Olympus Dreams 3.2: A Pregnant PauseAggi: Hello Father! I forgot you would be here.
Apollo: Yes, Watcher never did let me retire!
Watcher: Oops
Aggi: Well, I am glad to see you here. But why are you manning the reception desk?
Apollo: Oh Eric’s not here today so I’m filling in.
Sei: Hali’a? Is that you?
Hali’a: I know – what a wally I must look but – you know that thing we did the other night – and again the next morning?
Sei: Oh yes! That thing!
Hali’a: I’m eating for 2!
Sei: Yay! But - wow – you got big real quick!
Hali’a: You dope – you know this is just my current work outfit! Just think - our Big Happy Family dreams can come true! The only fly in the ointment is – I still have my career so I’m not sure how we’ll manage the childcare…
Sei: I maxed my career the other day (not that anyone took any photos) so I could quit and do the childcare.
Hali’a: Perfect!
Sei: So, thanks for not trying for a baby. I’m thinking Hali’a might have twins.
Aphie: Sh! I’m streaming live!
Sei: Oops – I’d better let Mum & Dad know before it’s all over the Simternet.
At GeekConSei: I’m sure I saw my grandparents when we got here. I don’t know where they’ve got to.
Dae: Sh! I am in the zone!
Sei: Everyone seems to be shushing me these days! Anyway, how come you’re not wearing your disguise. Aren’t you worried people will notice?
Dae: 70! Not great but not bad considering my loss of concentration. No Poseidon, I am not concerned about being “found out”! There are many beings here in all sorts of disguises. I am hidden in the open!
Zeus: We’ve still got it, babe!
Hera: You old romantic! It was nice to be first up!
Candy: Dae! It’s good to bump in to you. How is everyone?
Dae: Everyone is too broad a category for me to declare their status.
Candy: I mean everyone in your household, of course!
Dae: Hali’a is expecting the progeny of your son Poseidon and Aphrodite has created 5 masterpieces. I myself have just won the Hackathon and have received a lesser-class computer than the one I already have.
Candy: Great, thanks!
Dae: You sir are not in disguise!
Alien: I am who I am. I do not feel the need to hide.
Aggi: Daedalus. You are not wearing your disguise.
Dae: I have learnt that I am what I am. If other beings can not accept that, there is nothing to be gained by investing in a relationship with them. It saves effort if my nature is obvious.
Aggi: You are undoubtedly right. I will set aside some time to process the logic in that attitude.
Aggi: You, Hali’a, are wearing a disguise. Is it to hide your current pregnant status?
Hali’a: Not at all. Although my bump is well-hidden in here.
Aggi: Let me feel your in-dwelling being!
Hali’a: Oh! This feels weird!
Lady in Store: I love this style, you designed!
Aphie: Oh yes! Good to see you wearing it!
Lady in Store: I was just wondering about ditching the hat…
Aphie: Absolutely not! The hat is essential for me to easily spot anyone wearing my design. You might say that an over-sized hat will be the signature feature of all my designs. This is merely the first of many!
Hali’a: And so, after much labour and a long operation, the baby was born. Returning home, the baby immediately aged into a toddler; the father went to sleep and the exhausted mother read a book to the little one, all the time wondering whether the father really would do most of the childcare…
Dae: So, young Paidia, this is a needle, like the one used in hospitals
Paidia: Babble
Dae: Your speech patterns will improve as will many other things. You have much to learn!
Candy: Oh – Aphie. You’re really good at these massages now!
Aphie: Well, I just wanted to run something by you!
Candy: What’s that darling?
Aphie: Well, Sei and Hali’a only had the 1 child so there’s room for me and Clement to have a baby, if we want.
Candy: I imagine Clement would make a great father!
Aphie: No doubt about that. But what about me? I’m not sure I’d be a great mother and pregnancy is not kind to a woman’s body!
Candy: All I can say is that – it’s worth it. But only if you really want a child. If you don’t, there’s really no reason you have to have one.
Aphie: But it would make Clement so happy…
Candy: You must discuss it with him and decide together!
Paidia: Splashy, Splashy
Sei: I knew you’d like the water.
Paidia: Fun Fun
Sei: When you’re older, you’ll need to be in the water a lot! You’re just like me!
Clement: So?
Aphie: We did it! I’m eating for 2
Clement: I’m so excited. Just think of all the toys to play with!
Aphie: You already do that on your own!
Clement: But our own child – this will be so special
Aphie: Special! Especially sick! Oh oh oh this throwing up all the time is so not me!
Big Dreams Progress: Week 34 (Year 3, Spring 2)
Aphrodite (Aphie - gen 3)– Gold Digger: Aspirations – World-Famous Celebrity 1/4, Painter Extraordinaire -4/4; Career – Trendsetter 9; Skills – Wellness 10, Writing 8
Poseidon (Sei - gen 3) – Sea Siren: Career – Marine Biologist 10; Other – Summon Ocean Threat 1/4; Siren Lullabies 4/4 of each
Daedalus (Dae - gen 4) – Tech Head: Aspirations – Computer Whiz 3/4; Career – Tech Guru 5; Skills – Programming 10; Mobile Apps 2/5
Agdistis (Aggi - gen 4) – Alien Antics: Career – Scientist 4; Skills –Handiness 9; Trips to Sixam 3/10; Collections – 6/10 aliens, 1/4 space rocks; still to marry co-worker
Clement (Father Winter – gen 3 spouse) – Holiday Lover: Aspirations – Party Animal 1/4, Painter Extraordinaire 3/4; Career – Painter 6/10; Skills –Cooking 9; Traits bought – Stoves & Grill Master, Incredibly Friendly; Other: All Gold for 5-tradition holidays 1/5; Gold-medal parties 1/5; 5 holiday decorations 0/5; Sneak presents 0/3
Hali’a (ex-elemental – gen 3 spouse) – Sports Master: Aspirations – Extreme Sports Enthusiast 0/4, Boldybuilder 3/4; Career – Athlete 4/10; Skills – Fitness 8, Wellness 5, 1 other; Traits bought – Gym Rat; Move In collection ?
Paidia (gen 4 toddler) - ?
NotesI hadn’t really picked up before that I could redesign Dae and Aggi’s alien wardrobe. I think Dae looks cooler in his own skin. Aggi isn’t quite as self-assured but I’m hoping she’ll follow suit, if you’ll forgive the pun.
Paidia was one of the Charities or Graces who embodied or inspired “play” so her Big Dream will be…
I’ve never played a High Maintenance Sim before and was concerned how they would deal with the discomfort of pregnancy. I was right! Aphie wakes up every day with Worst Day EVER for 8 hours, needing a manicure or the equivalent to ease her in. Showers don’t work because, apparently, she gets shampoo in her eyes. She’s definitely High Maintenance.