Runaway Teen

[Playalot]

Chapter 15

So we're only really going away for a night or two....
Who you talking to?
The baby cow plant.
K. You ready?
Yep.




Well this doesn't seem too complicated.




No, it shouldn't be, just a bit time consuming that's all. Least you've got totally awesome views eh.
Yeah and it's a lot warmer than last time we were here.
True.




Yep. Hey watcher?
Hmm?
Did you know that all this stuff I've been making is actually adding a fair bit to the household funds?
Yep. Lucky bonus to skilling up I guess.




Umm, what is that stuff?
It's actually really tasty, breakfast scramble if you must know.
I didn't say anything negative... was just asking.
You're always criticising.
Am not. Besides you're always jumping to conclusions.




Hahaha, you're pulling that face again.
*sigh* Glad you find it amusing. Anyway I still don't see quite how learning handiness is actually going to help me be a better fisherman.
It's not. Well, it is, kinda. Sorta. Long story.
So why are we here again?
So you can skill up in handiness.
I give up, talking to you sometimes is just pointless.
Night Dude.




Next Morning...

Morning watcher.
Morning Dude, sleep well?
Yep. Sorry I was all snappy yesterday. Long day.
Me too. Don't worry about it. Umm... ready for doing some more woodworking stuff?
Sure.




Oh cool! I'm even happier now you've brought out the stereo. I love music!
Lol, anything to make you smile.




Wow, this ranger's got it all going on... mutton chops and guy liner!
Winston: Don't be so critical.
Just saying, that's all.




So tired watcher, I think I need some zz's.
Can you last just a bit longer?
Hmm, probably.
Cool, lets head back to base camp for a sec.




I've looked at this statue thingy before ya know. Don't see why I have to look at again right this very minute...
Trust me. It'll look completely different to you now.




Woah!
I know, right!
It's incredible, like I've never really seen it before.
*Grin*




You know what watcher? I reckon I could make something just like this on the woodwork bench.
Thought you might say that. Well, you need sleep so let's head out.
*Thoughtfully* K watcher.




Next Morning...

What d'ya think?
Perfect. And worth truckloads of simoleons too. Way to go Dude.




Well I reckon that's me about done watcher.
Agree. Maxed handiness and made a whole lot of simoleons too. Nice job Dude.
Thanks.




Little Kid: What you celebrating Winston?
Winston: Just rocking out really... you know, celebrating life.
Little Kid: Nice.

[Shewolf13]

I love your screenshots, Play!  So awesome!

[Playalot]

Chapter 16

I know...*imitates* 'put your phone away'.
Exactly. And I don't sound like that..
Sure.




Anyhoo, I've got someone for you to meet.
Cool. Is she cute?
What? No...it's a he. No actually... umm...hard to explain. Just get dressed would you.




Winston: Hey.
Grim: Hi Winston. I heard you are trying to catch every type of fish and I've got a proposition for you.
Winston: *Carefully* K...




Winston: So if I win I get a key to this magical place?
Grim: Yep.
Winston: And if I lose?
Grim: Your watcher loses the right to give you a Potion of Youth in a few days time when it's your young adult birthday.
Winston: Sounds fair. Game on. Nice opening move by the way.
Grim: Thank you.





Grim: Hmmm.
Winston: Good thing we didn't stipulate timing eh.
Grim: Don't rush me.




Grim: So how's everything going with you and your watcher then? Last time I saw you two, you were fighting.
Winston: Oh we don't fight really, just kinda argue a bit. She's quite bossy you know.
Grim: Lol, yeah, so I've heard.




Winston: Actually she took me to this place not so long ago that you could only get to by walking through a magical tree! It was crazy!
Grim: Oh yeah? I've heard of that place, haven't ever been there though.




*Silence*
Winston: Hmmm, *muttering* tricky...




Grim: *Smugly* I think you'll find that's meck Winston!




Winston: Aaand I think you'll find that's meck chate Grim.




Grim: Arghhh.




Grim: Key's yours. Darn it.
Winston: Can't win 'em all there Grim. *Grin*




Feeling pretty good there dude?
Oh yeah! I'm gonna get to stay young forever! Woo!




Right, let's go see where Grim's key takes us eh?
You bet!




Well, I was expecting some kind of portal or glowy thing...or well, something a little more... MORE. Ya know?
Yeah. *Looking* Well, I guess we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover or whatever.




And it's typical that by 'key' Grim meant hammer and 'break in by yourself'.
*Snort* Heh, very true.




Oooo, it's way creepy. I think maybe you should go first.
K then, move outta the way.




Huh. It's just a cave.
Creepy, dark cave.




I wonder if that toilet works.
Yeah, it does.
*Sigh* Good thing there's no one else around.
What? How else was I going to test it?




Come on watcher, further in eh.
K.




Oh!
Wow!




Hey there's heaps of crystals here that I haven't got yet.
Least that's one good thing.




Oh my gosh! You HAVE to catch that....eel thingy Dude.




K then.
Woah! Just like that? *Eyes bug out*




Your wish is my command!
Lol, I'll remind you of that!
It's one slippery little sucker that's for sure. Gross!
Good work Dude, good work.

[Playalot]

Chapter 17


Oh there you are. How's the digging going?
Excavating. And good.
Got that last fossil we need yet?
Nope.




Which fossil are we actually missing watcher?
Umm.. *rustling sounds* a something-or-rather hoof...




Well, maybe it's in one of these sites eh.
Eh, wouldn't that be awesome. *Crosses fingers*




Some hours later....

Yet?
Nope.
Oh well, there's always tomorrow.
Are we quitting for the day?
Yeah, let's go do something else.
Gym?
K, if that's what you want.





Right, you should go check out upstairs... oh and do your homework too.
I didn't know there even was an upstairs!
I just added it, haven't finished it but I got bored waiting for you to finish digging excavating.
What are you going to do?
Thought I might look at a spot of remodelling down here.
K.





*Gasp* Oh my! Sorry! Didn't realize anyone was in here...
Grim: That's ok.
Umm.. do you always, like, shower fully dressed?
Grim: Yep. *Pointedly* Never know who's going to come barging in.
*Blush* Oh, sorry. <Leaves rather quickly>




Katrina: I'm dreaming, please say I'm dreaming...




Winston: Thanks for helping me with my homework.
Grim: No worries.
Winston: Rockin' that towel, by the way.
*Just stares*




Grim: Nice of your watcher to add one of these.
Winston: Yeah, she's good like that.




Winston: Check these out!
Grim: OOo, been working out a lot then eh.
Winston: Na, just born awesome.
Grim: *Snort*





Winston: Argh, mind the hair!





Grim: *Cracking up* Your face man!




You should head for the lockers and get dressed eh.
Winston: Just going there now watcher.




Winston: You know, you've never told me what you actually do Grim.
Grim: Oh you'll find out soon enough. Hmm.. actually, you won't, well not personally anyway.
Winston: Huh?
Grim: I reap the dead Dude.




Winston: Oh, like as in... really? Like... you know... true?
Grim: Yep. You've got a long future in head of you though, so I wouldn't worry. Your watcher knows what she's doing.. well, mostly.




Zesty: Thought you'd be around watcher, always are when weird stuffs going down.
Hey! I have nothing to do with Grim being here...unfair!
Zesty: Lol, whatever watcher... whatever.





When I suggested you two might like to cloud gaze I didn't mean right in front of the door so that no-one else can get out.
Grim: I have to go soon anyway watcher. Keep your hair on.
*Eye roll*




I've just had a BRILLIANT idea! I want to be the founder of a dynasty! You know? And have a huge family that goes on and on and on and on and on forever!
Woo...yeah... great idea. *Bangs head on desk*




Zesty: See you're still here then Grim.
Grim: Yeah. *awkward pause* Seem to have forgotten the combo to my locker....





Try triple 6.

[Shewolf13]

That last line had me howling, far more than it should have XD It was brilliant!  Grim always does the best stuff with you lol

[grimsoul]

I've been following this story and finally had to comment and let you know how good it is. I love the banter between you two, it keeps me laughing and wanting more.

[Cristina]

I can't believe I only found this story now. The more Winston the better 

It's so nice seeing Zesty again and a teenage Dude is brilliant 

[Tixxis]

Three chapters! What a treat! 
Loved it all - especially the budding friendship between Winston and Grim.

[Alarianna]

Thank you for a great reading experience

"Na, just born awesome." perfect response

[KRae]

I agree, especially with @Shewolf13, try triple 6. I love seeing Grim socializing with Winston.

[hazysmith]

So much to love. Grim in a towel over his "work uniform", his locker combo, Winston's idea to start a dynasty (and his watcher's reaction). What an absolute blast this is, Playalot. Thank you so much for entertaining us! 

[Nettlejuice]

I love Grim the more I see him, funny how he'll shower fully clothed but he's willing to go around in a towel. Just waiting for someone to pull that towel off xD

[Playalot]

@Shewolf13 lol I love it when Grim appears but him being stuck at the lockers was just priceless!
@grimsoul thanks! Really pleased you're liking it.
@Cristina Zesty has been appearing quite frequently...spooky, maybe he knows something! Well, you know me and Dude...any age he's still my fav.
@Tixxis yeah, Grim even phones him up for a chat everyday before school. Lol, shame I make Dude hang up on him!
@Alarianna I figured Dude would say that... *snicker*
@KRae Grim can be a right hoot at times.
@hazysmith  I know, that towel amirite...lol Grim's so funny.
@Nettlejuice I'm so glad towel failure isn't a thing! Honestly...lol who walks round in just-a-towel in the gym! Only in The Sims eh.

[Playalot]

Chapter 18

Be nice if I could actually introduce myself to Don eh watcher.
Hmm, no can do kid, rules and so on.




Anyway we've still got that last fossil to find so concentrate, get focused and...
..maybe if you shhh for a min I could do all that.




Nice costume librarian, is it Book Character Day?
Librarian: No.
Oh! *awkward pause*
Librarian: Not everyone has the fortunate life of a watched sim you know...*bitterly* Some of us just get stuck in any old clothes.
Right. Umm... still, fits in well with being a librarian. If I were you I'd just make every day Book Character Day.
Librarian: And what about the weekends? What then?
Hide?




I've never been thrown out of a library before. What did you actually say to make the librarian so angry?
Umm... well, I was just trying to give him some friendly advice.
Right. Worked out well for you then eh.
Very funny. Besides, sarcasms never attractive.




Hey watcher, check this out!
I'm not eating that one if hits the dirt.




Ha! As if! I'm a pro griller now.




If you tell me I'm 'making that face' again I think I'll..
...you've completed your third collection.
Wait! What? What did you just say?
You've completed your third collection.
Does that mean...
Yep.




So you completed the frog collection pretty quickly 'cos that's the easiest collection to do in my opinion.




Then 'cos of my well planned out thoughtfulness of buying you a shower *cough* you maxed handiness so we could get into the Forgotten Grotto to catch the last of the fish for your fish collection.
I actually didn't mind maxing handiness.
Yeah, worked out well... we've got tonnes of money now.




And today you completed the fossil collection.
Umm.. how come there's an extra fossil in there.
Oh, 15 looked uneven so I threw in a spare fossil to make the picture look nice.
Really?
No. Err... I didn't realize I had put one fossil in twice until after I took the pic...*shrug*




So, how does it feel, knowing tomorrow you'll have a house?
Pretty darn good watcher. What are we going to do with all the other stuff I've collected?
Oh, we still have to finish all the other collections.
What... ALL of them?
Yeah. And I thought you might like to complete every possible aspiration too.




Hahahha, good one watcher. Nearly had me believing that one!
Well, we can talk about that later anyway.




How 'bout you lead us out with a tune eh?
K.




Your music's so beautiful Dude.
Thanks.




I can hardly believe we made it! I'm going to have my own house...
Yep. We can throw your young adult non-birthday party in it in two days time too. If you want.
Non-birthday?
Yeah, that's where you drink a Potion of Youth instead of blowing out candles.
Nice.

[Playalot]

So Dude's basically completed the Runaway Teen side of things so once he moves into his own house I'm going to lift all those restrictions meaning he can basically talk to who he likes and visit lots that have just adults on them etc. He still has all the collections to complete for the Nomad Challenge which is now going to be just a matter of time as he can buy whatever he wants now that he has cleared the building restrictions. I thought that he might as well complete every aspiration while completing the collections, just to keep the interest level up for me really. He still has to maintain his A at school and go everyday unless he's taking a legitimate holiday. And can't have a job according to the Nomad Challenge rules. Not that a teen's job brings in much money anyway.
Dude had $149,470 simoleons to build with. Mostly earned with the woodworking camping mascot as I bought Dude the marketable trait and sold everything he crafted.

Winston's completed the Musical Genius Aspiration, Fabulously Wealthy, Freelance Botanist and Angling Ace. His skills are Guitar 10, Gardening 10, Fishing 10, Fitness 7, Charisma 8, Cooking 7, Herbalism 7, Video Gaming 6, Programming 3, Logic 5, Comedy 4, Mischief 1
General Stats: Cooked 25 meals, Eaten 44 (and a lot of fruit!), Go Here's Obeyed 127
Misfortunes: Witness 1 fire
Goals: Completed 198 whims
Emotions: Confident 168, Embarrassed 2, Energized 38, Flirty 25, Focussed 256, Happy 442, Inspired 255, Playful 14, Sad 1, Tense 15, Uncomfortable 12

Winston's traits are Music Lover, Loves the Outdoors and he has the bonus trait  Collector.
Added to these are the following bonus traits from completed aspirations: Naturalist, Angler's Tranquility, Shrewd, Piper
I've bought these with satisfaction points: Morning Sim, Night Owl, Incredibly Friendly, Marketable, Stoves and Grill master, Gym Rat, Steel Bladder, Super green Thumb, Great Kisser. He has 8,540 satisfaction points at the moment.