Fourth in the Four: Another Grim Dynasty

[Ricalynn]

@oshizu Sorry this is a little late.  I had to wait until I was at a computer instead of the dds waiting to get my new license because my battery was running low.

Kid Club members at the time of this writing were. 
- Ash & Air > The Grim Twins > One white, One Red, Both Trouble
- Rachebe (should I stop calling her that?) Chu, Jamie Chu, > Brother and sister that moved into old landgraab house. > She's blue and he's darker.  Jamie was the little boy that was in the blue shirt and dark pants.
- Skylar Hurtado, Carson Hurtado > Brother & sister that moved into the Umbrage house in the old Goth neighborhood > Carson is the darker skinned little boy that always seemed to either be wearing a bright red sweater or a leather jacket. Skylar has the lime cat hair and red hot pants (I really need to fix that)
- Ericka Finn and Raphael Finn > Brother and sister.  > I think they remain out of the world.  Ericka was the girl with the short black hair and the purple dress over red high tops.  Raphael was paler as a child with red hair that was a bit longer.  He grew up into the 50s curly cue and a flat nose. 

Picture of them from Chapter 62:


In the two dancing pictures above.  Jamie is behind Ash, Raphael is behind him and Carson is late to the party in the purple suit.

Bridgette got moved out for Skylar after a while and I just always had Bridgette there anyway for Reid's Brood. 

And if you think the boys are nice as teenagers.  I think they fleshed out a bit better as YAs.   And yes I won't do the star glasses again (playful moodlet is scary!) but I will let him wear them forever just because they fit so well.

[oshizu]

Before I forget, my condolences about Constance! What a shame that such a cutie got culled!

Thank you so much for the images, identifying all the Kid Club members. I went back a few pages and tried to figure them out but failed.
Now, I'm back in the know.    I think it's very nifty that you've got unrelated kids in the the Kid Club--unrelated to The House and mostly to each other even, except in the case of siblings. Markus' Get consist of Markus and his flock who are also unrelated by blood to The House.
Have I misinterpreted somewhere?

You've managed to combine your rainbow fancy with multiple potential spouse bloodlines.  Impressive!

And, okay, I will look forward to your twins' debut as young adults. 

[Ricalynn]

I was so surprised to get new families move in with the child/teen/mom dynamic that I had to keep them close.  They are hopefully going to remain friends long enough for Air's requirements as well as help him along the way for all the other stuff he has to do. 

And you're right. No one from Reid/Markus's bloodline is related to the Grims.  Scarlet is related but I'm hoping to not have her line lost somewhere.  We shall see.  Like I said before.. the plans of watchers, mice and men right?

I will try to get a good family tree going soon just because it feels like that's a good time.  Maybe on the blog I'm hosting this as well I can put up a "cast" of helpers or frequent flyers.

[Nettlejuice]

Dancing cult! That's all spares seem to do even when being directed to other fun stuff. In the screenshot of them working out Artie looks so goofy in the background. Rachebe gets my vote, I'm loving her more and more.

[Ricalynn]

Since I can't play my game yet (waiting on rulings), I guess I can just update update update until we're all current, right?

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Addy - So you've decided to throw a spooky party huh?
Alistair - How hard can it be? 
Addy - And you're an astronaut.. how cute.
Alistair - Not what I was going for.
Addy - Oh I'm sure some people find astronauts sexy but all I think of is how you really are a space case.


Addy - Um.. who are you?
Markus - Oh come on.  Don't recognize me?
Addy - Wow.. not at all.  Can you make me a pumpkin please?
Markus - Ooh yes.


Artie - Yay I get to dress up.
Addy - *can't stop laughing*
Artie - What?!  There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Llamacorn mascot.
Addy - *still laughing*
Artie - I'm just going to go carve a pumpkin.


Addy - *still giggling*
Ash - *jumps!* Ahh don't sneak up on me like that.
Rachebe - What about this?
Addy - *giggles some more* All three of you are space cases!  Can you guys talk about costumes for me?
Ash - Nice Costume!
Rachebe - You too!
Addy - Thanks.


Scarlet is a princess but she didn't want to be disturbed as she talked to the fish people of her kingdom! (Which is the nice way of saying I was making her finish her charisma skilling! )


Aria - *cracking herself up*
Addy - What's so funny?
Aria - I'm a witch.. and I brew potions.  *still laughing*
Addy - *snort*  Margaret - pizza girl?
Margaret - I think my feet are stuck or I might think about changing.
Aria - Can I have a treat?
Margaret - Sure.. if I can have one.


Artie - Hey can we get some race commentary like Hebe?
Addy - No.  You can just keep playing with pumpkin guts and like it.  Then I can reward you.
Artie - Reward me how?


His reward?  Three Mischief Interactions..
Artie - Hey Boba Brat 1 (Jamie) did you know I'm a criminal mastermind?  Mwahaha
Artie - Hey Boba Brat 2 (Carson) I'm going to have a party later.. you can totally come! Hehe
Artie - Hey Tatianna.  Looking good.. When's the baby due?
Raphael - You're not nice.
Markus - *off-screen, comes to scold someone doing things against the club rules*
Artie - *darts away laughing the whole time*
Addy - Gold Spooky Party complete.


Addy - Family Fishing trip?
Aria - Yeah.. We are still in negotiation over Air's museum item.
Alistair - I don't get why it's a debate.  I just don't know yet.
Aria - Well you can't leave it til the end.  Trust me.
Alistair - That's true, I guess.
Ash - I still say romance books.
Addy - Can I ask something?  Why didn't you guys change?
Ash - The thing about fishing is.. there's no uniform.  So we can wear whatever we want.
Alistair - He's right.
Aria - *snickers* Yes but seriously. Fish are awesome, better than books.
Ash - One of the voices in my head agrees but I mean come on.  He could write books about his romantic adventures!
Alistair - And there are plenty left to come. *cocky grin*

[Ricalynn]

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After a long night of hanging with their dad, Markus's Get all headed off to school in a line.  Basically because I keep forgetting to unlock the doors to the house.
Kim - *whispering* Shh. 
Constance - *whispering* Be careful.
Alex - *whispering* He doesn't look that scary.
Angelique - *whispering* I heard he eats the children whose parents die before they are teenagers.
Constance - *gulp*
Addy - *snickering*


Markus - You want me to go first?
Margaret - No No.  I can do it.  I just can't believe it's time. 
Rachebe - *confetti*
Aria - *whispered tones* So.. whatcha think?
Artie - *conspiratorial whisper* Good work.
Alistair - *whirling the noise maker but being lazy*


Margaret - Ugh.  That wasn't so much fun.
Scarlet - Are you okay Mom?
Ash - Still look good to me Mags!
Margaret - Thanks Ash.


*everyone screaming*
Artie - I need to sit down. 
Aria - Don't tell me you're getting too old to party, old man?
Artie - Of course not.


Markus - That wasn't so bad.
Aria - I wonder where she's going.
Artie - Don't worry.  The rocket wasn't sabotaged.  I'm sure she'll come back in one piece.
Aria - She better or I'm going to have to beat you up.
Artie - I'll take my chances with you.


Addy - So.. your first day as an elder you've decided to retire and meditate huh?
Margaret - Shh. 
Aria - I think my stool is broken.


Margaret - You don't think it's too bad, do you? 
Addy - What are you talking about?
Margaret - Do I keep the gray hair or turn it back to red?
Addy - I think it's whatever you want.  You look great as you are.
Margaret - Yeah.  You're right. 


Alistair - *attempts to seduce Carson*
Carson - Didn't you use those moves on Jamie?
Alistair - And he liked it.
Carson - I can see why.
Alistair - Be my boyfriend?
Carson - Sure why not.


Addy - Bad day at work?
Artie - No.. just having fun.
Addy - Well it's that time again.
Artie - 'kay.. soon as I'm done.


Aria - Hey at least I waited for you this time.
Artie - You're up to something.
Aria - Who me?

[MarianT]

Loved the kids tiptoeing past Artie while he was meditating. And I can't imagine what Aria would be up to.

[oshizu]

I loved that first shot of Artie as Llamacorn--the way he's holding his hands, it looks like he's squeeing

Margaret aging up into an elder really shocked me. She's still very pretty and she resembles Yuki a lot in the mirror shot.
Markus didn't change much--does that mean he's an adult now?
That teen "Attempt to seduce" social has to be one of the funniest socials. The EAxis devs must love it, since its animation is so detailed, lol.

Markus - *off-screen, comes to scold someone doing things against the club rules*
Artie - *darts away laughing the whole time*

I can totally imagine Artie nimbly "darting away" while laughing!!!

[chetanhaobijam]

Nice spooky party. Like those costumes and pumpkin carving. And wow, Alistair got another one in his list. I wonder what Aria up to and what is her plan? Looking forward for next update.

[Ricalynn]

@oshizu I totally think he was squeeing too!  And Yes Markus is an adult now.  As frightening as that is.  Everyone is growing up!  I have one more birthday update actually in the works right now.  And yes the attempt to seduce thing cracks me up.  I almost wish the adults could do it.  That and the neck kiss and a few other things. 

Margaret is still gorgeous (though if you look at the weird photos thread you can see how the game changed her with the update).

As for him running off laughing.  This is what I see when he runs away.



This is one of my favorite photos from the Lunar Lunacy and I can still see him doing it in Sims 4.

@chetanhaobijam Thanks!  It was my first one.  @ratchie made it look so easy I had to do one.  and Yeah Alistair needs 8 boyfriends/girlfriends for the serial romantic so while we're waiting to kiss people I figured why not go for all of his young friends.

As for Aria - I'm sworn to secrecy.

[Deklitch]

@Ricalynn when I saw the top part of that Sims 3 Artie picture, I thought wow, they're reusing Lunar Lakes in Sims 4! By the time I saw the cat, I realised it was a Sims 3 screenshot, however.

[Ricalynn]

Sorry to tease you Dek! 


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So if you haven't read the spoiler post (aka the first one) then you  may not know that our Air has decided to be a party animal.  One of the requirements is to attend social events in 5 different locations so we decided to have some parties around town.  The first was at the Chu House (formerly Landgraab) where Jamie failed at making Mac & Cheese.


Rachebe - I think this party is done.
Alistair - Yeah.  That totally killed the vibe.  *accepts silver and throws another*

After this I forgot to take pictures but we went to the Finn's where we had another party that didn't go very well because we forgot the stereo. 


Of course then we got an invitation to Amir's birthday!  Margaret was so hungry she took a piece of the cake before we could put candles on it so she had to make another.  As soon as she did Amir came over and blew out the candles all on his own.
Alistair - *sings off key*
Ash - *cheers him on*
Margaret - Hurry.. I'm still hungry.  *mumbles: stupid kids setting fire to the house so I can't eat two parties ago.*


Amir - Ow *cracks his back*
Margaret - So.. can we eat?
Addy - Apparently no.  The party timer went away and it's kicking us out.
Ash - How rude.  Oh.  Got my notification!
Alistair - It's party time!


(( This picture is basically because I want to show you the joy of randomly coming back to my paused Sims.  The Grims have the best faces.))


Aria - You made it!
Simonis - Like I would miss this!


Aria - Yay you're my boyfriend again.
Simonis - Yay we're still a couple!
Aria - You ready to see our boys grow up?
Simonis - Maybe. 
Aria - *chuckles* Well you know we can't stop them.
Simonis - Are you sure?


Aria - I've missed you so much, Simmybear.
Simonis - I know.  I checked in and all you seemed to want to do was meditate. 
Aria - If I'm meditating that means Addy doesn't make work the garden or train people.  It's when I get up that I get put to work.
Simonis - You have to live, 'Ria.  You're going to be around for a very long time.
Aria - I know.  I know.


Aria - Still have you melting at my fingertips.
Simonis - Definitely.
Rachebe - *internal: This is totally getting awkward*


Simonis - I'm just going to do the job I'm being paid for.  Oh wait.. We're starting.
Boys - *blow out candles*
Simonis - Oh.. we're starting.  Could've said something.
Margaret - Oh.  We've started.


Alistair - Yea!
Ash - I think my shoulders stretched a little.
Air - We're looking good!
Addy - Yes and now we can get to the really hard stuff.
Margaret - Hey what's with all the confetti.


Simonis - Happy birthday, Alistair.
Alistair - Thanks Dad.  Glad you could make it.
Simonis - Of course, your mom wasn't going to let me miss this. You know what you have to do.
Alistair - I do. 
Simonis - Good.


Simonis - Oh.. happy Birthday to you too Ash. 
Ash - Thank you.  I'm sad you'll have to leave soon.
Simonis - It's okay.  I'm not far - just an entertainer hire away really.  Do me a favor and watch out for this one?  Make sure he does what he needs to.  Keep him on track.
Ash - Oh we will.  He's going to be the immortal this time.
Simonis - That's what I like to hear.  And don't wait for anything.
Alistair - Okay Dad.
Simonis - Fish or Romance Novels.. Just do it.
Ash - Okay Okay.  WE get it.

[oshizu]

Wow, Serial Romantic and Party Animal--your Gen3 heir is a very busy boy! And I don't even see Ash playing wingman!

If the house you visit doesn't have a stereo, the "Dance at the same time" party milestone can be filled using a portable DJ booth.
You can add it to your portable party kit along with portable bar, flirty paintings, and playful paintings (or MySims), lol.
I don't remember if the DJ booth would work for a "Listen" milestone, though.

Get down, Aria, get down!

So great to see Simonis at the party. Kinda teared up at the Aria/Simonis images.  *reaches for tissue
The twins are looking fab!

[chetanhaobijam]

The boys look fabulous as young adults. So good seeing Simonis at the party and greeting his grown up boys.

[Magpie2012]

There is no place i would rather have posted my 1500th post than right here (well, only since The Race is out of commission lol).

Rachebe is gorgeous and I think Aria is trying to wrangle her into the craziness that is The Grim House lol Air and her will make such lovely nooboos. What is her "real name" anyway lol she has always just been Rachebe to me.

While I am definitely bummed that our heir isn't brightly coloured, it's also kinda cool, since it means less interference to get a blue Grim (and hopefully a purple one somewhere down the line!