Costa Mishmash Legacy 10.1: Electric Boogaloo (21 Nov '24)

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"Difficult dynamic" - I've always answered "no" to that question. I think it's popped up for me when they've autonomously been annoying when the other was stressed/bored/upset. Maybe it's the Macabre trait? What does that actually entail? I could see an Erratic and a Macabre Sim winding each other up.
I've never really investigated the family dynamics before. Once you've got a particular relationship, can it change through interactions? Or do you have to dissolve it somehow?

The kids are lovely. Ravena has a really pointy chin with wide cheekbones. I wonder if that will go on into her adult face. Blake is the cutest, imho but Hades will make a great Heir.

Like you, I've never said Yes to a Difficult Family Dynamic before, but then I rarely get that prompt in the first place. I also decline the Jokesters Dynamic out of preference for Close or Supportive, haha.
The Romance Dynamic seems to require frequent attention but I've never had a family dynamic change autonomously.
And once I agree to a family dynamic, I don't popups promoting me to choose a different one.

It's hard to tell what the kids will look like as teens, but I also have a huge soft spot for Blake although, due to his coloring and his Grimborn trait, Hades will become the heir.
He didn't actually roll the Erratic trait but--since his Papa Grim has the Evil, Erratic, and Noncommital traits--I felt Hades should get the Erratic trait.
(I didn't really want my Gen10 heir to be Evil or Noncommittal, right?)

I'm still working on the Gen10 requirements. I just can't seem to get them right.

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9.7: Til Death Do Us Part


Sunday, Week 63, Year 6 (late spring)
Desiree: Last week, all four toddlers maxed their skills and aged up to children.
By the end of the week, they'd all become Llamacorn Scouts, too.
I accidentally feel into a pond of hangry sharks and drowned, but I revived with Ambrosia.
Let's see what else? Oh, Our two Grimborns developed a Difficult Family Dynamic somehow.
From L to R: Hades, Blake, Tim, me, my brother Denis, my husband Dorian, Ravena, and Brigitte


At Brindleton Bay's Vet Clinic
Denis: Hmmm, I came all the way to this clinic to buy Rodent Treats and Rodent Remedies.
But where are the Rodent Remedies?
Random townie: Oh you'll only find the Rodent Treats in that fridge.
Why don't you ask one of the vetertinairans??


Vet:  Buying Rodent Remedies from our clinic's computer is misinformation, sir!
If you do "Web/Research Rodent Fever" from your home computer, you can buy them at home!
Denis: You're a great help! *phones Tim to buy Rodent Remedies
Vet: I do commend you for being prepared, sir! Kids aren't great at cleaning rodent cages.


Brigitte: I've been gazing through this telescope off and on since last night.
But my Logic skill is still only level 6. I really want to be the first of the kids to max it!
Oh, how scary! A meteor is heading for me! As if!
I'm an invincible Grimborn!  Some stupid meteor ain't got nothing on me!



Monday
Hades: This morning I become an Idea Person by completing Creative Genius!
Today, I'll bring home an A from school and finish Whiz Kid, too.
If I can be done with my two remaining aspirations, I can start learning more skills!


Denis: I come home from a meh day of work to find that I've somehow hurt Hades' feelings.
I apoloize then ask him to be BFFs.  We're all good now!


Denis: Ugh! How did I not see this coming when Ravena begged us to buy her a pet rat?
After naming the rat Grumpy, she's only played with her pet that first day.
Go ahead! Take one guess: Who's stuck taking care of Grumpy? *rolls eyes



Tuesday
Hades: How cool that we get to take a vacation day from school in Mt. Komorebi today!
Blake: Yeah, you and I are done with six aspirations already!
Hades: I can't wait for our slumber party on Friday!
Blake: I'm looking forward to dinner at that fancy Japanese restaurant in Wakaba this evening.


Outside of Konayuki Restaurant in Wakaba
Brigitte:  Even though you're not my real father, Papa Dorian, please help me!
That machine stole my money! It owes me a Simmie Capsule!
Dorian: Don't you worry, Brigitte! I'll get your Simmie Capsule for you if it kills me!

Brigitte: Um, does this mean you couldn't get my Simmie Capsule?


Denis: Boss, please take this Death Flower in exchange for Dorian's life.
He's my brother-in-law and my best friend, too! And he has small children!
Grim: Of course, Denis. You're my Right-Hand Reaper! *cue Resurrection music
Dorian: Denis, you are my hero!


Denis: What the heck, Boss? I thought you were gonna resurrect Dorian?
Grim: What can I say? My life's gotten a bit wonky since the new pack!
Denis: Never mind, Dorian. Let's go home and I'll cook you some Ambrosia.
You'll be as good as new in no time!



Wednesday
Denis: Today I visited Brindleton Bay to reap the soul of a sim who died from Killer Rabbit.
Back at the office, I practice reaping one last time for old time's sake.
Our children will be te teens soon, so today will be my last day in the Reaper career.
Grim: No, Denis! Say it isn't so!


And how is my little Grumpy Wumpy today, hmmmm?
Ouch! Why you ungrateful little…that hurt!


Princess Coronis, how have you been?
I bring tribute, you lovely creature!



Thursday
Denis: I'd thought I was catching a colf but I've entered Rabid Rodent Fever's Contagious phase.
Tim: How? That's the third stage and you were only bit last night!
Denis: Tim, will you stay with me in case anything else goes wrong?
Tim: Of course, Denis. I have your Rabid Rodent Serum and an Ambrosia serving in my inventory.


Denis: I plan to spread my illness to some townies then drink the serum before death calls.
I convene the little club I created and go around hugging everyone, the better to infect them.
Tim's safe. Thanks to drinking a Rodent Inoculation Serum, he's permanently immune.


I'm feeling pretty confident that I'll take down a townie or two with Rabid Rodent Fever!
Look at that vampire and edler! They're both feeling Very Uncomfortable.
I'm in no rush. I read somewhere that my Contagious stage lasts 24 hours.


Except that it only last five hours, not 24 hours.
Why did my Rabid Rodent Fever develop at such an accelerated pace?
Ugh, I can't think clearly anymore. Tim, I'm counting on you! *keels over


Grim: Denis, Denis, Denis! Is that what's become of my favorite ex-Reaper?
(whispers: Not to mention that you and I have a son together.)
What a miserable way to go, dear friend.
On the bright side, this was your 13th unique death type.
Congratz on completing all the requirements for your generation, bruh!


Denis: Ugh, I've never looked so creepy in my life!
Tim: It's just temporary, love. Here, eat your Ambrosia.
Denis: Unlike my Beetlejuice death, I'm able to eat Ambrosia this time, but it doesn't revive me.
Desiree: No worries, Denis. I got you! *casts Dedeathify on Denis and resurrects him
Denis: Hey, Tim! Why are you looking so glum? I'm the one who is a giant pink hamster!
Tim: Well, we're divorced now. Did this happen to us when you died the last time?


Tim: Look! Our friendship and romance are still maxed.
And I can ask you to be my Romantic Partner again, both we're still both Widowers.


Tim: Thank goodness I can ask you stay married!
Denis: Go ahead and ask me, babe!
Tim: There! We're back to the way we were! What a relief!


Desiree: Dorian and I aren't as luck as Denis and Tim.
First of all, we're both described as "Widowers." Hello, the right word for me is "Widow."
Next, Dorian asks me to become Romantic Partners again, which is fine.
But he doesn't have the Ask to Stay Married option so he chooses Propose instead.
Dorian: As soon as I successfully propose to Desiree, I lose my Widower status.
Desiree: Not me! Now I'm not only your Spouse but also still a Widower (sic). Why, why, why?



Gallery Downloads
*Upland Place (40x30): "Get Famous Starter" by AvelineYT. 3bdrm/2bth. §141,064.
  I'd placed this build several generations ago on the lot where Venessa Jeong formerly lived.
  Extremely pricey for a so-called "starter," but a great family home just the same.

*Hazakura Lounge (30x20): "Restaurant Konayuki" by Momofy.
  This is my favorite Japanese restaurant build.
  I enlarged one of the private rooms to replace the four-seat dining table with an eight-seater.

The Gen9 Household
Home: Hay Hill Landing, Whispering Glen (Ravenwood)

Desiree Costa (Gen9 heir) - YA
Traits: Music Lover, Macabre, Loves the Outdoors (+Active, Perfectionist, Family Oriented)
Baby Daddy: Grim Reaper; Child: Brigitte Costa
Spouse: Dorian (Rose); Child: Blake Costa

Denis Costa (Gen9 heir) - YA
Traits:  Loves the Outdoors, Chased by Death, Proper (+Creative, Perfectionist)
Career: Reaper 10+1
Baby daddy: Grim Reaper; Child: Hades Costa
Spouse: Tim (Ravenwood); Child: Ravena Costa

Dorian (Gen9 spouse) - YA (Chopstick Savvy Spice Hound)
Traits: Gloomy, Creative, Loyal (+Active, Perfectionist, Family Oriented)

Tim (Gen9 spouse) - YA (Chopstick Savvy Spice Hound)
Traits: Self-Assured, Chased by Death, Romantic (+Adventurous, Active, Family Oriented)

Hades Costa (Gen10 heir) - Grimborn Child
Traits: Wiggly/Independent; Erratic

Brigitte Costa (Gen10 spare) - Grimborn Child
Traits: Sunny/Angelic; Macabre

Blake Costa (Gen10 spare) - Child
Traits: Calm/Inquisitive; Creative

Ravena Costa (Gen10 spare) - Child
Traits: Sunny/Independent; Loves the Outdoors


Progress: Partway through Week 63

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Gen9 heirs: Desiree & Denis  (Completed Thu, Week 63, Year 6)
Shared requirements
👻Move to Ravenwood as teens and own a pet crow
👻As a household, max the Reaper, Funeral Director, and Mortician careers (2/3)
      Desiree/Funeral Director 10, Denis/Reaper 10, Dorian/Mortician 10
👻At least one household member must earn the Burning Soul trait (Renee)
Desiree
👻Skills: Charisma, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Thanatology, Writing
👻Aspirations: B. Author, Bodybuilder, F. Botanist, Ghost Historian, Renaissance Sim
👻Career: Undertake/Funeral Director 10
👻Complete the "Alice's Sorrow" quest
👻Host one gold-medal funeral
Denis
👻Skills: Charisma, Fishing, Fitness, Mixology, Thanatology
👻Aspirations): Angling Ace, Bodybuilder, Ghost Historian, Inner Peace, Master Chef
👻Career: Reaper 10
👻Complete Lady Ravendancer's Tarot Deck 26/26
👻Trigger, witness, or encounter 13/13 unique death types: 1/Mold, 2/Crows, 3/Killer Rabbit,
      4/Hunger, 5/Cowplant, 6/Flower arrangement, 7/Laughter, 8/Beetle Juice, 9/Sunlight,
     10/Drowning, 11/Exhaustion, 12/Vending Machine, 13/Rabid Rodent Fever

Gen10 heir: Hades
  *Complete 6/7 childhood aspirations (excl. Mind & Body)
  *Master 13 skills (1/13):   Charisma 1, #2, #3, #4, #5,  #6, #7, 
    #8, Logic 5, Pipe Organ 7, #11, Violin 10, #13
  * Complete 13 aspirations: ?
  *Plus more

Notes
*Pleading with Grim: Why does this even still exist in the game? It's broken!
  Denis tried the "Demand Dorian be Spared" social on Grim after Dorian's death.
  We got all the Resurrected hullabaloo except that Dorian ended up as a ghost.
  Next, we reloaded our save and chose "Give Death Flower" instead.  Same results.
  When Denis worked as a Reaper, he was able to Revive dead sims. So why can't the Grim Reaper?

*Death types for children: I had a whole story arc planned out which never came to be.
  It required Grimborn Brigitte's death but I failed miserably despite all my time and effort.
  I've since learned that since the patch, children can only die from drowning or fire.
  I was so confused: Brigitte froze to death 3 times but immediately came back to life right after.
  She also got three meteorite warnings and one "It's Coming Right at Me!" notification.
   However, no meteor even landed.

*Ghostly divorce: I don't understand the logic behind the automatic divorce.
  Sure, an auto-divorce makes sense if the deceases become a free-roaming ghost or rebirths.
  But if they become a playable ghost in their original household, why the divorce?

*Widower, Widow: Why not change this status to the gender-neutral word "Widowed."

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9.8: This Stuff Is Starting Now!


Thursday, Week 63, Year 6 (late spring)
Denis:  This week really did a number on our marriages!
Dorian got crushed by a vending machine, then Grim promised to resurrect him but…didn't.
Our pet rat Grumpy bit me and I died of Rabid Rodent Fever but Ambrosia didn't bring me back to life.
Shockingly, Desiree and Dorian as well as Tim and I ended up divorced and widowed! It's all fixed now.
From L to R:  Hades, Blake, my squeeze Tim, sister Desiree, me, BIL Dorian, Dorian,  and Brigitte


Ravena: Just cuz poor little Grimpy bit Papa Denis this morning, the grownups all want to get rid of Grumpy!
That's so unfair! Right, Grumpy?


Blake: We invite over our classmates this evening.
Gotta get ready to exchange Friendship Bracelets at our slumber party, right?
Ravena: Who you gonna invite, Brigitte?
Brigitte (orange bear): Maybe that Brendon Specter?


Brigitte: Why are we fishing in Ciudad Enamorada? It's pitch dark!
Blake: Who knows? While our parents hang at that cheesy lounge, we're 'sposed to fish here.
Ravena: They said something about becoming Romantic Explorers?
Hades: Hey, I caught some ole ring? I wonder who lost it?


Denis: Okay, this is our second spot for that "Woohoo 3 times at different locations" task.
Tim: *giggles


Blake: Cool! We've never visited Grandma Bianca and Grandpa Andres before!
Hades: Yeah. Let's watch the Game of Llamas Season Premiere!
Ravena: Isn't it kinda late to be visiting our grandparents for the first time?
Brigitte: That too. And why are we here, anyway? We have a big TV at home!


Hades: Hey, Brigitte! Blake, Ravena, and I asked our Grandma and Grandpa to be our besties.
Why don't you ask them, too?
Brigitte (orange bear): I can't! because I barely know them. And I'm Incredibly Friendly just like you!
Hades: Huh, you think it's a Bear thing?

Denis: I feel weird using my parent's Romantic Blanket but this makes our third location.
Tim: *giggles



Friday
Hades: We took a vacation day from school today. Why are we doing homework?!
Blake: Um, cuz we're Responsible?  Hey, where's Brigitte the Bear?
Ravena: Chatting online with Brendon, probably.


Tim: I hated that we were divorced, Denis. Thanks for this!
Denis: Yeah, I'm glad we took the time to reconnect! Feels right.


Dorian: I'm glad we're also working toward becoming Seasoned Romantics, Desiree.
Desiree: Of course, love. And remember: you must NEVER remove your glasses in public!
Nobody but me must ever know what a hunk you really are.
Dorian: Um, okaaay?


Hades: Awww, everyone's forgotten all about you. No worries, Grumpy. I got you!
Hey, you wanna play? Ouch!


Hades: I need to talk with you, Papa! We kids are ready for a slumber party. What about later today?
Denis: Sure. We could schedule it for 4 o'clock since your classmates have school today.
Hades: Also, can we release Grumpy to the wild? It seems cruel to keep him all caged up, y'know?
Denis: Not sure Grumpy could survive in the wild, but I'm not a big Grumpy fan myself. Let's ask Ravena.
Hades: Ask my sister? Are you kidding? She's never fed Grumpy even once!


Denis: After preparing some pizza for the party, I decide to create a patio area out back.
Come to think of it, we've never invited our parents over.
We've never invited Great-great-whatever Night and Lou over from Moonwood Mills, either.
We'll have to throw a big family party in the near future.
The bright green in the drink fountain is Party Extender Punch. Sounds great but totally wrecks the ambiance!


Ravena: Thanks for throwing that 2-minute slumber party, Mama.
Desiree: Sure, you kids can finish your "sleeping bag stories" before the "real slumber party."
Denis: Yes, then you'll only need to tell two later for the party goal. Everyone's told their three stories, right?
Brigitte: Not me! I've only told one story so far! It's not my fault! Nobody listens to my stories!
Hades: Well, hurry up! Our slumber party starts in 15 minutes!


Hades: Our real party reaches silver-medal status in no time then gets stuck at the 2 sleeping bag stories.
Ravena: Hey guys, I finished telling my story. Did Brigitte already finish hers?
Blake: Brigitte, what are you doing? How long have you just been sitting there?
Brigitte: Huh? Oh, okay, give me another hour or so to tell someone a story from my sleeping bag.


Hades: Okay, kiddos! We've earned our gold medal! Everyone exchange your Friendship Bracelet already?
Once that's done, we can end our slumber party and age up to teens!
Brigitte: No, wait! I'm not good enough friends yet to ask Brendon to become Bracelet Buds yet!
Hades, Blake, and Ravena: *groan in unison


Two hours later…
Hades: Um, Papa Denis? Is Brigitte really related to the rest of us?
Denis: Yes, son. She's the daughter of your Auntie Desiree.
Hades: Huh. Whatever, we end our gold-medal party and I shoot from L4 to L9 Charisma.
Blake: Me, too, but I had L3 Charisma when our party started.


Denis: Thanks to Brigitte, the kids' birthday party starts three hours later than planned.
Still, we invite our parents, grand-parents, and ancestors Night and Lou.
Tim: We should do this more often! I love parties!


Denis: Hades is my Grimborn son and the next heir. He's Erratic and Chased by Death.
Tim: Both Denis and I are Chased by Death, and so is our daughter Ravena.
Desiree: My Grimborn daughter, Brigitte, is Macabre and Erratic.
Dorian: Our son Blake and I share the same two traits: Creative and Gloomy.



Saturday
Dwaieww: We all enjoyed seeing the family so much last night, we invited them over again.
The teens are thrilled to have so much help with their school projects.
Hades: How exciting to meet our ancestors from Moonwood Mills. They're Immortal Wolves!


Bianca: A little bird told me you'd like to become a spellcaster, Hades.
May I offer you the Rite of Ascension?
Hades: Yes, please, Grandma Bianca!


Blake: I overheard you telling your parents that you plan to go to uni, Hades.
Hades: Yeah, I want to get into a distinguished degree program at Foxbury.
Blake: Um, would you mind if I go to uni, too? We've always done everything together, so…
Hades: Yay! I was hoping you'd want to go to uni, too! We better get our skills up, bruh!


Ravena: Hades and Blake are so close! If they move out together, what happens to me?
The other day, the grownups were talking about Blake inheriting this house.
Does that mean I need to leave?  And what about Brigitte? Will I get custody of Grumpy?


On the outskirts of Crow's Crossing
Hades: What is that huge, abandoned manor?
Tim: You know how my family name used to be Ravenwood, Hades?
Hades: *nods
Tim: This is the Old Ravenwood Estate, my ancestral home and my birthplace.
Hades: But it's so rundown and broken now! What happened? Where's your family?
Tim: Well, my father died of grief after losing the estate in a gambling bet. Mother soon followed him.
Hades: Nooo, Papa Tim! That's too sad! I'm going to save up to buy this place then restore it to its former glory!
Tim: Oh Hades! You'd do that? You don't know how happy that would make me! *sniffle, sniffle

Hades: C'mon, Blake, Ravena, Brigitte! Y'all in for Operation Old Ravenwood Estate? This stuff is starting now!



The Gen9 Household
Home: Hay Hill Landing, Whispering Glen (Ravenwood)

Desiree Costa (Gen9 co-heir) - YA (23 days to Adult)
Traits: Music Lover, Macabre, Loves the Outdoors (+Active, Perfectionist, Family Oriented)
Baby Daddy: Grim Reaper; Child: Brigitte Costa
Spouse: Dorian (Rose); Child: Blake Costa

Denis Costa (Gen9 co-heir) - YA (33 days to Adult)
Traits:  Loves the Outdoors, Chased by Death, Proper (+Creative, Perfectionist)
Career: Reaper 10+1
Baby daddy: Grim Reaper; Child: Hades Costa
Spouse: Tim (Ravenwood); Child: Ravena Costa

Dorian (Gen9 spouse) - YA (32 days to Adult)
Traits: Gloomy, Creative, Loyal (+Active, Perfectionist, Family Oriented)

Tim (Gen9 spouse) - YA (15 days to Adult)
Traits: Self-Assured, Chased by Death, Romantic (+Adventurous, Active, Family Oriented)

Hades Costa (Gen10 heir) - Grimborn Teen (20 days to YA)
Traits: Wiggly/Independent; Erratic, Chased by Death

Brigitte Costa (Gen10 spare) - Grimborn Teen (20 days to YA)
Traits: Sunny/Angelic; Macabre, Erratic

Blake Costa (Gen10 spare) - Teen (20 days to YA)
Traits: Calm/Inquisitive; Creative, Gloomy

Ravena Costa (Gen10 spare) - Teen (20 days to YA)
Traits: Sunny/Independent; Loves the Outdoors, Chased by Death


Progress: End of Week 63

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Gen9 heirs: Desiree & Denis  (Completed Thu, Week 63, Year 6)

Gen10 heir: Hades
🪦Complete childhood aspirations (excl. Mind & Body)
    *Master 13 skills (2/13):   Charisma 10, Cooking 3, #3, #4, Gardening 7,  #6,
      Handiness 3, Logic 7, Pipe Organ 7, Research & Debate 5, #11, Violin, #13
    *Complete 13 aspirations:   Freelance Botanist 3/4, Musical Genius 1/4, Nerd Brain 1/4,
      Purveyor of Potions 1/4, Renaissance Sim 1/4
    *Move to Crow's Crossing as a Teen (start Fab Wealthy only after moving out)
    *Graduate with a Distinguished Degree in Psychology
    *Buy and restore the Old Ravenwood Estate (start Mansion Baron only after buying the lot)
    *Plus more

Notes
*Hades' skill requirement: I want Hades to max 13 skills but keep changing my mind about which ones.
  While playing and writing this update, I replaced two skills with two other skills, hehe.

*The parents' Adult birthday: Every time one one of the YAs has died, their age resets to Day 1.
  That's why Dorian and Denis respectively have 32 and 33 days until their YA birthday.
  So, all four of them will consider Tim's birthday as their YA birthday.
  Hades will have moved out by then, so he'll drop by to give them each a timely Potion of Rejuvenation.

*Hades and Brigitte: Their family dynamic remains Difficult though I haven't seen them arguing.
 Hades has no sentiment toward Brigitte, but she feels a Festering Grudge and Impressed toward Hades.

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10.1: Electric Boogaloo


Sunday, Week 64, Year 6 (early summer)
Hades: I've only been a teen since Friday night, but everyone agrees that I'm practically the active heir.
Last week, Papa Denis completed his "13 unique death types" requirement, finishing Gen9's final task.
We've had a lot of trouble with deaths and resurrection lately.
Grim told Papa Denis he'd revive Uncle Dorian but didn't, so Uncle Dorian ate Ambrosia instead.
He also ignored Papa Tim's plea for Papa Denis' life but Ambrosia didn't work for Papa Denis.
Saturday night, we kids aged up to teens then Blake, Ravena, and me applied for uni scholarships.
From L to R: Me, Blake, Papa Tim, Auntie Desiree, Papa Denis, Uncle Dorian, Ravena, and Brigitte


I'd  read somewhere that the required skills for the Psych degree include:
Acting, Charisma, Logic, Mischief, and Research & Debate.
My  Charisma and Logic are high enough, but I'll be avoiding Mischief.
I get Acting to Level 3, then decide to focus on Research & Debate instead.


Ravena: I'm so glad Hades asked me to move out with him!
But I don't want to become simply a stay-at-home helper!
Hopefully, I'll get accepted into a distinguished degree program at Britechester!
Culinary Arts degree, here I come!



Monday
Hades: Today, we teens all graduate early, then Blake, Ravena, and I apply for uni.
Blake and Ravena's scholarship applications are still pending, but I hear back already.
I applied for five scholarships and receive all five. No tuition fees for me!


Brigitte: It's pretty obvious that I lack the people skills to attend unit.
And even though Hades invited me to move out with him, I'm going to stay here.
With the three of them going to uni, I'd only be a sort of unpaid domestic helper. Who needs that?
Still, Hades wants to start a new garden from scratch, so I've been searching for intact seed packets.
I've found quite a few in storage and personal inventories, but he'll still need to buy or fish for some.



Tuesday
Brigitte: I spend my afternoons fishing. I enjoy the peace and quiet.
Not having to worry about getting into an argument with Hades is a big plus!
Papa Grim phones to ask when I'm visiting. Seriously? Isn't he homeless?
So I invite him over to our place instead, then hurry home.


When I notice Papa Grim and I have a full friendship bar, I'm about to ask to be BFFs.
But at that very moment, we develop a Difficult Family Dynamic instead.
When Hades runs out to greet Papa Grim, he finds me arguing with Papa Grim about music.


Hades: Hey, Papa Grim! It's great to see you! How about a hug for ya boi?
Brigitte: Naturally, Papa Grim and Hades immediately develop a Supportive Family Dynamic!
Seriously? Why? What did I ever do to have such wretched luck?



Wednesday
Denis: I saved up these broken speakers for your final Nerd Brain milestone, Hades.
Just repair these three and you'll be done with that aspiration!
Hades: That's a lotta back-to-back repairs!
Denis: You're Chased by Death like me. You don't have to do them all at once…




Denis: Please, please, please, Boss!
Grim: I'm no longer your Boss, Denis. You quit and left me, remember?
Denis: But Boss, Denis is our only son! Please don't take him away!
Grim: Well, he is the last heir of the Costa legacy…


Denis: Thanks the Fates, you revived our son Hades!
But why didn't you resurrect Dorian and me last week?
Grim: How about some gratitude for reviving Hades?
Denis: Of course, of course! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Boss!
Hades: Um, thanks Papas!



Hades: Since I'm alive again, we head to Mourningvale's Thinned Festival.
As aspiring Ghost Historians, Blake and I need to befriend a ghost. Done!
Tim: What!? Why are you crushing on Waylon Warez, Hades!? That's no bueno.
Blake: And that's not real Spanish, Uncle Tim.
Tim: Fine. "Crushing on the Mysterious Merchant no está bueno." Happy now?


Blake: Sweet! I got into Foxbury's distinguished degree program in Biology!
Ravena: I got accepted into Britechester's distinguished degree program in Culinary Arts.
Hades: Surprisingly, I got accepted into all 13 distinguished degree programs. Let's enroll now!
It'll be kind of a crunch to finish homework for tomorrow's classes, but let's move out tonight!



Thursday
Late yesterday, I moved here with Blake and Ravena to Crow's Perch in Crow's Crossing.
We'll be living here only until I can afford the Old Ravenwood Estate.
That neglected estate costs slightly over §200k and I want to be able to buy it myself.
Sure, Blake and Ravena can help with our living expenses, but I need to buy that place on my own!


Hopefully, we won't be here more than two weeks.
We upgrade the fridge and stove, saving the original appliances to put back when we move again.
We also convert the dining area into our study space.



Friday
As for Ravena's rat Grumpy, Ravena forgot to feed her pet once too often and it died.
This morning, I buy a hamster who I name Rico, after one of the two dudes in My Hammy Vice.
You know who I mean, right?


Ravena: Our first term started yesterday and what a busy day it was!
Besides attending our first day of classes, we also got our garden planted.
This evening, I visit the Foxbury campus to attend a guest lecture with Hades and Blake.
I'd prefer to attend a guest lecture at Britecheter, but there's no time to visit both campuses.



Saturday
Hades: Looks like our Grimophone's broken. You mind fixing that, Blake?
Blake: No, not that all. *does a quick insta-repair
Hades: Thanks, bruh! Since I'm Chased by Death, I avoid electrical repairs ever since my Electric Boogaloo.


Ravena: I'm done with homework for Monday and submitted my two term papers already.
I look around Crow's Crossing for a fishing and, when I get there, Papa Denis shows up, too!
Our parents phone or text constantly but we've been too busy to chat or visit.
Oh look, Papa Denis! The sun's going down behind the Old Ravenwood Estate!


Hades: From early evening, I try my first food sale.
This was Grandpa Vitor's food stand, named Vitor's Victuals. I rename it Sinful Snacks.
To be a Market Magnate, I need to sell 5 pizzas or waffles so I prepare 5 pizzas.
Oh, that task completes after I sell five SLICES of pizza. Oh well!
Of course, Grimborn Brigitte shows up and starts arguing with me while I try to make sales.
She's so predictable.  And annoying!




The Gen10 Household
Home: Crow's Perch, Crow's Crossing (Ravenwood)

Hades Costa (Gen10 heir) - Grimborn Teen (13 days to YA)
Traits: Erratic, Chased by Death

Blake Costa (Gen10 spare) - Teen (13 days to YA)
Traits: Creative, Gloomy

Ravena Costa (Gen10 spare) - Teen (13 days to YA)
Traits: Loves the Outdoors, Chased by Death


The Gen9 Household

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Home: Hay Hill Landing, Whispering Glen (Ravenwood)

Desiree Costa (Gen9 co-heir) - YA (23 days to Adult)
Traits: Music Lover, Macabre, Loves the Outdoors (+Active, Perfectionist, Family Oriented)
Baby Daddy: Grim Reaper; Child: Brigitte Costa
Spouse: Dorian (Rose); Child: Blake Costa

Denis Costa (Gen9 co-heir) - YA (33 days to Adult)
Traits:  Loves the Outdoors, Chased by Death, Proper (+Creative, Perfectionist)
Career: Reaper 10
Baby daddy: Grim Reaper; Child: Hades Costa
Spouse: Tim (Ravenwood); Child: Ravena Costa

Dorian (Gen9 spouse) - YA (32 days to Adult)
Traits: Gloomy, Creative, Loyal (+Active, Perfectionist, Family Oriented)

Tim (Gen9 spouse) - YA (15 days to Adult)
Traits: Self-Assured, Chased by Death, Romantic (+Adventurous, Active, Family Oriented)

Brigitte Costa (Gen10 spare) - Grimborn Teen (20 days to YA)
Traits: Macabre, Erratic

Progress: End of Week 64

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Gen9 heirs: Desiree & Denis  (Completed Thu, Week 63, Year 6)

Gen10 heir: Hades
🪦Complete 7 childhood aspirations (excl. Mind & Body)
🪦 Move to Crow's Crossing as a Teen (then start Fab Wealthy)
     *Graduate with a Distinguished Degree in Psychology
    *Sills (9/13): Charisma, Cooking, G. Cooking, Gardening, Handiness, Logic, R&D, Thanatology, Violin
      Not maxed: Fitness 1, Flower Arranging 0, Pipe Organ 7, Writing 2
    *Aspirations (2/13): Freelance Botanist, Nerd Brain
       Academic 1/4,  Fab Wealthy 3/4, Ghost Historian 1/4, Market Magnate 1/4, Musical Genius 1/4,
       P. Extraordinaire 3/4, Purveyor of Potions 2/4, Renaissance Sim 1/4
     *Buy Old Ravenwood Estate (and start Manion Baron) then then restore it to its glory days
     *Complete the Postcard collection
     *Plus more

Notes
*Family Dynamics with Grim:  What does Brigitte has such difficulty with relationships?
  She got the Difficult dynamic popup after hugging Grim, whereas Hades got the Supportive one.
    I simply clicked Yes in each case.