Literally Seven Heroes 4.1: Triple-SwitchElizabeth: Legs – check. Body – check. The head is next.
Watcher: I’d always wondered what that section of the robotics workstation was for.
Elizabeth: Yay! My first servo-bot
Watcher: Are her eyes supposed to look like lasers?
Elizabeth: I’m more concerned about that kink in her waist area….there. That’s better.
Watcher: Which elder are you going to give her to?
Elizabeth: You know the Lewis-Spencer-Kim children that took in Gemma and Deon? They’re elders now. Gemma & Deon are out at work all day. This bot could help the 2 elders there?
Watcher: Done! Are you going to start another one?
Elizabeth: I’ll build the parts when I’m free but I start my new job on Friday and that’s full-time.
Watcher: Ah yes! The Scientist career. I’ll join you when Darwi’s finished her Detective career.
Sarge: Erm…I didn’t see that hug in the Witness Statement Taking handbook?
Darwi: He’s really angry. That’s right, big fella, hug it out.
Sarge: Isn’t it a bit inappropriate?
Darwi: We’ll get a much better statement now.
Mara: Hello, little Benita!
Benita: Gurgle
Mara: I’m not a great parent yet, but I’ll do my best. I’ve done all I can do in politics. I’m going to concentrate on you for a while.
Esme: There you are, Child! I knew you’d suit a blue onsie.
Benita: Gurgle
Benita: He He He
Mara: Oh Benita. Please don’t make a mess.
Watcher: Like that would work with a child that can only babble! Displacement and distraction would be my advice for that age.
Mara: But that wasn’t one of my options! How am I supposed to learn to be a parent if you weigh in with irrelevant advice!
Watcher: OK. I’ll back off.
Darwi: Come on. Make it look good! You’re my 7th collar and I’m shooting for the top job at the end of this shift!
Felon: Tell it to someone who gives a….
Esme: Argh – I’m no good with technology!
Darwi: It’s on your phone. Look! Select the entertainment option and it’s right there! Take Photo Of…
Esme: Why don’t you do it?
Darwi: So I can get the nice pink background. Selfies are hard to control.
Esme: It’s not very good.
Darwi (sigh): No but it will do. My top Detective photo!
Esme: What’s your next plan?
Darwi: Well, half the criminals I lock up have started out being homeless. I’m going to get involved in a charity to help them and make sure they all get some decent meals. Maybe they can make a better start in life.
Mara: OK, the others say they all do this, let’s drink this potion and stay young for longer. I’m going to need all the help I can get in the cutthroat world of business so I can raise money to fund Darwi’s homeless charity.
Benita: Whee!
Mara: Wow! This is great!
Benita: Bump! Bump!
Mara: Argh! Let’s not do that again!
Progress: Day 161 (Summer 3)Total Projects Completed 14 by 4 Heroes
Esme Weatherwax -
Completed Projects: 5
- Max Flower Arranging skill and give away 70 flower arrangements
- Complete the Lady or Lord of the Knits aspiration and give away 70 knitted objects.
- Make and give away 70 canned goods from own grown ingredients of all available types
- Grow 7 perfect fruits, 7 perfect herbs, and 7 perfect vegetables
- Assemble a natural history museum containing 7 collections of 7 unique items each: crystals, fish, fossils, frogs, insects, metals, shells
Projects In Progress:
- Assemble an Omiscan museum containing all artifacts and 9 unique relics with rare crystals.
Darwi Odrade -
Completed Projects: 6
- Max Detective career and lock up 7 felons
- Assemble an art museum containing 7 masterpieces, 7 excellent wood carvings and 7 outstanding photographs
- Make Evergreen Harbor the best that it can be by passing the Green Initiative and Modern Development Initiative in each neighborhood and ensuring that the town has a maker space, market space, and community garden
- Max Mixology aspiration and prepare 7 excellent meals, 7 excellent gourmet meals, and 7 excellent drinks.
- Clean up Sulani and max conservationist career
- Nurture 7 topnotch toddlers and send them to good homes when they become children
Projects In Progress:
- Complete Distinguished Degree in Psychology (done) and counsel 5/7 angry, 7/7 sad, and 2/7 tense Sims, putting them in a happy, inspired, confident, or focused mood
- Develop a soup kitchen by maxing the Charity Organizer branch of the Politics career (4) and grilling 3/70 dishes in a park.
Elizabeth Best -
Completed Projects: 2
- Max Secret Agent career and witness the deaths of 7 evil Sims
- Max Personal Trainer branch of Athletics and mentor 7 Sims in fitness
Projects In Progress:
- Make Sim world safer by performing 47/70 upgrades on plumbing and electrical items on community lots
- Create 1/7 Simbots and give them to 1/7 elders
- Max Scientist career and stockpile 70 serums
Mara of the Acoma -
Completed Projects: 1
- Max Politician career, participating in 7 demonstrations and giving 7 inspired speeches
Projects In Progress:
- Max Business or Salaryworker career and donate 70,000 simoleons to reputable charities
Heroes L-to-R: Elizabeth, Mara holding Benita, Darwi, Esme
5 Benita Alvarezfrom Fresco by Sherri Tepper
Character: Benita is trapped in a loveless marriage with an alcoholic husband who has delusions of his artistic ability which he has passed on to their over-indulged son. Benita has a perceptive mind and rages inwardly at the justice system that gives rights to those who have no regard for others. She feels voiceless and impotent. Their daughter is trying to climb out of the situation and wondering how to help her mother when Benita has a Close Encounter of a Third Kind. She becomes a spokesperson for the Visitors as they implement solutions to societal problems as presented by the politicians.
Appearance: Central American heritage
Chosen Traits: (Angelic)
Personal Note: Sherri Tepper writes science fiction with a strong eco-feminist message. Her heroines often start in quiet desperation, trapped by trying to be loyal and "doing the right thing". Fresco is a favourite, as are Family Tree, Grass and The Margarets