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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--The Story Begins...
« Reply #60 on: January 09, 2014, 11:14:26 AM »
In your other projects it has always been that the evil one is the main character (Zheena and Breagadoir), but it seems like in this one the evil is Watcher instead. Don't take that as an insult, this story and your pictures are fantastic.

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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--The Story Begins...
« Reply #61 on: January 09, 2014, 12:20:10 PM »
I love your writing style Pippin! I laughed so hard - probably harder than I should have at some of the dialogue. You're an ingenious writer and I can't wait to read up on this story. :)



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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--The Story Begins...
« Reply #62 on: January 09, 2014, 10:35:19 PM »
In your other projects it has always been that the evil one is the main character (Zheena and Breagadoir), but it seems like in this one the evil is Watcher instead. Don't take that as an insult, this story and your pictures are fantastic.
I'm the evil one.  Nice observation!  I hadn't viewed it that way.  No I think I might have to play it up even more  :=)

I love your writing style Pippin! I laughed so hard - probably harder than I should have at some of the dialogue. You're an ingenious writer and I can't wait to read up on this story. :)
Wow!  You flatter me!  I'm that much more enthused to get the next update ready!

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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--The Story Begins...
« Reply #63 on: January 10, 2014, 03:04:07 PM »

Hilarious beginning. Poor Chysm. Poor, poor Chysm. I'm glad there's no voice in the sky following me around and narrating my life story for an invisible audience!  :P

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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--The Story Begins...
« Reply #64 on: January 10, 2014, 07:06:08 PM »
Hilarious beginning. Poor Chysm. Poor, poor Chysm. I'm glad there's no voice in the sky following me around and narrating my life story for an invisible audience!  :P
Right?!?  I like breaking that fourth wall by having the character interact with narration and such.  I think Chysm and I will have lots of fun with her leg of this story  :=)

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The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--I Wanna Know What Love Is
« Reply #65 on: January 11, 2014, 11:28:31 AM »
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 MacGrath




But 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,
     Aaron




Pippin:  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.

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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--I Wanna Know What Love Is
« Reply #66 on: January 11, 2014, 11:44:23 AM »

Tsk, tsk, Chysm! Well, it seems she off to an interesting start. I feel kinda bad for Dorren, though. He seemed nice.



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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--I Wanna Know What Love Is
« Reply #67 on: January 11, 2014, 11:52:42 AM »
Tsk, tsk, Chysm! Well, it seems she off to an interesting start. I feel kinda bad for Dorren, though. He seemed nice.
No guarantee that Dorren's out of the picture  ;=)  Bear in mind, Chysm never dated at all before.  She didn't even get to go to prom.  Thus far, Dorren and Aaron have been her only "sparks" and I'm trying to respect her wishes...and get lots of LTHP.

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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--I Wanna Know What Love Is
« Reply #68 on: January 11, 2014, 01:11:43 PM »
I always say, go with the best-looking. Although with elders, it's hard to tell. I like Aaron's hair color, though.
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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--I Wanna Know What Love Is
« Reply #69 on: January 11, 2014, 07:01:51 PM »
Definitely interesting.
I wonder though, are they really just snuggling or more? I have a feeling that we are suddenly expected a nooboo already  :P
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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--I Wanna Know What Love Is
« Reply #70 on: January 11, 2014, 08:38:36 PM »
I always say, go with the best-looking. Although with elders, it's hard to tell. I like Aaron's hair color, though.
Well, I'm trying to follow the wishes that Chysm pops, and she hadn't wished to kiss either gent at that point, so I just left hr to "explore her options."

Definitely interesting.
I wonder though, are they really just snuggling or more? I have a feeling that we are suddenly expected a nooboo already  :P
Yes, "interesting" is a fantastic word for Chysm.  Chysm will have her nooboos in good time  ;=)

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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--I Wanna Know What Love Is
« Reply #71 on: January 12, 2014, 12:22:41 AM »
Well, I'm trying to follow the wishes that Chysm pops, and she hadn't wished to kiss either gent at that point, so I just left hr to "explore her options."
Yes, "interesting" is a fantastic word for Chysm.  Chysm will have her nooboos in good time  ;=)

Yup. She definitely will. Sometimes I wish the dynasties challenge would allow us to use the story progression mod. It is sooo troublesome to move in the good genes guys to household and the sent them to pollinate the town.  :(
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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--I Wanna Know What Love Is
« Reply #72 on: January 12, 2014, 04:44:56 AM »
Darren is not bad. I chose him for my sim Sheila Rosewood. He has good traits, seven points in athletics and gardening, and his hair is actually bright orange under the grey. Sure, he's elderly, but there is cure for that.

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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--I Wanna Know What Love Is
« Reply #73 on: January 12, 2014, 12:03:31 PM »
Poor Chysm, she seems to be struggling to know what kind of a guy she's looking at. Maybe you need to have her keep looking at her options? I would definitely have her try out a few other guys (like possibly Quinn Flanagan... you know... not like I have a mild obsession with him... er... moving on) to see if she likes a few others. Or maybe meeting others will help her realize whom she does care more for - I've also had that happen. Best of luck to her, and I hope she's having fun "exploring her options."

As usual, Pippin, your writing never ceases to amaze me. Now to explain to my boyfriend why I was laughing so hard. Poor Chysm, being socially awkward is hard to get over!
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Re: The Schlick-Wainwright Legacy--I Wanna Know What Love Is
« Reply #74 on: January 12, 2014, 12:32:24 PM »
Yup. She definitely will. Sometimes I wish the dynasties challenge would allow us to use the story progression mod. It is sooo troublesome to move in the good genes guys to household and the sent them to pollinate the town.  :(
This is going to be the first time I'll have story progression going for a full story (I recently added it to Zheena's file, but she's already 10 babies into her challenge), so I'm excited to see how it works out.

Darren is not bad. I chose him for my sim Sheila Rosewood. He has good traits, seven points in athletics and gardening, and his hair is actually bright orange under the grey. Sure, he's elderly, but there is cure for that.
I have no issue with his age, I just thought it was funny for the storyline if I responded as if I did.  I can see where Chysm's naivety would be very appealing to the caring/nurturing side of an older spouse.

Poor Chysm, she seems to be struggling to know what kind of a guy she's looking at. Maybe you need to have her keep looking at her options? I would definitely have her try out a few other guys (like possibly Quinn Flanagan... you know... not like I have a mild obsession with him... er... moving on) to see if she likes a few others. Or maybe meeting others will help her realize whom she does care more for - I've also had that happen. Best of luck to her, and I hope she's having fun "exploring her options."
As usual, Pippin, your writing never ceases to amaze me. Now to explain to my boyfriend why I was laughing so hard. Poor Chysm, being socially awkward is hard to get over!
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Quinn Flanagan already has a wife, unfortunately, and Chysm didn't manage to run into him.  Ah well.  (And don't worry, I think we all have townies we favor).
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