Shades of Red.. Now in Riverview

[Ormonster]

Edit: Had to start over.. you can find the first post of the new story http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,2439.70.html

Hey folks.. this is probably my 10th attempt or so of making a Dynasty. The last one I was working on ended tragically when my first and hopefully only meteor strike occurred. I decided to give Bridgeport a fair shake and so Rufous Red was born. The naming theme for this Dynasty will be different shades of red.. hence the title of my "story"

I'm not really a storyteller, so we'll just document the life and times of Rufous and see  where it leads us.


This is Rufous.. sporting his rufous red hair and shirt. He's actually not a bad looking fella.

Rufous is not really a city boy at heart. he needs some grass and trees around him and some room to build a garden. So he found a nice plot of land outside the city proper at 64 Applewood Lane. While not a beautiful vista, it is still a nice view of Bridgeport across the river. (at certain angles anyways)



Rufous got a little cagey his first day in Bridgeport. Almost stalkerish. He just knew who his bride was going to be and even somehow knew exactly where she lived. A young adult living alone at 8517 Sterling Parkway, who happens to have the artistic trait. Rufous went to pay her a visit post-haste.



After a slight disagreement with the elevator door..



Rufous introduces himself to the future Mrs. Red


Say Hello to Caroline Custard

[Ormonster]

After a day of pleasant conversation, a little flirting..



Maybe even a kiss or 2..



Rufous thought the time was right and asked the question..



And was denied...

[Devin]

I always feel so bad for my sims when they get rejected

[Ormonster]

It was a brief sad moment, but this did not deter our intrepid hero.. he decided to bring in the big guns...



A musical guest by the one and only Matthew Hamming. After that, who couldn't resist a little cuddling



And of course a massage the morning after..



The question was asked once more, with his heart on his sleeve and some bling in his hand..



Success!! The answer was yes and they immediately made it official. Let the games begin.

[Ormonster]

The proceeds from Caroline's contributions to bank account allowed Rufous to build a nice little dwelling.



Rufous then immediatly got himself a job at Hogan's Deep-Fried Diner and then practically lived at the library studying cooking, while Caroline immersed herself in the world of art. It wasn't all work work work (at least for Rufous). He did manage to visit the local butterfly habitat at the park.



Once Caroline was able to paint portraits she immediatly painted Rufous's young adult portrait and then started to bang the chisel in hopes of banging out 25 ice sculptures before Rufous ages up to adult.



After about a week and half, Rufous finally got his garden started..



And Caroline is working hard at her sculptures.

[Pam]

Very nice start.  Good luck on making this your successful Dynasty. 

[Anushka]

So far you're doing great! Congrats on all the moves Mr.Red did to get himself Mrs.Red, bringing Matthew was was thin ice, but luckily she was already wrapped up in Rufous game! It's shame that lot doesn't have beautiful vista, but as you said, at least it is a nice view. Good luck, and bring your Reds to the HoF.

[Ormonster]

Very nice start.  Good luck on making this your successful Dynasty. 

Thanks Pam.. feeling good about this one.

So far you're doing great! Congrats on all the moves Mr.Red did to get himself Mrs.Red, bringing Matthew was was thin ice, but luckily she was already wrapped up in Rufous game! It's shame that lot doesn't have beautiful vista, but as you said, at least it is a nice view. Good luck, and bring your Reds to the HoF.

Matthew just showed up, apparently he and Caroline were already friends. I just continued to put the moves on Caroline until Rufous won her over.

[ratchie]

Great start I am looking forward to reading a BP dynasty.

Rachel

[Snowyluc]

Wow! I love your dynasty Ormonster! And as for not being much of a storyteller, can you please throw that out the window? You've got a very subtle yet gripping way for writing.

[Devin]

Looks terrific so far!

[Ormonster]

A couple weeks have gone by, nothing really exciting. Rufous and Caroline continued to improve upon their skills. In time Rufous becaome an adult and Caroline followed him a day later.





As Rufous was working on his garden.. a little visitor showed up. Itink she is supposed to be scary but she's to ute to get rid of.



Time continued to  move along, Rufous's skill in the kitchen was improving and his garden was getting bigger. Caroline made her 25th ice sculptor the day before Rufous aged so along with the portraits, there are also ice sculptors and photo's of Rufous.







Rufous still has a lot to do before he can taste the ambrosia, but one very important step needs to take place very soon. In fact it's happening right now.





Welcome Ruby Red.. whew.

[Sophie4563]

Great story so far Ormonster. Congratulations on getting a portrait, photograph and sculpture of your founder! I haven't done a dynasty but that seems pretty hard. Also, welcome to baby Ruby.

[Ormonster]

Ruby.. the intended immortal artist of the family. Such a small beginning and the light of her daddy's eyes.



Ruby required quite a bit of attention during her first few days. and she kept her parents hopping trying to keep her social skill up there. Then it was birthday time and Ruby became a toddler.



She learned to talk..



To Potty..



And of course to walk.. Mommy helped her every step of the way.



Once the big three were learned, it was time for Caroline to introduce Ruby to the world of art. Here she is reading Handprints of the Masters to her.



In order for the Dynasty to continue, Caroline also painted Ruby's portrait, took a photo and made an ice sculpture.



More time went by, and it was time for another birthday for Ruby.



Looks like we are going to have a little emo artist on our hands. So far Ruby has earned 3 traits. Artistic, Excitable and Photographer's Eye.



Rufous hasn't been lounging around all this time.. let's check off how he is doing in his bid for immortality.

Lifetime Wish: Celebrated Five-Star Chef - completed
Unique Career Maxed: Cooking - complted
Unique Skill SuperMaxed: Gardening
Investments: Hogan's Deep Fried Diner;
Unique Rewards: Super Green Thumb; No Bills Ever; Fireproof Homestead - completed
Blackops: Fresh Cookies for Sale!; All-New Bi-Pedal Dishwashing Machine; Insider Dining; From One Chef to Another; Outstanding Tasting Ingredients; Uncommonly Good - Completed
6 Unique Best Friends: Wayne Bumble; Odine Perry; Alexy Fresco; Barry Tenderlove; Caroline Red;
Museum Portraits: Young Adult; Adult;

He's getting closer.

[Nilla]

Nice story, I somehow really like the looks of your founder and the red theme and little Ruby looks cute. Vampire gnome may look cute too but make sure to keep any teddy Ruby gets in her inventory if she wants to keep it.