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changingplumbob · 3 days
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Pancakes Household: Chapter 9, Part 3
Battle of the century or kids playing console games...
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CW: Unicorn zombie with minor carton gore
Carson: You don’t think this will be too physically taxing do you
Artemisia: Only for losers
Onyx: Don’t worry Carson, there’s no exercise required
Fergus: I dibs the green car
Onyx: Is everyone ready
Artemisia: Oh would you just press start already
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Onyx: First round goes to me!
Artemisia: That’s ridiculous, you must have given me the broken controller
Carson: Or you’ve been practicing, I get to pick next track. Strawberry Fields!
Fergus: Oh no I hate that one, I always get stuck in the strawberry jam
Onyx: Just follow along behind me Fergus and you’ll see a clear path okay
Fergus: Thank you Onyx
Artemisia: I always think it’s so funny how well-mannered you are
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Carson: I would have thought you’d find that annoying
Artemisia: Nope, it helps us get out of trouble
Onyx: So see here Fergus, if you go between these two flowers there’s the fast launch ramp
Fergus: And no strawberry jam sinkhole!
Artemisia: Hold on, you’re not entitled to win
Fergus: Just try and stop me Emi
Carson: Come on Artemisia, let’s wipe the track with them
Onyx: Team Pancakes!!!
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Kayleigh: I like to hear them play, the house is so quiet with just Carson now
Eliza: Bob and I have been thinking of trying for another one after Fergus becomes a teen. Bob would love a daughter
Kayleigh: And how about you
Eliza: Well I’ve never loved being pregnant but a third kid would be nice
Kayleigh: Sweetie I don’t mean to sound indelicate but have you considered adoption
Eliza: Adoption? Is that legal when I can get pregnant?
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Kayleigh: It’s the 21st century, just because you can have them doesn’t mean you need to. Not that I can talk, I had four
Eliza: I suppose that way I would avoid the pregnancy impacting on my work
Kayleigh: And if Bob wants a girl you can tell the agency that, but you can’t tell your uterus that
Eliza: *chuckles* Good point, I’ll think about it. Oh, would you excuse me? The markets just opened in Tomarang
Kayleigh: Go ahead, you’ll not beat me at this chess match anyway
Eliza: Thanks for helping me learn more
Kayleigh: No problem, I’ll collect my husband and get out of your hair. Night
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Kayleigh: Come on Carson, time to go
Carson: Just let us finish this last race mum
Artemisia: Oh it’s finished and I’m victorious
Fergus: Thanks again for helping me Onyx, I had a lot of fun. See you for my birthday Emi?
Artemisia: Sure thing, Tuesday right
Fergus nods excitedly and the dinner party disperses.
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Happy very cloudy Halloween! The Pancakes decide not to have a party since they had one last night and Bob will need to work tonight. After a quick breakfast the household splits up as everyone has their own tasks to do this morning.
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Bob of course wants to get his work out in before shift. Fergus is in a patch of hyper focus with his ADHD and decides to play mad scientist in the treehouse. Eliza decides to do a dance workout since she cleaned everything yesterday and finally Onyx is set to walk Ginger again.
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Eliza is dancing away when she pulls a muscle in her back.
Eliza: Ouch! Oh, maybe an adoption is a good idea, I will be a 40 soon
Thinking on this she carries on, working on her other muscles. Outside it’s hard for Onyx and Ginger to make out where they’re running but the pair do their best. Ginger isn’t sure why her dad isn’t taking her for these jogs but supposes Onyx is an alright substitute.
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Onyx: I’m back home dad, Ginger is all walked
Bob: *grunts with effort* Did you tell your mother
Onyx: No, she’s busy practicing speech and I didn’t want to disturb her
Bob: Smart choice
Onyx begins their cheer routine, they still have some more solo practice to fit in. All is going well until they fall over on their face. They push up looking around but Bob is busy working his legs and hasn’t noticed. To celebrate Onyx pulls off a perfect flip!
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changingplumbob · 12 days
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Romero Household: Chapter 1, Part 6
🎵🎶We're going to the chapel and we're, gonna get married 🎵🎶
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Formal photos in the next part, this was all about the ceremony.
Marta’s first language is Spanish so she is teaching Keira (and me) some common Spanish words/phrases Abuelo/Abuela: Grandfather/Grandmother Buenas tardes : Good afternoon Carino: Term of endearment for a loved one Lo siento: Sorry Mi familia: My family Padre: Father Te amo: I love you
Wednesday starts off grey and rainy. Marta is determined to have her barista shift before the wedding, but Keira already has Wednesdays off work. After checking what she can harvest she decides to spend some time at the rec centre working on her handiness. She needs to level up in logic and handiness for her next promotion and some mean watcher has made skill gain harder since her last rotation. When more sims arrive she gets tense and leaves, can’t be too early to her own wedding.
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Keira: It’s sunny! Oh thank the watcher
Joey: You alright
Keira: It was pouring in San Sequoia, I was certain we wouldn’t be able to get any photos after the ceremony
Joey: *laughs* different places, different weather. Or maybe the watcher just cheated it (I didn't Joey what are you implying?) Okay, you ready to sign your life away
Keira: *laughs* You would say it like that. Come on, I still need to get in my dress
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The wedding gets underway with Harvey escorting Keira up the aisle.
Harvey: *sniffles*
Keira: Dad... are you crying
Harvey: You used to practice your bride walk around the house when you were a kid, now look at you
Keira: *laughs* I remember
Harvey: I'm so happy for you Keira
Keira: Look dad, everyone got here without problems. That’s got to be a good sign
Harvey: Yes, let’s hope it lasts. I want you to have the wedding of your dreams
Keira: If my bride shows up then that is what I’ll have
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Harvey: I’ll leave you here then. Very good luck my darling. I’ll go collect your bride. Remember, no peeking
Keira: *laughs* she has made me promise not to look early
Harvey: See you soon
And so Harvey heads back down the aisle to where Marta has entered the church. She has no sims to give her away so the couple decided it would be nice for Harvey to escort both brides.
Harvey: Are you ready Marta
Marta: *sniffles* I’m so ready to be married to your daughter *smiles*
Harvey: Hey now, we better get you up there before you wash away
They wait until the music cue then Harvey and Marta begin the journey up the aisle.
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Slowly they walk down the aisle and Keira can feel her nerves increase. She wants to turn before Marta is there but knows today is about promises. She needs to let Marta know she’ll respect her wishes. So Keira waits with baited breath as she hears people in the church murmur, clearly impressed with something.
Marta: Oh Harvey, you talk of me washing away. You might wash with me
Harvey: *sniffles* I’m fine. I’m just so... so... happy
Marta: Me to
They approach the altar and Harvey releases Marta, returning to his seat sniffling away. Marta tiptoes and taps Keira on the shoulder.
Marta: Carino, I’m here, you can turn now
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Keira turns and is mesmerised. She knows Marta is a beautiful woman but the person in front of her takes her breath away. Marta looks angelic with her hair cascading over her shoulder and seems to be radiating love.
Marta: *whispers* Buenas tardes carino
Keira: Hola sweetheart. Watcher you look… gorgeous *sniffles*
Marta: *giggles* That was the effect I was going for. You are beautiful, I knew you’d look even better than I imagined
Keira: *sniffles* Want to get married
Marta: With my whole heart
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The officiant steps up and the group sing a few hymns before the vows get underway. Keira is up first.
Keira: Sweetheart, I can still remember the first time I saw you. I was supposed to be studying for some test or other and into the music room below walked one of the prettiest women I have ever seen. You seemed nervous, as we now know that was because you were breaking in
At this line the crowd lets out a quiet chuckle and Marta sniffles.
Keira: When you sang it was like you became larger than life. I couldn’t hear all the way up there but I wanted to. You became my favourite show, and meeting you was better than any season premiere. I have always dreamed of finding my soulmate, my partner in life, and sweetheart *sniffles* in my wildest dreams I couldn’t have imagined someone as real... and perfect for me... as you
Marta lets out a small sob and Keira leans forwards to wipe the tear away.
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Keira: Te amo. I understand now why Anakin turned the galaxy upside down for Padme and why Mal couldn’t stop himself standing up for Inara. Your love helps me be the best version of myself. One that takes risks, one that doesn’t run from challenges, and one that is absolutely completely in love with you
Marta: *sniffles* carino
Keira: Life with you has become my favourite saga, one that I hope will carry on for years to come. Your courage inspires me *sniffles* and your heart is where I feel safe. I am so excited to find out what life has in store for us. I’m not afraid of it because I know, come what may, I need only look to my side and you’ll be there
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Marta: *sniffles* Lo siento, I just need a handkerchief
The crowd lets out a collective giggle and sniffle as Keira helps Marta dab away some of the pools under her eyes.
Marta: My turn. Carino *clears throat* I was returning to life when I met you. Somehow you made all the mantras I repeated to myself real. Suddenly I did feel worthy... and strong... and that *sniffles* I am enough. For so long I only saw what was wrong with me but getting to know you, seeing how hesitant you were to claim your strengths when I wanted to shout them from the rooftops... it showed me I needed to embrace all of me. You make me proud. Proud to be me and to have won your heart.
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Marta: Before you, life was a song I could never figure out the tune of with the melodies and bridges throwing me off track. I know now why I was never in sync. My life was always meant to be a duet, one of me and you *sniffles* and I am so happy to be promising my forever to you
Keira: *mouthing* I love you
Marta: *sniffles* My abuela and abuelo were followed quickly to the forever save by my padre and mama but... in this church I feel they are with us, and I know in my heart they all would love you. Ma familia, if you can hear me, know I am the happiest I have ever been. Carino, I feel as though the watcher sculpted us for each other, and every day I give thanks for finding you, and you loving me. You will always be my favourite song, the one I cannot get out of my head
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Keira takes the first ring from Joey and holds it over Marta’s finger.
Keira: I, Keira Foster, take you, Marta Aymee Romero, to be my watcherly wed wife. I solemnly swear I shall be your best friend, your shelter in a tempest and the wind in your wings. In front of our familia, our friends, and the watcher, I promise to love and cherish you, for as long as our souls exist. Te amo sweetheart
With her vows complete Keira slides Marta’s ring on, feeling so happy she’s sure she’ll explode.
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Marta wipes some more tears and does her best to compose herself, taking Keira's ring from Alexander.
Marta: I, Marta Aymee Romero, take you, Keira Foster, to be my watcherly wed wife. I solemnly swear I shall be your best friend, your shelter in a tempest and the wind in your wings. In front of our familia, our friends, and the watcher, I promise to love and cherish you, for as long as our souls exist. Te amo carino
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The brides can’t take their eyes off each other and the rest of the service is a blur.
Officiant: By the power invested in me by the watcher I now pronounce you, wife and wife
Keira sweeps Marta into her arms, dipping her low before pulling her in for a kiss. The church erupts in cheers but the two women hardly notice it, they’re full of love.
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changingplumbob · 8 days
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Romero Household: Chapter 1, Part 10
Honeymoon wraps up and we head back home.
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CW: Light sim spice
Marta’s first language is Spanish so she is teaching Keira (and me) some common Spanish words/phrases Bueno: Good, fine, okay Buenos días: Good morning Carino: Term of endearment for a loved one Cómo estás?: How are you Gracias: Thank you Qué?: What? Si: Yes Te amo: I love you
Keira: Did you have a good day
Marta: It’s not over yet is it
Keira: No, we’ve got another day here
Marta: I’m more interested in the night
Keira: Are you now
Marta: Come to the couch, I’ll give you a preview
Giggling the women lay down on the couch and have a good old fashioned make out.
Marta: Te amo carino
Keira: I love you to sweetheart, te amo
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Marta: Shall we play chess again
Keira: You really want to
Marta: I think I’ve got the understanding of it now
Keira: Okay
Marta: Remember, don’t go easy on me, play properly
Keira: I promise
It’s the shortest game of chess I’ve ever watched, it’s all over in less than half a sim hour! Keira is the winner of course. After chess it's time to check out the hot tub.
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Marta: This is nice, I feel so relaxed
Keira: Me to. I wonder if it’s powered by geothermal energy
Marta: Que?
Keira: Oh, like if they harnessed the heat of the volcano to heat the water
Marta: People can do that
Keira: Si. It’s a renewable energy resource. We don’t need to create anything to get our power, we use what the earth is already doing
Marta: I love how smart you are
Keira: I’m not that-
Marta: You ARE smart carino, it’s okay to say so
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Keira: Get over here, I want to snuggle my sweet wife
Marta: *giggles* as you wish. Are you enjoying the honeymoon? I was worried you wouldn’t like it since you’ve lived in Sulani
Keira: I love it! It’s uninterrupted time with you, nothing could be better
Marta: What did you say before… when in Sulani?
Keira: *fake shock* Mrs Romero are you propositioning me for hot tub woohoo
Marta: *smiles* Yes Mrs Romero I am
Giggling again the two women disappear beneath the surface and show off how good they are at holding their breath underwater.
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Marta: Buenos días carino. Cómo estás?
Keira: Estoy... bien. What would you like to do today?
Marta: I was thinking… maybe you could show me the ocean
Keira: I’d love to! What about it would you like to see
Marta: Pretty fish. Oh and cute dolphins!
Keira: Deal. But remember sweetheart, dolphins are wild creatures. We shouldn’t approach them, only interact with them if they interact with us
Marta: *smiles* My wife the marine biologist
Keira: I’m more a professional marine mammal feeder at the moment but gracias
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Cute honeymoon pics? YES. Then off we go to swim to the reef where we can snorkel.
Marta: You’re such a good swimmer
Keira: I’ve just had practice. Surely you swum in Cuba
Marta: Si but I enjoyed playing in the sand more
Keira compensates for Marta and every so often stops swimming to let Marta catch up and overtake her before swimming another short distance. Wives stick together.
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Marta: *squeals*
Keira: Are you alright sweetheart
Marta: *quietly* Carino I see a dolphin *happy noises*
Keira: Just remember, let it approach you
Marta murmurs agreement and continues following Keira to the buoy. The dolphin swims right alongside them playfully blowing bubbles. Keira is happy to see it looks in good health while Marta is ecstatic that she’s able to be this close to one.
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The dolphin did not come alone, it brought two friends with it! They stick around while Keira and Marta snorkel around the reef to Marta’s delight. She wishes Keira had brought her underwater camera to capture the cuteness but the event will just have to live in her memory.
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After snorkelling the women head to a nearby patch of sand and trees. After surveying the view Marta surprises Keira with a gift.
Keira: What is this
Marta: I found a fossil yesterday while you were getting the pineapple and thought you would like it
Keira: Gracias sweetheart, ohhh a raptor claw! Just like Jurassic Park! I love it, te amo
Marta is swept up in the romance today and serenades Keira after she draws her a sand heart. Marta’s voice is Keira’s favourite sound and while she listens, she thanks the watcher for letting her hear it for the years to come.
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After some semi scandalous sunbathing the women both get tans, proof that they’ve been on honeymoon! After an afternoon of chatting with the lifeguard and resting on the beach it’s time to head back to the lodge and pack for home. Goodbye Sulani, it’s been beautiful!
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Back to San Sequoia. First things first, unpacking all our Sulani collectables and arranging the wedding/honeymoon photos. We also display the wedding topper by the computer, and the playful wooden sculpture Keira finished the morning of the wedding. It’s a seal, how perfect is that?
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Marta: Welcome home Mrs Romero
Keira: Gracias for having me
Marta bursts into giggles and Keira sweeps her close for a kiss. After a quick dinner the pair head upstairs for some more woohoo, I guess jetlag isn’t a sims problem. This ends the Romero household for this rotation. It was a big one but there’ll be more to come as they figure out what they’ll do about having kids.
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changingplumbob · 21 days
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Chopra Household: Chapter 6, Part 10
I almost lost my mind but I took some time off to build so I didn't!
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If Viola is attempting to say something it will be in brackets, otherwise you can assume it's just trying out sounds Mercedes has a speech delay and may get words wrong, correct wording will be in brackets if that is the case Savannah aka Honeybee Mercedes aka Little Ladybug Viola aka Green Bean
With everyone going through a tough time (especially the watcher) nana Lavina is having a stay over to help out.
Rahul: Thanks for coming mum
Lavina: Of course dear, I’m happy to
Cassandra: Okay Viola, nana is here. Do you think we can show her a crawl huh? Crawl to mama
The pair practice and after a while we get milestone lights!
Lavina: Oh how wonderful! Although she does look glum
Viola is up and crawling but is very pouty about it.
Rahul: Shucks, she probably needs more antibiotics
Lavina: Don’t worry, I’ll grab them for you
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Lavina: My goodness what did I nearly trip on
Rahul: It’s a robot vacuum
Cassandra: We can set it to auto clean and it should take care of any dust bunnies
Lavina stomps off to the medicine cabinet grumbling about technology these days. After Viola has her medicine and is fed Cassandra gets her to bed. Both of them need sleep, here’s hoping they can get some.
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Cluckton: *crows* hear ye, hear ye! We’ve survived a bad mod storm that involved sims being sick and unable to go to the doctor! Let us all thank the watcher for getting help and giving up on that module without deleting us. We came so close to DOOM!
Mercedes: Is Cluckton still crowing
Savannah: Maybe. He probably just wants to make sure we can hear him all the way over here
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Cassandra: Good morning green bean! Isn’t it so much better without those nasty bugs? You look better
Viola: se na ma do (so do you mama)
Cassandra: I just finished pumping so this bottle is nice and fresh for my little guzzler
Viola tucks into the bottle with gusto, promptly finishing it. Cassandra takes her over to the changing table for a fresh nappy when Mercedes comes and sits on the rocking chair.
Mercedes: Morning mama. Did papa tell you they say I’m gifted
Cassandra: he did! But gifted or not you are my daughter and I love you for more than your brain, okay
Mercedes: Okay mama. Can you come to word class with me today? Papa can go with Savannah instead
Cassandra: If you'd like me there I’d love to
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Savannah: And a drop here, and a drop there, and-
Rahul: SAVANNAH
Savannah: Huh what?
Rahul: Why did you dump this paint on the floor
Savannah: It wasn’t me!
Rahul: I SAW you Savannah, don’t start lying. No tv for a day and you will clean this up, right now!
Savannah: But… how will I get my fun need up without tv
Rahul: You should have thought of that before you made a mess. Now your mama and I are swapping after school duties and I expect you on your best behaviour for OT
Savannah: *sighs* yes papa
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Cassandra streams her guitar practice this morning. Nursing has affected how much time she’s been able to spend increasing her skills and fame. While she strums the yard animals again inspect Viola. Seven in particular finds the infant suspicious. After playing with her rattle Viola sets off crawling around, the feel of grass under her fingers is a lot of fun.
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Even though the yard is sheltered, with the rain Cassandra doesn’t like Viola spending too much time outside in case she gets windchill. Back inside it’s time for more standing practice. After a series of tries together Viola gurgles she wants to try by herself so Cassandra steps back and Viola looks up at the couch. She stretches her arms and up she goes! Cassandra is so excited she takes a small video to show Rahul in case Viola doesn’t feel like showing off later.
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Lavina: Look at her go! She’s a star
Cassandra: Could you get her down for a nap? I have to go tell Rahul
Lavina: Oh course dear
Cassandra: Then she just pulled herself up
Rahul: That’s wonderful
Cassandra: It has got me thinking… she’s growing up…
Rahul: And the nursery will be empty… can’t have that…
Cassandra: shall we go try then?
Rahul: Don’t have to ask me twice
So the two head to their room and spend time… flipping pillows until their daughters are ready for after school activities.
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Word class and OT went well, Cassandra does have to rush off to work pretty soon afterwards though. The girls head inside to do their homework while Rahul cooks.
Lavina: What is word class when it’s at home
Mercedes: Stuff. Helping stuff
Lavina: And this is meant to make you better at talking is it? Doesn’t seem to be making much difference so far
Rahul: Mum! Be nice, let's not teach them to be rude
Lavina: I want my granddaughters to succeed, is that rude? Now Savannah, are you sure that’s the right way to hold your pencil?
Savannah: *sighs dramatically*
Rahul: Mum! Don’t fuss. They’ve both done well today
Savannah: If I’ve done well... can I watch TV?
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Rahul: No. I said no TV for a day and I meant it
Mercedes: But Savannah did good
Rahul: Yes but she still did bad this morning
Mercedes: She cleaned it
Rahul: After being caught and trying to lie about it
Lavina: And she should consider herself lucky. Any time your papa made a mess it was no TV for a week. He learned not to and so will your sister
Savannah: *fumes in silence*
Rahul: I’m sorry if you are upset Honeybee but your punishment was for earlier. Consequences are tied to our actions. When you’re grown you’ll understand
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Mercedes: I thought we were grown
Rahul: Not yet little ladybug. Think of it this way Savannah… If I sheared some wool off Seven and cut her by accident, I could bottle feed her all I like but it wouldn’t change that I cut her. There’s only 12 hours left and you’ll be asleep for most of it
Savannah: Oh... I forgot about sleep
Mercedes: I guess I can’t watch TV either
Lavina: Why not?
Mercedes: Sol.. solid… together. We stick together (solidarity)
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changingplumbob · 14 days
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Romero Household: Chapter 1, Part 4
Dia de los Muertos wraps up and we visit our friendly neighbourhood infants!
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CW: Discussions of death
Marta’s first language is Spanish so she is teaching Keira (and me) some common Spanish phrases/words Abuelo/Abuela: Grandfather/Grandmother Ay dios mio: omg equivalent Buenas noches: Good evening / Good night Carino: Term of endearment for a loved one Cuídate!: Take care De nada!: You’re welcome/no problem Lo siento: Sorry Padre: Father Por favor: Please Si: Yes Te amo: I love you
With the departure of the Fosters leaving the couple alone, Marta has broken out the face paint to adorn her and Keira. It’s another way of honouring their ancestors.
Marta: Hold still por favor
Keira: I am holding still
Marta: Shhhh, moving your lips counts
Keira: Why didn't we do this before dinner
Marta: I haven't done it for ages so I'm not sure I'm good anymore. I didn't want the dinner thrown apart by focus on my lack of painting skill. Just one more line… there! All done, I’ll take a picture to show you
Keira: Wow this looks great! You’re really going all out this year
Marta: *sighs* I felt bad for all those years Liam didn’t let me make one
Keira: I should have done more than kick his ass
Marta: Carino violence solves nothing. He's in prison for now, let's not think of him
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Keira: I’m sorry we didn’t make one at Alexander’s house, I didn’t realise what it meant
Marta: De nada. I didn’t say to you, how could you know
Keira: I suppose. But don’t let us miss it again
Marta: Si. I promise
Keira: Do you… do you think they would have liked me
Marta: I know they’re happy I’m happy but si. Padre would be happy you're active, he was to. And mama would love to talk to you about the ocean life
Keira: You think
Marta: Si. Being so close to the ocean was what she loved about Cuba. She missed it when we moved to Texas
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Keira: Well I’m glad you left for Windenburg. Even though it was because…
Marta: Everyone was gone? I didn’t have to leave after padre and mama died. I had the community still but I felt alone. I don’t feel alone anymore
Keira: I’m so glad I worked up the nerve to propose
Marta: *giggles* It’s good you did or I would have had to do something extremely romantic
Keira: I mean… you could still do something extremely romantic if you wanted?
Marta: Maybe I’m saving it for the honeymoon
Keira: Can I get a preview
The two embrace on the sofa, feeling warm and fulfilled.
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Abuelo Manuel: Did you see Rafael? She cooked the chimi to perfection. Remembered what we taught her
Padre Rafael: Si padre, she did a good job
Abuela Maria: Will you two shush, I’m trying to listen
Manuel: Corazon I think their conversation is finished
Mama Aymee: *sniffles* She looks so happy and grown up
Rafael: Ay dios mio, you’ll make me cry mi vida
Aymee: Lo siento. I just… we didn’t see our daughter for so long
Maria: You heard what that fiancé said, she’ll make sure Marta does the ofrenda now. She’s a keeper
Manuel: Do you think there will be a new generation next time we visit
Aymee: That would be nice *sniffles* even if would make me cry
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Keira: The place definitely feels full when everyone is here, I thought we got a big unit
Marta: We did, people just fill it well
Keira: Am I meant to feel like I’m being watched
Marta: You’re meant to feel loved. I always want you to feel loved
Keira: I feel loved whenever I look in your eyes. Shall we go to bed
Marta: Si, I’ll just say buenas noches to everyone
Keira: We can leave the ofrenda up longer than tomorrow morning if you like
Marta: No. They’ll all be back in the forever save by then
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Maria: Are you snooping
Manuel: No! I can’t snoop on what is out in the open, can I?
Rafael: I’m happy she’s still got these photos
Aymee: Liam didn’t take everything from her
Rafael: If I was still alive-
Manuel: There’s no point thinking about what we can’t do
Maria: She’ll be bueno
Rafael: Mi vida, it’s time to go
Aymee: Can’t I just watch her for another five minutes
Manuel: Dawn is coming, we must get back
Aymee: Buenas noches Marta, I leave all my love with you, te amo
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In the morning Marta returns the living/dining room to its normal layout while Keira is on laundry duty. Taking their clothes to the shared laundry she wonders why so many people have left their washing in the machines. Being a helpful sim, she moves stuff to the dryers. Fingers crossed none of the clothes shrink!
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Marta has harvested what she can from the garden and is singing to herself when Keira walks past in her work clothes.
Marta: Ay dios mio, is it 8am already?
Keira: Si. Te amo sweetheart
Marta: Te amo! Cuídate! Where did I leave my work gear?
Luckily she’s only a few minutes late to the local coffee shop, the perks of a quick commute. After an uneventful shift, where she mostly daydreamed about the upcoming wedding, she gets back home and hangs the washed clothes on the line. When Keira arrives back they go see the Staples.
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Here Oli and Vernon are on the move! Marta scoops up Oli while Keira chats.
Marta: Do you want to hold him carino
Keira: Uhh, what if I break him
Margarita: You won’t, he’s sturdy
Marta passes over Oli, giving his tummy a cheerful tickle on the way.
Marta: You hold him for a bit, I’m going to play with Vernon
Keira: Okay but-
Marta: Who’s adorable Vernon? Is it you?
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Keira: Sorry if we’re pushing in
Stefan: Don’t be silly. With two infants any helping hands are good
Keira: I think this is part of her plan to convince me to have kids sooner
Margarita: *laughs* I have to say she’s doing pretty well with Vernon, I love it when they laugh
Keira: Uh, anyway, we were wondering, since you’re a baker on the side Stefan, would you consider making our wedding cake?
Stefan: Sure thing! I have a free day tomorrow. Any special requests?
Keira: I think she said she’d like a pink one
Margarita: We had a pink wedding cake!
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Stefan: Here, I’ll take him off your hands
Keira: Gracias
To her surprise Keira feels sad giving the infant back, especially as he smiles and giggles at her. Marta’s plan might be working.
Keira: Marta, sweetheart, time for dinner
Marta: Si, coming. Gracias for having us
Margarita: It was lovely to see people who can talk back
The whole group laugh as Stefan puts Oli on the playmat. Let me tell you, he is not happy our sims are leaving. After bursting into tears he glares angrily at his parents while we leave.
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Romero Household: Chapter 1, Part 9
Honeymoon continues as we check out the waterfall and beaches.
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CW: Light dash of sim spice
Marta’s first language is Spanish so she is teaching Keira (and me) some common Spanish words/phrases Bueno: Good, fine, okay Gracias: Thank you Qué?: What? Si: Yes
Marta kisses Keira on the cheek, they’re both still chilled from the water battle.
Marta: Gracias for that, it felt good to play around
Keira: As old as we get, we should always make time for fun. And romance
Marta: Si, we sho-
Keira cuts her off mid sentence sweeping her around for another romantic kiss. Marta may be the romantic but Keira is completely in love with her wife and not afraid to show it.
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The couple figure while they’re here they may as well have showers and immerse themselves in the water.
Keira: You know if you really want to be part of Sulani…
Marta: Si?
Keira: Then you woohoo in the waterfall
Marta: *giggles* That can’t be right
Keira: Oh no, we don’t accept anyone to the islands unless they’ve achieved that
Marta: So you’ve done it before
Keira: Well no, but maybe that’s why they kicked me off the islands
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Marta giggles and leans forward to kiss Keira with unexpected passion.
Marta: You okay?
Keira: You know what they say, when in Sulani
Marta: Que?
Keira: Like when in Rome but- ahh
Marta pulls Keira back to the sheltered area behind the falls and the two share more adventurous woohoo.
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When they emerge Keira is giddy but she notices Marta seems more pensieve.
Keira: Hey, you alright?
Marta: That was a bit different and I just worry… I was too loud, si?
Keira: Oh hey sweetheart, no. No. I love your voice, do you hear me? I love it. Plus if there’s a time to break molds and be loud it would definitely be when beside a raging waterfall
Marta: Gracias. Te amo. What should we do now
Keira: I’m feeling a bit hungry-
Marta: Let’s go back to the house, I’ll make fruit salad for lunch! I saw some pineapple somewhere around here
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Of course we had to do a tiny bit of collectable grabbing. Marta caught some Monarch butterflies that she’s going to magically get through customs. She also found a fossil that she’s planning on giving to Keira as a gift. Keira meanwhile was harvesting some pineapple and kava.
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Keira: You sure you don’t want help cooking
Marta: Si. I want to cook for you. Not that I’ll be cooking fruit salad
Keira enjoys having a moment to sit down and write. She hasn’t had time since starting work and she’s got a lot to get out of her head. In the kitchen Marta sings to herself while prepping the fruit. I wish she wouldn’t play fruit ninja quite so much (wait, are some of you too young to get that reference *stares into the distance horrified at the possibility*)
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Marta gives the fruit salad some finishing touches and calls Keira to come eat.
Keira: You really like cooking huh
Marta: Si, food is important. It brings people together
Keira: Is that why you like being a barista so much
Marta: Si and no. I do heat some pastry but it is mainly coffee. The people ordering may be grumpy at times but I like knowing something I’ve done has made their day better
Keira: *chuckles* Just when I thought I couldn’t love you any more
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The couple head to Ohan’ali Town for the afternoon. The Island Celebration event has been running since the early morning so there is already a smattering of sandcastles about. The girls head for the swing set where they swing gleefully.
Marta: Swings are fun. I feel like I’m flying
Keira: I reckon you’re never too old for swings
Marta: Si! I like this idea. I bet I can go higher than you
Keira: Wait, you’re lighter because you’re short, it’s not a fair contest
Marta: *giggles* Hard to hear you up here
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When they start feeling sick they decide it’s best to head for solid ground and build a sandcastle.
Marta: Carino, have you thought more about your parents offer
Keira: You mean them paying so we can have an infant? I guess the Staples infants are pretty cute
Marta: Si, they are
Keira: And I’ve got to remember you’re older than me
Marta sticks her tongue out at this.
Keira: But an infant or two would be something I can handle I think. It’s just… how do we do it
Marta: Que?
Keira: It may have escaped your notice but we’re both women
Marta: Si, and?
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Keira: Two cis women can’t have a baby by themselves. We’d need a sperm donor
Marta: What about a science baby
Keira: I don’t know. I’m a scientist sweetheart, I don’t easily trust technology I can’t understand and they haven’t published any papers on the results yet. What if they give us an infant with two heads
Marta: Carino, we’re not living in your cloning show
Keira: I know and I’m not talking about an Orphan Black situation but- can we trust them?
Marta: Would you rather look for a donor
Keira: I don’t know. What if we get a donor and in 18 years the kid decides we’re not their real family and leave to find the donor
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Marta: However we get our kids, science or donors or adoption, there will be the risk that they’ll leave us. We just need to raise them the best we can
Keira: I suppose. I just wish I understood more
Marta: We can do more research first, we don’t have to rush into anything carino. There Mr gnome, do you like your shark suit
Keira: I thought he was being eaten by the shark
Marta: I... vote shark suit
Keira: *smiles* gnome in a shark suit it is. Shall we go see what’s left of the festival?
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They leave the beach and take the steps up to the community space. There’s not much left by this time. Keira is annoyed that there aren’t many shells left but Marta enjoys the smells of the food. Quick romantic selfie time!
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Romero Household: Chapter 1, Part 7
Time for photos followed by the reception! I love love ❤️
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Marta’s first language is Spanish so she is teaching Keira (and me) some common Spanish words/phrases Carino: Term of endearment for a loved one Gracias: Thank you Te amo: I love you
The new Mrs and Mrs Romero took time in the garden following the service to take their official wedding photos.
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For their photo in front of the church Keira lifted Marta up on her back causing the shorter woman to develop a case of the giggles. While Marta takes a moment to catch her breath Keira gets a photo with her two best men, Alexander and Joey.
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Despite protests from her brothers Keira managed to get a photo with her siblings, and the boys weren’t picking on each other in it for once. Then away with the men! Kayleigh gets a photo of all of her daughters and daughters in law. Then Keira and Marta hold each other close for a photo with Keira’s parents. The lighting has been so good to us! I was so worried it would be raining hard here.
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The party head to the back of the church where the reception has been set up. There the wonderful cake Stefan made is on display.
Marta: Carino, you remembered I wanted a pink one!
Keira: I did *starts speaking to the crowd* Alright everyone, thank you for joining me and my wife-
Everyone: *cheers*
Marta: *giggles* Gracias for joining us on this special day, and being part of a ceremony we will never forget
Keira: It’s time to do battle against this cake. Do you think me and my wife can win?
The audience laughs while Keira grabs the appropriate knife and waits for Marta’s hand to lay on top of hers.
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Marta: *whispers* You ready
Keira: I’m ready. Here’s to our forever sweetheart
Together the pair guide the knife down the cake through the layers, working together to keep the cut on track. They finish to a round of applause which causes Marta to tear up again.
Keira: Are you alright? I’m worried you’ve cried out a lake since this morning
Marta: *sniffles* I’m just so happy
Keira: Make sure you have some water soon
Marta: *smiles* Is that your first wifely request?
Keira: Almost first. I would like to do the traditional feeding each other cake
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The pair feed each other, taking care not to smudge their lipstick. They call guests for cake but many haven’t visited the church before and would rather head inside to get some photos with the decorations.
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Keira: Thanks for coming Samir, I know crowds are not our thing
Samir: *chuckles* Not even a little
The pair walk over to where Marta is already chattering to Reece, the two of them sometimes speak so fast it’s hard for anyone else to keep up.
Reece: Hey Keira. Your vows were great by the way
Keira: Gracias. I was so worried I’d forget what I’d written, especially when I saw how beautiful my wife looks
Marta: *blushes* One day we’ll get tired of saying wife in every second sentence
Reece: I doubt it. I never get tired of saying Samir is my boyfriend
Samir smiles proudly while the women tuck into their wedding cake.
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Then it’s time for the first dance to begin. Marta begins to sway before the music even starts and Keira smiles. She’s glad she married such a spirited woman.
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🎶Something happens when I hold her🎵 🎵She keeps my heart from getting older🎶 🎶When the days get short🎵 🎵and the nights get a little bit colder🎶 🎶We hold each other🎵
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🎶Everything looks different now🎵 🎵All this time my head was down🎶 🎶He came along and showed me how to let go🎵 🎵I can't remember where I'm from🎶 🎶All I know is who I've become🎵 🎵That our love has just begun like oh🎶
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Keira: So our forever starts now
Marta: *smiles* It started when we met but this has been a lovely highlight
🎶You give me chills and I can't imagine you leaving🎵 🎵If I could build a perfect person honestly you would be it🎶 🎶And you know nobody knows you like I know you🎵 🎵I can't wait to come back home so I can hold you🎶
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Marta: Te amo
Keira: I love you to
🎶Something happens when I hold her🎵 🎵She keeps my heart from getting older🎶 🎶When the days get short🎵 🎵and the nights get a little bit colder🎶 🎶We hold each other🎵
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Woods Household: Chapter 1, Part 3
In this part Reece finally becomes a YA (it would have happened sooner but clearly wheelofnames.com wanted to torture me) the house gets power, and Fosters descend for a belated birthday celebration.
Part 3 is mainly my sims being in love so if you're only here to find out who killed Samir's parents feel free to skip this spicier part.
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Low level content warning: Some sim spice and mentions of death
Samir: Happy Birthday blondie. I love you
Reece: *smiles* I love you to. Is it morning already?
Samir: And here was me thinking you were desperate to get started. You were *kisses* practically *kisses* begging *kisses* yesterday
Reece: I am *sighs* and can beg more *giggles* if you tell me to. But I also *kisses* really love cuddling with you
Samir: We can cuddle later. For now *kisses* get your butt *kisses* in the shower
Reece: The shower boss?
Samir: *sternly* Don't ask questions, just do it. Clearly in our down time you've forgotten your manners, that'll have consequences *switches to whisper* bad boys get punished
Reece: *panting* Wow, that... was definitely.... worth... waiting for
Samir: What do you say needy boy
Reece: Thank you boss *kisses* may I have some more
Samir: *chuckles* hmmm, not just now, you also said you wanted more cuddle time
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Samir: You sure you want to be the big spoon
Reece: Just because you’re bigger than me doesn’t mean I don’t like getting my arms around you boss. Plus, I really love kissing your neck
Samir: *chuckles* Oh I'm aware. It’s your birthday I suppose, better let you have some say
Reece: So I'm a good boy again
Samir: Hell yeah you are
The couple are quiet for a few minutes as they come down from the woohoo high. Samir almost falls back to sleep but something's bothering Reece.
Reece: Samir... my lover...
Samir: *groggily* yep, I'm awake
Reece: About... about what happened to you…
Samir: *sleepily* hmm
Reece: Do you want me to not make such a fuss of your scars when we’re woohooing? I always thought they were hot but I don’t want to upset you if they bring up bad memories
Samir: *sighs* blondie, you know I tell you if I don’t like something you’re doing. I tell you quite sternly do I not?
Reece: Yes you do. But... maybe you’re trying not to make me feel bad when-
Samir: I do actually enjoy making you feel bad from time to time, you're more eager to please then
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Reece: Lover be serious. I want to know I'm not upsetting you
Samir: *sighs* Are you listening properly blondie
Reece: I can stop talking if that’s what you mean
Samir: Never stop talking, but for now, cuddle and listen *kisses* My scars, they used to be a reminder that I had nearly died, that Grim could have appeared and taken me with him, right after my parents. But now, they remind me that I survived. Whatever tried to kill me failed *kisses* I love that you think they’re hot, it makes me feel even better about them *kisses* that I'm strong enough to look after you
Reece: How did I get lucky enough to score a man who’s just as strong on the inside as he appears on the outside
Samir: If I remember right you proposed we skip prom together, and kept going on about your feelings until I caved
The couple reflect for a while, recalling their past.  Of course all the reminiscing of their romance together means they have to take another pit stop in the shower before we can get to cake…
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Reece: Where did you get a confetti cannon
Samir: From my pants, where else
Reece: And where did you get a cake, we don’t even have an oven
Samir: Welcome to the future blondie, you can get most things on the internet. Now be a good boy and make a wish
Reece thinks, blows out the candles, and is officially a young adult.
Samir: How do you feel
Reece: Geekier… I’m just going to go get changed
Samir: *kisses* Don’t cut your hair too short, I like being able to grab on to it
Reece blushes and heads for the bathroom.
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Reece: There, will I do?
Samir runs his hands through Reece's new haircut, shorter but still fine for gripping. His hands move over Reece's torso, dancing softly across the ticklish parts, getting joy from hearing Reece try to contain his giggles. After running his fingers around the edge of the new pyjama pants he backs up and sweeps Reece's hand into a kiss.
Samir: You’ll do… very well. Come on gorgeous, the sun is up and we should enjoy it
By enjoy it Samir of course means head out to enjoy the near dead daylife of Moonwood Mill. That’s why he likes it here, there never seems to be any crowds. The two find a picnic table near the bar to enjoy the chocolate cake.
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Samir: Your arms look so good in that shirt *smirks* Really makes me want to rip it off
Reece: *chuckles* I know, why do you think I picked it. Now tell me, what’s next for our secret mission
Samir: *sighs* It’s your birthday, we should be focusing on happy things. Like seeing if we can set a new woohoos in a day record
Reece: First off, yes. Secondly, solving puzzles makes me happy. Please tell me *pouts*
Samir: Alright, you win. I did notice this weird door that seemed to lead underground on my run yesterday. I figured I might take a look, perhaps there’s some signs of “bears” down there
Reece: My lover is so brave *blows kiss*
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Reece: but, flirting aside, be careful Samir
Samir: Aww, you worried about me gorgeous
Reece: With you trying to find what killed your parents? Nope. Not worried at all that it'll get you killed. That I'll be left with even less answers than we have now. That I'll be... alone
Samir: Hey, hey. Come here
Samir pulls Reece in for a passionate embrace that takes his breath away. Like normal Reece is sure he's going to run out of air before Samir lets him go.
Samir: I promised I would keep you safe. I also promise, no matter what happens, I’m always going to come back to you alive. Remember that
Reece’s reply is swiftly silenced by Samir’s kisses returning furiously.
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Samir: Now, do you want your birthday present
Reece: I thought you already gave me my present, twice
Samir: *chuckles* So you don’t want what’s in this box
Reece: I mean, I’m not going to turn down a gift. Wait, is this… really?
Samir: I know you’ve been wanting to try some for ages but I had to do some research first, ways to use them without you breaking a wrist. Plus I couldn’t very well be locking you in handcuffs that are going to break mid woohoo now could I
Reece: *blushes* Thank you. For getting them, and… getting me
Samir: You're welcome. Somehow... you understand me. Apart from that time you thought I was closeted
Reece: Yeah... I did kind of read that wrong. But I think I've got better at figuring you out
Samir: I'd say so. I’m always going to try and understand you, I promise
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Back at home...
Samir: Gorgeous, I’m only going to the tunnels, I’m not leaving for say Peru or anything *kisses* We can play when I get back
Reece: I know lover. I just want you to know I’ll miss you while you’re gone, and I love you, and I love your neck, and I love your-
Samir: Remember blondie, the people should be coming with the wind turbines for installation
Reece: Stay here with me *nuzzles neck* I can show you electricity *kisses neck* and we can give them a show
Samir: OMW, I’m leaving *whispers* don't even think of getting off without me though
So Samir heads out to explore the tunnels for the first time while Reece tends to the garden. If his family are coming over tomorrow he wants to show his dad he didn’t forget everything he was taught about plants.
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Reece makes sure to plant his chrysanthemum and Samir’s rose in the same planter box. It makes him happy to think the flowers can grow side by side, just like him and his boyfriend. Maybe if he gets good enough at gardening he can make a bush where they intertwine.
Samir’s first trip in the tunnels ends with a small scrape, but, determined to find some kind of lead, he brushes it off, and heads back in. Sure enough the wind turbines turn up right on schedule, the house will now have power! No more relying on lanterns.
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*wolf whistles*
Reece: That better be you
Samir: Or what
Reece: Or I’ll have to tell the prowler I have possessive lover who will kick his ass for checking me out. Wait, are you possessive?
Samir: I mean… I don’t like to think of you with other guys but I’m pretty sure that’s just not wanting to be in an open relationship. Why? You want me to be possessive
Reece: Hmm, sometimes…
Samir: *nods* I shall try to be more of a possessive jerk in future then
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Reece: Find anything in the tunnels
Samir: Nope. Now give me a hug so the neighbourhood knows you’re mine
Reece: *laughs* smooth, that’s not quite what I meant
Samir: I know what you- ahh
Reece: Crap! Are you okay
Samir: Yeah, yeah I’m fine
Reece: So that was just a not in pain screech then was it
Samir: I may have… fallen down a hole in the tunnels
Reece: You did what?
Samir: I’m fine, didn’t even break a bone
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Reece: We’re having dinner, then a bath to get the cobwebs off you, then bed. I'm not having spiders invade our bed
Samir: *smirks* I thought I was the boss
Reece: Then you shouldn’t have fallen down a hole
Samir: I like falling in your holes... often, hard
Reece: *blushes* Oh watcher that was a terrible line. You might have a concussion, we should-
Samir: I’m fine gorgeous, and I’m cooking
Reece: Samir-
Samir: It’s your birthday. I’m not letting you cook on your birthday
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Reece: This tastes good
Samir: Told you I should cook
Reece: Can you even taste it when you eat that fast
Samir: *through mouthfuls* absolutely
Reece: It’s got to be pretty healthy right? Char grilled food without oil? Maybe it’ll let me get muscles as big as yours
Samir: *smirks* Keep on dreaming blondie
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Samir: You’re not going to make me have a bath alone are you
Reece: And you call me needy
Samir: You are. I’m purely thinking about how a man with a possible concussion shouldn’t be left alone around water
Reece looks skeptically at Samir who manages to keep his composure for a few seconds before breaking in to a smile, making Reece laugh. Sure enough both of them end up in the tub, and Reece helps Samir clean up before he wants to have cuddles again.
Samir: Did you have a good birthday then blondie
Reece: *smiling* Yeah I did, thanks to you. Do you think we could... take the handcuffs for a test run
Samir: *smirks* who’s the needy one now
Reece: *laughs* Definitely me boss *kisses* I always need your touch
Samir: You know the rules. Ask me nicely
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Another sunny day dawns in Moonwood Mill and Reece and Samir kick things off with some woohoo and breakfast.
Samir: Any plans today before your family descend
Reece: You invited them so they’ll only be descending because of you
Samir: One day I’m sure I shall love them all… individually… alone
The couple head out for a morning run, oh how I wish there was a "go for a run together" option. Today Samir comes across an abandoned house on the outskirts of the woods. The place is filthy but he tries to take note of its location in case Reece feels like collecting frogs now that he’s a geek. It's here he realises he's an active kind of sim.
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Eventually the Fosters (plus their plus ones) rocked up to pay Reece a belated happy birthday. He and Carson still don’t get on. Yes I reused the pose of Samir and Reece for an individual picture for their wall because they just look sweet.
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Harvey: I know it’s Reece’s birthday but Kayleigh and I wanted to give you a little something
Samir: Oh… thanks!
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Kayleigh: Happy birthday darling! Oh look at you, all grown up
Reece: Can I open my gift now
Kayleigh: Of course
Reece: A guitar?
Kayleigh: I know you have the music and dance hobby, we should have got you one sooner but-
Reece: I love it mum
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Reece: So here I planted the fruit you gave me, and some stuff from the romance festival
Charlie: I’m just glad you remembered to plant the dragon fruit instead of eat it
Harvey: Let me know if you want any clippings from our garden, I’ve plenty to spare
Charlie: You checked out universities yet
Reece: That’s an in-progress thing. I mean, what would be the point in starting a degree before I know what I want to do
Harvey: If you want to be a forest hippie, you be a forest hippie
Reece: It’s kind of weird that you let us do whatever we want dad
Harvey: Is it? I thought I was being a cool dad
Charlie: Most parents have like, rules and stuff
Reece: *deviously* You know it’s not too late to implement rules for Carson
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Reece: You should like… take away his cellphone, and ground him
Charlie: Aren’t you meant to be a mature young adult now?
Reece: Show me where it says mature sis
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Keira: What are you working on
Samir: Umm... Horse
Kaori: With a knife? Is that safe?
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Harvey: You sure you’re all right here
Reece: Yes dad, I’m good. Better than good-
Samir: Blondie... tunnels. Back later
Harvey watches his son say goodbye. It’s clear to him that Reece and Samir love each other, he just hopes Samir deserves his son. But how is he meant to learn who Samir is when he barely speaks?
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Romero Household: Chapter 1, Part 3
Dia de los Muertos is here!
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CW: Discussions of death
Marta’s first language is Spanish so she is teaching Keira (and me) some common phrases Spanish words Abuelo/Abuela: Grandfather/Grandmother Barrio: Neighbourhood Buenos días: Good morning Carino: Term of endearment for a loved one Gracias: Thank you Hasta luego: See you later Lo siento: Sorry Mi familia: My family Padre: Father Si: Yes Te amo: I love you
Poor Marta has an awful night with Burning Belly. She drinks green tea while checking out some midnight building show, forever hoping the nausea will die down. When it does she’s able to nap for a few hours. But before long her stomach forces her up and back to the tea and TV. Who is this house flipper person? Marta wants to improve her handiness but she doesn’t think that he looks trustworthy…
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Keira: Good morning sweetheart. How did you sleep
Marta: *yawns* in patches but I feel much better now
Keira: That’s great news!
Marta: Oh you must come! I finished the ofrenda last night
The couple head downstairs and Marta excitedly shows Keira where she’s set up the bottles of wine and larger sugar skulls amongst the food she grilled.
Marta: Do you like it
Keira: Of course but I’m hardly an ofrenda expert
Marta pushes herself to tiptoes and kisses Keira on the cheek.
Marta: You will be carino
Keira: Why the sugar skulls?
Marta: Abuela, Abuelo, Padre and Mama each have one of the big ones, their names are carved in them to honour them. Then the four smaller ones on the second level, there’s one each for abuela Maria’s ancestors, abuelo Manuel’s ancestors and the ancestors of Mama’s parents.
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Keira: I’m surprised you found someone here who makes them
Marta: The woman has made them for over 60 years
Keira: Wow, no wonder they’re so detailed. Why are we having chimi for breakfast, I thought it was for dinner
Marta: Family tradition carino. Every year Abuelo Manuel would make chimi with Padre. He claimed they were the best in town so he made extra to give away, you know to all the people to busy working to cook. We always had more than we needed by Dia de los Muertos so he would have us feast at breakfast as well as dinner
Keira: That’s cool, gracias for telling me
Keira volunteers to do the dishes and is glad to hear a healthy Marta singing away like normal as she collects their gear for the gym space at the rec center. Marta takes a moment to stop by the ofrenda and talk to her family before they leave.
Marta: Buenos días mi familia. Don’t be mad at me for not having a proper ofrenda in years, por favor. Liam never let… well, he’s gone now so what he stopped me doing is past. But I have Keira now, you’ll meet all her familia tonight. I hope you like them. Te amo, hasta luego
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After a few hours at the nearby church service the couple make it to the rec center. It’s pretty quiet here by midday, the couple guess since the weather has less clouds the people in the area must be enjoying outdoors. Keira gets on a workout machine in the corner while Marta finds space to roll out her yoga mat. There’s no room in their unit and the ground outside was too muddy to risk it. Keira watches Marta as she stretches away. She’s always in the zone when doing her yoga, the oversized cat headphones ensuring the only sounds she hears are her beats.
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After what seems like hours Marta lies down to finish her routine. Keira takes that as a cue to finish up her own exercise.
Marta: All done carino?
Keira: Si
Marta: *giggles* I guess we need to clean up before we receive your family
Keira: *smiles* Are you proposing what I think you’re proposing
Marta: *innocently* The showers are there to be used are they not
Keira: *laughs* you win
The pair head off to the changing rooms where they lock themselves in a suite and make very good use of the shower. Perks of leaving the house.
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The Fosters arrive and are called to eat and share stories of those who are no longer with them.
Kayleigh: Oh Marta dear this looks delicious
Marta: I hope you enjoy it
Samir: Is any of it meat?
Reece: Don’t worry boss, I’ll grab you some chicken
Carson: Please tell me you vacuumed
Marta: Uh, not today lo siento
Carson grumbles but goes and grabs a plate.
Harvey: So how exactly do we do this
Marta: There’s no script. We just share tales of ones we love who are gone that we wish to honour and remember. Who wants to go first
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The Fosters all look a bit hesitant so Marta figures she may as well start.
Marta: Let me tell you about my Abuela Maria. She was born back in Mexico. Growing up she was known as the girl who was always falling over. We think she had an inner ear problem but there were not many doctors in her barrio so we don’t know. She would fall over if she went too fast which she would do a lot *laughs* she was a speed loving kid, always had someone to go see
Keira: And she grew up to become a teacher. She emigrated to the Dominican Republic with a group from her college and that’s where she met Marta’s abuelo Manuel. He insisted on walking arm in arm to help her balance but later admitted that was just so he could be close to her
The girls start eating again, clearly having finished the tale.
Charlie: I… I had a great dog called Allie
Keira’s parents and siblings all murmur in agreement. They grew up with Allie and all had affection for her.
Charlie: She was always a good dog. She stuck to me like glue. I remember one time out on a run I twisted my ankle and she stood barking until a car stopped to help me
Carson: I miss her
Charlie: Me to. She’ll always be my first furbaby
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Kaori: My grandmother Sachiko was a light in the darkness for me after my parents passed. No matter how angry or sad I got she always made sure I had everything I needed. Her favourite thing to do was garden. She was always out cutting from whatever plants we had and making big bouquets too send to others on the mountain
Harvey: What about your parents Samir
Harvey is obviously just trying to include Samir in the conversation but the large man looks very uncomfortable, having already perched himself on the lone chair by the stairs.
Reece: Actually dad we talked and I’m going to share a bit about his parents if that’s all right
Reece looks to Marta for reassurance and she nods.
Marta: We do not have to remember those only connected by blood, familia is much more than that
Reece: *smiles* So his ommi, Nadia Hadji, gave the best hugs in the whole world. Regardless of if she was in a good mood or not, she always had time for hugs. Samir fell out of a bunch of trees when he was little and when he’d get home his ommi would patch him up. When he was all clean she’d kiss every plaster before giving him a giant squeeze and letting him run off
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Marta: That’s lovely
Samir digs into his food trying to ignore the blush in his cheeks.
Reece: His ab, Othman Hadji, loved the woods and the animals that inhabited it. He’s where Samir got his love of nature and he remembers having many adventures with his ab through the woods. Just like I remember having with dad
Harvey smiles and pulls Reece in for a hug.
Kaori: My dad’s the one who taught me how to snowboard. Or rather tried to teach me how to snowbard
Marta: I have so many questions already
Kaori: My dad wasn’t from Mt Komorebi, he was traveling there when he met mum and had never seen snow before
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The evening passes with the family sharing stories of all those they have loved and lost over the years. Kaori’s parents Emica and Daiki had a lot of fun around Mt Komorebi which didn’t always impress Kaori’s stern grandfather Shigeru. Of course all the Fosters remember their shock at discovering Sachiko and Shigeru had become enemies, and divorced. Then Shigeru announced he’d married Geeta, a woman none of them knew.
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Samir of course had lost his parents and he suspected his grandparents, no one pressed him on the subject. Both Kayleigh and Harvey’s parents were all in the forever save now, Harvey’s dad was there before even Charlie was born. At last the family understand why Harvey is so eager to become a grandparent. The sims were all gone now but as the stories continued to be shared and everyone got full bellies, the room did feel as though there was more life in it than just the sims that had still beating hearts.
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Kayleigh: Thank you for including us Marta, it was nice
Marta: Dia de los Muertos is for familia
Kayleigh: Well I’m very glad you’re part of ours. You to Samir
Samir: Hmm? Oh, ah… thanks?
When the parents are out of earshot Keira pops over to her brother and his boyfriend.
Keira: You have to tell me, you must be responsible for that thing on his neck
Samir and Reece blush but while Samir is less than eager to elaborate, Reece is happy to report the hickey is intentional.
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To wrap things up we have a couple of group photos and thank everyone for coming.
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Romero Household: Chapter 1, Part 2
Kayleigh comes to visit with an unexpected offer and the couple head to the romance festival.
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Marta’s first language is Spanish so she is teaching Keira (and me) some common phrases Ay dios mio: omg equivalent Buenas tardes: Good afternoon Carino: Term of endearment for a loved one Gracias: Thank you Mi familia: My family Por favor: Please Qué?: What? Si: Yes Te amo: I love you
Keira: Mum! You didn’t say you were coming
Kayleigh: I didn’t think I needed an appointment to see my daughter and future daughter in law
Keira: Of course not but Marta is feeling unwell
Marta: Buenas tardes Kayleigh. I’ll be fine, Keira is just… overreact
Keira: I mean your parents died from flu complications, can you blame me for being nervous when you get sick?
Marta: No. But look, I’ll have more tea
Kayleigh: I’m so excited for the wedding, have you decided on a venue yet
Marta: Si. I was wanting to have it in the church in Willow Creek
Kayleigh: All the way there?
Keira: It’s the oldest church in the save mum, it’s got history
Marta: Si. Our marriage is not just us, it’s the watcher as well. A church is the right place to honour that
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Kayleigh: I always admire your devotion. I’m sorry we couldn’t meet your parents
Marta: Their spirits will be here tomorrow. Keira and I would like all of you to come over for dinner. Then I can tell you about them, and you’ll be able to know them
Kayleigh: If you want us at your celebration then of course
Marta: Si. You are part of mi familia now
Kayleigh: And will our family be growing soon?
Keira: Mum! You sound just like dad
Kayleigh: We’re not getting any younger. Life is short and your dad and I would like to have some grandkids. Every time Aaron sends Harvey a cute picture he almost goes green with envy
Marta: Keira and I do want kids one day
The couple look at each other, feeling the warm fuzzy feeling of home
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Kayleigh: I just wanted to say, well your dad wanted me to say, whatever expense there is, we’ll pay it
Marta: Que?
Keira: Are you sure mum? I mean it could be quite expensive for us. Whether we get a sperm donor or try that new science method that allows for same sex pregnancy to start, the cost will likely be high
Kayleigh: I know but your dad and I can’t take the money with us to the forever save. We may as well use it while we’re here
Marta: *smiles* we’re going to be parents carino
Keira: I mean eventually, there’s no big rush is there? I’m only 23
Kayleigh: Wait until after the wedding at least or the dress won’t fit
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Keira: We’d need to wait until after honeymoon as well. And even then-
Marta: Gracias Kayleigh, it’s very generous. Will you let us have some time to talk about it
Kayleigh: Of course, I’m just glad you’re receptive. I best be off, don’t get up, I can show myself out
Kayleigh leaves and Marta turns to Keira.
Marta: What’s wrong carino
Keira: I… Sweetheart I want kids with you, I do, but… *softly* so soon?
Marta takes her hand and kisses it lightly.
Marta: There’s no rush but think about it por favor? I’d carry them so it shouldn’t interfere with your work much. I’d like to grow our familia sooner rather than later
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Marta goes for another nap while Keira scratches her geek itch playing party frenzy online with Joey, James and Alexander.
Joey: Do you not want to be a mum
Keira: I do. I just… I spent so much of my life waiting for my person and now that I’ve found her I want time with just us. Is that selfish?
Alexander: I don’t think so. Remember I stole my person
James: You can’t steal what is given to you love. Wait- what car am I again?
Joey: The blue one. No, Rilian! Zio Joey is trying to see the screen!
Keira: What’s he doing this time
Joey: Trying to find new places to hide his half eaten meals. I better go tell Devin, later bros *drops out*
Keira: I need to go to the romance festival anyway. Will I see you guys there?
James: Saturday is date night
Alexander: I have plans that involve you, me and a posh restaurant. We'll get a nanny for Milton
Keira: *laughs* have fun being wealthy
Alexander: Always
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Marta: You’re letting me out
Keira: I would never try pin you in. I’m not-
Marta: I know carino, I was joking
Keira: Somehow I imagine I couldn’t keep the romantic in you away from this festival even if I wanted to
Marta: So *coyly* what do we do here
Keira: What a leading question. You know sweetheart some would say you’re a tease
Marta: Taste me and find out
Keira smiles and pulls Marta close in a passionate embrace. They stay tangled in each other for a while but pull apart before Marta can get too breathless.
Keira: You need rest still
Marta: Now who’s the tease
Keira: Come on, let’s get some of the tea
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Marta goes to the fountain and finds herself humming along to the music. She loves singing but she knows it’s probably best to rest rather than sing a ballad. She’s deep in her imagination when *clanks* the cup she picked drops to the bottom of the fountain.
Marta: Ay dios mio!
Stranger: Are you okay
Marta: Si, gracias
Marta sheepishly fishes her cup up from the fountain and looks around, hoping no one else has seen the blunder.
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Marta: See, I’m drinking tea. I do listen to your advice
Keira: *laughs* I suppose it’s prettier than the tea we have at home
Marta: You’re the pettiest thing anywhere carino *blows kiss*
Keira: Stop, you’re making me swoon!
Marta: My daily goal. Have you thought more about what your mum said
Keira: Yeah. I guess… I just don’t want to share you with anyone
Marta: *sighs* Keira, no one belongs solely to someone else. Tell me you understand that? You need to share every person in your life. I’m becoming your wife but we won’t be each other’s property
Keira: I knew it would sound like that. I don’t mean I want you to myself in a controlling way, I mean, I’m worried kids would steal all your attention and I’d be forgotten
Marta: Carino… let me get us some food
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Marta grabs them some Ramen and comes back to the table.
Marta: I know that your first girlfriend said she got bored of you but I promise, I’m never getting bored of you. Te amo
Keira: I love you to
Marta: If you want some time as just us before having kids then we can, bueno? But when we get around to having kids I will not love you any less
Keira: Okay, I’ll try work on my feelings. I do want to see what beautiful kids we can make
Marta: Me to!
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Marta: Gracias for the date
Keira: I thought your spirits needed lifting before tomorrow
Marta: Tomorrow will be happy, you’ll see
Keira: If you say so. For now... can I have a hug
Marta: aww, of course carino
The couple head home and still feeling the effects of the tea take time to enjoy each other properly. Keira still gets feelings of inadequacy which can be hard to balance with Marta’s need to feel uncaged. But they love each other. Love is a skill and these two are happy to grow their skills together. Whatever they may feel, they’ll work on it together.
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Chopra Household: Chapter 6, Part 13
In this final part we rap up the Chopra's for this rotation.
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If Viola is attempting to say something it will be in brackets Mercedes has a speech delay and may get words wrong, correct wording will be in brackets if that is the case Savannah aka Honeybee Mercedes aka Little Ladybug Viola aka Green Bean
At the Rec centre Cassandra sets herself up to stream her guitar practice and hopes some locals may tip her some coins. Rahul meanwhile focuses on getting Viola talking. I would say, easier said than done but the whole point is it’s not easily said.
Rahul: Let’s do words. I know you know some, can you tell me?
Viola: Papa… Mama… lo ee (Love me)
Rahul: Lo ee isn’t quite a word but good job trying. How about we try one together? Me and you? Say after me, me…
Viola: Dee *twirls braids*
Rahul: Me…
Viola: Gre *dances in place*
Rahul: You…
Viola: Poo *flaps arms*
Rahul: Poo is a word! Not the one we were trying but I’ll take it. Poo is what you do in the potty
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Viola: Papa?
Rahul: Yes green bean
Viola: I no no (I don’t need words)
Rahul: You don’t want to practice words right now?
Viola shakes her head to hammer home the point.
Rahul: What do you want to do then Viola
Viola: *hums* papa pa mi ah ah (Papa play with me, up up) *waves arms*
Rahul: Alright, you win. We’ll play for now
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Viola jumps up and down in delight making joyous noises. Over the other side of the garden Cassandra has amassed a small crowd of sims but smiles to see Viola happy.
Rahul: Play time, up we go
Viola: Ah… up up
Rahul: Hey you got it green bean. Hold on tight, we’re going to fly
Viola giggles and shrieks as Rahul spins her around every which way. It can’t last forever though as the twins are due home soon.
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Age up day means new photo time! Even if it is cloudy. One picture in everyday and one in hot weather as it’s getting quite hot and muggy. Unfortunately, we discover Viola hates being carried so she’s very glad when it’s over. Cassandra is desperate for the bathroom so heads inside while Rahul introduces the girls to bikes.
Rahul: They’ll allow you to see how beautiful all of Henford is. Now do you need help, I can help teach you
Mercedes: No papa, I got it
Savannah: Maybe… My motor skill…
Rahul: How about I give you some guidance and you can send me off whenever you like honeybee
Savannah nods happily and Rahul carries her down the steps to her bike. Mercedes is already tying to move around, helpfully wearing the ladybug helmet as the twins hair matches even more with helmets on. One particularly enthusiastic movement send her head into the handlebars though and she rubs her sore eye.
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On the deck Viola is doing her best to stack blocks. There’s still the temptation to just put them in her mouth and chew. Inside Cassandra decides to take a pregnancy test since she’s had to pee more than normal today. What do you know, it’s positive! Next pregnancy has begun (and will have to be paused between households). Cassandra is delighted but she still feels sicker than she usually does when pregnant (probably all the mods).
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Rahul is trying his best to provide guidance but the girls are still getting used to the bikes, walking on them in tippy toes on the front walkway and around the gates.
Snuggles: *clucks* what are you doing
Seven: *bleats* investigating. What are those things
Snuggles: *clucks* who cares? Just stay away from them or we’ll end up 2D
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Cassandra comes outside and walking gingerly down the steps calls Rahul over while the kids are busy.
Rahul: Hey, you okay my darling
Cassandra: I’m not great but I am happy. Big guy… we’re pregnant again
Rahul: We are? Oh that’s amazing
Cassandra: I can’t promise it’ll be a boy
Rahul: I know from my biology degree, that y chromosome is down to me. Come here my darling. Boy or girl, I love them already
Cassandra: I just feel a bit groggy with it all. And I don’t know how the girls will react
Rahul: The twins are older now, they might be more understanding. And I’m sure Viola will love a playmate eventually
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Cassandra: You get Viola in and I’ll talk to the girls
Rahul: As you wish my darling
Cassandra moves over to the danger zone that’s full of wobbling bikes and calls for Mercedes to come see her, she is the more sensitive of the two.
Cassandra: Little ladybug, you know how me and papa had Viola
Mercedes: *smiles* You’re sending her back?
Cassandra: No. We’re actually having another one. You’ll be a big sister again
Mercedes pouts in annoyance so Cassandra sweeps her into a hug.
Cassandra: Listen to me. No matter how many kids me and papa have, we will always, always, love you. Do you understand little ladybug?
Eventually Mercedes stops squirming and hugs her back tightly. She whispers that she loves her mama and Cassandra relaxes.
Savannah: What are we hugging about
Mercedes: Bad news! Another baby is coming
Savannah: I don’t know, another one could be good. It could keep Viola busy so we don’t have to talk to her. Are you and papa really having a baby mama
Cassandra: Really really. Are you okay with it Honeybee
Savannah: Sure. I can always just ignore it
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Rahul: Do you understand green bean? Mama is making a baby so you’ll have a younger sibling
Viola: Mama av ab? I no ab (Mama is having a baby? I don’t know what a baby is)
Rahul: They’ll be small but they’ll get bigger then you can play with them
At this explanation Violas eyes light up. She may not understand what a baby is but something to play with sounds like fun. Her older sisters never seem to want to play with her.
Cassandra: Applesauce. Eat up Viola, you need to grow big and healthy
Savannah: Can I name the baby
Mercedes: No fair, I want to name the baby
Savannah: But I'm oldest
Cassandra: Me and papa have to talk about it first but I guess we can talk about it together afterwards
Rahul pulls a face at this idea but doesn’t let the girls see, he doubts they'll offer any ides beyond Twerp or Nincompoop.
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After dinner Cassandra plays some My Sims Racing with the twins. Savannah being a geek is only to happy to “work” on her fine motor skills by playing.
Mercedes: Be quiet Viola, I’m focus (concentrating)
Viola keeps banging away at the xylophone, giggling and laughing despite her sisters protests. It’s a tight game with no clear winner but the twins are happy they get to spend time with their mama.
Cassandra: Good game my darlings, bedtime now
Savannah: Viola’s not going to bed
Cassandra: Your papa will get her now come on, we can start the new book
Mercedes: YES
The girls get in their pyjamas and climb into bed. Cassandra begins to read but they’re both asleep before the first chapter ends. Smiling she tucks Mercedes in and reaches up to stroke down Savannah’s hair.
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Walking into the nursery Cassandra finds a sleepwear wearing Viola clinging to Rahul’s leg while he does his best to encourage her to let go.
Cassandra: Are we not asleep yet
Rahul: She seemed to be waiting for you
Viola detaches herself from Rahul’s leg and toddles up to Cassandra, hugging her leg tight in the same way she was holding onto Rahul.
Cassandra: Oh hey, I love you *kisses forehead* Shall we have a story green bean
Viola nods happily, climbs onto bed and tucks herself under the covers. While Rahul works on cleaning up her latest potty accident Cassandra reads to Viola. Cassandra isn’t sure how much Viola understands but she seems to enjoy it right up until she falls asleep.
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With that we’ve reached the end of the Chopra household for this rotation. Next time we’ll get to visit the obstetrician and find out if Cassandra has just one baby on board this time.
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Chopra Household: Chapter 6, Part 12
The twins celebrate TV premiere day and Viola ages up to a toddler!
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If Viola is attempting to say something it will be in brackets, otherwise you can assume it's just trying out sounds Mercedes has a speech delay and may get words wrong, correct wording will be in brackets if that is the case Savannah aka Honeybee Mercedes aka Little Ladybug Viola aka Green Bean
Lavina: You want... another one? I should think three are enough of a handful already
Rahul: Mum, Cassandra and I want a big family
Lavina: Well I think it’s a terrible idea. The ones you have are already disrespectful
Rahul: Think what you like, we’re trying
Lavina: I suppose you could get lucky and the fourth one will be good mannered
Rahul: Mum you have GOT to stop talking the kids down, they need to be lifted up
Lavina: All this coddling nonsense-
Rahul: I try to be strict mum, I tell them off when they mess up, but there’s only so much they can understand at their age. If you expect me to send them to bed without supper you will be disappointed
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Cassandra: Where’s mama? Where’s mama?
Viola: ga du da (I not know)
Cassandra: Here I am Viola
Viola: gree de na na (that’s impossible) *wails*
Cassandra: Oh, it’s okay. Its okay. Mama is here, mama is fine, you are safe green bean
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Rahul: Who’s crying? Viola what’s wrong
Viola: *cries* he na di (I not understand)
Cassandra: Turns out she doesn’t like peek-a-boo
Rahul: Don’t tell me I did all that practice on Milton for nothing. Here green bean, watch papa. Watch papa, I’ll do it slowly
Cassandra: Good idea. She’s looking
Rahul: Papa hides. Where did papa go? Oh! Papa is right here with Viola and Mama
Viola: *giggles* gu fa fa (okay that not so scary now)
Cassandra works on her guitar playing before her shift while Rahul takes the calm moment to spend time with Viola.
Rahul: Would you like a younger sibling? I bet you would. You would have an ally against your big sisters wouldn’t you?
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Mercedes: TV new (premiere) day here we GOOOOO
Lavina: What
Savannah: It’s a new episode of The Pride Family nana
Lavina: And what’s that
Savannah: Just the best cartoon show. The family’s last name is Lion so they call it the Pride family because a group of lions is a pride
Lavina: Oh how clever you are, here, have a candy
Mercedes: Where’s my candy nana
Lavina: Tell me something clever and you’ll get one
Savannah: Come on nana, Mercedes is super clever
Lavina: As soon as you get in the habit of saying please when you ask, more candy will appear
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Rahul: Has it started yet
Mercedes: Almost, 4 and a half minutes to go
Lavina: Don’t tell me you still watch cartoons son
Savannah: Papa is the best at cartoon watching, he always watches with us
Mercedes: Unless Viola is crying
The premiere goes well and at the end Rahul helps the girls with their homework.
Mercedes: Papa I lost my first tooth today
Rahul: Did you little ladybug
Savannah: Yeah in class. We kept it safe now we can both put our teeth under our pillows together
Lavina: But Savannah you lost your tooth several days ago
Mercedes: She was waiting for me nana so we can see the tooth fairy together
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Rahul: So if we tick off today, I think you’ve both earned your first scout badge
Mercedes: Yes! Which one
Rahul: Manual says scholarly aptitude
The twins stare blankly at Rahul and then pull confused faces at each other.
Rahul: It means you’ve been doing your homework
The twins understand this and happily celebrate, exchanging best friend bracelets! Rahul goes and wakes a napping Viola for some playtime.
Lavina: Rahul, she needs feeding
Rahul: We’re just playing right now because she’s bored
Lavina: Don’t let the poor thing starve. Feed her
Rahul sighs but scoops Viola off the playmat for a feeding anyway. It is a bit late for her dinner but she hasn’t seemed hungry.
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Cassandra: Why are we awake? I think it’s past bedtime
Mercedes: MAMA!
Savannah: We missed you mama
Mercedes: We wanted to see you before bed
Cassandra: My work shift is a bit tricky isn’t it. Okay, come here. Big hugs then teeth and bed
Mercedes: Mama my tooth came out so-
Savannah: We’re going to see the tooth fairy tonight
Cassandra: Only if you actually go to sleep honeybee
Following hugs, kisses and I love you’s, the twins get to bed and tuck their teeth under their pillows.
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Cassandra is woken early by two excited children jumping on the bed talking over each other about fairies and simoleons. Eventually she and Rahul manage to shepherd them towards breakfast.
Savannah: They’re quick, but I know I saw a sparkle as they flew
Cassandra: Fairies do sparkle
Mercedes: We need to think, next time we’ll have to see them
Savannah: Hmm. Maybe we-
Lavina: Girls! It’s an hour until school time, why haven’t you started breakfast? And Savannah you’re not even dressed!
Cassandra and Rahul get started on their chores for the day while Lavina watches over the girls who are far to interested in fairies to eat quickly.
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Cassandra: *softly* Viola, green bean, time to wake up
Viola: *yawns*
Cassandra: It’s age up day. Mama will help you with your cake
Viola: pa uh Mama?
Cassandra: *gasps* Rahul! RAHUL! She said her first word
Rahul rushes in from lighting candles worrying he missed it. Cassandra scoops Viola out of the crib and turns her towards Rahul.
Cassandra: Can you say mama again for papa? Hmm? Mama for papa
Viola: Mama *yawns and stretches* lo papa
Rahul: Well done green bean! I knew you could do it *tickles tummy*
Cassandra: Please tell me you didn’t just leave fire unsupervised
Rahul blinks and runs back out of the room. Cassandra laughs as Viola nestles into her shoulder. Cassandra carries her to the kitchen and shows her the cake. Viola is very confused by it.
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Cassandra: We blow the candles and the flames will go. Bye bye flames
Viola: Mama fla guu (mama flames go?)
Cassandra: Here we can do it together
Cassandra blows a few raspberries on Viola's tummy until the infant is copying the blowing action. Cassandra turns her towards the cake and spit bubbles go everywhere! But with her help the candles go out and Viola giggles in delight.
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Viola is a toddler now, and a wild one! I can’t wait to find out her quirks.
Cassandra: Rahul I think we ought to see if she can potty before we head out
Rahul: Yes, that's sounds sensible
Cassandra: Would you help me with potty time
Rahul: Of course my darling. *switches to address Viola* Does someone need to go potty?
Viola: Ga ra papa (I don't know papa)
Cassandra: Sit down green bean
The couple try their best to explain things to Viola but the two and a half year old isn’t following and has an accident.
Rahul: Oh well, can’t be perfect on the first try. Do you want to go on a trip Viola? Hmm?
Cassandra: Let's go to the rec centre, just until the girls will be due home
Rahul: Sounds good. Okay green bean, time to go explore!
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Chopra Household: Chapter 6, Part 11
Rahul and Cassandra get some time to themselves then it's time to taste test the golden egg!
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CW: Moderate sim spice
If Viola is attempting to say something it will be in brackets, otherwise you can assume it's just trying out sounds Mercedes has a speech delay and may get words wrong, correct wording will be in brackets if that is the case Savannah aka Honeybee Mercedes aka Little Ladybug Viola aka Green Bean
Cassandra takes a nap after a long shift while Rahul and Lavina get the kids to bed. Rahul finds his wife snoring softly when he heads to bed. He doesn’t want to wake her but past experience has taught him that if he doesn’t she’ll wake up cold.
Rahul: My darling, time to get in bed
Cassandra: Hmm… Oh, but… I missed you at work. I want to talk *sleepily* I like your voice
Rahul: *chuckles* Will you at least get under the covers? Then I promise I can talk to you until you fall back to sleep
Casandra: Deal. I love you
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Rahul: I love you to
He pulls back the covers and replaces them as she climbs in. He leans against her hip and takes time to admire her. Sometimes he forgets how lucky he is that Cassandra ended up loving him back.
Rahul: Are you comfortable now
Cassandra: Very. And I won’t get cold so you can stop worrying about that
Rahul: Sorry my darling, I’m always going to worry about you. It’s part of being married
Cassandra: So you married me so that you could worry about me
Rahul: Well that and…
Cassandra: Lots of woohoo and babies
Rahul: Something like that
Rahul massages the top of the sheets and duvet that runs over Cassandra’s hip, enjoying the spark in her eyes. He still doesn't know what possessed him to show up at her house the day she turned 18 and propose to her, but sometimes there's no fighting your feelings. He'd been making deliveries to her house since he was 16 and once the 13 year old let him inside the house rather than making him leave the bags on the stoop they formed a close if unconventional friendship.
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Rahul: How are you handling everything
Cassandra: With the girls? I mean I know it’ll likely be tough for Mercedes at school but Savannah sticks to her like glue. And Viola, she’s hitting so many milestones. I didn’t know if having your mum here was going to help but it’s nice to have an extra set of hands. What about you?
Rahul: *sighs* Savannah, I mean we knew right away she was going to be a handful didn’t we? Mercedes seems more unsure of herself under the bravado, we need to make sure she doesn’t feel invisible. Viola is still holding her first word in *pouts*
Cassandra: *giggles* She’ll speak when she’s ready, Mercedes did. Don’t worry big guy, we’re doing good
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Rahul: Are you doing good
Cassandra: Very. Although I do feel like a bit of misbehaving
Rahul: Is that right
Cassandra: Mmhmm
Rahul: We’ll have to be careful mum doesn’t hear us
Cassandra: She didn’t hear us this afternoon, she won’t hear us now
Cassandra pulls Rahul’s hand closer and begins kissing it. Rahul manages to maintain his composure until she begins to slide his fingers into her mouth and his lust overcomes him.
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After more than a decade of being intimate the pair know what each other likes in bed and other less conventional places. It’s like Cassandra said, they make a symphony together. Every time Cassandra is amazed at how lovingly Rahul looks at her, his green eyes flooding with emotion.
For Rahul, he feels accomplishment every time he brings her pleasure. When she first said she thought she was demisexual he had no idea what it meant, but she talked him through it. That for her it meant that she didn't perceive someone as attractive until she got to know them, really know them. It took him months after that to work up the courage to ask if she thought he was cute, but he was certainly pleased with the answer.
Now he knew every sigh, shiver and squeal Cassandra made meant that she loved him. She had learned who he was, the good and the bad about him, and that connection opened her eyes to seeing him as desirable. Rahul knew it may be foolish but he did feel a sense of pride knowing he was the only one his wife was attracted to.
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When they were finished they felt like they were the only two people in the world.
Rahul: I hope we made another baby
Cassandra: Me to but…
Rahul: Tell me my darling
She stroked his head of curls and like usual his eyelids grew heavy. He fought to stay awake though, he wanted to listen.
Cassandra: Savannah wants to go camping. I don’t know that I’ll be great doing that pregnant
Rahul: If I remember you got pregnant halfway through our last trip there and managed splendidly
Cassandra: *chuckles* So you’re saying don’t worry… just like I was telling you
Rahul: *smiles* yeah. See, we’re the perfect pair
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After being put to bed early Viola needs a change and a feed in the early morning. Luckily nana Lavina is here to help!
Lavina: Okay, open up
Viola: *keeps mouth closed*
Lavina: I know you must be hungry, don’t you want some nice food
Viola opens her mouth to try and babble that she’s bored of carrot but before she knows it the spoon is in. Reluctantly she swallows but as nana feeds her she ends up smearing the food all over herself. She may have a good appetite but really she just wants a nice bottle.
Lavina: Oh now, we can’t put you to bed like this now can we? Best have an early morning bubble bath
Viola: ga loo dun (no more carrot please)
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Cluckton: *crows* Hear ye, hear ye... I'm the boss, that's the message
Rahul: That’s Cluckton. I think I’m going to hire a ranch hand
Cassandra: Really? You love gardening
Rahul: I know but I have other skills I need to work on and I want to make sure you have enough time for your music. Now, go have a nice bath and I’ll sort out breakfast
Entering the kitchen Rahul decides to use the golden egg for the household’s breakfast. After a quick call to hire a ranch hand his mind wanders back to the fun he and Cassandra has last night. He is indeed a lucky man.
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Mercedes: Papa are you daydreaming
Rahul: Why
Mercedes: The stove is on fire
Rahul: *scoffs* the stove is not- oh damn, fire
Mercedes: *sighs* I told you
Rahul: Let’s not panic. It may seem like fire but it’s really just broken
Mercedes: Umm, it looks like fire to me
Rahul: If it were fire I’d be able to extinguish something but repairing seems like the only approach
Mercedes: Papa, does the watcher make things break
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Rahul: I don’t think so. Some sims think the watcher does but I reckon the watcher fixes things for us
Mercedes: If not I’ll scratch their watching eyes out *hisses*
Savannah: All done in the bathroom! You can have it now Mer- Papa why is the stove on fire
Rahul: *sighs* It’s not full fire, just give me a second honeybee
He manages to fix the oven and resume the eggs. Good thing to as we do not want to waste our golden egg.
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The golden egg mixture leaves the household dazed BUT they also get a nice golden glow for the morning, as well as some cute cartoon stars.
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Golden eggs, now Mr Cluckton approved!
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Chopra Household: Chapter 6, Part 9
Time for Savannah and Mercedes to head off for their first day of school while Cassandra battles a bug.
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If Viola is attempting to say something it will be in brackets, otherwise you can assume it's just trying out sounds Mercedes has a speech delay and may get words wrong, correct wording will be in brackets if that is the case Savannah aka Honeybee Mercedes aka Little Ladybug Viola aka Green Bean
Cluckton: *crows* Hear ye, hear ye! First day of school for the kiddos
Squidge: *clucks* so what
Cluckton: *clucks* don’t sass me young lady, you’re still young enough to peck
The girls get up and ready. Since the lot has simple living turned on it’s leftovers for breakfast rather than cereal.
Rahul: Why are you in here Mercedes
Mercedes: I know mama is sick, I just want to tell her I love her before school
Rahul: The watcher won’t let her die from a cold, I promise
After a while Cassandra wakes and hugs Mercedes for good measure before heading for the shower.
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Mercedes: Papa?
Rahul: Yes little ladybug
Mercedes: What if no one likes me at school
Rahul: What makes you think anyone wouldn’t like you
Mercedes: I get my words mixed
Rahul: Mercedes, you are a wonderful unique girl and anyone who can’t see that doesn’t deserve a friend as special as you
Mercedes: Are we still going to the doctor after school
Rahul: Yes, just to make sure your mama and I are doing everything we can to support you. Come on, I want a photo of my girls in their new uniforms
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Here they are! Off to Henford public school, looking neat as pins. Savannah is excited and promises to stick with her more nervous twin for the day. They become best friends forever!
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Rahul: What are you doing
Cassandra: Changing and feeding Viola
Rahul: But my darling you’re sick
Cassandra: Yes but I have the day off work now-
Rahul: Because you’re sick...
Cassandra: *sighs* fine big guy, I’ll nap, will that make you happy
Rahul: Yes please. Pass Viola here, I can watch over her for today
Cassandra: Thank you. I love you
Rahul: I love you to, say bye bye Viola. Can you say bye bye mama
Viola babbles but still no words yet. She stays in the back carrier while Rahul sorts out his own breakfast and washes up.
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Rahul: You know green bean, you can’t keep quiet forever. You’ll have to talk to me some day
Viola: be la du du (bubbles tickle)
Rahul: Who wants duckie? Can you say duckie for papa
Viola: ah ah (duckie)
Rahul: Alright Viola. I have to take care of the animals for mama so you’ll have to stay on your playmat
Viola: ge lu doo (but that chicken is looking at me)
Rahul: Come one, come all! Food time friends! Food time!
Cluckton: *crows* you heard the man
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Viola giggles and begins to play on her mat while the animals mill around her, bleating clucking and crowing at her. Rahul collects the eggs and discovers someone laid a golden egg! Not a hatchable one but a good sign for the future.
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Rahul: Charlie! Are you here for a cutting of something
Charlie: Just wanted a break from the snow. The garden is going pretty good though
Rahul: I can’t believe you’re doing an indoor garden, surely that’s going against nature
Charlie: The saplings wouldn’t like the snow Rahul
Rahul: Still, there are plants that grow in the snow and-
Charlie: Umm… is your infant meant to look like that
Viola: *whimpers* de na loo (why do I hurt)
Rahul: Oh no! Viola, are you alright? Papa is here. Oh damn, Cass is sick, I better take her to the doctors just to be safe
Charlie: Feel better soon little one. Give my love to Cass yeah
Rahul: Will do. Come here green bean, up we go!
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After her nap Cassandra is feeling brighter so decides to try and finish her latest piano song. After a while Rahul brings Viola in. Apparently the poor love has an ear infection. He’s given her the antibiotics but there’s not much else to do but wait. Cassandra tries to distract her with singing and playing and Viola manages to push herself up on all fours now and then.
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After having a… moment when she arrived home, Mercedes goes with Rahul to the psychologist. Savannah meanwhile settles down to do her homework by the pile of presents that came in the mail. Rahul and Mercedes get home with the news that Mercedes is a gifted student. This will come with benefits and consequences. While Henford public school may be able to cater to her, there is the possibility of sending her somewhere more academic focused if that’s what she wants.
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Savannah: Does this mean you’ll be the smartest kid in class
Mercedes: I don’t know, my words are still trippy (tricky)
Savannah: Not everything needs words though. Hey if you can understand math give me some help okay
Mercedes: I still have to be learned (taught) things first. But they said I might be able to get into a flash school
Savannah: Wait… then we’d be apart!
Mercedes: I didn’t say I would
Savannah: I mean I want you to be good but you’re my twin, I want to be with my bestie every day
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Rahul: Girls! Dinner! Come and get it
Savannah: Papa does Mercedes have to go to a different school
Rahul: Not if she doesn’t want to
Mercedes: I don’t want to be away from Savannah
Rahul: Your mama has been too sick to talk to but I imagine she’ll agree it’s best to wait and see how you settle into Henford first
Savannah: Good! We had such fun tricking kids on the playground today
Rahul: *not amused* Did you now
Mercedes: Yes! We both imagined (pretended) to be one person
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Chopra Household: Chapter 6, Part 8
The birthday continues! Most of the family have appointments to attend afterwards leaving Savannah and Viola under the care of nana Lavina. I mean it's not like she could be any worse than Alana the (insert your favourite swear word for mean nanny)
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BTW it was daylight savings here so that's why my posts may seem an hour shifted for you...
If Viola is attempting to say something it will be in brackets, otherwise you can assume it's just trying out sounds Mercedes has a speech delay and may get words wrong, correct wording will be in brackets if that is the case Savannah aka Honeybee Mercedes aka Little Ladybug Viola aka Green Bean
Mercedes: Hey nana
Lavina: Happy birthday kiddo
Mercedes: I have bad news, papa went to the doctor and they found out he’s sick
Lavina: What? Oh why didn’t he tell me? I can’t lose him
Mercedes: Kidding!
Lavina: That’s not very funny young lady
Bizarre thing happened. Mercedes had rolled a like of deception but after this got a prompt saying she felt mischief was wrong? I like the game to have some say so while I did not add a dislike of mischief I changed her like of deception to silly behaviour to match her sister.
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Milton: Oh hey you have cake
Savannah: Of course Milton, it’s a birthday party
Milton: That’s uncle Milton to you
Savannah: Mama do we really have to call him uncle? He’s only 2 years older than us
Cassandra: It’s important to be polite to family honeybee
Lavina: And respectful! You girls could learn more respect
Mercedes: *sighs* It was one joke nana
Cassandra: Lavina I have an appointment and Rahul needs to take Mercedes to one. Could you watch the kids for us please?
Savannah: I can watch the house mama
Lavina: Of course I can dear, take all the time you need
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Savannah: But nana I can do it
Lavina: You’re six, you couldn’t take care of a fire. Now I hear your sister crying, go play outside or learn something
Savannah: Oh maybe I can find some cool bugs!
Lavina: Just don’t bring them into the house
Poor Viola has been trying to get to sleep but is still a bit overwhelmed by the party.
Lavina: Now what’s all this? You are making a habit of crying every time you see me Viola
Viola: *cries* ge da noo lu (I'm so tired, clapping took it out of me)
Lavina: Is nana scary huh? Big bad nana. Close your eyes and sleep, big bad nana can defend your crib from the monsters huh
Following some soothing Viola does manage to fall asleep as Lavina watches over her.
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Outside Savannah isn’t having much luck. But around by the garden she spots some locusts, perfect, papa will approve of catching them! She grabs at them and manages to get hold of 2. Perhaps she can convince mama and papa to take her and Mercedes to Granite Falls so she can find more! Back inside she decides to tackle some homework.
Milton: Why are you holding your pencil like that
Savannah: Like what
Alexander: Don’t be rude Milton, not everyone does things the same way
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Milton: Did you never use crayons
Savannah: *gruffly* I have a motor delay actually, pencils are hard
Milton: Oh, sorry
Alexander: That’ll teach you not to be rude
Savannah: I think I’ll go see if mama is back
Milton: I am sorry!
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Cassandra is pumping in the spare room when Savannah finds her.
Savannah: Mama, can I still go to OT now I’m a child
Cassandra: Of course you can honeybee. It might be called something different but any support you need, we’ll find for you
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Savannah: Then Uncle Alexander told him off
Mercedes: Nice!
Savannah: So what did the brain doctor say
Mercedes: They want me to do… Papa how did they say it?
Rahul: Your sister is getting referred to another type of doctor to see if she needs extra help at school
Mercedes: Can I not go to school?
Rahul: No! Whatever you need we can sort but you’ll be best having your first day with your sister
Savannah: Yeah. You don’t want to leave me alone do you? We do everything together
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Mercedes: Except OT and word class
Cassandra brings Viola to the table and the family begin eating. For some reason everyone is migrating away from Viola?
Mercedes: Mama did your point tent (appointment) go okay
Cassandra: Apparently I have ADHD which I guess is a bit of a surprise but I’ll be fine. Everybody’s brain has to work in its own way
Rahul: Exactly! Now Viola, how about some peanut butter puffs? Nice and yummy
Viola looks at her papa, confused. Why is what he holding bigger than the things on the plate? It can’t just be her eyesight playing up, can it?
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Savannah: Mama, can we have a trip to Granite Falls? I’d love to see some more bugs
Cassandra: Actually papa and I have been talking and we’d like you two to join scouts
Mercedes: Scouts? Why
Rahul: Nature is important to us, we want you both to learn to love it
Cassandra: Plus it will leave after school times free for OT and word class
The girls remain skeptical but agree. Meanwhile Viola is unsure about the taste of peanut butter puffs (and their creepy resemblance to banana once she picks them up) but one thing is for sure, they are fun to play with!
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Savannah: Do we have to go to bed mama
Cassandra: It’s getting late honeybee, and don’t you want to check out the new bunk beds
Mercedes: I call dibs on the bottom one! That way you can still tuck me in mama
Cassandra: *smiles* alright but we need to clean up dinner first
Savannah: I got the plates
Cassandra: Mercedes could you put the leftovers away before they spoil please
Mercedes: Yes mama
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Rahul: How do you two like the bunks
Savannah: It’s great papa. I can be up high just like butterflies are
Rahul: Good night rugrats, I love you two
Twins: Goodnight papa
Savannah climbs up to the top and snuggles in while Cassandra tucks Mercedes in.
Cassandra: Goodnight Mercedes. I love you both, have good dreams
Twins: Love you mama
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Chopra Household: Chapter 6, Part 7
Time for my toddlers to become children. I've already stretched the toddler lifespan and I'm still not emotionally prepared.
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If Viola is attempting to say something it will be in brackets, otherwise you can assume it's just trying out sounds Mercedes has a speech delay and may get words wrong, correct wording will be in brackets if that is the case Savannah aka Honeybee Mercedes aka Little Ladybug Viola aka Green Bean
Before heading to bed Cassandra decides to peek in on Viola. Good thing she did as the little infant has a big stink cloud, probably one good stretch or bladder emptying away from a blowout.
Cassandra: Oh dear, wake up green bean
Cassandra strokes Viola’s belly until her eyes flutter open.
Viola: ge la doo (what mama)
Cassandra: Come on, we need to change that diaper
Cassandra gingerly carries Viola over to the changing table where she begins the delicate cleaning operation. Viola becomes aware of her diaper situation and begins to cry at the irritating squishy.
Viola: *cries* he na loo (I smell bad)
Cassandra: Just hold on Viola, we’ll have a nice clean one soon, mama promises
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All clean, Cassandra decides to try encouraging Viola to crawl again when her older sisters aren’t commenting. Viola manages to balance a few times on all fours but whenever it comes to moving her limbs forward she ends up collapsing. This of course leads to tears because being an infant is tough. Cassandra gives her a soothing cuddle and lets her nurse before settling her back in her crib for the night.
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Cluckton: *crows* Hear ye, hear ye! Important day! The waddlers have their birthday! We will have visitors so remain vigilant outside the coop, snakes could could from any direction
Squidge: *clucks disapprovingly* Come on dad, 5 more minutes
Inside Cassandra wakes up to discover her milk has leaked in the night. Sighing she decides that it’s best to pump before a shower, then she can get properly clean. Rahul let’s his boss know he’s working from home today for his toddlers. He has to submit a grant proposal but before that he mixes some batter to make two strawberry cakes for his eldest girls.
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Cluckton: *crows* Toxic situation! Toxic situation! Mama where are YOU? We need emergency mini goat cleaning
Turtle: *bleats* Do you think you could have crowed that any louder
Seven: *bleats in clean laughter*
Cassandra heads outside but before tending to the animals she collects the eggs and cleans the coop. Rahul wakes Viola up and after a feeding leaves her to play in the nursery. Viola knows that mama would be happy if she can crawl so she has solo tummy time. Alas, no big improvements.
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Mercedes: It our birth day. We… how old we
Savannah: Six years!
Mercedes: You think mama invite Uncle Milton
Savannah: He not so bad, he just grump face
The girls decide to spend the end of their toddlerhood playing in the yard with the animals. Mercedes decides she wants to try and hug Seven but Seven is not in the mood, angrily headbutting her and stomping her hooves.
Mercedes: MAMA! Seven mean
Cassandra: Oh dear. Try just petting her if she’s not wanting a hug ladybug. Not everyone likes hugs
Mercedes: Okay mama *deep breath* I try
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Mercedes: Nice Seven, I just want pet…
Seven obliges and bends her head to give the toddler access.
Mercedes: *giggles* Mama! Mama I did it!
Across the yard Savannah is seeking comfort from Mr Cluckton, pulling him into a hug.
Savannah: Mr Cluck, I had potty accident. I six now, it sad to have accident
Cluckton: *clucks comfortingly* It’s okay, Squidge pooped in the coop for years
Savannah: I go find Mercedes. Bye bye Cluck Cluck
Cluckton: *clucks* Bye little waddler
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Mercedes: Mama I try hug Mrs Fea… Fea…
Cassandra: If you want to call Mrs Feathers Mrs F or F I’m sure she won’t mind
Mercedes: Yay!
She gleefully gathers the chicken in her arms for a hug.
Mercedes: It okay Mrs F. I go to words class then I’ll say whole name
Mrs Feathers: *clucks* Don’t worry, I don’t have an ego like my husband, you call me whatever you want
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Inside Rahul submits his grant proposal. Looks like it’s a no this time, oh well, there’s always next time. Viola is busy playing with the blocks in the nursery and has learned how to pincer grasp! Outside Mercedes and Savannah share a last toddler hug as the party gets underway. Rahul tries to call everyone to the two cakes in the kitchen.
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Guests include Cassandra’s younger brothers Alexander and Milton. Alexander’s husband James is also here as well as Lavina, Rahul’s mother. To say she has a rocky relationship with her granddaughters would be putting it lightly. Raul carries eldest Savannah over to the cake and tells her to make a wish. Thinking hard Savannah blows on the candles. Back down on the ground she’s ready to turn into a child.
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Hold everything! Viola would like to interrupt this celebration by revealing she can clap now!
Viola: *clapping* he na roo da (I so clever)
Mercedes: *pouts* Mama I want it to be about me, not Viola
Cassandra: Oh I know ladybug, it is. It’s your birthday
Viola: Ge na lay (I am the best)
Mercedes: Can you help me blow
Cassandra: Of course. Remember to make a wish
Mercedes really wants to wish for Viola to disappear, but she knows mama wouldn’t approve, so she tries to think of something else.
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Cassandra: Alright Mercedes, make a wish and blow
Mercedes: Yes mama
Pulling as much air into her little lungs as she can Mercedes puffs out and with Cassandra’s help all the candles are blown out.
Mercedes: I did it mama! Thank mama
Cassandra: You’re welcome little ladybug
On the ground and Mercedes gets ready to spin just like her older twin.
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Here we are, Rahul and his clones daughters. Sorry folks but the twins have decided on matching looks to confuse their younger sister as much as possible. Mercedes is on the left and Savannah the right. Savannah has hair clips, Mercedes does not. While they have matching butterfly necklaces Savannah has a darker one than Mercedes. Savannah rolled the geek trait as well as the Social Butterfly aspiration, the like of bugs and purple as a third favourite colour. By sheer dumb luck clingy and aggressive Mercedes rolled the erratic trait as well as the Creative Genius aspiration, the like of cross stitch and grey as a third favourite colour.
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