The Magical Sharebears Legacy- 2.4: Sisterly Matters

[Shewolf13]

Oooo, suspense! I'm very intrigued! And oh, those children are too cute!

[oshizu]

Look at you go, Watcher, with your three ginger heir candidates!!!
All three of them are so cute, except for Bodhi who is--of course--not only cute but also cool! Bodhi is one serious cutie!

I totally agree with you! Toddlers are so adorable but no birthday is as welcome as the toddler-to-child birthday, lol.
What fantastic progress! Completely stumped by the appearance of that witch-like hermit-esque lady at the end.
Moar, please!

[LenaLJ]

Ohh twins, and all in all 3 babies that is going to be interesting. Bohdi is a beauty too.
Still looks like you have all things planned out well.

[PeregrineTook]

Sophie and her moon dolphin are already my favorite!  She's delightful!  And her instant linguistic skills in a world of baby babble is just delightful!
Go Team Sophie!

[LenaLJ]

Ohh twins, and all in all 3 babies that is going to be interesting. Bohdi is a beauty too.
Still looks like you have all things planned out well.

And I was a whole update behind. *Hides in embarasment*
But what a lovely bunch of children.

[dontmindme]

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I do not know why I am surprised. But your presence does explain a few things.

You can never hide from me, Blue. I thought you knew that by now. I will always find you.

Tell me what you want, Green, then be gone. I have work to do.

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Are you ordering me, Blue? That’s rich. You can barely command those lowly creatures and you think to order me about?

Do not test me, Green. Tell me and be gone. Or do you want to destroy yet another world?

Still pinning that on me? Please. What about you? All your little spells, all your little ploys, all for nothing!

Those spells gave them a chance! Time to complete the circuit and stabilize the world until you took it from them!

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I took nothing. That Valley was collapsing under its anomalies. I wonder what your little Dragons would think of you now, hmm? You already went against Black and now you’re adding the others to your enemies’ list? Tsk tsk.

Tell. Me. What. You. Want.

Tch. Fine. I want in.

No.

Excuse me?

No.

I’m here to stay whether you want me or not, Blue. You can have an ally or stand alone.

I said no. I have fared well thus far and do not require your so-called help.

Oh? You think so? You’re a "scientist," Blue, why don’t we test that hypothesis?

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Green!

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“Whew, man, I hope we don’t have so many birthdays on the same day ever again. I’m beat,” Ellie said.

“Yeah, but we’re worth it, Mom,” Sophie giggled.

“Not in those outfits, you’re not,” Ginny snarked.

“Told you I wouldn’t always be little,” Geordi told Bodhi.

“Yeah, yeah, laugh it up. I’m gonna be a teen in a couple of days, short stuff.”

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“Raj, why don’t you blow your candles out now? You probably won’t have time tonight after work,” Ellie suggested.

“Eh, sure, why not?”

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“Congratulations, Raj/Papa!” everyone cheered.

“Thanks, everyone. This is-”

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“Congratulations, Raj.”

“Um, Geordi? Kid?”

“Congratulations, Raj.” A pause. “Congratulations, Raj.”

“What in the world-”

“Geordi! What’s wrong?”

“Congratulations, Raj.”

“Wizard!”

“What’s going on with him??”

Let me try a few things. I shall return shortly.

“Congratulations, Raj.”



Watcher's notes: Meet the Green Wizard, one of the four counterparts to our Blue Wizard. Hobbies include shaping/warping the space-time continuum, introducing new bugs and glitches to each world, and just generally making a racket. Green's stuff (mostly) comes from a copy save file. And yes, Geordi really did glitch out upon aging up. He kept the 'Congratulate Raj' action in both his queue and his action for several sim hours until I went into CAS when Salim came home. Again, it was really weird.

[dontmindme]

A few twists there, some light there, and-

“Wizard, what’s going on?” Geordi asked fearfully.

It’s all right, you were ill but I believe I have rid the worst of it. How do you feel?

“Tired.”

A side effect. It will pass.

“K.”

In the meantime, why don’t you select your attire with the girls?

“Really? Oh, boy!” the boy said as he eagerly went through the possibilities.

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Geordi Sharebear. Child trait: Bookworm. Child aspiration: Artistic Prodigy.

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Sophie Sharebear. Child trait: Creative. Child aspiration: Rambunctious Scamp.

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Ginny Pizzazz. Child trait: Outgoing. Child aspiration: Rambunctious Scamp.

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“Geordi! You’re okay!”

“Yeah, I’m just tired.”

“Kids, why don’t you go work on your aspirations? We need to have a talk with the Wizard.”

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“So. Actually gonna tell us what the heck is going on?” Salim asked. Raj nodded, ready to back up his friend.

Green is another of my kind. She controls space and has some influence over animals, plants, and “bugs.”

“And she attacked my son because…”

She dislikes me.

“Seriously? That’s it?”

You would have to ask her for specifics.

“And how are we going to stop her from trying that again?”

There is nothing you can do, unfortunately. I have few tricks with which to discourage her. Beyond those, there is only threat I have which she doesn’t take seriously.

“And that is?”

I am the Wizard of Creation. Put simply, I am responsible for the beings within her world. That is all I can deny her, beings to occupy and live in her space.

“That sounds like a severely last resort.”

Indeed.

“So, how are we going to deal with all of this?”

Now that I know she is here, I can watch for and mitigate her interference. There are a few spells I can place on the property to help keep her out. Which means you will get that house you’ve wanted.

“So, one good thing out of this mess,” Ellie attempted to joke.

If you wish to stop, you need only say the word. Your heirs as well. This world is tied to your bloodline, Ellie.

“I think we’re going to have think all of this over,” she finally said. “But I will definitely take you up on that house.”

Everyone will need to be off the lot. I recommend tomorrow once Penny, Raj, and Salim have gone to work.

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“Thanks for helping me with this project, Mom,” Sophie said.

“Happy to do it, dear,” Ellie replied distractedly.

“Mom! The battlements don’t go there, you’ll ruin it,” Sophie shrieked.

“Oh, I’m sorry, honey,” Ellie said. “I’m sorry I’m so distracted. Would you like to go to the park later?”

Sophie looked at her suspiciously. “What’s going on? Does it have to do with Geordi?”

“The Wizard’s doing something to protect the house to keep us safe. I don’t know all the details but we have to be somewhere else while she does it.”

“I would like to go somewhere else for once. And maybe I can figure out a way to salvage this castle while I’m there.”

“Oh, honey, again, I am really sorry.”

“I know, Mom. Geordi’s thing scared me too.”

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You sound quite lovely already. You clearly have a talent.

“Thanks, Wizard. Nanny Abdul has really helped me.”

“Geordi, focus, please. Now shift your ring finger down a bit. Much better.”

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“And done! Whoo, high score! I am that awesome.”

Indeed, you made impressive time on your aspiration, Ginny.

“New high score. Congratulations, Sophie Sharebear,” the computer announced.

“What? Already?” Ginny asked in confusion. “Man, that sucks.”

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“Don’t hate the player, hate the Wizard for making me do this aspiration instead of the Creativity one that I wanted.”

I have no control over first aspirations, Sophie.

“You keep saying that and I keep not believing you. The green one messed up my twin, remember.”

“You tell her, Sophie,” Ginny cheered then scowled. “Seriously, Wizard, we’re the only ones who get to mess with the boys.”

“Girls, park time,” Ellie called, thus saving the Wizard from arguing with a child.

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“Dude, I could dance better than that as a toddler,” Ginny mocked the teen.

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“Ooh, look at me. I’m an adult and I’m so important. I fart rainbows and unicorns,” Marco mimed.

“Is that the best you can do?” Sophie snarked. “Seriously, that joke’s so old, its grandkids are older than us.”

Bodhi snickered. “Good one, sis.”

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“Hard to starboard! I need a clear shot!” Ginny ordered.

“But Captain, there’s monsters over there!”

“Marco, get your butt on that cannon or you’ll walk the plank!”

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“C’mere little frogs.”

I believe talking only alerts them to your presence.

“They should be honored to join my menagerie.”


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“Hey, you okay, little bro?”

“Yeah, I’m fine. Just tired.”

“Oh, okay. I’ll hang out with you then.”

“Thanks, Bodhi.”

“Hey, I’m your big brother. Sacrifice is my middle name.”

“I thought it was Uriel.”

“Shut it, geek.”

“Whatever, nerd.”

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“Haha! We have bested the mighty kraken. You are officially promoted, navigator Sophie!”

“Thank you, Captain! Now, to the moon! Let’s get some unicorns.”

“Whoohoo!”

“Can I get off now?” Marco asked.

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“Whoa, new house! Sweet.”

“Yep. Hey, want to take a pic, Bodhi?”

“Absolutely.”

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“Finally,” Penny said. “Now we can properly thank Raj for all his help.”

Indeed. He deserves the best we can give him.

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So you can write down anything you need to.

“Thanks, Wizard. This is nice.”

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“And divided by four, that’s…” Salim encouraged.

“Daddy, honestly. I got this. Why aren’t you asking Ginny why she’s not doing her homework?”

“Dude, I already finished it. I can’t help that I’m so amaze-sauce.”

“Sophie, I’m not going to be able to help you with your homework forever. Indulge your old man, please?”

She sighed. “Fine.”

Meanwhile, in the background, Geordi was trying, and failing, to perform a cannonball.

“Oww.”

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“You ready for tomorrow?”

“Ready but super nervous.”

“You’ll be fine, Ellie.”

“Coming from such an extraordinary painter, that’s quite a compliment,” she said flirtatiously.

“What can I say, it’s true.”

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How did it go?

“FIrst day, first promotion. Not that I need to tell you.”

That is quite a get-up.

“Tell me about- wait. Geordi! Did you go to school in your bunny slippers??”

“They’re super comfortable, Mom. And I already have a B.”

“Well….okay, I guess, just don’t do it again, okay?”

“Yes, ma’am.”

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“Congrats on your promotion, Auntie. You’ll be running City Hall in no time.”

“Why thank you, buttercup.” Penny narrowed her eyes. “Now, what do you want to ask me?”

“Could you help me with my project? Mom almost ruined the last one.”

“I’d be delighted.”

[dontmindme]

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“Auntie, why does Bodhi have to grow up?”

“Because, Ginny, everyone does sooner or later. You will one day soon, too.”

“Yeah, but, what if he doesn’t like hanging out with us anymore?”

“Then he isn’t as good a friend as you thought.”

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Isn’t that your old dress?

“Yeah. I wanted to wear it to demonstrate how far I’ve come since the last time I wore it.”

I see.

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“My turn!” Bodhi said loudly amid the cheering and congratulations.

“Wow, I need to change,” he said before the Wizard could snatch a photo.

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Bodhi Sharebear: Loves the Outdoors, Outgoing. Aspiration: Friend of the World.

“That is way better. Thanks, Wizard. Might have to change the hair when I get older.”

I should be thanking you, Bodhi. You are easily within range of aging up with four traits and with a little dedication, you could complete the fifth.

“Heh but no pressure, right?”

No. You have far exceeded my expectations. Your teen years are up to you, minus maxing a teen job and getting an A.

“Then I know exactly what I want to do!”

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Weightlifting?

“Yeah, I’m kinda a twig over here. Gotta be able to beat up anybody who hurts my little sibs.”

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“Hey, you okay, little bro?”

Geordi sniffled a bit. “Dad just got real mad at me because I was goofing off today. But, um, I already had my A, and and I wasn’t distracting anyone-”

“Hey, calm down. In and out, there’s a good one. Okay, look, just because you have an A doesn’t mean you know everything yet. And just because you think you weren’t distracting anyone doesn’t mean you weren’t, okay? I think he thinks it’s disrespectful to your teacher. “

“Yeah but he didn’t have to yell at me about it.”

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“Dad, come on, you scared the kid,” Bodhi tried.

“He broke the rules, Bodhi. And I don’t have to explain myself to you.”

“Yeah but come on, it was just one time, right?”

“Bodhi, enough.”

“Dad-”

“Enough!”

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“I shouldn’t have yelled at him like that.”

Perhaps not.

“He’s a good kid. Heck, they’re all good kids. I just-”

Are you all right?

“I’m scared, Wizard. I didn’t think we were signing up for...all of this. I love Ellie and I love my kids and I don’t want to make any of them give it up, I just...I’m scared.”

I understand. They will, too, should you explain it to them.

“Guess I owe them that much.”

I cannot promise that all of you will be safe. No one can, even for ordinary sims. But I can promise that I will do everything in my power to make so.

“Thanks, I guess.”

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You are positively filthy.

“Yeah, but I feel loads better. This is kinda nice.”

Good. I’m glad. Now go shower.

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“Well, what brings you out here, little miss?”

“Duh. Doing homework in there is boring. We have to write journal stuff all week. It’s so awful.”

“Haha. Well, you’re welcome on my bench.”

“Like I need your permission.” She paused for moment. "Thanks."

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“Can I tell you a secret?” Sophie whispered.

“Of course you can,” Bodhi whispered back.

“One of us is gonna have to move out when we grow up. Maybe Ginny, too. I heard Mom and Papa talking about it.”

“Oh? You okay with that?”

“I dunno,” Sophie said as she squinted at her cards. “Apparently one of us is gonna be the heir, in charge like Mom. A second one’s gonna stick around and help, I guess.”

You are correct, Sophie.

“So, how do we decide? Who does decide, Wizard?”

A council will be convened. They will decide which candidate takes which role. No matter the decision, however, I will ensure that the one who moves out has their heart’s desire or is firmly set upon that path before doing so. And they can remain in the club and at the house in that manner.

“Well, that’s good,” Sophie sighed in relief.

“Yeah, seriously. Hey, have you told Ginny and Geordi?”

I have. They inquired about it after the big park visit.

“So, we’re literally the last to know?”

I am afraid so.

“Meh, doesn’t matter,” Sophie said confidently. “Because I think you and me have the best shots.”

“Oh? And why, dear little tiny one, do we have that?”

“Because we look more like Mom. And you’re, like, the best big brother in the world. Of course you’re in.”

“Let’s not worry about that anymore and just play, okay?”

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“Can I go visit Dad when I age up?”

“Of course you can, Ginny,” Penny replied.

“Good. He’s gonna be back from his tour for a little while. I like talking to him on the phone but it’s not the same.”

“I know, kiddo.”

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“Well, this is it,” Ellie said with a sigh.

How do you feel?

“Honestly, better than I was expecting.”

Good.

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And a one.

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And a two.

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And a three.

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Geordi Sharebear: Bookworm, Outgoing. Aspiration: Party Animal.

“Whoa, this feels so right, Wizard. I love it.”

Congratulations, Geordi. You earned it.

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Sophie Sharebear: Creative, Lazy. Aspiration: Fabulously Wealthy (repeat, Ellie completed this aspiration).

Aren’t you a bright spot?

“Wizard, if a girl can’t wear all the colors of the rainbow, what’s the point of wearing anything at all?”

You do have a point.

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Ginny Pizzazz: Outgoing, Romantic. Aspiration: Master Mixologist.

“Yes! I’m hot!”

You look lovely. You will bring all the sims to the yard, as you young people are fond of saying.

“Eww, Wizard, never try that again.”

Noted.


Watcher’s notes: So, here we are, everyone. I have created the heir and cadet poll for you all to decide the fate of the Sharebears. I will have one more post before I post it just to show you what each candidate brings to the table in each role.

Now, to help with the selection process, have the family collage:

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As you can see, Bodhi is very much his mother’s son in looks, Salim only contributed his eyes. Sophie is a decent blend of her parents, she has Ellie’s coloring with Salim’s nose and a blended jawline. Beyond his lips and red hair, Geordi mostly resembles Salim.

[oshizu]

In the beginning, I was a bit confused. I'd forgotten who Blue was and thought that Blue might have been the dog.
Worked it out eventually but, man!!! You are experiencing some weird glitches in your game. And you're still in your founding generation.
Do you think your game instability might be a combination of Green plus the upcoming release of Seasons? (How often do you repair your game?)
Seriously, I hope your game calms down and stops causing you such grief.

I'm sorry but I giggled over Ginny chastising the Wizard for referring to her milkshakes, LOL!

Wow, three redhaired heir candidates including one (Sophie) with green eyes.
Thanks so much for your concluding screenshot of the three with their parents. I love seeing which kid got what from which parent.

Looking forward to your Heir Vote update! (Did I post this comment at the wrong timing? Let me know if I did, and I'll remove it...)

[PeregrineTook]

Team Sophie!!!  So very, very Team Sophie!!
I was all focused on how the wizard battle was going to play out and then the kids were really cute and I got distracted and forgot about wizard things through most of the updates.  I mean, those kiddos are just that adorable  ;=)

[LenaLJ]

Every of your teen is pretty, and having good traits. I dont know how to choose yet. Glad we can get a chapter more before I have to.
Looks like your plan goes well too.

[BallerinaHippo]

Your heir vote is going to be a tough one.  I'm looking forward to the next update because right now, I can't decide.

[dontmindme]

@oshizu Lol, no biggie, I could have probably put my pics in better order. Blue hasn't really mentioned her status until now, save a reference way back in the beginning. Weird glitches are the name of the game in my sims stuff, it's why doing any long term challenge is difficult and taxing to my brain. And yep, I really think we stole all of the 'heirs look like Mama Sharebear' luck because seriously. Voting will begin today!

@PeregrineTook Lol, it's seriously okay to get distracted by the cute kids. 8 more generations to go, we have plenty of time to get back to that wizard stuff but not so much with the Gen 2 kids.

@LenaLJ Thanks for the compliment, I got ridiculously lucky with these kiddos. It's not a chapter per say but it's kinda like a choose your own adventure book.

@BallerinaHippo Hopefully the info here will make that decision a bit easier.

Now, to the Voting!

Candidates!

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Bodhi Sharebear
Traits: Loves the Outdoors, Outgoing (Lazy)
Bonus Traits: Happy Toddler; in range to earn Good Manners, Responsible, and Compassionate; Is a sliver away from Mediator and has some work to do to grab Emotional Control (blame his Fussy toddler years and then having fewer and fewer opportunities to have a breakdown)
Skills: None yet, working on Fitness, Charisma, and Logic
Aspiration: Friend of the World
Future Career: Business Manager
Additional story lines: Should he remain in the house, Bodhi will also complete both Romantic aspirations thanks to his level 10 Charisma. The story will focus for a little while on him finding his true love and trying to carve his own path. As a Cadet, he would do more of the same but would add pollinating to his duties.

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Sophie Sharebear
Traits: Creative, Lazy (Childish)
Bonus Traits: Happy Toddler; In range to complete Responsible and Good Manners, a little work will get her Conflict Resolution and Empathy
Skills: None yet, working on Video Gaming, Logic, Violin, and Handiness
Aspiration: Fabulously Wealthy
Future Career: Either one of the Tech careers or the Journalist career
Additional story lines: Sophie's story will primarily revolve around her antics in being both a Childish sim and a sim with such responsibility. Legacy wise, she will be working on Musical Genius and some collections, including the different deaths. As a Cadet, she would pollinate a girl or two in order to create a secondary line with Sharebear traits in case we lose them. That also works as a lovely experiment: does siring the nooboo decrease the chances of passing on the Sharebear traits?  She also may or may not try to take revenge on the Green Wizard for messing with her baby brother.

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Geordi Sharebear
Traits: Bookworm, Outgoing (Squeamish)
Bonus Traits: Happy Toddler; in range for Good Manners, Conflict Resolution, and Empathy
Skills: None yet, working on Video Gaming, Vampire Lore, and Writing
Aspiration: Party Animal
Future Career: Honestly, have not decided. Probably one of the five-day-a-week careers that came with City Living
Additional story lines: Geordi is closely tied to the Green Wizard plot (which, honestly, is about 60% me venting about how many freaking bugs and glitches my games create). As such, he would be the first notice that Green actually likes animals and will attempt to bring her onto the family's side through adopting pets and/or marrying the Hermit, whom Green likes for the Hermit's appreciation of the natural world. Legacy wise, Geordi will be focusing on parties with the specific goal of getting one gold medal for each type. I anticipate I might be able to get 60 medal points with him before I lose my mind.

I know that a few people are attached to Ginny so here goes:
Ginny will age up with Outgoing, Romantic, and Jealous with at least two character values.
 
If Geordi or Sophie becomes the Heir, Ginny will remain in the house until she completes the Mixologist career. She probably won't have kids unless and until she moves out.

If Sophie or Geordi becomes the Cadet, Ginny will be moved out but will have a good family life with that sibling.

If both of them make Heir and Cadet, honestly, I might just go all in with her and let her be the Super Villain she was born to be. Like her mother, we would ignore her actual aspiration in favor of letting her kill people and generally run the house. Let's face it, the twins would need extra help if they didn't have their big brother around.

Poll
The poll is at this website here. Thanks!

[oshizu]

Voted!!!
I'm really curious about how the outcome of the heir vote influences the subsequent household configuration!

[LenaLJ]

So much voted too. I love that you layed out their plans. Not that it made my vote much easier