The Timeless Short Dynasty - Chapter 6.11, Part 2 - They Had Other Plans

[mpart]

Hello again! This chapter will hopefully not be as depressing as the last one. No promises though.



Caden, understandably, didn't take his mother's death well. Poor kid.



After a ridiculous amount of time and lots of cursing family-friendly words, I managed to make Lethe a grave worthy of her. Of course, it wouldn't have been possible without @Nevermore. The amazing graveyard that she built for the Timeless family inspired me to try and attempt this.
It also helped that Lethe gave me two points in her death instead of one because of her large tombstone. I love points.



The family graveyard was also expanded due to limited space. I didn't think that Spydon would have so many descendants or that I would get this far, but I am happy for it!



Audrina's urn was placed by Jamaals. I would have placed her urn next to her dads but he is next to Lollys.



As I was sorting out the graveyard, I got a notification that it was Caden's birthday....the day his mom had died.
"She wouldn't be dead if it wasn't for you!"
There are rules I have to follow. I didn't want to kill her and technically, she was already dead!
"That's just an excuse and you know it!"



Anyways, Caden aged up with the party animal trait. His traits now are disciplined, good, brave, and party animal. After he aged up, Melinoe and he both moved out. Sadly I deleted the picture of it even though I love Melinoe. She deserved a better goodbye.



Look at Electra's baby bump. What does she have in there? Triplets?
"No, but...hopefully, more than one baby."
You have been watching enough of the kids channel to have fifteen.
"True."



When it was time for Electra to give birth, she just kept smiling. Now I have never given birth, but I have a feeling I wouldn't be smiling. Giving birth has been described to me as incredibly painful.
"Not as painful as watching the kids channel...forever."
I disagree.



Morpheus and Midas were born and neither of them had purple eyes. Darn. Morpheus was born with the loves the cold and excitable traits. His favorites are white, kids music, and potato and truffle torte. Midas was born with the brave and absent-minded traits. His favorites are blue, indie music, and cookies. I gave Midas his name as a nod to Audrina in case anyone is wondering.



Electra and Sam wasted no time in trying for a baby again because this is a short dynasty and they will be dead soon.
"That's...HEY!"
It's true that's what it is.
"I'm going to...prove you wrong."
Good luck.



Sam was attacked by sparkles.
"I'm aging up? Already? "
Yep!



Not bad.
"Thanks?"
You're welcome.



As Electra was glued to the TV the moment I heard chimes, Sam was the only one able to take care of the twins.
"This seemed easier in the pregnancy books."
You didn't read any of them.
"But I rolled the wish to."
I guess I'll give you some credit for that.



Sam rolled a wish to get a tattoo and I was feeling generous. He got a tattoo on one of his hands. I made sure that the tattoo didn't reset his age bar. I have never actually run into that bug in my games but it's always good to double-check.



"Awww, Nooboo."
Yep. Get back to watching TV.



"Bunnies!"
Haven't you seen them on this channel before?
"Yes."
Then why are you surprised?
"They are...so cute!"
Sometimes I forget that you don't have the excitable trait.





Morpheus and Midas both aged up and I about died when I saw their cheeks. JUST LOOK AT THEM!





Sam swept in to attack both of them with the claw but I was only able to get a picture of Midas.



Before I end this chapter, I'll leave you guys with a final picture of Morpheus and Midas.

I hope you all have a great weekend. Bye!

[mpart]

Another chapter so soon? Yep, that's right! I am as surprised as you guys are.



Electra gives birth again and finally decides that it's not something to smile during.
"THIS. BETTER. BE. THE. HEIR."



"Is he the heir?"
Nope.



"What about him?"
Also no.
"Is there...another one?"
No. You'll have to get pregnant again.
"UGH."
Anyways, the name of the spares are Kronos and Erebus. Kronos was born with the traits loves the cold and artistic. His favorites are grey, indie music, and porcini risotto. Erebus was born with the traits absent-minded and grump. His favorites are purple, soul music, and stu surprise.

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It took me until he was an adult to realize that his favorite color was purple and not spiceberry. I have no idea why.

Electra's birthday kept her from being able to get pregnant away after she gave birth. She was allowed to spend time with Sam.



He was as happy about that as she was.



One thing led to another and suddenly Electra was popping the question:
"Marry me?"



"Well, we have four kids together and are bound to have more. We also live together....hmm. Yes, I think I would be very happy for you to be my wife."
Right response, buddy.
"Don't...ruin the moment, Watcher!"
Fine, fine, Electra.



Now, I was feeling a little frivolous when Electra and Sam got married. Instead of having them get married in the bathroom in their pajamas like tradition dictates, I had them put on their formalwear and get married in the hallway. I know, I know. I missed a whole hour of skilling because of--
"--This is supposed to be...romantic!"
No one said it wasn't.
"It isn't!"
Fine, fine. I'll do better.
"Thank you."



*Clears throat*
Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what brings us togeder today. Mawwiage, that bwessed awwangement, that dweam wifin a dream--



"--I hate you."
You just don't understand romance. Now, kiss the groom.



After getting married, Electra aged up.



"Is it..bad?"
YOU HAVE NO WRINKLES.
I swear you guys. I don't know what it is about this family. All of my other sims look like they actually age. It's not even a glitch. It's just something about this family and it's not even because of my default skin.



Electra wasn't the only one who aged up either.



Morpheus aged up with the coward trait.





Midas...Midas very fittingly, aged up with the insane trait. I had to pause my game to laugh. Oh, I love this game sometimes.



Electra and Sam tried for a baby shortly after Electra aged up and there were chimes.



Sam decided to cheer afterward which made me laugh. Thankfully I wasn't drinking coffee while playing this chapter because I was laughing a lot.



Electra was forced to watch the kids channel again.
"It's...never-ending, is it?"
The kids channel?
"Yes. The bunnies...the bunnies will be...here long after I am. The bunnies are...truly immortal. The bunnies know...the secrets of immortality."
Awww, man. This isn't the day to question mortality and bunnies. Maybe tomorrow.



On a less philosophical note, you are all probably wondering why Electra changed her clothes. She officially found out she was pregnant! Woo!



Morpheus and Midas were given a solid ten minutes of childhood before I forced them to start skilling.
"Our kingdom just consists of a table, Midas!"
"That indeed it does. That indeed."



"Why do we skill, Midas?"
"Well, a sarcastic disembodied voice orders us around in the name of 'points.' That's why."
You know too much.
"I sure do!"





Kronos and Erebus aged up into adorable toddlers. Kronos got the purple hair and Jamaal's eyes! I think.

Well, that's all, folks. I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. I had a lot of fun writing it.

[deedee_828]

*Clears throat*
Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what brings us togeder today. Mawwiage, that bwessed awwangement, that dweam wifin a dream--

As soon as I saw the title---it made me smile.
Fitting for Princess Electra and all her little princelings!!!

[Auranaris]

But HERE is the true question.
If today is not the day to question mortality and bunnies, when is it the day to question mortality and bunnies. *dramatically strokes imaginary beard and looks out window philosophically*

[mpart]

*Clears throat*
Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what brings us togeder today. Mawwiage, that bwessed awwangement, that dweam wifin a dream--

As soon as I saw the title---it made me smile.
Fitting for Princess Electra and all her little princelings!!!

I love that part of the movie so much and had to include it. I'm glad you found it fitting. I wasn't sure how I wanted to approach Electra's spur of the moment wedding but as soon as I started writing it I found myself thinking about that scene in the Princess Bride more and more and had to include it. 

But HERE is the true question.
If today is not the day to question mortality and bunnies, when is it the day to question mortality and bunnies. *dramatically strokes imaginary beard and looks out window philosophically*

That's true! I wrote that chapter on Easter if I remember correctly. It was the perfect day to question mortality and bunnies.

Thank you guys for commenting! 

[mpart]

Hello there again! Another day, another chapter.



Even as toddlers, Kronos and Erebus had different personalities.



Very different personalities.



The gnomes continued to go on strong and grew in numbers. I love them but I'm worried they might lag out my game file down the line.



It's a short dynasty and that meant there were more birthdays! Morpheus and Midas aged up. I only caught a picture of Morpheus being attacked by the sparkles though.



Morpheus gained the neurotic trait and LOOK AT THIS SWEET BOY. I love him so much.



Midas... my boy, my golden child, aged up with the commitment issues trait. I have never so desperately wished for a spare to be my heir.
"I don't have purple eyes unless you change my eyes in CAS and if you did, that would be breaking the rules."
Breaking the fourth wall is weird.
"So is what you choose for my lifetime wish but I'm not judging."
HEY. SPOILERS.
"It won't happen for a while. We are on chapter 5.4 and an heir hasn't been born so at this rate I'll be an adult in five chapters which is forever in short dynasty time."
That's it! I'm glad you're not the heir.
"Wait. I can change!"
Too late.



Anyways, Sam aged up into an elder.
"I'm becoming old?"
Yes.
"Well, there are worse things than a life fully lived."
You're just aging up to an elder. Not dying.



See?
"Yeah. You're right."



Everyone must paint in this house because painting makes the world go around.
"You just want nice pieces for your museum, Watcher."
You forgot the extra points for portraits, Sam. I love points.



Grumpy Electra is not enjoying being pregnant.
"After four kids...you wouldn't either!"



Luckily, she started giving birth!
"THAT'S. NOT. WHAT. I. MEANT."



Ares was born with the athletic and insane traits which were oddly fitting. I swear I roll for the traits. His favorites are green, classical music, and potato and truffle torte. He's also the heir!
*Throws confetti*
Not only is he the heir, but he also has the PURPLE HAIR. He got the purple hair!
I never thought the purple hair would last this long or skip a generation and come back, but it did! Woo!



After I stopped freaking out about Ares being the heir and having purple hair, Helios was born. His traits are athletic and light sleeper. His favorites are blue, indie music, and fruit parfait.
"No...more children?"
No more children.
"Aww."
Really? Awww? You will no longer be locked inside a tiny room forced to watch the kids channel.
"Wait. Yay!"



Midas started learning how to sculpt because the fool wished to.
"I know what I was getting into. There's a method to my madness."
You're growing on me.
"Like mold or like ice cream? Two completely different things."
I don't think ice cream can grow.
"Sure it can. Add more ice cream. Bam."
I think we are getting off track here.
"Yeah. Get back to narrating."



Now that the heir had been born, Sam had been rolling some wishes that I decided to grant.
"Hello? Is this the animal shelter? Yes, we will take all the dogs and cats you have. We don't have room for the horses yet but we are working on it."
WAIT. NO.



Thankfully, Sam only got one dog and one cat. Artemis, an adult dog, came home first. Her traits are playful, destructive, skittish, and loyal.
Oh boy.



Sam was absolutely smitten with her.
"Aren't you an adorable wittle dog? Are you the best girl? You are! Yes, you are!"



Artemis decided that in response to Sam's gushing that it was time to freak out.
I relate to Artemis.



She then made the executive decision to display her destructive trait out on one of the few chairs I allow the Timeless family.
I may come to regret letting Sam get pets.



The madness didn't stop there though. Nike, an adorable kitten, joined the family. Her traits are playful, neat, clueless, and independent.



Artemis introduced herself to Nike and decided to show her around the house as if she hadn't just arrived an hour before.



I redid the outside of the house to include a fence. There were too many paparazzi dying on the lawn and it was starting to annoy me.



To end this chapter, Kronos and Erebus aged up! Kronos aged up with the mean-spirited trait. Yay.





Erebus, on the other hand, aged up with the never nude trait. Well, at least both traits add character.

I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! This generation was a ton of fun playing and I'm happy to say that it has been a ton of fun writing too. I'll see you guys next time. Have a good day!

[mpart]

Welcome back! Thank you all for over 15,000 views! That's crazy. 



Sam maxed his career. Sometimes being a painting slave can lead to happiness!
"I'm not sure about the slave part but I am happy."
That's what I said.
"I--never mind."



Sadly, with happiness comes sadness sometimes. Eel, Lethe's snake, passed away.
I know you are all wondering, "When the heck Lethe got a snake?"
No clue. I just have a memory of him and now this sad picture. I'm 99% sure that I didn't even take a picture of the poor guy before he died. My excuse is...short dynasty?
Yeah, let's go with that.



Now that the heir had been born, Electra was free to go to France to gather grapes and buy nectar makers.
"Why didn't...past generations do this?"
Great question! I didn't think I would make it this far in this short dynasty attempt. I have the attention span of a squirrel.
"Well, at least you're...honest?"



Hello France!
"So...we get a break from skilling, right?"
Absolutely not, Electra, but good try!



"Dad, look at me! Look, dad!"
"That's nice, Morpheus."
"Dad, it's me. IN FRANCE."
"I know, Morpheus. I'm here with you."
"Midas! MIDAS! I'm in France!"
"Yes. We have a few vacation days to skill as much as possible. The main goal is going to be to collect grapes and nectar making supplies for mother."
"Midas! We're in France! Woo!"
"I can't deal with this."



Midas decided the best thing to do to avoid his brother's excitable nature was to dig through the trash.
"I am not digging through the trash. I am the trash. The trash is one with me."
Alright, moving on then...



Kronos and Erebus were pit against each other to learn chess.
"I'll destroy you."
"Woah, it's just a game of chess, Kronos. Calm down."
"Coward."
"I'm going to tell mom!"
"Don't you dare!"



Luckily for Kronos, Electra was busy making nectar.
"This is how you...do it, right?"
Never made nectar in my life but I'm seventy-five percent sure it is.
"Seventy-five percent?"
Seventy-five percent.



"Do I just...sit here and wait?"
Yep.
"What happens if it...doesn't work?"
It will. Probably.
"That's not comforting."
It'll be fine.



In an effort to keep Midas from trying to become one with the trash again, I had him take up adventuring.
"You're lying and you know it. You had me take up adventuring for a reason that probably related to points but now you don't remember it."
HEY. YOU CAN'T NARRATE. I'M THE NARRATOR.
"I'm not narrating. I'm stating facts."
That's all I basically do. That's my skill as a narrator.
"Well, this is the sims. You just follow us around with your little mouse and queue up actions."
Anyways, moving on.



Midas dug through rubble and found artifacts. Woo. Was this an important picture or did I just take it because I thought it looked neat? The world will never know.
"But I do."
Gah.



Exploring is always so much fun in this game. I wish I did it more.



"Look, Watcher! I'm a dog! MEOW!"
That is...that is hurting my soul.
"It's my unstable trait."
Your insane trait. Not your unstable trait.
"You mean my neurotic trait?"
It's time to take a break from you.



Morpheus was finding that France wasn't all that fun.
"Ah, man. Why did Kronos set a prank to dye my hair pink? Did he do it because he knows pink is my second favorite color?"
I...
"He must have! That's so thoughtful of him."
....nevermind.
Morpheus was having a blast.



"Oh boy! Fishing! This is great!"
Is that sarcasm?
"No, but it is a bit scary fishing in the dark. What if those horses attack me? Maybe they are part of a horse gang."
That isn't likely.
"But it is a possibility, isn't it?"
Maybe?
"Time to go back to the base camp! I will not be attacked by a horse gang tonight thank you very much!"
Why do these chapters just keep getting weirder???



After some sleep back at the base camp, Morpheus decided to spend some time with Erebus. He's a surprisingly good brother.



Then he-
"-I'm not scared of the horses anymore! I have brought back up."
"I'm back up?"
"Yep, dad! You're back up."
"Son, I thought we were just fishing."
"For right now, yes, but when it turns dark you--I mean we are going to fight the horses."
Are you sure you don't have the insane trait?
"I have the neurotic trait, Watcher."
Right but that's not the same thing.
"I'm an excitable neurotic coward. It leaves a mark on you."



Instead of sticking around to deal with his fear of horses, Morpheus ran back to the base camp. Sam decided to collect fireflies and try to enjoy a moment away from the insanity.





Midas was still adventuring and doing pretty well for himself.



He even managed to reach Visa Level 2 after this conversation with a poor old man:
"We're going to be best friends now, okay? I need to complete this opportunity and the game has assigned you as the person to give it to me."
"What are you talking about-"
"-Time for friendship!"
"Ahh!"

On that note, it's time to wrap up this chapter. I hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing it. 

One quick thing that I want to mention is that I write Electra the way I do because I imagine her with a speech impediment. I'm not sure why. As someone who has a very noticeable one myself, I thought it would be interesting to write and see it in a story. Hopefully it hasn't offended anyone as that is not my intention at all.

[mpart]

Hello there! I have no witty introduction prepared so let's get into the chapter!



The Timeless family arrived home from France and checked up on Aries and Helios who were left behind.
"The babysitters are horrible in the Sims 3."
I...you're right, Midas.
"I know."





Electra was given her very own nectarmaking cellar for her lifetime wish. The entrance to it is inside the greenhouse. For reference, this was my first time ever attempting the Bottomless Nectar lifetime wish, and oh boy. I had a lot of fun with it.



Electra was sent to the cellar right away to start making nectar.
"Finally. I'll be able to...complete my lifetime wish!"
I wanted to wait for the heir to be born before worrying about it.
"I'm surprised you let me...do it at all."
I get an extra point for it.
"Hmph."



Nike aged up into an adult cat.



In an effort to stop skilling, Kronos pretended to faint.
It didn't work.
"Darn it!"



He did get a chance to stop skilling though as it was his birthday.
"Ha! My plan worked!"
Not really.



Kronos traits now are loves the cold, artistic, mean-spirited, and...unstable. How fitting.
"I'm not unstable. I just have different family values."
NO, KRONOS. NO.





Erebus aged up after Kronos. He gained the frugal trait to add to absent-minded, grumpy, and never nude. Well, at least he has personality.
"One heck of a confusing one though."
Isn't that the truth.



That wasn't the end of the birthdays. Ares aged up to a toddler and already looks like trouble.
Oh dear.



Helios then aged up and looks absolutely adorable. Look at those cheeks! He takes after Electra a lot.



Midas was busy working on the Ice Personality challenge.
"One ice sculpture done, twenty-four more to go."
This is giving me immortal dynasty flashbacks.



There was a painting party going on as Morpheus, Kronos, and Sam were chained to easels.
Yep, this is definitely screaming, "immortal dynasty."



Erebus worked on his martial arts skill because none of his traits pointed to anything.
"Are you saying I'm useless?"
No, no. I'll still be able to get you to max a few skills.
"Hmph."



I got a notification that it was Electra's and Sam's one-year anniversary so I let them go on a date. Electra and Sam had different ideas of how to spend their time together though. As you can see, Sam was absolutely ecstatic to be challenged to a water balloon fight.
"I'm in my favorite sweater!"
"Oh..stop! It'll be fun!"



While Electra and Sam were on their date I saw Caden, Audrina's son, and his pregnant wife, Leona. In game, I got notifications about them a lot and how well their marriage was going which makes me happy.



Erebus had decided that while Electra and Sam were out on their date he was going to try and teach Helios to talk. I have no idea why.
"Someone needs to teach him how to talk around here."
Not really. The rest of you didn't learn how to talk and you turned out fine.
"Midas meows, Morpheus is scared of the dark, Kronos yells at people randomly about family values, and I shower in my clothes."
See? You all turned out fine. Get back to skilling.
"You're insane, Watcher."
That's fair.



When Electra got back to the house it was time for her birthday! She used to be the same age as Sam but gained a few days due to her pregnancies.
"Yay! It's my birthday!"
It is! Your elder birthday to be exact.



"Oh no."



"Hey! This isn't...so bad!"
It isn't. Now, chop, chop, and get back to skilling.





With Sam reaching the end of his lifespan, I allowed him to have some time with his two youngest sons.



I leave you all with this picture of Helios and Ares.

I hope you all have had a good day. See you next chapter!

[mpart]

Would you look at that? I managed to get two chapters done today!  I know I shouldn't be surprised when this happens but I always am.



We start this chapter off quite suddenly because past Mpart decided that's what she wanted to do. Morpheus, Midas, Kronos, and Erebus all attended prom. Erebus came out of the school first with a tale to tell:



Not bad actually.
"I have never met Eileen before this."
At least she's not a babysitter.



Eileen was promptly given a makeover and she's gorgeous! Bella Bachelor is her aunt. I have no idea who her parents are but that's all my notes decided to include.



Anyways, Midas and Kronos came out of the school at the same time. Their prom was...
"...not fun. I'm going to get revenge."
I expected that from Kronos but not you, Midas.
"Look at the notifications."
I'm getting to it.



Ouch. Midas definitely didn't have a good prom.



Kronos didn't either but that was mostly his fault.
"What do you mean? I had a great time at prom. I got into several fights. That was a win-win situation."
I disagree but I'm glad you had fun.



Morpheus' prom experience was-
"-I'm a bit busy here, Watcher!"
You're aging up already? Really?
"Yep!"
Err let me briefly show the noteworthy notifications about your prom-
"-No, say what my lifetime wish and new trait are first!"
Fine!

Morpheus' final traits are loves the cold, excitable, coward, neurotic, and virtuoso. His lifetime wish is...One Sim Band. Well, that's not doable.
"Sure it is! You just have to believe in yourself and me. Think of all those points."
Hmm...points. I do love me some points.



Where was I? Morpheus prom experience was the usual one for the sims. He got voted prom king and rejected for a dance. All in all could have been worse, could have been better.



Here are all the kids' prom pictures before I put them in the museum. I'm surprised I managed to have them all attend prom in their formalwear.



Midas birthday hit a little later than Morpheus' but still happened at the school.
"Oh, I'm excited to show the readers what my lifetime wish is."
Don't spoil it!

Midas' final traits are brave, absent-minded, insane, commitment issues, and clumsy. The first choice for his lifetime wish that popped up was naturally Gold Digger. I chose it eagerly. I had EVERY intention of fulfilling it and knew just the way to do so.

"Missing ladder in the pool? Accidental fire? Jellybean bush?"
Nope, and you already know what happens.
"That I do."



Nike and Artemis get along. In such a large household they are barely mentioned but they are very much loved.





Helios and Ares, not wanting to miss out on the birthday attention, aged up too.



Ares' traits are athletic, insane, and neurotic.
Time to write another insane sim.
"Maybe. Maybe not."
You're literally insane.
"Perhaps."
Oh no. I am not dealing with another insane sim who knows too much.
"Hmph! I'm not my brother! I'm my own person."
I'm getting Loki vibes here.



Helios, the somehow saner child, aged up with the evil trait. WHY.
"I'm going to take over the world! Just you watch!"
No, no, no! I need one sane sim this generation! One sane sim!
"I'm evil, not insane!"
YET.



After all the birthdays, a trip to China was in order. Sam's age bar was maxed out and I wanted him to be able to paint Morpheus' and Midas' portraits.

My goals for the visit to China were as follows:

- Have Sam complete Midas’ and Morpheus’ portraits

- Have Sam max the photography and nectar making skills

 - Have Electra complete the ice skill challenge, make Midas’ ice sculpture, and collect more fruits for her nectarmaking lifetime wish

- Have Morpheus max painting and cooking

- Have Midas max sculpting and gardening

- Have Erebus max martial arts and nectarmaking

- Have Kronos max painting, writing, and photography

- Have Ares and Helios max logic

I know that seems like a lot but I was DETERMINED. I was going to do it!





I even remodeled the vacation home so I could feel extra motivated to micromanage my sims like never before. There would be no bathroom breaks, no socializing, and no eating for the adults. They would all have to use the moodlet manager or die and give me extra points for their tombstones.
I think it's important to mention this is about the time I started going crazy this generation.



Sam kept trying to do ridiculous things like go to sleep and use the restroom. I had to micromanage him more than the others.
"You have gone mad."
KEEP PAINTING!



Ares and Helios got to work maxing logic right away.
"It's like she's at war or something, Helios."
"As an evil sim I can appreciate this to some extent but it's mostly just concerning."
Have you both maxed logic yet? No? Stop talking!



Electra and Midas had the most difficult tasks; they both had to max sculpting and complete the Ice Personality challenge. At some point, I tracked to see who was finishing the challenge the fastest. They were tied for a while but Electra managed to win by one sculpture.
"Yay!"
"I'm glad you won, mom."
"Thank you, Midas."
Awwww. That's strangely wholesome for this family.



WHY ARE YOU RUNNING, SAM?
"I'm done with Midas' portrait!"
Do you think that means you can stop skilling?
"I did everything you requested!"
That just means you have to max a different skill.
"I bet other Watchers are nicer."
Now, now. You have a lot of lifetime happiness points and have had a great life. Don't give me that attitude.
"Fine."



So what are you going to write about?
"Why it should be illegal to abuse moodlet managers."
I disagree but if that's what makes you happy, go for it.
"Of course you disagree. You're the reason I'm writing this."
Should I be offended or flattered?
"I don't think it matters."
That's true to an extent.



Morpheus ended up finishing maxing his skills too so I allowed him to work on his lifetime wish.
"I'll complete it. Just you watch."
I hope so.



Ares and Helios were the only ones able to sleep during the skilling madness because the moodlet manager doesn't work on children and they took full advantage of it.

That's all I have for this chapter. I hope you all enjoyed it. 

[mpart]

Hello guys! Welcome back to the Timeless Short Dynasty.



The Timeless family was still in China and skilling.
Erebus worked on his martial arts skill. If I'm right, that's the main thing he had to accomplish this vacation.
"Maybe. Maybe not."
No, I think I'm right. I took notes and everything.
"Your notes could be wrong."
Maybe but probably not.



Ares was busy doing whatever the heck he does.
"I'm brooding."
Brooding? That's your brooding look?
"I'm the heir. Don't question me."
Hmph. Well Mr. Heir, get back to skilling.
"Fine. I'll prove I'm better than my brothers. I will!"
"Ares, I'm right here."
Yeah, Ares. Be nice.
"NEVER! I'll never be nice to my brothers!"



Sam ended up being the one with the most free time on his hands so I sent him shopping.
"Ah. Do we need some relics for an opportunity? A key perhaps?"
What? No. I need some pretty vases.
"What?"
Pretty vases.
"You stopped ordering me around to skill so I could get you some 'pretty vases?'"
Yes.
"That makes no sense."
I disagree.



Sam was also sent to gather fruit for Electra's lifetime wish. I had originally intended for Electra to do it herself, but she was busy maxing the sculpting skill.
"I'm happy to help my wife out."
See? That's the spirit.



"....and that's why you will always be less in the eyes of the Watcher, Helios."
Midas? What are you doing?
"Giving Helios a reality check."
Oh, come on. Don't be that way.
"He said I'm not as important as Ares."
What? No, that's not true.
"Liar."
The only difference between you and Ares is that he'll have to have kids and skill until he dies. Honestly, it's not that fun.
"Mom seems happy."
That's because your mother is weird. She's the exception, not the rule.
"I guess that makes sense--"
--And if it makes you feel better, Ares is watching you guys right now through the window.
"That doesn't make me feel better at all."
It's not really meant to make you feel better. I just found it disturbing and had to mention it.



"You'll never get rid of me! NEVER!"
I wasn't planning to. Also, why are you swimming?
"You'll never know! Hahaha! I win!"
*Backs away slowly.*



How does it feel to have maxed sculpting, Electra?
"Can I go...spend time with Sam?"
Eh, why not. He's maxed out his life bar.
"HE HAS?"
Ah I mean err...he's fine! Go have fun!



Look at these two! They are adorable!



"You're not...at the end of your life bar...are you Sam?"
"I am but it's okay. I have had a good life. I have a wonderful wife and kids. I have completed my lifetime wish and done things I never thought I could."
"I'm happy, Sam. I know being....a dynasty spouse isn't easy. I love you."
"I love you too."
Awwwwwww.



Back at the vacation house, Helios had an existential crisis.
"Why do my hands look like that?"
You're a sim. They just do.
"Hey Watcher, remember how I said I was going to take over the world?"
Yeah?
"I don't want to anymore. I'll just get fiendishly delighted when bad things happen but I think Ares is weird enough for all of us."
I agree but I don't think that's how it works.
"He's too weird, Watcher."
Don't let his weirdness affect your weirdness. Be your own person...I mean sim.
"Didn't you say 'you wanted at least one sane sim this generation?'"
Yes, but that's clearly not going to happen. I have thrown in the towel. Go crazy, kid.
"You'll regret saying that."
We'll see.



Ares was off doing Ares...things.
"Listen everybody! I'm the heir so you can't steal my spotlight! Ever! You are all background characters in my story AND YOU BETTER ACT LIKE IT."
No need to be so aggressive.
"You're all losers in the eyes of ME. ME!"



"Hahaha, loser."
"What did you just call me, Helios?"
"You're a loser, Ares, and I'm not going to let your weirdness affect my weirdness."
"YOU! To the chopping block, you go!"
"NEVER!"
I can't believe I'm actually writing this. This is what happens when my sims don't skill.



See? These two are being normal and it's because they are skilling. Skilling saves lives.



I sent Erebus off to the Martial Arts academy in hopes he would skill faster.
He did not.
"It's not my fault!"
Yes, it is.



What's with that face, Midas?
"Oh, I'm just thinking about how I maxed sculpting."
Really? Congratulations!
"I know. One more point for you in the never-ending abyss that is point gathering."
Thanks, I guess?
"You're welcome, Watcher."



After maxing sculpting, Midas finished this adorable sculpture. I love it.

Nothing else interesting in China happened after that. The Timeless family traveled home. Everything I wanted to accomplish was done except for Erebus maxing martial arts. Boo, Erebus, boo!
"Not my fault!"



The important thing is that the Timeless family was able to get pretty vases though. I love them.



Midas started learning the alchemy skill.
"It will be important in the future."
I don't doubt it.



Electra was slowly but surely working on finishing her lifetime wish.



Ares rolled a wish to learn the writing skill and was glued to the computer. He's a strange one but is surprisingly focused.
"I'm the heir. I have to max the most skills. I must."
Well, at least you are being productive.

That's all folks. I hope you guys are all having a good day. Bye!

[mpart]

Hello everyone! I'm really enjoying writing this generation. All of the sims have such unique personalities and it has been a blast writing them. I hope you guys are enjoying reading it as much as I am enjoying writing it.



This chapter begins with a devastating yet unavoidable death. Sam kicked the bucket. 



"It's the GRIM REAPER! THE GRIM REAPER!"
Morpheus, your dad is dying. You can freak out--
--and he's already fainted. Fantastic.



Please don't go with Grim.
"I have lived a good life. It's okay."
Electra is the same age as you too. It seems like only yesterday you guys were teenagers.
"Don't think you'll get rid of her easily, Watcher."
Yeah...I get the same feeling too.



Sam was your typical, loving dynasty spouse which is a rare thing in this dynasty. He was an amazing father and husband. He'll be greatly missed but most importantly, he gave me a large tombstone.



Electra didn't handle his death well. I think this picture says it all.



Here is Nike with a bunch of tiger statues to lighten up the chapter. She was doing her best to blend in amongst them it seems.



All the kids handled Sam's death...interestingly. Midas was no different in that regard. With his father dead, he decided to focus on his lifetime wish with a renewed fervor. His first step was to create an online dating profile.
"It's about time I do this."
Create an online dating profile or complete your lifetime wish?
"Both, Watcher. There are only five days until this generation ends."
Wait, really?
"Yes and then I can't earn points."
I'll still keep you around.
"Like you kept Audrina around?"
HEY.



The computer did not appreciate Midas' sass either and broke on him.
"No, it's just because I have the clumsy trait."
I like my explanation better.



"Well, I guess it's time to do this the old fashion way then."
Meet someone randomly?
"What? No. Waiting outside of rich peoples' houses until they are forced to let me in."
The sad thing is that will probably work.



We take a slight break from Midas to go to Erebus! He FINALLY managed to max the martial arts skill.
"I don't appreciate the tone of your voice, Watcher. It's not my fault I didn't max it in China."
It was on the list. The great list. You could have done it.
"It's not my fault you weren't micromanaging me well enough."
GASP. You take that back!
"I can't take back the truth."
I'm going back to Midas.
"Have fun with that."



Midas found a rich old lady and hatched his plan.
"Her husband just died too. How tragic."
That's kind of evil of you, Midas.
"I'm a gold digger. Literally in the name of my lifetime wish."
True but I feel like this new dark turn has more to do with your father dying--
"--We aren't talking about that. We are talking about this random old lady I'm going to convince to marry me."
Fine.



Iris, the random old lady, ended up being Blair Wainwright's daughter. Huh.



The moment Midas saw Iris he started rolling wish after wish to ask her about how much money she had. He already knew but I guess it was a good idea to confirm it. Once he did, he had hearts for her and started rolling romantic wishes.



After a friendship potion or two, Midas decided to go in for a kiss.



It didn't go as he expected.
"Are you mad? My husband just died!"
"Well, how was I supposed to know?"
"It was in the newspaper!"
"I don't read THAT!"
"Maybe you should! You young people need to be more educated these days!"
"Let's just get this over with."



"What do you--"
--Midas decided the best course of action was to throw another friendship potion at her.
Really, Midas? Your great cover story was that you don't read the newspaper?
"Oh come on. You just drag it into the trash bin. We are a dynasty family, not a newspaper reading family."
Try raising the relationship bar more before going in for another kiss.
"Noted."



Midas maxed out their relationship and before Iris could run away, he kissed her again.



She responded the same as last time.
"I'm going to cut my losses and go find some other rich fool. This isn't working."
I agree.

Looking back, Iris probably had the neurotic trait which tends to cause sims to not respond well to a heat of the moment kiss.



Is she rich?
"Nope. Let's get moving."
Why do I have a random picture of her then?
"No idea. You were likely spouse hunting for one of my other brothers."
Makes sense.





Midas went from house to house, asking every woman he could about their financial status. I checked his gender preferences and he is straight but to be honest, I am not sure why past Mpart thought that mattered for his lifetime wish.

The unlucky lady he finally met was Cecilia Ansari-Andrews.
"She doesn't have the unlucky trait."
Yes, but she might as well because of your lifetime wish.



Instead of trying to win her heart Midas went for a different approach:
"I just threw a bunch of friendship positions at you. Want to move in?"
"What a fantastic idea! We are best friends after all."
"Exactly."
Poor woman. I'm 85% sure that is her husband watching through the window.



Cecilia's traits are over-emotional, shy, couch potato, can't stand art, and virtuoso. I didn't write down her lifetime wish because she would not be able to finish it.
"What?"
Nothing.

That's all for this chapter, everyone. Thanks for reading!

[mpart]

Welcome back, everyone!



This chapter starts off on a sad note. Melinoe passed away.  I adored her and honestly wish I had kept her in the household longer. Electra is now at the end of her lifespan too.



Life moves forward though and no one seems to understand that better than Midas.
"I'm rich, you're rich. Want to leave your new husband for me?"
"Sure, why not. What's the worse thing that could happen?"
Don't answer that, Midas.
"I wasn't planning to."



After that, Midas went in for a kiss.



Thankfully, it went well.
"That's a first."
It sure is, Midas.



Cecilia and Midas took a romantic picture together and it was honestly adorable. I feel so bad.



"Here are some flowers for you, m'lady."
"Oh, they are such a pretty yellow!"
"I actually like to think of them as gold."
They're clearly yellow, Midas.
"Shut up, Watcher."
"Who are you talking to?"
"No one."





I wish these two weren't so cute together.



"So...do you want to be my girlfriend?"
"Yes!"
"Fantastic. This will help me complete my lifetime wish."
"You say the silliest things."
"Uh..yeah."



"I know we are moving quickly, but it's the sims and I had this ring in my pocket so..."
"...So you want me to marry you?"



"That's the plan."
"Oh, how could I say no? I have known you for a whole ten minutes!"



"That's the spirit. So you're saying yes?"
"I'm saying yes."



"Fantastic. Here's the diamond ring and I'll see you tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?"
"Yes. I have rolled a wish to host a bachelor party and the Watcher is too entertained to not grant it."
You're right. I am too entertained to not grant it.
"Oh...okay?"



"So, Watcher, who should I invite?"
The Grim Reaper and your family.
"I can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not."
I'm not.
"Well since I'm inviting the Grim Reaper I might as well have my bachelor party at the graveyard."
You only live once. Go for it I guess?



Midas did indeed.



Morpheus was allowed to attend Midas' bachelor party too! He was freed from skilling temporarily.
"I am also here as a reminder that this is a short dynasty and--oh fizzy nectar! I love fizzy nectar!"



Do you see anyone at the party you like, Morpheus?
"I think the Grim Reaper is pretty hot."
You can't marry Grim without breaking the game sadly. Wait, did I ever have Electra ask what your gender preferences were?
"Nope."



Midas! This is important! Come over here and ask Morpheus what his gender preferences are.
"It's already obvious--"
--Just ask!
"Fine."



Woo! My NRAAs mods are working! I had edited the gender preferences in my game to have more diversity but wasn't sure it had registered. I'm glad it did.



Caden, Audrina's son, showed up at Midas' bachelor party. You can see Helios aging up in the background of this picture but I'll get to that next chapter.



Cecilia decided that she had to see Midas' bachelor party for herself. Autonomously. One moment she was at the house and the next she was at the party. I didn't even realize it until she was out of the taxi.
"Why are there party dancers here and why is he hosting the party at the graveyard?"
Uhh...



"Well, I guess it isn't so bad. He looks like he is having a good time."
Yes.



"Hey, Midas! Are you having a good time?"
"Uh yes...what are you doing here?"
"I thought I would stop by."
"Okay. Do you plan to stay for the rest of the time?"
"Yes.
"Okay."



Midas' insane trait then decided to make an appearance.



Midas and Cecilia got into a fight and then I had her leave the party to cool off. I guess he wasn't fine with her being there after all. Hmm...

Well, that's all folks! I hope you guys are having a good day.

[mpart]

Hello there! Happy Pride Month!



While Midas' bachelor party was taking place, Kronos aged up back at the house. His final traits are loves the cold, artistic, mean-spirited, unstable, and party animal. His lifetime wish is Bottomless Nectar Cellar. He'll be trapped in the basement with his mother for the foreseeable future.
"Oh, joy."

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Erebus aged up too, but he had managed to sneak out of the house and go to Midas' bachelor party without me noticing. Grrr. His traits now are absent-minded, grumpy, never nude, frugal, and star quality. Fantastic. His lifetime wish is...
...ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
"I just really admire what Midas is doing with this whole bachelor party, you know? He's really dedicated to this whole gold digger thing. I want to be like that."
*Internally screaming*
Erebus' lifetime wish is, you guessed it, Gold Digger. It was the first one to pop up. I'll get around to it. I guess.



Some random pregnant lady went into labor at Midas' bachelor party to add to the drama. It wouldn't be a sims party unless someone died or went into labor. Sometimes both.



The ghosts emerged from their graves to check it out, and that proved to be too much for poor Morpheus.



To top it off, it was a full moon and that meant zombies. In an effort to keep Morpheus from having a heart attack, I sent everyone home.



Of course, the game then decided it was the perfect time to bombard me with even more birthdays. Helios aged up to a grumpy teen whose traits now are athletic, light sleeper, evil, and avant-garde. Well, at least he got a useful trait.
"You just don't understand me or the struggles I'm going through. You don't understand what it is to be evil and to be seen as the normal one in your family."
No one assumes you're normal, Helios. Don't worry about that.
"The world is against me!"



Ares also aged up. He gained the loves the cold trait to add to athletic, insane, and neurotic. He surprisingly didn't make a big deal out of his birthday and went back to skilling.
"Oh, I'm just waiting for this generation to end. Once it does, you'll see. You will all see."
That's nice, Ares.



Anyways, the Timeless household developed quite the collection of imaginary friends, so I murdered them all with Debug Enabler. I had to. Those dolls are crashes waiting to happen. I used to love them but now they just give me anxiety.



Helios rolled a wish to start learning street art, so I let him. Fingers crossed he can max it before this generation comes to a close.



For Morpheus, time was running out to complete his lifetime wish which means I got...creative.
"Skill boosters? How is this supposed to help?"
Well, it can't hurt, darn it!



I then had him use the brain enhancing machine to gain a few skill points. I try to avoid using the brain enhancing machine as much as possible as I already feel like I abuse fast skilling methods too much, but for Morpheus' insane lifetime wish, I was willing to make an exception.



Ares rolled a wish to learn the alchemy skill and got the chance to use Hera's old alchemy station just like Midas.
"It's pink. Why?"
That was her favorite color.
"It should be green because I'm the heir now."
No, you aren't. Your mom is.
"She's been trapped in the basement working on her lifetime wish."
Exactly. She's the heir(ess). That's what it means to be one.
"Oh no, no. Things are going to have to change around here."
Good luck with that.



"Don't test me, Watcher. There's only so much insanity you can handle."
Isn't that the truth.



Helios decided to take to the streets to practice his graffiti. No harm, right?



Apparently not. Doesn't this police officer know how crazy and rich the Timeless family is? Oh well. The fine didn't hurt the family funds anyways.



I present to you a picture of Morpheus being adorable as a brief break from the madness of this family. You are welcome.



Of course, after taking that picture, the game informed me that five out of eight of my sims had to go graduate. It was a disaster. Kronos and Helios (who was forced to attend as a guest) were the first ones freed from City Hall's grasps even though Helios was late to the ceremony.



Ares supported his brothers in his own special way.
"Look at me. I'm Morpheus, Midas, Kronos, and Erebus. I think I'm so special because the Watcher gives me attention now."



"Just you all wait. I'm going to take over as head of this family and you will all learn your places!"
Ares, stop being jealous of your brothers.
"I'm not jealous!"
Yes, you are.
"No! NEVER!"



The rest of the kids finally emerged from city hall, but here's a picture of just Midas.



I think he was working on his writing skill using the tabcast. I'm not exactly sure though.



Cecilia was the last graduate to leave the building. Darn. I was hoping something interesting would happen like somebody anonymously getting in two fights with a random young adult and a child. It would be disappointing if I wasn't able to get pictures of the second fight, but I wouldn't be able to be picky in that sort of situation. Speaking of the situation theoretically of course.



You just can't worry about those sorts of things.
Helios: "NOTICE ME, WATCHER. HELPPPP!"



Midas: "Helios! You almost ruined my graduation! Where were you during the first half of it? The Watcher thought maybe you were glitched! Can't you tell that the she almost spilled her coffee trying to find you?"
Uh...
"It had hazelnut creamer in it, Helios. Hazelnut creamer."
That's not creepy at all.
Helios: "So I'm trouble...because of being late to your graduation? Nothing else?"
"What no? You're in trouble because of popsicles, Helios. You almost made me drop my popsicles when you were late to my graduation."
"Your popsicles?"
"They were creamsicle flavored, Helios."
"Oh cool. You're just showing your insane trait. Nice, nice. I'm just going to back away slowly now."
Yeah, I recommend that because I'm way too confused and I'm the one writing this chapter. Does that mean I'm a good writer or does that mean I should have stopped writing this dialogue five minutes ago? Who knows.



To end this very, very, very confusing chapter, here are the kids' graduation awards. I feel like they are all fitting.

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Have a great day! See you next time. 

[Auranaris]

Happy Pride month! 
Midas and his popsicles made me giggle. Oh, the things insane sims do.
I’m surprised that all my sims haven’t earned “most likely to burn down their house”. I mean, don’t everyone’s sims just constantly set the house on fire? Just me? Oh. ok.

[mpart]

Happy Pride month! 
Midas and his popsicles made me giggle. Oh, the things insane sims do.
I’m surprised that all my sims haven’t earned “most likely to burn down their house”. I mean, don’t everyone’s sims just constantly set the house on fire? Just me? Oh. ok.

 
This generation has been interesting to write as all the sims are crazy in one way or another. I find it difficult to give insane sims a distinct voice but Midas has been a blast writing.
Hahaha you're definitely not the only one who's sims do that! I always have to buy fireproof homestead to keep the house stills standing. Fires are a pain to deal with.

Thanks for reading!