The Callahan Life States Dynasty--Ch 61: Arrival in Sunset Valley 20 August

[azokka361]

The Callahans certainly have a . . . random existence.

Poor Marjorie, not getting a perfect score in hopscotch! We've all been there 

[PeregrineTook]

Lovely stuff!!  I love how you're writing about a writer writing.  It's getting all sorts of layers of depth there. 
It's too bad none of your crew want to befriend Grim.  he shows up often enough that he's practically a member of the family.  I'm imagining him showing up to a gift giving party just as a guest and all the other guests panicking.  That would kind of be brilliant.

[RainBeau]

The Callahans certainly have a . . . random existence.

Poor Marjorie, not getting a perfect score in hopscotch! We've all been there 

I suppose they do. It probably looks that way down to my laziness. I'm just taking all the screenshots from my folder and putting them up with a bit of commentary. I think it'll get less disjointed later on, as I started playing with the story in mind.

Ah, yes, poor Marjorie.

Lovely stuff!!  I love how you're writing about a writer writing.  It's getting all sorts of layers of depth there. 
It's too bad none of your crew want to befriend Grim.  he shows up often enough that he's practically a member of the family.  I'm imagining him showing up to a gift giving party just as a guest and all the other guests panicking.  That would kind of be brilliant.

Buahaha, yes. Indeed.
Who says they don't want to befriend him? They chat with him all the time. I do wish I could invite him to parties, though. But you can't without mods

[Anna33]

So that is what the train does, I have been wondering that for ages. I love Hazel she is just adorable.

[Shewolf13]

lol!  Not exactly Rosa.  More like we discuss things that most other people would find rather embarrassing to discuss with their families XD

Anyway, hehehe, love that chapter!  Marjorie is so much fun.  And Rose... oh Rose... you are just lovely!  Hazel too!  Seriously, I really love characters who break the fourth wall.

[RainBeau]

So that is what the train does, I have been wondering that for ages. I love Hazel she is just adorable.

Yes, it's marvellous. It can be a bit slow though, Essence of Magic is the fastest. Hazel is adorable. She's one of my favourite Sims. It's nice to see she's a favourite with the readers as well.

lol!  Not exactly Rosa.  More like we discuss things that most other people would find rather embarrassing to discuss with their families XD

Anyway, hehehe, love that chapter!  Marjorie is so much fun.  And Rose... oh Rose... you are just lovely!  Hazel too!  Seriously, I really love characters who break the fourth wall.

Ohhh, I see. Well, that's good. I don't think Marjorie's advice is really good.

Marjorie is fun. She's a bit mad, so that's fun to play and write. She does the oddest things. I enjoy Rose very much. She's a bit of an Author Avatar, if you didn't know, so that makes interactions with her extra fun. And of course she breaks the fourth wall as often as I can manage it. She's the only one of the Callahans who's aware of my other games and other stories on the Forum. The rest all know they're Sims, but they don't know everything like she does

[chetanhaobijam]

Awesome update and what a great comeback/return. And to the Callahans, long time no see. Is Rose's lifetime wish the Illustrous Author(max both writing and painting), as she is being working on both skills. I love reading fairies' stories and really wish to play them. But I don't have supernaturals and will not have until I go outside state and buy it. In our state, only sims3 base game is available.
Chetan.

[Pyro0001]

Well done to everyone's skills and requirements. I laughed out loud when Hazel commented on her rocking horse. R.I.P. Donte. You will (probably not, to be honest...) be sadly missed.

[RainBeau]

Awesome update and what a great comeback/return. And to the Callahans, long time no see. Is Rose's lifetime wish the Illustrous Author(max both writing and painting), as she is being working on both skills. I love reading fairies' stories and really wish to play them. But I don't have supernaturals and will not have until I go outside state and buy it. In our state, only sims3 base game is available.
Chetan.

Thank you. Yes, that is Rose's LTW. It's too bad there are no expansion packs where you live! I'm glad you can at least enjoy my story.

Well done to everyone's skills and requirements. I laughed out loud when Hazel commented on her rocking horse. R.I.P. Donte. You will (probably not, to be honest...) be sadly missed.

Haha thanks. Well, you're half right about Donte. Zack goes around mourning him for two days, but no one else cares.


Chapter 53: Awkward Answers

The Callahans got new rooms! And that is the most important and first thing you should see!

Continuing the vampire theme, they got a dining room to match the lounge:



Pay no attention to the man in the corner there. He's a paparazzo and I apparently built the new rooms around him. Take note instead of the lovely rug patterned with Plasma Fruit.



Paparazzo: I just want to get back to the rocking chair! Where did all of these walls come from? Let me ooouuutt!
Shouldn't any paparazzo be giving his right arm to be inside the Callahans' house?
Paparazzo: (whimper)



Zack: Alas, poor Donte, I knew him well--Whoa! What's this? New bookcase?



Z: This is the strangest bookcase I've ever seen.



It's a brand-new skilling room! Professional bar for Mixology, alchemy set for Alchemy, alchemy cabinet--



And chemistry set for Logic. Now you don't have to skill outside anymore!



Z: Hmmm . . . cures for mourning . . .
(mimicking) 'Thank you, Rosa, I love it! I'm so glad I don't have to get sun-burned anymore!'
Z (distracted, mumbling): Thank you, Rosa, I love it. Ah, Red Valerian--no, that's not right.



This is what the Callahans' house looks like from the outside now. Ignore the mausoleum in the back, I forgot to put walls all the way up and it looks strange.



Oh ho, Mr Consignment Specialist! Lying down on the job, are we? Up, up! This is not nap-time!



Hazel: Don't be sad, Daddy! Oh--you're really tall and hard to reach. Here, I know what will cheer you up!



H: Teehee! Try to catch me!



H: There! Now do you feel all better?
Z: Thanks, Hazelnut. You're a sweetheart. But I think there's one more thing that can make me feel better.





H: That was fun, Daddy! Now there's something else I need to do.
Aww, what are you donating to, darling?
H: To a fund for funerals to benefit paparazzi and homeless townies that die on other people's lots.
Aren't you sweet?



Rose (thinking) Good, the Wolffs are here! Now the party can begin!
You call two guests a party?
R: It's as much party as I want to be present for.



Wilhemina: Rose, what are you throwing at me?
R: I have a wish to become friends with a werewolf. You're a werewolf. I don't much like talking to people, so I'm taking the logical shortcut.



Marjorie: Ah, Gator. I'm glad you're here. I've been meaning to talk to you.
Gator: About what, ma'am?
M: Ma'am? Am I your grandmother? I want to talk to you about my daughter Rose.
Gator: Uh . . . okay. What about her?
M: I need to know your intentions. Are you planning on kissing her any time soon?



Gator: No, no! Not at all! It's--not like that between us. I'm not planning to--I mean--she--we--I--



M: Why not? Isn't my daughter pretty enough for you?



Gator: Whaaaat?



Gator: Yes--I mean, of course she is, she's the prettiest g--Aaaahhhh!



M: The prettiest? You're darn right she is. Good. I'm glad that's settled. Let me know when you've done it then.
Gator: I--whaaaa?

[PeregrineTook]

Such a unique mother-figure dear Rosa and Hazel have there.  No wonder they turned out so logic-focused. 
Loving the new rooms. 

[azokka361]

Mwahahahaha, evidently Gator didn't expect Marjorie's reaction! Maybe he should go try out his speech on Rose's father . . .

Hazel is so cute/adorable/sweet! The HPO (Homeless Paparazzi Organization) very much appreciates her donations.

[Shewolf13]

*giggles*  Poor Gator... wonder how Zach would handle him...

[RainBeau]

Such a unique mother-figure dear Rosa and Hazel have there.  No wonder they turned out so logic-focused. 
Loving the new rooms.

In seriousness. She's ridiculous. I never know what she's going to say before I write the update. I'm not sure if that was a typo or not--
Thank you *bows*

Mwahahahaha, evidently Gator didn't expect Marjorie's reaction! Maybe he should go try out his speech on Rose's father . . .

Hazel is so cute/adorable/sweet! The HPO (Homeless Paparazzi Organization) very much appreciates her donations.

I think it would work much better on Zack. Zack would be pleased. I don't think any boy would be ready for Marjorie. She's completely mad. Hahaha.

Isn't she though?

*giggles*  Poor Gator... wonder how Zach would handle him...

Zack would be pleased at his lack of plans to kiss Rose and give him a friendly threat.

[chetanhaobijam]

Great update, Rosa. Loved the furnished house and the new secret room. At first, i thought it was a simple bookcase. And, lastly kudos to Majorie for teaching Gator with the Hot-headed trick. The pic in which the fire pass through Majorie was cool.
Chetan.

[Pyro0001]

That house is really good! I love the vampire decor. Whoa Marjorie! Your little 'conversation' with Gator was...awkward. Oh well, mothers do have to be strict with their daughter's boyfriend.