And so, despite her poverty-stricken state, our heroine rose above the odds and created a home for herself.Chysm: Umm, I have a sleeping bag and a violin. I don't think that really counts as a "home."
Pippin: But, doesn't a violin mean you can go earn some money by playing for tips?
Chysm: Yes, I suppose so...
Pippin: Well, off you go then...and maybe you can meet some eligible gentlemen...
Chysm: Wait, what?
Pippin: Nothing.
Pippin: See, Chysm? You got to see your family at the park, and made some money. You also met some lovely, eligible bachelors.
Chysm: Eligible
bachelors?
Chysm: I met two married guys and a teenage boy!
Pippin: Psh! You just have no imagination!
Chysm: In fact, the only positive thing from the day was that I earned enough in tips to buy dinner and then I found the egg.
Pippin: Ah, yes, the egg. I told you to talk about friends with it.
Chysm: Well, I just let it be what it wanted to be. You force me to do all sorts of things, like hang out with my nasty boss, Siobhan McDoodypants.
Pippin: How old are you again?
Chysm: So I have no complaints about letting Ben be a red dragon.
Pippin: You know, getting along with your boss will help your career. Surely you can find something you like about her?
Chysm: There
is one thing I like about my boss.
Pippin: Oh, good. That's the spirit. What's the one thing you like about her?
Chysm: Her boyfriend.
Pippin: Oh boy. Well, while I think irritating your boss may be career suicide, the odds are decent that you'll eventually get a new boss, and we need heirs, so go work your magic, you charmer.
Chyym: So...uh...I was going to buy some shoes...but they were red...and I didn't have money...and I live on an empty field...and can barely afford food...
Aaron: Oh. Well, how about that?
Pippin: Ooo, you're so smooth.
Chysm: And here's an adorable cat video I found!
Aaron: Is that cat going for that dog's jugular?
Chysm: Haha, yeah.
Pippin: He's gone all deer-in-the-headlight!! Abort the mission! Abort, abort!!
Aaron: I'll, uh, see you later then. It's getting late.
Chysm: Should I just wait here, then?
Pippin: And now she's become a stalker.
And so, despite an unsuccessful attempt at courtship, our undaunted heroine set out to find her beloved.Chysm: Since you're forcing me to do this, should we really be throwing around terms like "beloved?"
Pippin: It might work out. Give him a chance.
Chysm: Hi there, Mason. The invisible voice from the sky told me we might be a good match.
Mason: Gee, look at the time. I've got to get to work.
Pippin: Maybe a bit less direct next time?
Undeterred, the daughter of Vlad and Susan called one of her gentlemen friends that night and asked for a rendez-vous...at the cemetery.Chysm: Oh, thanks for meeting me here, Aaron...and you too, Mason.
Pippin: Did you ask them both out so you can see which one you like better?
Chysm: Well, Aaron is already in a relationship, but he and I had a spark. Mason is single, but there was no spark. I'm weighing my options.
Aaron and Mason: We can hear you.
Chysm: Oh...umm...yeah...you can. Did I mention the red shoes already?
Pippin: Nice recovery, sweet-talker.
While Chysm was having less-than-stellar results in romance, her sisters were having far more success. Amella had found romance with Sean Kelly. Sean, of course, is already married.
And here is Ezzy leaving the house of her new boyfriend, Bradan MacGrathBut now we turn our attention back to the founder.Pippin: So, how did the tomb raiding go?
Chysm: Well, I found a gnome statue worth about $1,000 and then...who is
that?
Pippin: Who? Is there someone hiding behind that old guy you're greeting?
Chysm: Hi, I'm Chysm
Dorren: Hi, I'm Dorren.
Pippin: Alright. Interesting choice. We need heirs, so I'm not judging. I guess. Anyway, Chysm, your sisters seem to be doing well with romance, so try to do whatever you think one of them would do.
Pippin: I should have specified
not something Berucca would do. Strangely, it seems to be working.
Chysm: So, are you...maybe not seeing...anyone...who isn't me?
Dorren: To be honest, I'm already in a relationship. It's not a healthy relationship, however. I definitely think it's coming to an end. Of course, each ending can become a new beginning.
Chysm: Maybe you'd like to come back to my place and we could maybe watch the stars be...in the sky...at night...
Dorren: That sounds lovely.
And thus our young founder brought her other-than-young gentleman friend back to her tiny, one-room hovel to gaze upon the astral bodies.Dorren: And that's the Big Dipper.
Chysm: Wow! What's that big, green star?
Dorren: That's actually your plumbob. Didn't you notice that before?
Pippin: Stop breaking the fourth wall, you crazy kids.
When our beloved founder awoke the next morning and checked her mail, she discovered a love letter...from Aaron.My dearest Chysm,
I apologize that I have been hesitant to pursue our relationship more...assertively. It's just that things are actually going well for Siobhan and I for a change, and I don't want to mess that up. However, I can't deny the feelings that have passed between you and I. I must see you again so we can see if this is going somewhere. I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention this to Siobhan. I'd rather break the news to her myself.
Yours truly,
AaronPippin: I see you're stopping by to see your family instead of pursuing Aaron.
Chysm: Yep.
Pippin: That's probably for the best sine he's dating your boss and all.
Chysm: I'm going to see him tonight after I finish work.
Pippin: (sigh)
Dulci: Hey, sis! I'm dating Mason Sackholme now.
Pippin: Of course she is.
And so, the virtuoso went from her family's home to her job, earned a raise and promotion, and then went off to see her boss' boyfiend.Aaron: I'm so glad you came to see me.
Chysm: I can't really tell what you're saying. Your cheek's right up on my ear.
Aaron: Oh, sorry. Hugging's nice, but maybe we could go snuggle?
Pippin: What exactly are you doing, Chysm?
Chysm: Well, I've never dated before, so honestly, I have no idea.