Niche Nerds in Newcrest: Failed (Graveyard, Please!)

[oshizu]

@MarianT
Thank you! I'm so excited about my first round of heirs setting out on their own!

@FrancescaFiori
I rest my case with Whirligig stepping forward to admit that she's the second reader to say "Mossimo," lol. *salutes the self-appointed Captain of the Coast Guard
And Moss thanks you for the congrats! Lol, the ship is anchored? (You are too funny!)

@wfgodot
Sorry to disappoint you with the Moss and Sofia pairing (I've been misspelling her name..).
The problem with Yuki and Akiko is that they wouldn't be adding any income to Moss's new household and he needs the coin for his Mansion Baron aspiration. Fern doesn't bring a dowry either for the same reason, but she's his sister and she's gorgeous.
The Bjergsens, on the other hand, bring all their furnishings and appliances plus they include three club leaders (which I explain in this chapter). The rules state that we can only form club per bloodline but we can join other clubs. I'm thinking that the Bjergsens are wanting to turn over one or two of their clubs to the Benjaminz. ;-)
And yes, Moss came back from Sixam with all those rare plants, crystals, geodes, and even a rare MySims!
Hope you enjoy this chapter, wfgodot. Moss really turns on the charm. He surprised even me!

@Whirligig
You're right--I've been misspelling her name. I hope she's the right choice--I just thought the Musical Genius/Musician heir would benefit from Sofia's mentoring. It won't take her long to max Guitar. And the only sim I know who's maxed Guitar is Tamari. If we hire a guitarist for $100, will Tamari come over? Lol.
Thank you for the remark about shenanigans. I'd like to think up something fun for the Benjaminz besides just making money!

@PeregrineTook
Poor Moss--he gets more and more confused, what with everyone fanning the flames! o.O
About Yuki, she's one of my favorite premade sims but once I add her to a family, she'll age. So yes, by saving her for later, she'll stick around for a greater part of the challenge. She's got her killer wardrobe and she's super-skilled, just waiting for "The One." ;-)
Lol, you posted just as I was poised to hit the "Post" button!



Week 4 with Moss Benjaminz, Part II

Tuesday

Bjorn: Wow, it's way past midnight and we're still planting and watering the garden!
How are we ever going to look after such a huge garden?
Yumiko: Once I'm done grafting, Bjorn, the garden will downsize to around half of its current size.
Sofie: Whew, that's a huge relief! By the way, Watchette, would you please stop calling me "Sophie"? My name's Sofia.


Moss: After it grows light out, I phone in a House Party.
If I'm going to age up two sims, I might as well try for a gold medal, right?
Sofia: And we can see how our new house works as a party venue, too!
Moss: With Sofia and I as the hosts, I invite the rest of the household, my parents' household, and one more guest.


Moss: First up is my younger sister Fern who ages up with blond hair.
That's her chatting with our former nanny and violin mentor, Anvi Kumar.



Fern: Okay, Akiko. It's your turn to blow out your candles now!

Sofia: Don't think I don't realize that Akiko was initially the family's first choice for Moss!
Yumiko: Is your daughter Sofia going to be all right, Clara?
Clara: I think it bothers her that she's third choice…but the final choice rules, right?


Ulrike: It's nice to finally meet you, Sofia. Have you met my daughter Akiko?
She really takes after her father, Akira Kibo. Do you know him?
Sofia: I'm afraid not, but I think Akiko is a really cute teenager.
I hope I can become friends with both of you, Alrike! You're both very creative!


Sofia: Gah, I can't believe Moss even invited Yuki Behr! How could he? And I'm pregnant, too!
Ulrike: Don't sweat it, dear! Moss and Yuki were best friends but never had a romantic relationship.
Moss never had a girlfriend before you!
Sofia: Thanks for saying that, Ulrike! Yuki's just so pretty I can't help but feel a little jealous.


Moss: Papa had his adult birthday the day before I moved out.
He looks great and he seems really happy, too! I'm lucky to have such a caring father!


Moss: Mama, on the other hand, seems to be having anger management issues lately.
After arriving, she stomped through the house to the back door and kicked over the trash can.
Ever since then, she's been frozen in place. I have no idea why. Divine retribution?

Anyway, my House Party earns a gold metal. Bjorn and Clara, thanks for smooching!


Moss: Now that Fern has moved in and some of us got makeovers, let me introduce the household.
Fern: I keep the same hairstyle but what a relief to get my green hair back!
Moss: Fern really resembles Mama now, don't you think? And how do you like my new threads?


Sofia: Now that I'm a Benjaminz, I asked Watchette for green hair and she gave me Ulrike's hairstyle.
I'm not wearing a shred of pink anymore, so I guess my new everyday outfit will be a problem for the Paragons.
Yumiko: You should call a club gathering of the Paragons, just to see what uniform you get!

Sofia: Auntie Yumiko, why are you dressed like a hermit?
Yumiko: Don't ask me, do you think this was my idea? *rolls eyes


Sofia: That's my mother, Clara Bjergsen. She recently joined the Culinary career.
She's also the leader of the club Upper Crusts.

I used to hear rumors at high school that she likes younger men. I wonder what Dad thinks about that.


Sofia: That's Dad with my younger sister Elsa. She's a Genius Whiz Kid, so he's playing chess with her.
Elsa's leader of the League of Adventurers. I see she's good friends with the club's two newest members: Ilaria Lobo and Laslov Vatore.

Dad's in two clubs. He's the leader of Good Timers and a member of Garden Gnomes.
Moss: Wow, your family really brings a lot of club leadership to the Benjaminz line.
(Maybe I'll take one or two over then share one with Massimo as a make-up gift…)


Sofia: So…you and me in a locked room looking at flirty paintings?
Moss: Hey, Watchette's the one who turned the key! I'm trapped in here, too!
Sofia: But I'm self-assured, so I'm feeling confident, not flirty.


Moss: You know, I really wish you'd stop rejecting my flirty socials! At least with Ma…
Sofia: Ma?
Moss: Uh, never mind…just thinking aloud.
Hey, girl! Stop embarrassing my boy Moss!


Moss: Awww yeah, I'm feeling it now!  Call me Mr. Unstoppable!



Sofia: It's fun going on a date with you, Moss, and I really want that VIP bucket, but…
Moss: But what?
Sofia: Your watcher is so impatient and lazy! When we get "Have a drink at the same time," she keeps us locked in and buys us a cheap fridge!?

Guilty! Your bedroom is downstairs. If you two go upstairs, you'll get distracted and never finish your date!
Sofia: Oh I don't really care. Look at that adorable face Moss is making!


Sofia: He's so cute doing that change-into-mah-sleepwear leap with those Benali brows! Is that his come-hither face?
How did I never notice him before? I'm going to make him mine--I'll do whatever it takes!


Sofia: Ouch!


Moss: Do you mind proposing to me, Sofia, instead of my proposing to you?
Sofia: Huh?
Moss: I don't want to die of embarrassment if you reject me.
Sofia: Sure.
Moss: Wow, what a rock!

Sofia: Hey, why am I not in that screenshot?
Sorry, but you were kneeling too close to the wall. Plus you don’t have any fans yet.
Yumiko: Oooh, burn!


Moss: After a shower, I phone in a dinner party.
Clara: Perfect! I need that for my Master Chef aspiration!
Moss: I'd like to say that the usual suspects have come to party, but Mama and Auntie Ulrike don't come over.

I also invite that Italian to let bygones be bygones, but he's a no-show…


Maaike: Salim, it looks like you're going to be a grandfather soon!
Salim: Yes, Sofia shared with me earlier that she'll be going into labor on Friday around 4:30 pm. I can't wait to hold my first grandchild!


Moss: I wonder why he didn't show up? Maybe I'll just send him a happy text…
Yumiko: A trainwreck waiting to happen… *rolls eyes


Moss: I guess he's still mad at me. *ends the Dinner Party with a sigh

[Whirligig]

By the way, Watchette, would you please stop calling me "Sophie"? My name's Sofia.

If I had a dollar for every time I've had to say that to a teacher/boss/colleague/school librarian...

Awesome job with the parties. And yeah, I forgot about the whole 'we need to build a mansion' thing. Moving in an entire household with monies like the Bjergsens was probably a wise move.

Moss: Do you mind proposing to me, Sofia, instead of my proposing to you?
Sofia: Huh?
Moss: I don't want to die of embarrassment if you reject me.

Bahaha, so they have one of those relationships, eh?

Yumiko knows what's up. A trainwreck it may be, but we're all waiting for it to happen.

[wfgodot]

Oh, I guess I've been spelling her name wrong, too!  I always go for the traditional spelling whether it's correct or not.  Your reasoning makes sense.

Wow that's a big garden.  I'm glad you'll be cutting it back!

I like Moss's way of thinking about the clubs.  How clever to take them over.  Technically it's not starting one.  And Moss.  Sweet, sweet Moss, considering passing one on to Massimo.
And thinking of him whilst flirting with Sofia.
And inviting him to your party... and then thinking about his lack of appearance and wanting to text.
*happy sigh*

I'm so glad you're making this happen lol.  I don't know if you will end up having it be a real thing or not (I dunno what the rules say, but I also know you're good at finding clever ways around things) or how far you plan to take it, but it makes me so happy.  Mossimo, yes.

[FrancescaFiori]

Oh, that's who the seventh household member is! Of course! Welcome, Fern. You are as lovely a teen as we'd all hoped. Love your relaxed style as well! Gorgeous!

Sofia is rocking the green hair. What a perfect way to welcome her into the Benjaminz family! Looking good, lady! Now if you could just stop trying to embarrass our beloved Moss to death I might be able to get on board with you as spouse. (Psst! I think she suspects something, Mossimo! You guys need to keep your unstoppable love on the DL for sure! Coast Guard over and out!) I can't believe locking Moss and Sofia in a room with flirty paintings wasn't enough to get them both in a lovey mood! The S.S. Mossimo is too strong for its *googles nautical terms* mooring lines!

Moss does make some extremely cute faces in this chapter. I'm glad Sofia can appreciate that, at least.

Oh, and @wfgodot Stussy? You know you had some Stussy. Maybe a little Z Cavaricci if you saved up your allowance? Or Girbaud? I had one Girbaud shirt that I wore to pieces and would totally still wear today. 90's forever!

[oshizu]

Just now, I looked over my thread and realized I'd placed the same image twice while omitting the adorable Moss being Mr. Unstoppable.
I'd included that image of Moss with you in mind,@wfgodot , since you often mention that he's your favorite.

My apologies to subsequent viewers for having to see the same image twice. Hope it's not too great a hardship.
@FrancescaFiori  I'd like you to check out Moss in this image, too. I do believe that Moss is kicking his game up and hope the Coast Guard approves.

[FrancescaFiori]

Oh, heck yes! Look at that smolder! Moss you are a lean, green seduction machine! Mmm mmm mmm!

[PeregrineTook]

The kick in the face during woohoo shot was priceless! 
Poor Sofie, stuck with a spouse who desires another...from a rival family...
Fern's back!  And grown up!  Or at least more grown up! 

[wfgodot]

A very nice shot of Moss indeed!!!  How can Sofia resist a look like that.  Sheesh.  Well she better not be surprised when she walks in to find him cozying up to Massimo one day.  This will happen.  I'm sure of it.  And she better walk in on it.

[oshizu]

@Whirligig
Sorry to make you relive your close-but-still-wrong name trauma. And yes, Moss choosing Sofia is choice based entirely on financial reasons. I could have let him choose for looks, but then he'd fall behind his rivals.
I was afraid to have Moss propose, because he already had an Embarrassed from Sofia repeatedly rejecting his Romantic socials earlier. But their Romantic bars were both high, so the worse that could happen was…(I'm so awful) Sofia would die of embarrassment and Moss would still enjoy the Bjergsen riches. But he accepted and she lives!
Whirligig! I never suspected you of being an ambulance chaser!

@wfgodot
Moss has been expending tremendous time and effort on Operation Mossimo but Massimo is still mad. But he's about 10% less red than at the start of Week 3, so that's progress!
When I get to Massimo's week, I'll probably find Moss being the uncooperative one.
We're working on it, though!

This will happen.  I'm sure of it.  And she better walk in on it.

I see Mossimo has a lot to live up to!

@FrancescaFiori
I'm really happy you like Fern--she really inherited her mother's looks.
Not sure why Sofia kept rejecting him at first. Maybe all rumors about Akiko, Yuki, and Mossimo got to her and she decided to play hard to get. Totally cracked me up that you googled nautical terms and came up with "mooring lines." rofl

@PeregrineTook
I'm glad you liked the woohoo shot. I had another woohoo shot, the usual shot with the hearts, but decided I only needed the one. I wonder which dev thought up that animation, anyway?



Week 4 with Moss Benjaminz, Part III

Tuesday

Yumiko: After the party, I stay in my party dress because…hermit rags, ugh!
I love the placement of the woodworking table! From here, I can see the house where Jade and Salim live!


Moss: The elderly Yumiko won't be around for more than a week and we want the extra space for another nooboo.
For some reason, Bjorn and Fern get along really well so Watchette is having them both work on Nerd Brain and study Vampire Lore in Yumiko's place.
Bjorn: Since Moss wants a scientific wormhole generator, I've joined the Scientist career.
I'm an adult but I have a pretty good chance of reaching L10 before the Gen3 Benjaminz heir moves out.


Wednesday

Fern: I maxed Logic as a child, so I'm leaning toward becoming a Focus-based Jill of All Trades.
Some Handiness (L5), some Gardening (L4), some Fishing (L4)..you know what I mean.
For Nerd Brain, we were planning to visit my parents and use their rocket ship, but then our garden doesn't grow while we're gone.


Sofia: Do you remember Anvi Kumar, Moss's former nanny and his good friend?
We've made her a member of our club so she's been helping Elsa with her aspirations.
And today, after Elsa leaves for school, I learn that Anvi can also mentor piano!


Moss: Not much to report really. We've all been getting settled into our new roles.
Watchette tells us that the Harbor Quarter Gym in Windenburg now has an outdoor yoga classroom.
In the evening, after Yumiko returns from work, we all head over there to learn Wellness.


Elsa: I invite Auntie Anvie over to the gym to help me with the Creativity skill.


Moss: Our yoga instructor, Braxton Fraley, is obviously an alien or an alien hybrid.
Fern: Watchette's livid that he's stolen her yet unveiled cc hair but he's rocking it in blue!
Moss: I'm curious about the genetic possibilities of Benjaminz green x Fraley blue and try getting to know him.

Bjorn: Oh Big Grasshopper, would you please grace us with a consecutive yoga class?
Moss: Darn you, Bjorn! I'm trying to learn Braxton's traits! All I've learned is that he's a perfectionist.
But he probably has maxed Wellness…Hmmmm….


Thursday

Sofia: Since I give birth tomorrow, there's no time like today to have a wedding!
Moss: We wait until Yumiko and Trevor return from work then head over to San Myshuno's Center Park.

Clara: A red wedding dress? Well, that's different. Sofia still looks huge!


Sofia: And with this ring, I thee wed… (He's mine, at last!)
Fern: Awww, brother Moss looks so happy. I guess that vampire was just a phase.

Moss (internally): Okay, I need a heir to keep my bloodline going so…game face, game face, game face!!!


Clara: Gah, look at our shameless daughter, Bjorn! She's literally all over him!
Bjorn: I believe she gets that from you, dear.


Clara: Did you remember to bring the wedding cake and food I made, Moss?
Moss: Of course, I did! I see you added the wedding topper before placing it in the fridge!

Clara: This wedding lawn setup certainly won't win any prizes but it works!
I can complete both my "Cook 3 gourmet dishes/Mix 3 drinks during a social event" goals tonight!

I realize there's a kitchen, bar, and seating in that white building, but I'm trying to keep my sims on task.
In another challenge, I tried a wedding using the facilities in that building and the reception dragged on forever.
I believe what I've done here is dynasty-legal--I've only added objects without building or removing walls…


Moss: Even with everything so close at hand, some sims are reluctant to stop watching the fireworks.
Did you not hear my "Call to Meal," people?


Fern: It's wonderful to see Mama in a good mood for a change. I guess she's happy that our bloodline prospers.
Moss: I really wish that yoga instructor had accepted my invite! I want to learn his traits!
And, no! I didn't dare invite you-know-who. He probably wouldn't have come, anyway. *indulges in self-pity


Fern: Nice work, bro! You just earned your third gold medal this week!
Moss: Thanks, sis. Wow, look at you, Fern! You look fabulous in that gown!


Yumiko: Fern persuades Bjorn and I to help her build a rocket ship. It's a great idea!
I'm close to Level 10 Rocket Science so I might as well install this rocket ship with the wormhole generator.
Then I'll only need to go to Jade's lot to use the invention constructor some.
Bjorn: It wouldn't be a bad idea for us to have our own cloning machines, though.


Friday

Moss: I'm working from home today and feel like taking a short break from painting.
I'll just slip out back for a little privacy.

The Stallion: Dude, why are you calling to chat? Did you forget I still despise you?
Moss: Oh, um, I just wanted to say hello and see how you're doing. How are you?
TS: Who me? Oh, I'm fine, I guess. Hey, is it really true that you got married, dude?
Moss: What can I say? I need to produce the next heir. But we could still…
TS: Click! Bzzz, bzzz, buzzz.

Moss: I can't believe he  hung up on me! Our pink bars are gone, but our red bars are a little smaller, too.
And, hey, he's still my romantic interest. That has to count for something, right?


Sofia: Around 4:30 pm, I give birth to a baby girl.
I traipse off the hospital myself, because I get to skip all the labor grief. Quicker and painless, too!
Moss: I decided beforehand that our daughter would be named Pippa.
Fern: Oh, no you di'int, Moss! Isn't that an Italian name for "lover of horses."
Moss: And your point is?

Sofia: I have no idea what those two are yammering about, but isn't Pippa adorable?
Moss: Omg, she's not green! Does this mean that we will never again see a green Benjaminz?
Fern: Don't make those tragic eyes at me, Moss. I'm still a teen!


Saturday

Moss: Thanks to the efforts of everyone in the house, I complete the Mansion Baron aspiration at 3:30 am.
Fern: Nice work, bro! What does that mean, though?
Moss: Well, I bought the 4 reward traits as a teen and threw 3 gold-medal parties this week.
All I have left to do is reach Level 10 Art Critic!


Moss: Today's the first day that I won't be working from home.
Unlike at the Behrens, no bro massages for me, sadly! I hire this pro masseur instead.

And yes, we have shamelessly set up our work-prep area on our miniscule front lawn.
I'd worry about the neighbors complaining that we're an eyesore, but I doubt Mama would report me!
Clara: I'll just be over here doing a brain boosting yoga routine until it's my turn for a massage, Moss.


Fern: Auntie Yumiko's really been amazing!
Bjorn: Because of our Rocket Science level, I couldn't help her with the last four upgrades.
Fern: And I'm only Level 7, so I couldn't help with the last two upgrades, either.
Yumiko: I've already installed the Wormhole Generator, folks.
When I'm done with this landing computer, you'll have a fully-upraded rocket ship.


Yumiko: Can you explain why we waited for Clara to get off work to come to Forgotten Hollow?
Moss: I've been wanting to treat you to a special evening because you've been working so hard, Yumiko!
Fern: Oh, this is that new Maxis-created night club I've been hearing about at school!


Yumiko: So, you say that your father Salim invited you out tonight because it's Singles' Night?
Why should he care? He and Jade certainly aren't single! And neither are you!
And why did you leave poor Sofia at home, hmmmm?
Moss: Do you mind, Yumiko? I’m on the phone!

Jade: Our plan is to check out spouse prospects for Pippa, Yumiko, since townies don't age.
Fern: Man, this place is lame, Auntie Yumiko! There's Akiko over there doing her homework!


Moss: I'm never giving up! If he'd just give me a chance to mend our friendship!


Moss: Well, there's no use lingering in Forgotten Hollow now.
I'm phoning the rest of the household to meet us at Dem Butlers Café! You all deserve a treat!

Sofia: You're the only one who's been here before, Yumiko? How is it under new management?
Yumiko: Well, the menu is just the default experimental menu now.
Fern: I've been here before as well and it used to serve Asian food stall dishes, too. It's just not the same without Tamari, though!
Yumiko: Before, you could even drink Snagglefluster (or whatever it's called) or have Plasmafruit Salad if you wanted!

Fern: Would you please contact Shota Mori, Yumiko, and ask him to buy Dem Butlers back?
Moss: I have to agree. With this menu, we might as well go to Chez Llama!


Moss: On the plus side, Braxton Fraley accepts my invitation and joins us.
He's a neat, perfectionist snob. What do you think, Sofia?
Sofia: I think he's a promising candidate. It all depends on Pippa, of course.
Moss: Well, Braxton is already an adult. I wonder if that's good or bad thing?
Bjorn: Clara and I are adults, Moss. We'll be elders before Pippa has her teen birthday.



Author's Note

Week 4 Progress:
Moss Benjaminz moved out and earned three gold medals, Sofia gave birth to the Gen3 heir, and Moss completed his Mansion Baron aspiration by Saturday morning.
His daughter Pippa becomes a toddler on Monday of Week 5.

Dem Butlers Café: I'm sad that the menu of Dem Butlers Café changed after Shota sold it.
When I switch to the Mori's later, I might have Shota just buy it back even if Murasaki will be moving out in several sim-days.

Whose Nooboo?: This is Week 4 and Yumiko will probably get her second notice around the middle of Week 5. I have several options for the empty spot.
* Yumiko: Even if Yumiko consumed a Potion of Youth, she would not live that long past Pippa's toddler stage. So a PoY for Yumiko is not an option.
* Spare: Sofia could have a second child (a son) and we could hope for a greenboo.
* Helper: Fern could have a child after her young adult birthday in 9 days, also in hope of a greenboo. In this case, I'm not sure who the baby daddy should be.

Your suggestions, opinions, and feedback are always welcome!
And, thanks for reading!

Coming next: Week 4 with the Mori's

[Whirligig]

Braxton looks like a pretty fun find. If the Benjaminz green ends with Pippa, maybe they could go on being blue?

Congrats on the three parties in one week! And Mansion Baron done, too? You are amazing!

Oh, poor Moss, look at that face! I'm so sorry you were rejected, but I certainly admire your persistence.

That's a bummer that they've gone and messed up the menu on you. Good idea having the Moris buy it back.

As for the nooboo, I'm thinking you probably definitely want a boy, but whether it's Sofia and Moss', or Fern's, is up to you I guess. I know you thought Fern was really pretty and wanted to keep her genetics going, but 9 days does seem like a long time to wait. Maybe keep Yumiko around a bit longer and then let Fern have a baby?

You and Moss did an awesome job in his first week. Congrats! You're such a skilled simmer - leaps and bounds ahead of what I'll ever be.

[Alex]

Ooh, lots of lovely Bjergsens have appeared while I was offline Nice choice of spouse, Moss! And the green hair really suits Sofia. I haven't seen that red wedding dress before - it's very Christmassy with her hair and, well, Moss in general.

Welcome Pippa! Fingers crossed she has green hair.

Oh, poor rejected Moss I don't think I've seen 'X would rather not come' before.

Fern's very, very pretty, but 9 days until Fern reaches YA, plus the whole pregnancy+baby+toddler life stages to wait before the baby can do anything useful seems a bit long. I agree that you probably want a boy, whoever the parents are.

[dontmindme]

Regarding a second baby, I'd say it all depends on what you want out of the baby. Is carrying on the green more important than having someone to really help Pippa? Then let Fern have a kid with Braxley, that will guarantee blue or green, make Pippa Good Friends before with the kid before she moves out, then age up the kid to YA before they move in. I'm pretty sure that once an heir moves out, the left behind family becomes townies. If giving Pippa a helper is more important, hope that Sofia and Moss have another greenboo (pretty sure Pippa is green, that's the standard baby skin tone for unusual colors and it's way lighter than Sofia, who's the lighter one on the skin tone scale).

[wfgodot]

Nice chapter!!! 

Haha... well I truly loved Moss taking a breather outside by himself and then calling Massimo the stallion.  I wish the dude would cooperate.  I admire your efforts to keep that romantic interest going even though it's just a side thing to your dynasty.  It's only too bad he wasn't invited to the wedding... sigh.  You never know, he might have showed!  He did seem interested in verifying Moss was married - whether to give himself relief or because he was disappointed about it remains to be seen, right?

Bummer that Pippa isn't green... but... Pippa!  Italian for lover of horses!!!   LOL Moss, you're so bold!!!  I love it.

I'm so sad that he rejected Moss's attempt to get him to the night club.  GAH!  Somebody throttle that boy.  LOL how quickly Moss loses interest in hanging around Forgotten Hollow.

I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter, oshizu.  As a side note, good job on the progress this week.  You know, that little side thing to the Mossimo story.  Congrats on the aspiration and the nooboo!

[PeregrineTook]

Maybe the baby will turn out to actually turn green.  I've heard sometimes the odd colors will show up after they get older?  Hasn't come up for me yet, but I remember someone saying something about that.

[oshizu]

@Whirligig
I'm working on not being bothered by the fact that the Benjaminz may no longer be green.beans.
Since this challenge is supposed to be a race, I'm trying to move through the requirements quickly but the three bloodlines seem to keep the same pace.
And you know, I shouldn't even be thinking about another nooboo since the house is so full. But I just love to see what genetics toss around.

@Alex
Sofia looks great in the green hair, yes! Compared to everyone else in the household though, she hasn't been pulling her weight. She's always trying to finish writing those darn songs for Musical Genius. I need to figure out how she could be more useful.

@dontmindme
Thanks for all your ideas! Fern is a still a teen and the child Elsa Bjergsen is learning a lot of skills surprisingly. I think Pippa will not be lacking in helpers. Your remark about Pippa having the skintone color that later assumes an unnatural color has me feeling very hopeful. I rarely play aliens and my sims often have nooboos of lighter or darker skintones than their parents.
Considering what you've said, I'll stop fretting over the 2nd nooboo question until Pippa's birthday.

@wfgodot
I'm glad you are enjoying the little tidbits of Mossimo. You know, I didn't even try having Moss invite him to the wedding. If he'd have actually come, Moss would have felt too distracted.
I'm actually glad that Mossimo came along--it provides some relief from the competitive nature of this challenge. Because I'm trying to finish requirements quickly, Moss and company were constantly doing income-generating activities, like day and night.
LOL, the garden turned out to be overkill but I love gardening in Sims 4, so that's okay.
By the way, my game is getting a little crazy on me, I think. Candy, what were you thinking?!

@PeregrineTook
You're right, Pippin. I need to wait for the nooboo to age up. Did you giggle because Pippa reminds you of Pippin? I did, hahaha.

NOTE: About the greenness of Pippa, I went back to look at shots of Moss and Fern when they were newborns and they were both green immediately after birth. I think the "changing of skintone color" at the first birthday is associated with the use of skintone cc, which I'm not using.
If you're interested, the greenboos appear near the end of this post. Pippa will be awesome regardless of her skin color.   



Week 4 chez Shota Mori, Part I

The Mori Founder's Household
   • Founder: Shota Mori and his spouse Candy Behr
   • Gen2 Heir: Murasaki
   • Spare: Tamari (Murasaki's twin)
   • Helpers: Yuki Behr and the BFF household (Liberty Lee, Travis Scott, and Summer Holiday)

Sunday

Murasaki: Where have you been, Watchette?! It's 5 a.m. already! Don't you remember that I'm way behind the others?
I'm so sorry! I'd had a sim taken to a closet to see if he was an alien or a hybrid.
When he came back out, I was sure I'd paused the game but it had been running from a little past midnight until now.

Murasaki: That's so unfair, you know? Anyway, what requirements do I have left?
You need to max one skill, submit your collection, and make one enemy.
Your father will probably max his career tonight.


Murasaki: We make a quick detour at Perfect Balance Spa.
My new household lacks female sims, so I'm looking for either a gardener or a masseuse.
Chana Ferrell is a self-assured, gloomy sim who loves the outdoors. Wow, she might be a perfect fit!
She's also very pretty!



Shota: Meanwhile, I chat with a masseuse named Erika Yamamoto.
She's a childish inside and dance machine. Not so ideal.
Murasaki: Chana and I are friends now so I'm ready to leave now, Papa. Let's head to San Myshuno.


And, of course, while I've been focused on Murasaki and Shota…
Tamari: What's that romantic music coming out of the sauna room?
Mama and Auntie Liberty! What are you two doing in here?


Tamari: See, Watchette? This is why rotational play is no good!
You leave us alone for two weeks and look what happens?
Do you think it's the new hot tub's fault?


Nice going, you two! Way to traumatize poor Tamari for life! And why are your Romantic bars at 33% in the pink?!
Liberty: I regret nothing!
Candy: Did you hear someone mumbling, Liberty? I'm sure that I didn't hear a thing!
I'm so profoundly disappointed in you both.


Murasaki: I hate to be the one to break the news, but you shouldn't be hearing it from outsiders.
Shota: What are you talking about, Murasaki?
Murasaki: While you and I were scouting a new roommate for me, Tamari walked in on Mama and Auntie Liberty in the sauna room.
Shota: What do I do now? How can I even face those two again?
Murasaki: Unfortunately for you, Papa, this isn't a legacy challenge so you can't just move them out!



Murasaki: I can finally get down to doing what I came to the Casbah Gallery to do!
This venue has the Great Acoustics lot trait, so my plan is to max Guitar here while my former nanny mentors.


Shota: Well, hello, young fellow! My name's Shota Mori. What's your name?
Boy: Hello, sir. My name is Lucas Munch and I love the outdoors!
Shota: Oh, you do, do you? Well, I'll remember you the next time our family needs a gardener!

Lucas: I'm waiting for my mother to come pick me up here. What are you doing here, Mr. Mori?
Shota: Well, I can't go home right now because there are some people there I don't want to see.
So, I'm just hanging out here until my work shift begins. Wanna hang out with me?
Lucas: Sure! Would you buy me a cream cola, please?


Tamari: Upstairs, I max guitar and decide to start the violin.
When I click on the violin then choose "Hire a specific entertainer," look at the sorry jerk who shows up!
Hah, I'm going to hire him and see if he'll show up!

Don't be too hard on him, Tamari! Moss has been holding onto an "Apologize to Tamari" whim ever since right after that fight!
Tamari: Seriously?


Our lovelorn protagonist with the tragic eyebrows approacheth…


Tamari: What the heck? He won't mentor me! Is it because we're enemies? Let's see if I can change that!
Oho, he's laughing at my joke! I think we're going to be okay!


6:04 p.m.


6:14 p.m., with Tamari pouring on the friendly charm non-stop.


Moss: Tamari is a good kid! At 7:30 pm, I get notified that we no longer despise each other.
If only he were Massimo!


Murasaki: While playing guitar, I notice Lilith Vatore zoom by at supernatural speed, trailing the usual black wisps of smoke.
She's really intimidating but I need to make her my enemy. I hope I can do this!
I'll start by rudely introducing myself.



I briefly go check how Tamari is doing and if Moss is mentoring him.
Tamari: Now that we're not enemies anymore, Moss agrees to mentor me.


They seem to be doing fine so I return to Murasaki, only to find her happily chatting with Lilith.
Lilith: So, I'm an Outgoing, Creative, Active sim. What about you?
Murasaki: What a coincidence! I’m a Creative sim too! And Cheerful.
Lilith: Really? No wonder we get along! We've got a lot in common!

Ahem! You might have a lot in common after Murasaki moves out, but not this evening, okay?
Murasaki, what's with the loser chitchat? Start insulting her! You still have 3 requirements left, you hear?


Murasaki: Lilith, you make me laugh! You think you're all that because you have a few magical powers!
Lilith: Well, you think you're all that because…because…frankly, I don't know why you think you're all that.
You got nuttin' goin' for you, girl! Tsk, tsk, tsk.


Murasaki: Bah, I mock your J.C. Penney goth rip-off threads!
Lilith: Only the pantyhose, I swear!


Murasaki: There's a perfectly good reason why I'm dressed like a dark knight, I'll have you know!
After all my hard work in getting Lilith and I to despise each other, she runs off at supernatural speed right before I declare her my enemy!
So, I think I might be able to lure her back with a club gathering.

I ask Yuki to invite me to Knights of the Hedge, then I turn around and invite Lilith to the same club.
After starting and restarting the club a few times, she never shows so I invite her here.

What is it with those vampires and their "I'd rather not come" business?


Murasaki: If the mountain will not come to Murasaki, Murasaki will go to the mountain.
After knocking on their door, the first thing I do is declare her my enemy!
And now I have the required two enemies, so I'm heading back to San Myshuno.

You know, even if Lilith is a vampire, I imagine we could be good friends in different circumstances.


Massimo: Ahhh, their fight reminds me of the one I picked with my Frog Prince… *reminisces
I can't believe he doesn't get it! He needs to stop calling me for now.
He's an heir, too! He should realize that I need to have two enemies in order to move out.

It's fine for Moss to be all friendly. He's already moved to his own place!
As long as I keep my two enemies, I can move out as soon as Mama maxes her career!



Current Status of the Mori Bloodline

Founder: Shota Mori
Completed requirements:   Master Chef, Level 10
Incomplete requirements:  None

Gen2 Heir: Murasaki
Completed requirements:
   Enemies: Jade Benjaminz and Lilith Sciarri someone else not-Massimo
Incomplete requirements:
   Skills: Writing (L10) and Guitar (L8)
   Museum collection: none