Let’s Do Brunch
Jax: Tell me again what this is for?
Laurel: This is your portrait for the family gallery. As a primary spouse, I need to memorialize you.
Jax: Does it have to be done in the snow?
Laurel: No, silly. I’m trying to get it done before the snow gets deep again. Now that I’ve got a good start, I can finish it inside.
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Hess: How is your new Friend of the World aspiration going, Linden? Are you meeting new people?
Linden: As a matter of fact, I am. I had a work assignment last night in the Spice Market where I met several new sims.
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Hess: That’s great! Is there anyone that you’d like to see again?
Linden: There was this one girl, Diya. We talked for a long a time. I bought her a drink at the bar.
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Hess: That sounds promising.
Linden: Yeah, she’s great. There’s one potential problem, though.
Hess: What’s that?
Linden: Diya has three unique traits. What if Mother or Father wants to turn her and save her for a future heir?
Hess: I don’t think Mother and Father would do that to you. Mother has never turned anyone, and Father hasn’t turned anyone since before we were born.
Linden: That’s not true. Father turned someone last night. It was a red-headed guy with three unique traits!
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Hess: Oh! Well, that’s news to me. If the guy had red hair and unique traits, then I guess that makes sense. Your girl isn’t a red head, is she?
Linden: No, Diya has black hair. You can meet her yourself tonight. I have another work assignment and I’d like to take you, Diya, and Hakim out to the new seafood restaurant.
Hess: Who is Hakim?
Linden: He’s the bartender, and he’s your date.
Hess: I don’t know about that…
Linden: Remember, it was all your idea!
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Meanwhile, outside…
Aster: As you know, Laurel has been doing some redecorating. While she was at it, I asked her to move the butler’s room out of the guest house and into the main house.
Jax: So, we’re going to use the guest house for our club?
Aster: That’s the idea.
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Aster: We can change the décor and the club’s activities as needed.
Jax: I see you’ve got it set up with a playful vibe.
Aster: That seems like an easy one to start with, especially since you won’t even have to be in the room.
Jax: I appreciate your concern for my welfare, sir.
Aster: Yeah, well, you and Laurel still need to produce an heir…
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In the evening…
Hess: You must be Hakim. I’m Hess…well, Hestia, but you can call me Hess. Or Hestia.
Diya: Is your sister okay? She seems nervous.
Linden: Yeah, she’ll be alright. Let’s go inside and get a table.
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Linden: Now, I want you to give me your honest opinion of the food. Don’t just say you like it to be nice. My review needs to be accurate.
Diya: I’ll do my best. This is all so interesting.
Hess (thinking): Linden’s date seems suitably impressed with him. My date hasn’t said three words to me, but then again, I wasn’t expecting much.
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Hess: Mmmm…this dish has a delectable aroma…a little tangy, but not at all tart.
Linden: Would you say the sauce is well executed?
Diya: Your job is fascinating!
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Hess: Why are you writing with your fork?
A few days later…
Jax: Good morning, sunshine. What have you got planned for today?
Laurel: Mother and I are going downtown to look for posters. After that, I have to work. What about you?
Jax: Your father and I are having our first club meeting today. Then, I’m working the late shift.
Laurel: Well, good luck with the club. It’s nice to see you and Father getting along so well.
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Wendy: I can’t believe our luck, Laurel! You and I found the last two posters that we needed. Just let me rummage through this box quickly, then we can go home.
Laurel: I wonder why it never seems to snow in the city?
Wendy: I’m not sure, maybe we just don’t spend enough time here.
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Aster: Hey there, Mizuki! Do you know what a vampire’s favorite type of dog is?
Mizuki: No, what?
Aster: A blood hound!
Mizuki: I don’t get it.
Aster: You keep thinking about it. I’m just going to step outside for a minute.
Mizuki: What’s that pink stuff?
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Mizuki: Oh! Haha…a blood hound…a blood hound! Haha. That’s hilarious! Hahahaaaaaaa….
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Grim: Death by laughter…check. It’s about time you guys started working on this requirement. Who’s the new guy?
Aster: This is my son-in-law. Jax, Grim. Grim, Jax.
Grim: A pleasure. Guess I’ll see you again soon.
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Aster: Welcome to the club, Leonardo. Have you met Byron? He’s a little incapacitated right now, but he was certainly feeling energetic a few moments ago when he kicked a snowpal.
Leonardo: He did what!?
Aster: Kicked a snowpal. I’m afraid Byron is not the nicest sim in the world. Feel free to tell him what you think of him when he wakes up. Now, please excuse me. I need to step outside for a moment.
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Leonardo: I don’t know why I’m crying. I didn’t even like the guy!
Grim: There, there. No need to get worked up. Byron Jernigan was both hot-headed and mean. Death by anger was pretty much inevitable.
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The next morning…
Laurel: How did things go yesterday with Father? Was your club a success?
Jax: I guess you could say it was successful. But I’d much rather talk about us. When can I have another date with my lovely wife?
Laurel: Well…it’s not exactly a date, but I was hoping to invite some people over for brunch this morning. Since you, Hess, Linden, and I all work in the evening; if we are going to entertain, it has to be early in the day.
Jax: Brunch sounds good to me. Who are you inviting?
Laurel: Two of Linden’s new friends, plus your sister. Hermes finally has a day off so I’ll ask him to join us, too.
Jax: I think you are about to make my sister’s day.
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Laurel: Speaking of your sister, I was down at the beach last night and I saw Elektra walking Belle. My brother, Ares, is supposed to be taking care of Belle until Hermes moves out. I don’t understand how Elektra could possibly be walking a dog that doesn’t live with her.
Jax: I don’t understand how she did it either, but I think we both know why.
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Jax: Sit down and have some of the Eggs Benedict, Elektra. I assure you that Laurel’s cooking is beyond compare.
Elektra: I would love to try it, but it looks like someone grabbed the last serving while I was getting a drink.
Jax: Too bad for you. You always were a slowpoke.
Laurel: It’s okay, Elektra. I’ll find something else for you, but first we need to get credit for six sims eating at once.
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Laurel: Thanks for doing the dishes with me, Hess, but I can get Mr. Datta or Jax to help if you’d rather go talk to your date.
Hess: I don’t know why everyone keeps trying to set me up with Hakim. The guy never talks to me.
Laurel: Really? He was quite eager to accept my invitation to brunch.
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Hess: Well, I’m glad to see things are working out for Linden and Diya, anyway. They are almost as adorable as you and Jax.
Laurel: *laughs* Yes, almost.
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Hess: And what about Hermes and Elektra? Has he taken any notice of her yet?
Laurel: I believe they are good friends, but that is all.
Hess: Someone needs to clue him in.
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