The Name's Oliver - Ben Oliver. Ch. 159: Duty vs Ethics, Pt. II

[MarianT]

My pick would be Constance, but then I'm prejudiced. They're all lovely ladies. Poor Ben is going to be overwhelmed.

[Magz from Oz]

My pick would be Constance, but then I'm prejudiced.

Me too.  Booklovers unite!!  We also have healthy imaginations and our minds are open to unlimited possibilities...

[RainBeau]

  I'm so pleased you like Constance. I picked a girl I could relate to myself, being a bookworm and (shh!) a little neurotic and perfectionistic. I thought it would be easier to write someone I could relate to. I got really attached too, so I'm glad you like her like I do! I think everybody chose really well the ladies to represent their towns and did a good job doing the makeovers and writing the back-stories while capturing their personalities. I personally am rather attached to Julienne Knack as I love Twinbrook and since I've played her and know her rather well, I have to say Ausette did a great job capturing her ambitious, workaholic, flirty, snobby personality!

And Schipperke, you did a great job condensing the novel I wrote you for Constance You definitely stayed true to the feeling of it, so thank you for making that effort. As far as Ben's reaction--trying to get to Constance's heart by using a book is probably the best way. But if he wants her to stick around, he should keep his ideas about "explaining any parts she doesn't understand" to himself! She would laugh him off in a heartbeat. The thought of Constance Shelley not understanding a book! 

[Audren]

Wow, I can understand now how Oliver would be so excited, with all of these lovely ladies. My personal favourite is Julienne, and I'm very curious about which one may be our thief. 

[ladybug53]

This was a great unexpected update . I have a feeling that poor Ben just might have a difficult time focusing on his mission this time around . I'm sure he'll have a great time interviewing these lovely ladies . My personal favorite is also Julienne . You all did a great job on their make-overs and stories .    Hope your mending well Schipperke .

[Blayzen]

I think poor Ben may be in over his head... Putting all of these lovely ladies aside, am I the only one who sees a potential love match between Ben & DeLuca?

[RainBeau]

As DeLuca already told Ben herself, she is happily married!

[Blayzen]

As much as I hate to say it, even happily married people can have their judgement clouded when they are placed in such intense living conditions. Just one "life or death" situation and everything could change....

[Louise56]

I don't really have a favorite, but it is so funny that Ben want to buy a book lol.

[Ausette]

This is so exciting  ! I can't believe how well all the girls were presented. Schip, you've done a great job condensing the essence of Julienne from the all-over-the-place PM I sent you, and I'm so happy your wrist is healing and feeling better.

[Swirl-Girl]

I wish I could operate the mouse for you!
Really nice update, I think that it's great you're stilling managing to give us updates despite your wacked out wrist! Also, should I get you a coffee?
Forgot, loving Julienne!

[Saltypaws]

As far as pretty ladies go, I think Ben would probably do about anything for a pretty lady, whether it would be books, pretending to be sick or whatever the lady was into, lol.  He is such a character and Schipp, you are really making this story so interesting.  Heal fast, ok, haha.

[Hazelstar]

I think poor Ben may be in over his head... Putting all of these lovely ladies aside, am I the only one who sees a potential love match between Ben & DeLuca?

Nah, I totally ship them too.

[Schipperke]

I wish I could operate the mouse for you!

If only!    

Thanks very much for the comments, everyone.  I'm glad Ben and his adventures haven't been forgotten.

I'm not having too much trouble typing at this point, but the cast makes right-handed mousing impossible, and it's slow and awkward with the left hand.  I've been working on collecting screenshots in hopes of being able to write the next update in a few days.  And the cast comes off at the end of next week, hooray!  I don't know what shape the wrist will be in at that point - probably quite weak, from what I've heard from other people.

Meantime, University has arrived.  Of course Ben is going to be my first student, but I have a dilemma and am looking for advice from the readers of this story.  As I understand it, he can earn two new trait slots through going to university, and I'm very undecided as to what traits to choose for him.  You may recall that his present traits are Good, Brave, Great Kisser, Flirty, and Commitment  Issues.  All of which suit him, in my opinion.  The question is, what two new traits would suit him?  I think he would probably like the new Irresistible trait, although I don't know much about it.  But I am completely stumped about what other trait would be best for him.  Any suggestions?

[MarianT]

Daredevil? Vehicle enthusiast?