The Rust Life States Dynasty: Cricket (1/19)

[RavenKay]

ROFLing 

[Silverbella]

Awww they are even cuter together the second time.   I'm so excited that Pappy gets to speak, I really can't wait to hear more of what he has to say!

[TheTripWasInfraGreen]

ROFLing 

It happens naturally when encountering a mildly disgruntled founder and her insane partner. I kind of hope I can wring the same humor from later generations.

Awww they are even cuter together the second time.   I'm so excited that Pappy gets to speak, I really can't wait to hear more of what he has to say!

They're seriously one of the cutest couples I've had in the game, that's for sure. I'm still trying to find a good voice for Pappy. I can flesh out my own characters enough, but pre-mades are an entirely different beast.

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Is martial arts while wearing heels a thing now? Because you seem to really like doing that.

"I like to think that it trains me to keep my balance."



We even had Pappy get in on this.



Because Cadmium needs to do a lot of this.



In the mean time, she needs to throw a special elixir at the only non-homeless, male vampire that Pappy can stand. Have fun, Musgrave!



"No, my beautiful young face! You'll pay for making me older, Rust-"



"Oh."

We'll save this skinny vegan for another time.



"Hey babe, I heard that a voice in your head just loves emo bangs and guyliner."

I'm starting not to like you, Malcolm.



"I thought we agreed that this isn't how it will work, Malcolm."



Well, there is a strength exercise challenge. Feel the burn!

"I hate you."

Cadmium, I think we're falling behind on requirements. Only one op, one wish, one challenge...

"Oh no, I have another."

Really?





"I sure do."

[RainBeau]

What is her hairstyle in that last picture? It's perfect! I adore it! Okay, I may have an Over-Emotional trait. Shh!
Anyway, loving this. Keep it coming fast!

[TheTripWasInfraGreen]

I'm afraid her formal hairstyle is CC.

Anyways, I'm having so much fun with this family again, so I'll definitely be updating somewhat regularly.

Also, while playing, I found generation two's spouse. It's not Peanut, and thankfully he's a good deal younger than Peanut while still being an original townie, but depending on how long it will take Cadmium to complete her requirements, he might be rather old by the time generation two gets to marry. Nothing that we can't fix.

Why of course it's the MacDuff baby. His name is Dana, he's a witch, and he's pretty cute for a MacDuff.

[TheTripWasInfraGreen]

"My youth! Oh, how I miss it."

You're just an adult. You've been through elderhood before, and there are always fixes to these things.



Okay, we need to talk.

"What have I done wrong now?"

You're sitting in the red rocking chair! That's meant for Cadmium. I have an aqua one picked out just for you.



I can't ever dislike you, as you've given me insane riches to build a nice house so you two aren't sleeping in the yard. Thanks, Pappy.



"Oh my god."

What?

"What happened to Pappy's wardrobe?!"

He was getting older, and I had that robe sitting unused in CAS for a long time.

"No, I mean the ponytail."

It's the classy way to present long hair. Keep fighting, woman.



What is with insane old men and fire?



"Cadmium, I'm a little worried about that voice."

Okay, who broke the news to you?

"You're kind of loud."

I'm really not liking you, Malcolm. Why can't you behave like the other emo guy who makes my dynasties complete?

"I'm just looking out for her."



Stalker.

"Just looking out."



You're at level six in logic. Even Juan was more responsible with fire than you are. Just point it in the other direction!

"Maybe I'd behave better if you stopped comparing me to some ugly pink troll."

You're both insane, and apparently pyromaniacs; give me some leeway here. I miss my antics in Twinbrook.



And you have no manners.

"Come on, you'd eat mac and cheese this way too."

I've been beaten. Save a bite for me?



"Look ma, no ground!"

Ugh. The most boring part of supermaxing martial arts.

"But my mind is cleared and at peace."

Mine certainly isn't. This meditation is taxing on my sanity, and I've watched Pappy smustle enough for one sitting.

"I think you're letting too many things bother you."

Hey, this is a full-time job, and that werewolf husband of yours and your emo stalker aren't making it any easier. You know how these things work, and we can't have everyone knowing that greater forces are behind you.

"And what could be so bad about that?"

Because when they know, they can access things they never thought possible. And then this whole plan is ruined because of a bunch of meddlers.

[RainBeau]

I love your writing. And now I want mac n cheese

[TheTripWasInfraGreen]

I haven't had good mac and cheese in ages. My university's dining hall makes rather putrid mac and cheese, so I stay far way from it. The 55 cent boxes of it are actually a ton better!

Pappy can probably make good mac and cheese; considering that Cadium can't max cooking just in case I can use it for a future generation, he's learning his way around the kitchen. If he's devouring it that way, it has to be good.

[Silverbella]

This was a funny update!  "Just looking out."...lol.

I liked the mac and cheese bit as well, and I particularly love that screenshot for some reason.  I think it's the way it's framed with Caddy in the background, and the awesome green lighting.  All of your screenshots were really excellent in this update though!

[TheTripWasInfraGreen]

Well, half of the awesomeness is due to the power of my photo-editing program. The in-game lighting is a little flat for me, so I have to augment it myself when it comes to screenshots.

As for Malcolm, that was all random. He's Cadmium's only friend other than Pappy, and seems to follow her everywhere. He even ended up becoming her co-worker. When I first played Moonlight Falls, he was the first sim I met, so he's nicely familiar. I like giving him a little role in the story, even if he is a bit of a creep now.

[TheTripWasInfraGreen]

Let's make this a routine, shall we?

"For my sanity."

And my insanity.



"Gator, I want you to succeed in life and do well in your schoolwork."

"Didn't dad say that you were a drop-out who spent 70 years of his life partying and being an irresponsible single dad?"

"A man can change."



"And Wilhemina, that is why you should never trust a van Gould!"

"Grandpa?"

"Yes?"

"You need a shirt."



"Oh, you blasted super sleeper. I hope the watcher doesn't see us."

Honestly, I don't care.

"What?"

Cadmium has a motive mobile now; you can wreck that super sleeper and I honestly won't care.



Is this some sad attempt to get out of being a future dynasty spouse? Dayvid, you ain't swaying me.



"Oh, how I still love Cadmium."

I can't hate a spouse that is that loving (seriously, these guys define romantic wish spam).



"Oh my god you have no shirt. Hilarious!"



150 hours, finally.



Just about 90 more to go. This is much more interesting to watch than meditation.



Not bad Pappy. 75th sparring match for the both of you. And not a moment too soon.



Hey Jules.

"What?"

You're supposed to be younger than Cadmium. She's still an adult. What gives, Mr. MacDuff?

"I dunno. Is this why you won't make me the next Mr. Rust?"

One of the reasons. How's that younger brother of yours doing?

"He's been a good witch."

Excellent.



"Chauncey, I think you'd be a great bestie for me."

"Awesome."



"Oh my god."

What now, Pappy?

"She can break stone!"

Um, so can you. You mastered martial arts a long time ago.



"Is work that interesting for you?"

Tonight it is. You're a master thief, Cadmium! 41,000 points, and everything is done now.



7 heart-cut gems and two career rewards (athletic certificate and Golden Fox, plus a martial arts certificate and some paintings acquired on the job).

"Does this mean nooboos now? Pappy and I have had that wish for ages."

No, but you're one day away from your elder birthday.



Fixed!

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As a bonus, I uploaded some videos to Photobucket. Here and here. It's how I'll remember these two after this is all done.

[TheTripWasInfraGreen]

"It feels great to be at peace, but I don't know why you're making me do more of this."



We need to occupy time while Pappy does more of this. But he got the desired result pretty quickly.







Ladies first!







Oh dear, those grey eyebrows again?

"Yeah."

We can fix that.



Now we can prepare for the nooboo.



"Oh god, it's happening again."

Just remember Clover, and how wonderful it was to have her. This one will be just like Clover, but hopefully she won't fail the dynasty.



"Aww nooboo."

Good job! I wonder what Pappy thinks about this.



"Everyday I'm smustling!"

Yes, I have to watch you do that all the time, and normally in your skivvies. You know your wife is pregnant, right?

"Oh, that's cool."



"Dead, crouching down; that crazy girl can't find me now."

It's impossible to hide, Musgrave. But I guess you win again.



Can you see what you did to Branch, Musgrave? He's distraught because of your exit manuveur and needs a stranger to comfort him.



Well, at least you care now.

"Children aren't exactly new to me. I can't be absolutely excited all of the time."



"Ahhhhhhhhh!"



"There you are."

She's a rainboo and a werewolf. Aw yeah.

"So what name did you pick out this time?"

Meet Cricket Rust, everybody.



"Cute little nooboo."

She is one cute burrito. Did I mention that she's a rainboo? I really wanted a rainboo.



Happy about her?

"She's perfect."



"You know, you've never lived until you get to cuddle your troubles away with a hunky werewolf."

I think it would feel nice. I'm still shocked with how different you feel about him from when we first began.

"Perhaps I was too judgmental. It's been a good two lives."

So did I make the right choice for you?

"Definitely."



"In fact, I'd say he's the best husband I could ever have."

[saltpastillen]

A rainboo werewolf! Congratulations, that's excellent news!

[TheTripWasInfraGreen]

I was so happy, and shocked, to see Cadmium hold a purple nooboo. She's a toddler in my game now and seriously the cutest thing ever.

[ladyaya]

A rainboo werewolf! Congratulations, that's excellent news!

Congratulations! ....where'd the rainbowness come from; Cadmium?