A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.7: Only Sleeping Nova: What? Eh? Oh! Hello again. Yes I am still here. This is my longest eldership yet. I put it down to the family leaving me behind when they go out and about. Mind you, I don’t mind. These old bones are happy soaking up the sun streaming through these full length windows. Zzzzzz
Nova: The Lazy Princess suggests to her mother that she’s had enough grilled cheese. Madilyn doesn’t seem to mind.
Nova: The Green Princess keeps wearing strange gloves when she gets back from her expeditions. Maybe they are those special ones that will groom me as she strokes.
Nova: The Lazy Princess ages up wearing an elegant outfit although she has a dodgy dye job on her fur. She immediately starts critiquing the décor.
Nova: Chartreux does take me for one of my romantic interludes at the Salty Paws Bar. There's no-one there worth my time so I just nap (selfie count 1/3)
Nova: Chartreux takes me on to the Rattlesnake Bar as well. I go on the prowl – just a gentle one – while she does a mating dance (selfie count 2/3)
Nova: Madilyn, who is so quiet and unassuming that Watcher doesn’t know what to do with her, gives birth to a kitten, a male called Jonesy. She’s given up the grilled cheese.
Nova: When Jonesy ages into an infant, I am the only household member with whom he can interact. It’s not surprising really. I am naturally wonderful with kittens despite having none of my own.
Nova: Madilyn hires a child advocate to help and he does. Nanny Ashaya introduces Jonesy to all the family members, almost ceremonially.
Nova: The Lazy Princess is found autonomously running and, although she wants a long lie down afterwards, she has demonstrated that she is no longer a Lazy Princess. She is now the Posh Princess.
Nova: Madilyn does most of the childcare as Mac is busy repairing stuff and mentoring. But Mac is a good father. He can do super-efficient infant care and he likes playing peek-a-boo with Jonesy.
Nova: It is time for Chartreux to age up but she has an emotional meltdown about it. The Posh Princess is very confused but the Green Princess tells her to be ready to cheer when Chartreux pulls herself together. There – everyone’s happy again.
Nova: Chartreux spends her first evening of adulthood back at the Rattlesnake Bar with her mother Norah (selfie count 3/3 – hooray!)
Paparazzi: Um, hello?
Chartreux: Have you any idea what time it is? I’ve only just got home!
Paparazzi: I know! I’ve been following you, remember! I think you need to get out here.
Chartreux: What’s going on?
Paparazzi: It’s your cat….
Chartreux: Oh no! This is too sad.
Grim: Nice to see the family again. How’s everyone doing? I see Mac moved back in. That’s nice.
Mac: I love you, man, but this isn’t the time.
Grim: Quite right. Quite right. It’s just – I like to think of you guys as regulars, you know? Still. Time and a place, etc. Come on, Nova. You know the drill…
Nova: Me…….ow……
Watcher: Hey, Roxanne? Are you struggling?
Roxanne: I got the kimono, like you asked but yes, I am struggling. I’m so sad about Nova but there’s also the expedition thing. I’ve let everyone down!
Watcher: Not your fault, honey. We’ll see if there’s a work-around… By the way, did you know Carson has aged up into a Bookworm?
Roxanne: Yes, maybe he could do the Bestselling Author?
Watcher: That would make sense…
Watcher: Janet? JANET?
Janet: Mm? Wha..? I mean…I do beg your pardon.
Watcher: Why on earth are you dozing off at your Prom? You’re not tired.
Janet: Well, there’s no-one here worth my time; the décor is hideous and the music, darling, is so generic. Frankly it’s embarrassing!
Watcher: You don’t want to go to the carnival after then?
Janet: Don’t make me laugh!
Watcher: OK! Time to go home then. It’s nearly midnight.
Status: Week 38, Summer; Year 10Cat: Nova; Female German Rex; Life 7; Deceased; 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
• Spend 24+ consecutive hours in 9 different worlds (Oasis Springs, Mt Komorebi, San Myshuno, Granite Falls, Evergreen Harbour, Willow Creek, Copperdale, Britechester, Sulani)
Available
• 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)
• 9k Simstagram followers
Museum Items (Bargain Bend, Willow Creek):
Complete
• feathers sculpture
• 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
• 7/9 paintings (6 lives)
Generation 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
Choo-Choo Leonine: 2 As; Goal Oriented, Beach Life, Academic, Lady of the Knits; Bonus Collections: Space Rocks, Crystals, Elements, Shells
Generation 4
Mistoffolees Leonine: Alien hybrid Spellcaster; 2 As; Spellcraft & Sorcery, Purveyor of Potions, Master Maker, Successful Lineage; Collections – Aliens, Message Bottles
Jennie Leonine: Father Winter’s Baby; 2 As
Spook Leonine: Alien hybrid; 2 As
Duchess Leonine: Alien hybrid
Albert Leonine: Father Winter’s Baby; 2 As; Master Actor
Generation 5
Marie Leonine: Spellcaster; 2 As; Admired Icon, Musical Genius, Master Chef
Norah Leonine: Hybrid; 2 A (Hons); Drama Llama, Serial Romantic, Computer Whiz, Party Animal
Generation 6
Chloe Leonine: Hybrid; 2 A; Joke Star; Jungle Explorer
Pixel Leonine: Bonus Collection – Decorative Eggs
Generation 5
Mac Leonine: Adult (of Toff by alien abduction); Bookworm, Neat, Cheerful; 2 As; Aspirations – Chief of Mischief, Public Enemy; Space Prints
Madilyn Hassan: Alien Adult; Child of the Ocean, Maker, Vegetarian
Roxanne Leonine: Hybrid Young Adult (of Albert & Cherish) : Outgoing, Adventurous, Perfectionist
Gen 6 of Norah & Kateru
Chartreux Leonine: Hybrid Adult; Cat-Lover, Genius, Loves Outdoors; 2 As; Aspiration: Archaeology Scholar
Gen 6 of Mac & Madilyn
Carson: Spellcaster Young Adult (of Mac & Madilyn); Lazy, Cat-Lover, Bookworm
Janet: Teen (of Mac & Madilyn); Lazy, Snob
Jonesy: Infant; Intense
L-to-R: Roxanne, Chartreux, Mac holding Jonesy, Madilyn, Carson, Janet
NoteJonesy is named for the cat in Alien, even though he’s not – an alien. Were lilac pointy ears too much to ask for? I’m not planning on trying for more lilac nooboos – this household is confusing enough as it is.
Janet’s first rolled trait (from Pinstar’s updated generator) was Loner but I wasn’t keen. I settled for the second - Snob so Posh Princess she is.
Roxanne has led 2 parties on the Mt Komorebi expedition and got as far as the 2nd marker. Clicking on the “move on” button does nothing and the party is then stranded. I’ve changed over to another household member and called Roxanne home at which point she’s embarrassed at failing to reach the summit. I’m looking around on Google but if anyone knows of a work-around that doesn’t involve mods or cheating, do let me know. Otherwise Roxanne will have to be content with her other 2 aspirations which she’s working on.
