A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 2.4: Love CatNova: I feel the ending of the year and this noisy light-box appears to mark it. What will this year bring? I have much to resolve.
Firstly, after a visit to my Temple to add a few extra fish to the wall, Simba calls me from Prowling in Willow Creek to this place of strangeness. I cannot Prowl here, just like at our home territory. This needs resolving.
Simba did take me to my favourite place in Brindleton so I could Prowl but unfortunately an impertinent squirrel caught me off-guard for the first of 2 times this week. These odd, smelly bushes are a haven of mischief!
Fortunately Simba has the means to sort out the unpleasant drooling that follows. Squirrel bites are not to be taken lightly.
Having realized the importance of Simba’s ministrations, I also realise that he is to mature this week and it is time to find him a mate. As humans appear to have a need for something called Romance I encourage him to embark on a search for a Soulmate. This teen – Dylan Kealoha – is Cheerful Green Fiend. I’m not sure about the Fiend description but she is a good age match for Simba.
Fasa gets a promotion and is very cheerful. It is good to see my people happy.
To encourage my people to be happy, I have them meditating on my magnificence. One of the extras has a break-through so I add her to my list of potential mates for Simba when he matures. I'd prefer one with a red or ginger coat more like my own but there's not many out there.
Maura - Kaila
Dylan – Felicia
Just as I finalise my list, I realise that Dylan has aged up so I have Simba age up too – 1 day early. He is now an Active, Cat-Loving Genius and he signs up as a Scientist.
Decision Time – I must select a mate for him. Let me see…oh, Maura is unflirty and not into romance with Simba at all. Ah – and Kaila likes to steal things. I don’t think so! What is Dylan’s third trait? O-oh!
I decide at once that Felicia, although slightly older than Simba, will be the most suitable mate. I try to tell her but Fasa is dancing with her. It’s Love Day so he meeting some sort of requirements.
Oh good. Fasa has asked Felicia to move in. That will make things easier. I start training her straight away. It seems she has already discovered the source of treats.
As Felicia is a Freegan and therefore likes dumpster-diving, I take her to Thriftea to find a more suitable wardrobe. She also puts together an outfit which she is trying to sell. She is very good at finding a bargain but is reluctant to get a job.
Saturday and it will be the Romance Festival tonight. It will be the perfect time to cement Simba and Felicia’s relationship. I have a few things to do before then – I do not need romance but I do need….well. This is Spatula. I’d be embarrassed enough with a name like that without wearing an unflattering outfit like his. Ah well – he was convenient…
A quick trip to my Temple. Simba was very happy to complete these collections of Snow Globes and Posters so they have been placed in a side chapel.
Ah – the Romance Festival has started! Time to sort out my household. What!?! Fasa? What relationship are you asking this imposter about? I'm surprised he didn't suggest changing out of your sportswear.
No, Simba! No! No! She’s Evil. She is not for you!
Where is Felicia? I need to hustle to sort this mess out. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of her relationship with Simba but we can take it….
Fasa! Get up off the floor. Look – here’s Dylan. You can have a fling with her if you need to. Felicia is not for you! Why is she putting that bauble on her finger. Oh dear! This is not my will! Things would be so much easier without all this Romance!
Benny: So Simba, you’re engaged to Dylan?
Simba: Yeah, but it was just a sort-of spontaneous Romance Festival thing. I’m dating Billie Jang too. There’s a lot of people out there. Why tie myself to one person? Love the one you’re with, that’s what I say.
Benny: But Fasa’s definitely married now.
Simba: It takes all sorts.
Nova: Humph! These humans are very confusing. Whilst I agree with Simba’s attitude to life, his aspiration to be a Serial Romantic will get messy and I’m worried about him cheating on someone who’s Evil… Fasa and Felicia seem to make a stable couple and their ages are more in line with each other. I think we all need to get away, take some time out and think things over…somewhere I can Prowl!
Status: Week 9; Spring; Year 3Cat: Nova; Female German Rex; Life 2; Adult; Prowler, Curious, Fluffy
ProgressRequirements:
Used
• Adoption requirement - Founder had level 9 Veterinarian;
• Used for 1st resurrection - 910+/900 Achievement Points
In Progress
• 7/9 Good Friends within household (Joy, Don, Simba, Fasa, Dina, Benny, TC)
• 737k/900k Simoleans
• 1.6k/9k Simstagram followers
• Spend 24+ consecutive hours in 3/9 different worlds (Oasis Springs, Mt Komorebi, San Myshuno)
• 8/9 adult aspirations: Angling Ace (Fasa), Freelance Botanist (Fasa), Nerd Brain (Simba), Leader of the Pack (Simba), Renaissance Sim (Fasa), Master Mixologist (Dina), Friend of the World (Fasa), Fabulously Wealthy (Simba)
• 9 each A’s/part-time jobs/scouting badges
o 9/9 part-time jobs: Life Guard (Don), Manual Labourer (Don), Fisherman (Don), Babysitter (Simba), Barista (Don & Fasa), Diver (Don) Fast Food (Simba), Retail (Fasa)
o 9/9 scouting badges
o 8/9 A’s in school (Simba 2, Fasa 2, TC 2, Benny 2)
• Cure your pet of 5/9 illnesses (Frozen Mange, Overheated Sniffer, 2 Squirrel Bites, 1 unidentified – cured by Wellness treat)
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
Remaining
• 2/9 paintings (1st Life – elder, 2nd life - adult)
• 3/9 photos of cat from each of the 9 different worlds from requirement
• 0/9 unique level 9 career rewards
• 0/9 perfect nip plants
Bonus
• Snow Globes
• City Posters
Cat CompanionsGeneration 1
Founder: Joy Leonine; Deceased; achieved adoption requirement
Spouse: Don Lothario; part-time jobs completed - 5
Helper: Dina Caliente; aspirations achieved – Master Mixologist
Generation 2
TC: moved out; young adult; 2 As in school
Benny: moved out; young adult; 2 As in school
Current Household: Fountainview Penthouse, Arts District, San Myshuno
Generation 2
Chief Companion: Simba Leonine: Young Adult; Active, Genius, Cat-Lover; 2 As in school; Aspirations achieved – Nerd Brain, Leader of the Pack, Fabulously Wealthy; Collection completed - feathers
Bonus collections: Snow Globes 15/15; City Posters 15/15
Fasa Leonine: Young Adult; Loves Outdoors, Good, Outgoing; 2 As in school; Aspirations achieved - Angling Ace, Freelance Botanist, Renaissance Sim, Friend of the World; Detective level 7
Felicia Bheeda: Young Adult; Freegan, Lactose-Intolerant, Insider
L-to-R: Fasa, Felicia holding Nova, Simba
NotesIt was quite a disappointment that Dylan aged-up Evil. I considered playing that out but decided on Felicia. Meeting Love Day requirements got Fasa and Felicia together so we’ll run with that (throwing notes up in air).