The Firefly Diaries: A Seven Heroes Dynasty--update 31 December

[reggikko]

CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3



PROLOGUE

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What? Where am I? This doesn't look like Strangetown.

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Hm. There's a house. Maybe whoever lives there can tell me what's going on. I have a vague memory of being on a rooftop. There was a telescope? I think?

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There's a note. "Dear Ms. Firefly, please make yourself at home. Someone will be along shortly. Signed, A.R.S."

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This isn't too bad. Who is A.R.S.? Oh! There's the door.

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Hi. You must be Ms A.R.S.? The note said to let myself in. I'm really confused about what's happening here. Where am I?

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Uh, HELLO? Meet you where? I didn't quite catch that.

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Whoa! Settle down. I didn't mean to, uh, startle you?

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You brought friends? Um. Okay. Hey, there's the door. (help)

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"Ms. Firefly. I am agent Scullery and that is Agent Moulder. Please step outside while I clear the area."

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Agent Moulder? What's going on here?

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"Hehe. It's funny you should ask. There was a little oopsie with the space-time continuum and you wound up here. It's sort of Strangetown in another reality, but not exactly. This is StrangerVille and I'm afraid we're going to need your help to set things right again. No biggie. Happens all the time when Watchers restart with the same Sims. You have no idea of how many times you've lived your life. The thing is, for some reason, your Watcher never lets you die and that's how we determined that you would be perfect for repairing our little quantum crack, if you will. I should probably tell you that you're a teen and you'll have to go back to high school."

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"All clear. We'll be back in touch."
Wait!
"Sorry. Gotta run now."

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There's a note. "Enjoy the fruitcake. It's an old family recipe."
No way am I eating that.

[reggikko]

THE HEROES

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Founder: Fiona Firefly
Traits: Good, Neat, Perfectionist
Character Values: Good Manners, Responsible, Compassionate

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Requirements:

Read 7 non-skill books:
1. Orbital Pudding
2. Untold Stories of StrangerVille
3. Crystal Vu's Top Secret Inventions
4. Avoiding the Watchful Eye
5. Why Are We Here?
6. Point Farmer No More
7. The Mantis Wars

Scouting Badges: ALL
7 Unique Plants: sage, parsley, basil, bell pepper, spinach, tomato, lily
7 Unique fish: bass, tetra, minnow, koi, cichlid, trout, salmon
Collectibles: My Sims trophies X 7
Level 7 skill: Gardening
Make 7 objects: Paintings X 4, Garden planter X 3

Project: Grow 7 perfect fruits, 7 perfect herbs, and 7 perfect vegetables--COMPLETED
Herbs: catnip, madnip, napnip, nuzzlenip, basil, sage, parsley
Fruit: Strawberry, grape, tomato, growfruit, lemon, cherry, apple
Vegetables: Spinach, bell pepper, green pea, carrot, green bean, onion, potato

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Hero 2: Julia Firefly
Traits: Squeamish, Genius, Cheerful
Character values: Good Manners, Responsible, Compassionate, Mediator, Controlled emotions

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Requirements:
7 good friends: Nani Kealoha, Evie Delgato, Summer Holiday, Sofia Bjergsen, Antionette Burdette, Yusun Harrell, Angel Srinivasan
Scout badges: ALL
Collectibles: Simmi X 2, Metals X 2, My Sims X 1, Crystals X2
Level 7 adult skill: Logic
7 Emotional Whims: Happy- send happy text, Focused- read something, observe the skies w/telescope, play video game, Confident- make a friend, tell an unbelievable story, meet someone new
Make 7 objects: Activity table drawings X7
Odd jobs: Sand sculpture judge, lawn maintenance, needing nom-noms, tv hookup help. making proof, box packing, photos for publication

[ratchie]

This looks epic.

Rachel

[MarianT]

Ooh, great start! Loved the pictures of the neighbors. Yeah, nothing to see here.

[PeregrineTook]

Scullery and Moulder.  Glorious!!
Loving the start to this and can't wait to read more!

[oshizu]

Oh, Marjorie was a doll but I love Ms. Firefly, too!
What will she get up to next? Can't wait to find out...

[reggikko]

Thanks for the lovely comments! For a little background, Fiona Firefly is the first Sim I ever created in Sims 2. When the CAS demo was released for TS4, the first thing I did was to recreate Fiona. She is my favorite Sim of all time and she really has lived numerous lifetimes. I have never let her die. She was even a vampire for a while in TS2. She married Pascal Curious a few times and has been a Mad Scientist, Celebrity Chef, Cult Leader, Best-selling Author, and numerous other things. When @PeregrineTook wrote about wanting to feel connected to his founders, I thought that sounded not only reasonable, but smart. And since Fiona can be immortal AND young throughout this Dynasty, I figured it was perfect for her. Marjorie will move to my casual game in some capacity. Again, thanks for reading.

[PeregrineTook]

Thanks for the lovely comments! For a little background, Fiona Firefly is the first Sim I ever created in Sims 2. When the CAS demo was released for TS4, the first thing I did was to recreate Fiona. She is my favorite Sim of all time and she really has lived numerous lifetimes. I have never let her die. She was even a vampire for a while in TS2. She married Pascal Curious a few times and has been a Mad Scientist, Celebrity Chef, Cult Leader, Best-selling Author, and numerous other things. When @PeregrineTook wrote about wanting to feel connected to his founders, I thought that sounded not only reasonable, but smart. And since Fiona can be immortal AND young throughout this Dynasty, I figured it was perfect for her. Marjorie will move to my casual game in some capacity. Again, thanks for reading.

Aww, I'm so touched that I played some part in helping make this awesomeness happen  :=)
And I have to ask, is her last name inspired by the TV series of the same name?

[reggikko]

@PeregrineTook No, I just thought it sounded like a cool name. I've never seen the TV series.

[GlazeyLady]

What a great intro! Love the inclusion of the "affected" sims and the agent names - Scullery and Moulder - so perfect!

[reggikko]

What a great intro! Love the inclusion of the "affected" sims and the agent names - Scullery and Moulder - so perfect!

Thank you!

[reggikko]

CHAPTER 1

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"Dear Ms. Firefly, Please find attached a file that outlines your first assignment."

Fiona: Hmm, let's see. The document says I should ask around town and see if I can find out anything about a secret lab. It also says I should plant a garden? That's odd.

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Fiona:Oh, hi there! I'm new in town and I was wondering if you knew anything about a lab? I mean, I saw your lab coat and everything, so...

"Scientist": Lab? Nope. Don't know anything about it. Definitely no lab anywhere near here.

Fiona: Then why are you wearing a lab coat? Not to be rude or anything, but a person wearing a lab coat seems to indicate a lab?

"Scientist": Haha. You'd think so, wouldn't you? This coat is actually my, uh, yeah. My Spooky Day costume. Yeah, that's it.

Fiona: But it's spring and Spooky Day isn't until fall, so...

"Scientist": Ha! You're right. Must have gotten my days mixed up. Bye now!

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Fiona: Well, I got a garden planted. I guess that's something.

Later, at the library.
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Fiona: Hi. I couldn't help but notice you're wearing a lab coat. I'm new in town and looking for a job. Is the lab hiring, by any chance?

"Scientist": What lab?

Fiona: The lab where you work?

"Scientist": Sorry, but I don't work at a lab.

Fiona: Let me guess. It's your Spooky Day costume?

"Scientist": Don't be silly. Spooky Day is weeks away.

Fiona: But then why...

"Scientist": Lunch break's over. Gotta run!

Fiona: These people are weird.

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Fiona: So, this is probably pointless, but I was wondering if you know anything about a lab near here?

Erwin: SHHHHH. They'll hear you.

Fiona: Who will?

Erwin: You know, THEM. Look, I have some books I could let you borrow if you promise not to show them to anyone else. Ever heard of the Illuminati? Black Ops? Area 51? Lizard people?

Fiona: Uh, no, not really.

Erwin: None of them? Really? You've got a lot to learn. The books will help. Now, about the lab. I have a map but I can't get out there because of the gamma rays. But if you could go and snap some photos for me I might be able to help you.

Fiona: Won't the gamma rays affect me?

Erwin: No, you'RE safe for now. You haven't been contacted by shady types wearing sunglasses, have you?

Fiona: Uh, no?

Erwin: Great. You're good to go then. Bring me back some photos and I'll see what I can do. Would you like to buy a colander hat?

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Fiona: What kind of plants are these? I'll need to check Simpedia when I get home.

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Fiona: This place is a real mess. I can't believe it was unlocked. Maybe I should look through these papers and see if I find anything interesting.

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Sign: AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY. HAZARDOUS AREA. NO ENTRY WITHOUT HIGH LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE. DO NOT ENTER!

Fiona: Darn! It's locked. Looks like I'll need a key card.

Later, at the local bar.
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Fiona: Hi Agent Moulder! What are you doing here?

Moulder: Shhhh!! I'm undercover.

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Fiona: (whispering) I've been out to the lab. There's a locked door that I'll need a key card for.

Moulder: Whoa, slow down! We need to make sure you are adequately trained before you go entering top secret areas. Have you started on the garden?

Fiona: Yeah. Why am I gardening, exactly?

Moulder: All you need to know right now is that you need to learn as much about plants as you can. I heard you joined Scouts. Good move. Have you gotten all of your badges?

Fiona: I just need the fitness one.

Moulder: Make sure you get that one. Fitness is important. Your school grades are good. We thought it might be beneficial to have you go to university, but decided that isn't necessary right now. Plants. Fitness. Got it?

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Fiona: These books Erwin gave me seem pretty out there. Who is Crystal Vu and why are her inventions important?

[oshizu]

How fantastic the way you've framed the gardening project to lead into the StrangerVille Mystery.
So creative!
Everyone besides Fiona is so sketchy. I love it!
And I love Fiona--she has such an expressive face but always looks so intelligent!
Fabulous update! Your story's got me hook, line, and sinker! *Glug, glug, gurgle.

[PeregrineTook]

Those lab workers who don't work in a lab are hilarious!  Love how non-subtle and unconvincing you made them!
Fiona is fabulous and I can't wait to read more!

[MarianT]

I love your "scientists." But they need a better cover story. And what are they doing, anyway?