Part 23.
Kelly and Quentin are now romantically inclined toward each other. Kelly has romanced other men, and decided she really needs the nose. So 3 gold dates and she'll become a Disreputable Woman... except it'll be with her soulmate, bff, etc. So this is the deepest thing to possibly happen to a sim. I actually decided this for her, and it's for her to reconcile herself to that fate. (So a classical libertarian who values negative freedom wouldn't be okay with that, and even if Kelly did adjust her desires for big noses to match the restrictions placed on her perhaps we should hesitate to call that "freedom".)
So Kelly was redecorated into an explorer because I was, and am, thrilled with adventuring, but trying to fit it in to this household with the competing needs of school and projects and Quentin's music and stuff it may never happen. And she was soon redecorated out of this look. *Deep, meaningful, regretful sigh.
Ahilac wants to know from daddy if she'll grow up to be a "mixologist".
"Yes! Almost certainly!" - And look at the blissful, contented face of Green Sim. She cannot wait.
Two of our favourite sims happily look out of a Window.
Anissa happily remarks she didn't have to rely on nagging Antwan for getting such handiwork done, and it sort of happened by magic. It is a little kitchen (I've seen other folk build kitchens the size of ballrooms) but it's in proportion. And it means the glorious dining room gets used.
We've seen this shot before...
... but that is better than last episode's one because of added nose. I was very excited by the half decent renovation that I started to take many pictures of that bedroom.
Another one of our favourite sims paints!
Alyssa had long since reached level 10 in Secret Agenting. On the side, she had this as her hobby (apart from drinking) and halfheartedly pursued the artistic aspiration. Also... more nose.
Singing!
So the empty room in the basement got prepared for artifacts, but whether we find the time for a trip remains to be seen. Maybe when all the elders have popped off. We'll see.
Running!
Now Antwan has the time, I've been sending him to the various dig spots nearby in the hope crystals. I have relics in mind. Despite HS having done the mad science, there aren't any rare crystals around. I think that, realistically, relic hunting will have to be incorporated into another save or even be the main goal. It's hard to do in this house.
Clapping!
We're very keen to get Ahilac to all 5 positive character traits. Kelly came so close. She has 4 -all except conflict resolution. Empathy is something to learn as a child, so that was eagerly and often done and encouraged. As a teen, you rely on other people having a bad day. In the real world, reading novels is good for empathy. Maybe the game could have that. Give bookworm sims something!
Another two of our favourite sims go on Romantic Date #1.
That's Quentin's concert pianist suit. And Kelly looks like she should be in the jungle. I thought I'd change them into whatever their party outfits are... which I'm pretty sure I didn't set.
Neither of their hairstyles change. A clear indication I haven't chosen these. Oh well.
We're at the former yacht club in Brindleton Bay, now Club Calico. Usually I do dates at home because... loading screens. But being home can throw up some date goals that are a pain, and it's much simpler to get gold by actually going on a date. Talking to someone!
'Twas successful! And the household was fine in their absence. Ahilac has done all she can as a child and is just waiting to age up. Alyssa, Antwan, and Anissa don't need babysitting. So these dates happened on three successive evenings.
Back at the ranch, 3am means Ahilac can't sleep and wants the monster sprayed under her bed. Which is *so* frustrating. I could have Anissa spray the "monster" with Ahilac standing right next to her, but she wouldn't accept it. And usually I'd have to force a sim from their own menu to go spray the monster because the pleading of Ahilac would always break. By the time anyone got to the bed in response to her begging, she'd forgotten she'd begged them and became disconnected from their action.
And almost every morning we'd have to start a club gathering just to "rally the troops" to get Ahilac through the day. I'm right now - as I write - learning there's a light that stops the monster. Sigh. I feel dumb. But hey, look at the pretty picture. Look how earnest Green Sim is.
Oh, and... dancing. In sync. No strings attached. (The radio in the art room is usually on baroque, so it's weirder than it looks.)
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Next episode: Date #2, Ahilac dresses like an alien again, and another sim maxes mixology without ever being asked. Guest appearances from Ayaka and Allie!
