A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 6.3: Pen & InkNorah: It’s totally unfair that I got busted down by the drama club teacher. I’m going to hack my grade up.
Mistoffelees: That doesn’t always end well…
Norah: I don’t care. I can’t get any lower.
Mistoffelees: They could flunk you out of school. Look, if you’re really determined, try this Good Luck potion. It might help.
Norah: Thanks, Uncle Toff.
Choo-Choo: You’ll never learn if you stay all tense like that.
Norah: Stupid Good Luck potion, stupid hacking, stupid wishing well, stupid school.
Choo-Choo: Let’s try again another day.
Norah: Look, Principal, I really am very sorry.
Principal: I need to see a turn-around in your attitude, Miss Leonine.
Norah: I will, I will.
Principal: Talk with your class teacher. He’ll give you some pointers.
Norah: I had a chat with my teacher, Mr Watanabe. He was really nice about everything and suggested Computer Club instead of Drama. It seems like a good plan…either my grades will go up or I’ll get better at hacking…
Norah: This is my teacher, Mr Watanabe. See, I told you he was nice. That girl sitting 2 desks away from me? She’s in the Computer Club too. She started off nice but then she didn’t like it when I started to match her skills. I wonder which locker is hers… I do have a stick bomb left that’s just begging to be used.
Watcher: Nova?
Nova: Don’t look at me!
Watcher: But you wanted more screen time.
Nova: How was I to know there was a skunk in that bush? I thought it was a squirrel and I can beat those paws-down! Those skunks play dirty!
Watcher: I’ll get someone to brush you.
Nova: Twice!
Nova: The young Toms age up into Teen Toms on Christmas Eve. Albert, the son of the Cockney Princess and the Cold Beard, becomes a Dance Machine and Mac, the human son of Toff and Senior Pollination Technician #3, ages up with his father’s Neat trait.
Watcher: Oops, sorry Nova.
Nova: Really? You couldn’t pick a better time to take my photo?
Watcher: More Screen Time, remember?
Nova: A cat’s got to do what a cat’s got to do!
Mistoffelees: Happy Christmas, everyone!
Choo-Choo: Let’s sing!
Norah: Can I invite Andy over?
Mistoffelees: I thought you’d been kissing other teens?
Norah: That was just flirting. It’s always been Andy as my true love.
Mac: Dad? About my weak bloodline – why am I not a Spellcaster?
Mistoffelees: I was a new spellcaster when I had you.
Mac: But I’m not an alien either.
Mistoffelees: You are who you are, and I love you.
Mac: Would you help me become a Spellcaster like you?
Mistoffelees: If that’s what you want.
Andy: I don’t appreciate being made a fool of!
Norah: Andy! Don’t be like that! I want this to be a gold medal date!
Andy: The mood I’m in? You’ll be lucky to get bronze!
Norah: It’s Christmas – peace to all people!
Andy: Sounds like you’ve been giving a piece to all people, that’s for sure.
Norah: How about some make-up messing about in a bush? You know how much we both like being outside.
Andy: We-ell, OK then. But don’t think I’ve forgiven you. This is just messing about!
Norah: Aha! Gold medal date!
Practical Sage: Your weak bloodline gives you the right to become a Spellcaster without collecting motes
Mac: Wow – I feel…magical!
Mistoffelees: How are you getting on, son?
Mac: This is my third lot of potions and spells. It’s amazing! All the things I can do…
Mistoffelees: Remember Mac, with great power…
Mac: Comes great responsibility. Yeah yeah, Dad. Everyone keeps stressing that.
Nova: Ah – I love a fireplace.
Watcher: You’ve not eaten your dinner. How long have you been standing there?
Nova: I could stand here forever. I really need the litter tray but just look at those flames. They’re mesmerising
Watcher: You’re obsessed. I’m afraid the fire’s got to go.
Nova: Noooooooo!
Mob Boss: Losers!
Mac: Excuse me?
Mob Boss: Losers! The lot of them. They wouldn’t know a job opportunity if it bit them in the…
Mac: What is it you do, exactly?
Mob Boss: Whatever takes my fancy, young man. That’s what I do. What’s your name, son?
Mac: Mac, and I’m not your son.
Mob Boss: No Mac, you’re not. Now run along and find out about all the hard work you can do to earn a few bob.
Choo-Choo: Pooh! What’s that pen & ink? Nova? Not again!
Nova: Meow!
Choo-Choo: I had to have 2 showers last time I brush it all off.
Nova: Meow.
Norah: Andy?
Andy: I’ve come to see if you’ll be my BFF again?
Norah: Now? We’re in the middle of a class.
Andy: So? I need to know - after how we left it last time...
Norah: OK, OK.
Norah: I’m so sorry Mr Watanabe. We had a bad date and Andy couldn’t wait.
Kakeru: I know it’s not your fault Norah. Andy needs to learn better timing.
Norah: He will. Thank you so much for understanding.
Kakeru: Oh – I’m not sure you should hug me like this.
Norah: I’m just really grateful.
Andy: Grateful?
Principal: I need to talk to you.
Norah: Me?
Principal: No, Miss Leonine. It’s time you left for Computer Club.
Norah: Bye, Mr Watanabe. See you tomorrow.
Kakeru: Bye Norah. Don’t forget your homework.
Principal: Mr Watanabe, please explain why were you in here on your own with Miss Leonine?
Kakeru: Just handing out extra credit, Principal. The other students left while I was doing that and I didn’t notice.
Principal: The door was shut Mr Watanabe. Look, I know you’re new but you need to be careful. Incidents can be taken amiss. Miss Leonine is…trouble.
Kakeru: It’s nothing like that, I assure you. I’ll be more careful in future.
Principal: See that you are, Mr Watanabe. Careers are easily lost.
Andy: Take that!
Norah: Andy! A drink in my face?
Andy: I thought agreeing to be my BFF, you’d change your behaviour but…
Norah: But what?
Andy: You and that creep of a teacher!
Norah: Mr Watanabe?
Andy: Mr Slimeball you mean!
Norah: He’s just my teacher. Why did you come on this date if you felt like that.
Andy: So I could rant and rave at you.
Norah: It all counts as socialising so rant away!
Andy: I’m so angry!
Norah: I’m still going to flirt with you and tell you jokes!
Andy: That girl over there is flirting with you too!
Norah: Oh yes – I just need to pop over there and ask to be just friends.
Andy: Unbelievable!
Norah: And yet it’s my 3rd gold date with you! Let’s end it early.
Andy: Fine by me!
Norah: Hi Mr Watanabe. What are you doing at the Prom?
Kakeru: I’m the chaperone, Norah.
Norah: Chaperone? You’d better keep your eye on me, then! At least, that’s what Andy thinks.
Kakeru: How come you’ve changed into your cold weather outfit.
Norah: I got cold while you and I stayed outside talking together.
Kakeru: Oh no! The others have all gone in and it’s just you and me out here. Let’s go inside and get warm.
Norah: Yes please. Can I have a picture with you? I’ve been telling my family about what a great teacher you are.
Kakeru: Sure, that should be OK.
Norah: Andy didn’t ask me to the Prom. He’s mad at me and now I’m mad at him.
Kakeru: I can’t really help with that.
Norah: Ooh I wanna dance with somebody.
Kakeru: I’m sure anyone would be happy to dance with you.
Norah: Like this?
Kakeru: Don’t stand so close to me.
Norah: It’s just a dance, Mr Watanabe.
Status: Week 28, Autumn; Year 8Cat: Nova; Female German Rex; Life 6; Adult; Prowler, Curious, Fluffy
ProgressRequirements:
Used
• Adoption requirement - Founder had level 9 Veterinarian;
• 1st resurrection - 900 Achievement Points
• 2nd resurrection - 900k Simoleans
• 3rd resurrection - 9 unique adult aspirations
• 4th resurrection - 9 Good Friends within household
• 9 each A’s/part-time jobs/scouting badges
Available
• Spend 24+ consecutive hours in 9 different worlds (Oasis Springs, Mt Komorebi, San Myshuno, Granite Falls, Evergreen Harbour, Willow Creek, Copperdale, Britechester, Sulani)
• Cure your pet of 9 illnesses (Frozen Mange, Overheated Sniffer, 2 Squirrel Bites, 1 unidentified – cured by Wellness treat, Sizzlepaw, Winterfest Fever, Gilded Gut, Prismatic Poop Plague)
In Progress
• 8.3k/9k Simstagram followers
Museum Items (Bargain Bend, Willow Creek):
Complete
• feathers sculpture (12/12 feathers)
• 9 unique mounted fish;
• 9 unique frogs
• 9 pet treats made by a household member (Joy/Simba)
• 9 animal sculptures all made by Don
• 9 unique level 9 career rewards
• 9 perfect nip plants
• 9 photos of cat in each of the 9 different worlds from requirement
Remaining
• 6/9 paintings (5 lives)
Cat CompanionsGeneration 1
Founder: Joy Leonine; achieved adoption requirement
Spouse: Don Lothario; part-time jobs completed - 5
Helper: Dina Caliente; aspirations achieved – Master Mixologist
Generation 2
TC: 2 As in school
Benny: 2 As in school
Simba Leonine: 2 As in school; Aspirations achieved – Nerd Brain, Leader of the Pack, Fabulously Wealthy, City Native, Curator; Collection completed - feathers
Complete Bonus collections: Snow Globes; City Posters; Frogs; My Sims Trophies
Fasa Leonine: 2 As in school; Aspirations achieved - Angling Ace, Freelance Botanist, Renaissance Sim, Friend of the World, Painter Extraordinaire; topped Detective
Complete Bonus collections: Postcards
Felicia Bheeda: Aspirations achieved – Outdoor Enthusiast
Generation 3
Fancy-Fancy Leonine: 2 As
Orion Leonine: Alien; 2 As
Spot Leonine: Alien; 2 As; Soulmate; Collections - Geodes
Seema Raghavan: Strangerville Mystery, Super Parent, Big Happy Family, Country Caretaker
Generation 4
Jennie Leonine: Father Winter’s Baby; 2 As
Spook Leonine: Alien hybrid; 2 As
Duchess Leonine: Alien hybrid
Current Household: Von Windenberg Estate, Crumbling Isle, Windenberg
Generation 3
Choo-Choo Leonine: Elder; Family-Oriented, Good, Socially Awkward; 2 As; Aspirations achieved – Goal Oriented, Beach Life, Academic, Lady of the Knits; Bonus Collections: Space Rocks, Crystals, Elements, Shells
Generation 4
Mistoffolees Leonine: Alien hybrid Spellcaster; Adult; Neat, Bookworm, Recycle Disciple; 2 As; Aspirations: Spellcraft & Sorcery, Purveyor of Potions; Collections – Aliens, Message Bottles
Albert Leonine: Father Winter’s Baby; Teen; Good, Dance Machine; 1 A
Generation 5
Marie Leonine: Spellcaster; Teen; Cat Lover, Jealous; 2 As; Aspiration – Admired Icon, Musical Genius
Norah Leonine: hybrid; Loves-Outdoors, Erratic; 1 A; Aspirations – Drama Llama, Serial Romantic
Mac Leonine: Teen; Bookworm, Neat; 1 A
L-to-R: Marie, Mistoffelees, Mac holding Nova, Choo-Choo in the Forbidden Sweater, Albert, Norah
NotesWhen Andy showed up really angry for 2 dates, I had no hopes of getting Gold Medals for them but our girl Norah persevered. She considered asking him just to be friends at the end of the last date but he’s such a good match…Cat Lover and Loves Outdoors. Surely he could help her bring in the next generation…
Nova’s wildlife interactions seem to have increased dramatically on the Crumbling Isle in Windenberg. I also don’t like the Von Windenberg Estate lot as visitors take forever to arrive. The household will be moving in the next episode for Marie & Norah’s last week as teens.
Cockney Rhyming Slang
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