?


Massimo: Today, my life is perfect! Mama only needs to earn her last promotion before I can move.
Until then, I'll be strategizing how I can best prepare for moving out and who I want as helpers.
And though I've yet to ask him, I've already decided to take Laszlo with me.

See you two weeks from now! *waves



Map of Newcrest

The Gen2 heirs will be moving out in Week 4 so I'd like to share a current map of Newcrest.

The Benjaminz live in the south with the largest, most expensive lots (a total of 5,900 tiles for $19,000) and the most public amenities.
The Mori's live in the north with the smallest, cheapest lots (a total of 3,000 tiles for $10,000).
The Sciarri quarter on the east is slightly larger (a total of 3,800 tiles for $11,500), but is sadly the only area without a fishing spot.

For details on each quarter and lot, check out my Specs for All Newcrest Lots thread.




Current Status of the Scarria Bloodline

Selene Sciarri (Founder)
Incomplete requirements: Reach Level 10 Scientist (currently Level 9)

Massimo Sciarri (Gen2 Heir)
Incomplete requirements: None

By the end of Week 3, all three founders have reached Level 9 of their respective careers.
Massimo is the only heir to have completed all the move-out requirements.
And because he's the only one who's already submitted his museum items, the Sciarris have the highest museum value at the moment.

For more details about the Sciarri's progress, see the Meet the Contents/Stats post on page 1.


Coming next: Week 4 with the Benjaminz (Mansion Baron Bloodline)

[PeregrineTook]

Another lovely update.  The weird bromance was just too awkwardly cute!  And Morgan is just regular cute.  She and Mossimo will have beautiful babies.

[FrancescaFiori]

BWAHAHAHAHA!  Oh, no Massimo, my Italian friend! Hold up right there! If you've got the pink bar that means, regardless of who initiated it, that was a SUCCESSFUL romantic interaction. He flirted with you, and you liked it! Pass the chips, Tessa! *munchmunchmunch*
Joking aside, I've always wondered how hard it would be to get sims into that "I loathe you . . . . but I must have you!" relationship status with the all red friendly bar and the all pink romantic bar. Want to consider that a side challenge? Hmm? I'll give you both ten extra points.

Also, Laszlo you dawg! Cozying up to the lovely Jade. I'm so psyched to hear he's coming along with Massimo! Love that kid!

A wonderful chapter all around! Thank you for the neighborhood map, by the way. I can't believe you calculated the number of tiles! You are diligence personified!

[Whirligig]

Once again, Congratulations to Massimo for his excellent progress. Is he the first one completely ready to move out? Except for Selene's promotion, of course.

(I'm working my way through the Behren Dynasty, but I haven't gotten to Tessa just yet. Someone to look forward to?) Also, I'm with Francesca on that one - the romantic interaction was definitely successful.

Also, smart move making enemies with the Mori's founder rather than another heir. Don't make the requirements too easy for the other households, Massimo!

Morgan will make an excellent vampire! And...possibly Jade Rosa, as well?

[wfgodot]

Massimo looks so adorable trying to mesmerize Selene.  I agree with her, though, lose the outfit, dude.
Laszlo is beyond adorable with Jade.  Haha, little kids and their smooth moves, eh?

Wow, how ironic that Moss showed up to help Laszlo with the violin.  "No!  Not my neck!"  Moss... I love you man.  You're just awesome.  And flirting with the enemy.  "Dude, romance is not stupid!" haha.  Oh, the Tessa reference.  I thought it was cute when you mentioned her name but I choked on my coffee when Moss tried the "chips" method.  Come on, Massimo, have a heart.
And nice cowplant poster.  It goes wonderfully with the decor!

A perfectly valid reason for Massimo to be mean to Shori.  Loved Morgan being all involved, and then just standing there gazing at Massimo as he rants at Shori.  And all at 2 am.
Massimo pulls out the finger guns and nails her right in the heart!  I'm glad he's the one who got Morgan, it seems fitting.

[Caterina]

I really enjoyed this update.  It made me laugh.  I liked them fighting words. 

I think the Sciarri's are my favorite family.  Selene is awesome.  She is powerful, beautiful, a bit mysterious, and very classy. 

I can't wait to see Lazlo as a teen.

[Alex]

Grats, Massimo, on both the completed requirements and the girlfriend. Can't wait to see Morgan all vampired.

Looking like a teen handyman just doesn't strike terror in the heart, you know what I mean?
It might strike terror into the heart of a nail?

Laszlo's really growing into the chin, isn't he?

The Moss/Massimo thing is intriguing. Maybe it's just my game, but only flirting once doesn't seem to lead to a pink bar, which makes me think there might have been multiple flirts while your back was turned. But no idea why when they don't like each other

I also can't believe you counted the tiles in Newcrest, but I love that you did. *in awe of your planning skills*

[oshizu]

@PeregrineTook
I'm glad you enjoyed the update. I wasn't sure what to do about those pink bars at first…

@FrancescaFiori
Too funny that you analyzed the whole scenario and concluded that Massimo was just pretending disinterest, rofl. Poor Massimo, he's embarrassed enough about that as it is!
As for your side challenge, I'd be happy to oblige. Tell me which sims you'd like to see participate and I'll try it in a separate copy of my game file. Hehehe
I'm glad you like Laszlo--he looks pretty awesome as a teen, too!

@Whirligig
Yes, Massimo was the first to complete his requirements but has to wait for his mother's last promotion. Ahhh, so you agree that there's a spark of interest between those two? *waggles eyebrows
Massimo wasn't initially planning to make an enemy of the Benjaminz heir, but the opportunity presented itself on the last day of the week. Kinda like fate!
I've been having a hard time juggling who to have as helpers for which household in which generation…

@wfgodot
I'm glad you like the No/chips exchange. I would have sworn that chips should have been the killer move to deal with "No!" but Massimo was unrelenting.
That's the Cowplant Love movie poster! I realize it's not in harmony with the whole Victorian Goth theme.
But my sims make copious use of cowplant essences for work (especially the vampires who can't buy reward traits), so they wish honor the contribution of cowplants everywhere.
As for Morgan, I don't even know why she shows up at 2 am. You know that if Massimo had phoned her, he would have got the angry "I'm sleeping!" reply. I've only played Morgan briefly as a teen in my Apocalypse Challenge, so having her move in as a young adult should be fun.

@Caterina
I'm glad you are enjoying the Sciarris. It's been really fun trying to figure out what makes them tick. The Vampire GP's new Build/Buy objects are also fun to work with. I aged up a bin clone of Laszlo to use as a test sim for something--he does not disappoint!

@Alex
I'm glad you agree that Morgan will be a good fit for the vampire bloodline. She's at odds with her sister Siobhan, though, so I'm trying to figure out who else to move in Massimo, Laszlo, and Morgan…some sims who would bring some simoleons and skillz.
Great joke about the nail! Loved it!
Wow, your remark about a pink bar requiring multiple flirts! Now I feel a bit guilty about forcing Moss into a heteronormative relationship…
   Haha, you and FrancescaFiori are way overestimating me! I didn't actually count the tiles one by one. I calculated the area for each lot then had Excel calculate the total number of tiles for each district. You both make it sound as if I went into Build mode for each lot and counted each tile with my cursor, LOL. I did want to move my Restaurant family into the smallest district though because, after the toddler ages up, they can go live on the restaurant lot.
 


Week 4 chez Moss Benjaminz, Part I

The Benjaminz Household as of Week 4/Sunday
   • Jade Benjaminz (Founder) and Salim Benali (spouse/San Myshuno)
   • Moss Benjaminz (Gen2 Heir) and Fern (his younger sister)
   • Ulrike Faust and Maaike Haas (Free Spirits/Windenburg)
   • Yumiko Murakami (formerly a gardener NPC)
   • Akiko Faust (Ulrike's daughter with Akira Kibo/San Myshuno)

Sunday

Moss: At the end of our third week, I was completing my good-friends-with-three-townies requirement.
The only reason Clara Bjergsen became one is because I'd noticed that she and I had become friends during our off weeks.
My friends at high school gossip about Clara being a full-on cougar, but I'm just looking to be done with my requirement.


Moss: Now, Yuki Behr is a different matter entirely. I've had a crush on her since grade school!
When I'd be ready to move, I'd thought at the time, Yuki and I would be the same age at last!


Sophie: Thanks for inviting me over, Moss, but I thought you had your heart set on Yuki Behr.
Moss: Frankly, I've given that a lot of thought during the two weeks since I last saw her.
My future child, the next Benjaminz heir, will be a Musical Genius and a Musician.

Sophie: That's really cool, Moss! I love music, too!
Moss: I know, I heard you busking the other night. That's why I'm hoping you and I can get to know each other.
Sophie: I'm pretty sure I'd be your perfect partner, Moss! I'm a Music Lover with Level 8 Guitar.
Moss: Oh really? *pretends he hasn't been scouring all the townie data lately
And don't let me forget to mention that I think you're really pretty, too!


Moss: Now that we're good friends, Sophie, I'm allowed to age you up.
Here, I've lit the birthday candles for you!



Sophie: Oh wait, now that I'm a young adult and you're a teen, we can't be a couple!
Moss: Believe me, I'm dying to romance you, Sophie! But the sooner I move out, the sooner we can be together!
I'll become a young adult tomorrow before moving out, so we'll be the same age again soon!
And then I'll romance you until you see stars!


Sophie: Awww, you're my best friend now (and not Yuki's anymore--I saw that screenshot, grrr!)
Moss: See, Sophie? Nothing to worry about! Now let me start preparing to move out.
I still don't have my museum items!


Moss: As much as I love painting, it's nice to take a break and get some fresh air!
Oh hey, isn't that the Vampire Queen. *involuntarily remembers the dashing Massimo
Whoa, why does Massimo appear in my relationship panel as a Romantic Interest?! *smiles
Gah, what am I thinking? I need to make a second enemy who's in the Mori bloodline.


Moss: Hey you there with the outdated Fabio hair, are you Tamari Mori?
(It would so much easier if my enemies weren't so cute, just sayin'…)


Tamari: Yeah, that's me. Are you the Jolly Green Giant?
Why are you here? Lost your peas?


Moss: Oh please, you're so vain about your hair that I bet you use a curling iron!
Tamari: Of course, I do. Every morning. Don’t you?
Moss: Nah, mine's au natural…Hey, don't change the subject. I'm trying really hard to despise you! *starts a fight



Tamari: That'll teach you to pick a fight with me, dude!
Moss: Well, I may have lost that fight but I still declare your conceited self and stupid hair my enemies!



Tamari: I kick over the trashcan and play the guitar, trying to forget what just happened.
Man, what Moss said was truly hurtful! My hair's so not stupid!


Moss: Never one to lick my wounds, I seize the opportunity to explore space in the Mori's rocket ship.
Tamari: Dude, even we haven't taken that rocket ship to Sixam yet!

Moss: Tough luck, man! I find exotic fruits and other rare collectibles that I'll be taking with me when I move. Score!


Moss: Our Yumiko has Level 9 Rocket Science now, but she's only a Level 5 Scientist. How can we get her to fully upgrade the rocket ship?
What the Benjaminz really need, though, is one of these wormhole generator thingies so we can come to Sixam together!


Monday

Jade: I'm off to go nab my final promotion! Next time you see me, I'll be a Level 10 Master of the Real!
Moss: What shall I do about my museum items?
Maybe I'll paint a combination of large and medium paintings then submit my best seven!


Jade: I've maxed my career at last! Just as I'm standing in front of the house, that Eva Capriciossa comes along.
Salim: Jade, Jade, Jade! What are you doing? There's no need for you to be fighting! Come inside!

What are you thinking, Jade?! The Sciarri founder had to fight to level her vampire rank for her aspiration.
The Gen2 heirs also had to fight as a requirement for moving. But, you Jade, have no reason to fight! Sheesh!

Anyway, congratulations on maxing the Painter/Master of the Real career. Now Moss can move out!


Moss: I've heard that the other families are hanging up portraits of the founder and spouse before the heir moves out.
What a great way to honor the spouse's contribution. I want to paint a portrait of Papa before I leave.

My portrait of Papa is a masterpiece, so I make a copy of it and save the original for the museum.
In our foyer, I hang the copy next to a copy of Mama's museum portrait.
It's a very handsome portrait of Papa, if I do say so myself. His kind, gentle nature really shines through!


Moss: I'm going to miss living with my parents, but I'm just moving down the street.
When I get married, I hope I'll find as much joy and happiness as my parents have.


Moss: If my museum items weren't worth 3.7 times those submitted by Massimo the Stallion, I'd be upset that Watchette gave Massimo a much fancier museum exhibit. *shrugs


Moss: My moving preparations and Papa's portrait take much longer than I'd expected.
Finally, it's time for me to cake up.
And Watchette? Thanks for taking a shot of me crouching for my birthday leap. Very attractive!


As soon as I arrive at the Asphalt Adobe lot, I phone Sophie to invite her over then ask her to move in with her family.
I'll introduce you to her family and their household roles in the next update.
Next, I do the same with our elderly Yumiko (the not-blond, non-vampire Yumiko).


Moss: While Clara Bjergsen bakes a birthday cake and the others start working on our garden, I make a phone call to join a career.
I've already maxed Writing and Painting, so joining the Art Critic career is a natural choice.

The birthday cake is for a sim who will become the seventh member of our household.
You'll meet that sim next time. See you then!



An Important Message from Moss Benjaminz
Lately, I've seen a disturbing trend among our readers of referring to that vampire Massimo as "Mossimo."
Is that supposed to be our ship name? Are you trying to rub that whole incident in my face?
It was just a brief moment of weakness, okay? Well, maybe several moments…

[MarianT]

Moss is really cute -- being so upset about that moment with Massimo. Anyway, congrats on moving out!

[FrancescaFiori]

*arches eyebrow*
*checks previous comments*
One person said Mossimo. One. That hardly constitutes a "disturbing trend," Moss. I love you and Sofia but you are protesting a bit too much. Mossimo is happening. It's an absolutely brilliant ship name, as well as a company that produced several items I purchased and proudly wore in my misspent youth. That ship is firmly anchored in the harbor and I've just appointed myself captain of the Coast Guard.
*dusts off hands*
Congrats on moving out!
P.S. oshizu, your humble-brag regarding your sick excel skills is adorable. Never change! Rock those spreadsheets, girl!

[wfgodot]

Moss and Sophia.  Moss and Sophia.  Well, you're right, she IS pretty cute.  But man, I was all set for Yuki or at least Akiko!  You surprised me with that move.  But I suppose I'm happy with whatever is best for Moss.

I agree, Massimo and Moss must happen.  And you definitely want it too.  Yes, Moss, I caught that little smile when you realized he's a romantic interest!
Okay... even though Moss is my favorite, I had to laugh at Tamari's epic insults.  "Lost your peas?"  rofl..  I was disappointed Moss lost the fight though, but good on you, Moss, for stealing the rocket for a joyride.

This is a little off topic but Francesca, oh yes.  Mossimo... Bugle Boy... rofl.  No Fear!  High five Francesca.  90s kids.

[Whirligig]

Okay, much as I like Yuki, Sofia Bjergsen certainly sounds like the right choice for your dynasty? (Is it actually spelled Sophie in your game? Sophia is actually my first name and I find it really weird to have sims hanging around with the same name as me!)

Actually, probably better that Moss decided to age her up at the start of the week. He won't be distracted by her now. Also, nice work picking a fight with Tamari, though I understand how difficult that must've been.

...Well that didn't take long. Congratulations, and best of luck setting out on your own, Moss Benjaminz! So excited to see what kinds of shenanigans he gets up to with the Bjergsens.

Gee, sorry about the misspell there, Moss/Massimo. Or maybe it was a Freudian slip?

@FrancescaFiori Actually, looks like there were two of us. Let the trend continue! Mossimo for the win!

[PeregrineTook]

Poor Moss, so utterly unable to appreciate a good ship name  ;=)
I'm enjoying the interactions among the bloodlines, romantic or otherwise.
I thought for sure Moss was going to end up with Yuki.  Poor, poor Yuki.  Of course, since she won't age anymore, she'll be the ideal spouse for some future generation...and perhaps will become a vampire?