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satureja13 · 24 hours

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The Outtakes from -> this post

When Ji Ho came back from his therapy session, he was 'very flirty' (I have no idea why this happens so often without any reason. Whenever I log in they have a weird 'very ...' mood totally out of context.) and he autonomously flirted with Saiwa! (The way Jack looks at me. It's not my fault! No one hates it more than me when this happens! I have turned autonomy off and they still do things like this -.-)

That was when they went down for dinner. The way they look at each other...

And then Ji Ho autonomously blew Jack a kiss! Omg! Vlad already was so upset because he's jealous of Caleb and now this!

Saiwa is so done with their nonsense. The way he looks at me... I can't help you either!

The goats satyrs sent Yang Mal over to hear the latest news about their new love triangles rectangles pentagons (how they glitch together in one spot to not miss anything out hahaha)

Poor Saiwa

And when I wanted to take some screenshots of the sunset, I spotted Kiyoshi standing at the shrine ö.Ö Looking so sad. I have no idea how long he already stood there.

And then Vlad got rid of his chest hair. Maybe he tries to be more like Caleb to be more attractive for Ji Ho than him. I guess that backfired. Ji Ho hates it.

The Therapy Game Master Post with the sessions and places so far is -> here

From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest Current Chapter: 🕹️ 'The One' from the beginning ▶️ here 📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28

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thesimsfables · 2 years

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Farce behind Facade

My entry for April simlit short story challenge by Lisabee Sims. Please be kind- this was a rough process for me. The main sims are creations by my awesome big brother, Blue Shreve and the venue is from #smcircus collab by magnificent Sims Michele.

Come and see! Come and see!

The bearded lady is performing to thee!

She has a confident smile on her face.

She makes the crowd go wild with a funny phrase.

She sings like an angel, she gives a good show!

In the end she blows kisses to every row..

But when the show has ended and everyone is gone

the bearded lady sits alone.

And if anyone ever goes to spy

they can see that is when the bearded lady cry.

This poem is dedicated to all people suffering from hormonal diseases. I have condition called PCOS. That makes me a bearded lady. It also has caused my body to become more masculine and me gain weight easier than others. And of course physical and mental pain in many ways.

Not fitting in the female/male stereotype is hard. People tend to be mean to us. They don't get we would pay anything to be like others.

In the world where you can be anything, be kind!

#thesims4 #showusyourstories #monthlysimlitshortstorychallenge #sims 4 #sims 4 story #sims 4 simblr #simblr #mysims #simmer #thesims

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minraed · 3 years

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Crystaline’s Grilled Cheese Aspiration continues. The full story is posted at my wordpress simaginarium.com HERE

#simlit #sims4stories #showusyourstories #sims4challenge #grilledcheeseaspiration

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ariafsar2 · 6 years

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ariannaafsar: So grateful to be joining forces with my beautiful friends and fans to wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day ❤️ . . Love has the power to heal, unite, and change. If we can #ReclaimLove together, we can begin to see it’s true power. We just have to Breathe then Push. From the wise words of @valariekaur Love is Revolutionary. Join us by reclaiming love in your own way! . . Huge thanks to @tcheliconofficial for your sponsorship and making this vocal arrangement possible 🎤 OG song written by yours truly . . #revolutionarylove #reclaimlove #vday#valentinesday #showusyourstory#showusyourlove #howdoyoulove#sharelove #givelove #tchelicon#livetouch2 #livetouch #vocalharmonies#vocalarrangements

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talic-tshuma-blog · 6 years

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Throw back to the Last Days Of Exams. #showusurcampus #beautifulplace #luxury #luxurytravel #luxurystay #southafrica #Jozi #love #visitsouthafrica #followforfollow #travelmore #worldtraveller #beautiful #lifeofadventure #doyoutravel #instalife #ig_worldphoto #lovelife #repost #theworldguru #picoftheday #city #travel #showusyourstory #showusyourtype #showusuruj #ujalltheway #ujpictureperfect #uj 📸credit: @cilatpromedia (at University of Johannesburg)

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satureja13 · 2 days

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Ji Ho is back from his first Therapy Game session and couldn't be happier! And Saiwa is relieved they have him back in one piece. He was so worried and felt so bad Ji Ho, their most fragile, had to have his therapy before him, their oldest and leader. Ji Ho: "Don't worry. It was amazing! Tiny Can did an amazing job, you really should try." Saiwa drew in a deep breath: "Ok, I will go next then."

They went over to the living room their office. There are a few things to consider. First that their avatars obviously have a life of their own when they are not logged in. Jack saw Ji Ho as NPC Princess watching his fight at the Arena. So it's possible that they have encounters and experiences they aren't aware of because they are not logged in. Best they prepare to act unsuspicious when they are confronted with their avatar's actions ingame. And then Ji Ho had to tell them that it's the best for all of them when they don't share everything that happens ingame. So the therapy of the others doesn't get spoiled/contaminated. (Jack and the Queen, for example. It's probably better for him he doesn't know that the Queen and Greg are together ingame too. The Queen wanted it to be a secret anyway and maybe it's an important experience for Jack to try to woo the Queen.) But he also talked about his positive experiences and everything that was safe to mention. And they all agreed to make it a habit to take their time to follow their hobbies at least once a week.

Mood at dinner was subdued. Seems they don't take these news well. Jack wanted to know everything about his Queen and Vlad thinks Ji Ho and Caleb did ineffable things together and Ji Ho keeps it from him because he doesn't want to hurt him...

After dinner, Jack and Ji Ho went to the beach to relieve Jack's pain and Saiwa soaked Vlad in the hot tub to relieve his stress.

But Vlad was inconsolable. He knows it's just a game and that it's necessary for Ji Ho's healing and that they finally can be together when this is over and Ji Ho found his buried feelings. Saiwa: "Vlad, I know it's hard but try to hang on. Just for a little longer, hm? It will be worth it in the end. Don't let Ji Ho see you like this. He might stop his therapy and that would be a loss for all of us. We can already see the silver lining on the horizon."

Vlad: "Fine! I already went through hell and back for him. I can do this!" Saiwa: "That's my boy."

Nothing is easy in this world - or the others... But at least they are very beautiful worlds.

Jack: "Ah I can't wait to go back ingame. I miss Lou. And the Queen! Oh, have to make a plan what to say when I see her again! It's so amazing that I can be a totally other me ingame. I'm not damaged there, I'm a highly regarded fighter. And she doesn't know me as an abandoned pup. I'm a grown, strong, handsome wolf. I think I really stand a chance with her!" Poor Ji Ho! This is harder than he expected ö.Ö'

He tries to change the subject and told Jack that he really thinks this therapy game could be a great step forward for all of them. And no matter what happens ingame with Caleb, he's glad that Vlad encouraged him to go for it so he can heal. And how happy he is that he has the Bond with Vlad. No matter what happens, the Bond will keep them together. And how that gives him the strength to keep on going.

They talked about how different their experiences with a fated/bonded relationship are. Ji Ho feels secure to be bonded to Vlad even though they barely talk to each other or spend time together. And even though Ji Ho is not able to love Vlad yet. He never felt stability in his whole life and he cherishes Vlad's constant presence and love over the Bond. Whereas Jack never felt his fated bond between Kiyoshi and him. He is still highly attracted to him (and he hates himself for his weakness!) and he did love Kiyoshi a lot. But that bolt in the chest that should have hit him - nope - never happened. Jack: "Well that's over now. Kiyoshi became a diety and I don't think dieties have fated mates. And I don't want to relive this madness ever again. I'm glad I'm finally crawling out of this bottomless pit."

Then it was time for Vlad to go back home to care for Jeb and Kiyoshi. And to charge the Bond... Vlad: "Jack, wait..." Vlad can't be alone with Ji Ho right now. Not when when he's so upset. Jack sighed. It's about time for their next date, so they can get more comfortable around each other.

Vlad is having a hard time charging the Bond and letting Ji Ho touch him. Who knows what he did with Caleb. And even tough Saiwa told him to not bother Ji Ho with his jealousy, he just couldn't help it... Last Winter Solstice, Ji Ho even agreed to bond with Caleb! Well, he did not really have a choice because Vlad had been lost with Jeb in the Otherworld and wasn't able to protect Ji Ho, but Vlad knows how crazy they all are about Caleb! Omg Vlad!

Saiwa: "They are driving me crazy." Jack: "Well, we all act stupid at times, don't we?" Saiwa sighed: "I guess that's what we do... Oh my, I can't wait to see what Tiny Can has planned for me. Let's hope it helps. It's about time we go back home." Jack: "It will help. Look how well Ji Ho and I already do."

And eventually Ji Ho calmed Vlad through the Bond so they could charge... Vlad feels so stupid and he tries to apologize over the Bond and to reassure Ji Ho that he really means it when he told him that he will endure everything so Ji Ho can heal. And Ji Ho hugged him a bit tighter. He already knows that. We will overcome this too, the Bond said.

The Therapy Game Master Post with the sessions and places so far is -> here

From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest Current Chapter: 🕹️ 'The One' from the beginning ▶️ here 📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28

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satureja13 · 2 months

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'Guess who just got back today? Them wild-eyed boys that had been away Haven't changed, had much to say But man, I still think them cats are crazy They were askin' if you were around How you was, where you could be found I told 'em you were livin' downtown Drivin' all the old men crazy'

The Boys are back in Town - Thin Lizzy

We are back! From a new computer! (EA App stopped working on my old Windows 7 PC -.-) Arturo invited them to celebrate the opening of a brand new Temple in Morensong (and for a belated Ostara/Spring Equinox Festival since we couldn't celebrate together last week. Day and Night were equal on March 21st and warmer days are coming. Hopefully for the Boys too).

They aren't really ready to meet again. Neither Saiwa and Jeb (after Sai's breakdown) nor Jack and Kiyoshi (after Jack's breakdown). But Ji Ho has a plan.

Arturo welcomed them and showed them around. This Temple is much bigger than Kiyoshi's/ the Tree's in Koh Sahpa. Had Kiyoshi gained so much more popularity since he's back from the tree?

Arturo: "Haha no ^^' Kiyoshi's followers wanted this Temple for Kiri, Little Goat and Kumo who hadn't left Kiyoshi's side and cared for him while he was one with the Tree for all those decades. And Little Goat played a big part in bringing him back eventually." Oh... ok Ö.ö So we have a Stable Temple now... For horses, goats and sheep. We've seen stranger things, haven't we? There are 12 easter eggs hidden in the following pics and posts. I write the amount of eggs in the respective pic below in brackets. For example in the pic below you can find 1 easter egg, so I write (1). (The same egg can appear in different pics and angles, but it still counts as 1 egg.)

Kiyoshi is embarrassed. He knows that the others are keeping his distance to him since they know the whole truth about him and Jack and that he became a demon, he's back and and a diety now and they are forced to stay together to avoid a catastrophe in their possible future and he destroyed Jeb and Saiwa's relationship with this damn 'Bird' misunderstanding... He just wanted to live quietly among them and somehow make it up to them and serve them and not to cause a ruckus and being treated as something special and upset them even more. (1)

The Temple is big enough for all the horses and goats and Kumo so they finally have a place to stay in Tomarang! (1)

The Boys' horses are Otherworlds horses and they are free to roam whereever they want to and the Boys can call them via the goats. Not sure if they stay here all together all the time since they have their own problems and misunderstandings and quarrels among them... (see our spin off -> The Stables)

Arturo: "What do you think? It's awesome, right?" Saiwa: "It absolutley is. They will live in a palace!" Arturo: "Come over to the meadow. I prepared games and food." (3) (But only two new eggs, the third egg is already shown 3 pics above. That makes a total of 5 different eggs in this post. Have you found them all? The other ones can be found in the following episodes and I will reveal where they are hidden in an extra post after the festival.)

From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest 🕹️ 'Therapy Game' from the beginning ▶️ here 📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28

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satureja13 · 12 days

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Even though Vlad and Ji Ho thoroughly charged the Bond and Ji Ho feels amazing as always after they made love, the sky is still grey. They (almost) all think Caleb is so hot and amazing, but Ji Ho is dreading his ingame wedding with him. He fears this will tear Vlad and him even further apart. They worked so hard to be together. But Ji Ho will trust Tiny Can. He's the therapist after all. Maybe Vlad will save him like he did on winter solstice, when Caleb wanted to claim him, and it all will be well in the end? It won't help staring into nowhere. It's time to leave and get this over with. Ji Ho took a last glance at sleeping Vlad, sighed and left.

Since Jeb and Kiyoshi don't sleep well since Jack and Saiwa left, they are already sitting at the canal. Jeb was fishing. Ji Ho: "I'm leaving for my first therapy session. Wish me luck."

Jeb hugged him tight: "Good luck. It will all be well in the end, hm?" Ji Ho: "It will, right?" Jeb hugged him a bit tighter.

Ji Ho left. And before Jeb and Kiyoshi went to work, they set up a little goat party place 🎉 just as requested ^^' Little Goat has always the freshest spring water on tap ⛲ They can't wait to have the other goats back here again 🐐

Saiwa and Jack already waited for Ji Ho. Everything is set up for Ji Ho's first Therapy Game session because Jack and Saiwa didn't sleep well either.

So they went upstairs and Ji Ho put on his computer glasses and the robo arm. First Jack and then Saiwa hugged him tight. Saiwa felt bad that Ji Ho enters the game before him, their leader. Saiwa: "I'm so sorry. I should have gone first to ensure that it's safe." Ji Ho: "Don't say that. It's ok that we take some of the burdens off of you. We are a team, right? That's what we promised each other , hm?" Saiwa hugged Ji Ho a bit tighter. Ji Ho had the scent of Jeb all over him. A mix of campfire, herbs - and bliss. Saiwa nearly cried. He misses Jeb so much. Ji Ho tapped Sai's shoulder 3 times: "I can't breathe, Sai..."

And then Ji Ho finally, finally entered his Therapy Game!

To be continued...

From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest Current Chapter: 🕹️ 'The One' from the beginning ▶️ here 📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28

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satureja13 · 13 days

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It was raining when the others arrived from their trip to Tartosa. Noxee awaits them. Saiwa and Jack already landed safe at the Beach House. (It often rains when Ji Ho is sad. Maybe because he's worried to cause Vlad inconvenience by staying with him again tonight?)

Haha they squeezed the five of them in the TukTuk! Maybe they can even travel around with all six of them?

It's time for Noxee and Greg to leave. A visit in the Otherworld is draining and usually no one can stay here for longer. (That's why it's so calmingly empty all the time.) Greg hugs Kiyoshi: "Farewell my son." (Greg really seems to support Kiyoshi and Jack! The last time when I heard him say 'Farewell my son' was when he left Baby Jack to live with Uncle Stefan! And I've never seen Greg hugging any of the Boys. He barely talks to them. Well except when he yelled at them when he'd been their PE teacher ^^')

And then Ji Ho and Vlad sent Noxee and Greg back to Moonwood Mill with the devices Rubyn had built for them. (I don't think it's necessary for Grexee to kiss while teleporting, but they do it anyway ^^' Maybe if something goes wrong?) And Kiyoshi is so excited again when he sees them kissing hahaha

The Boys still have to earn money to pay back Rubyn and the others so they went to work for the rest of the day. It's painful for Kiyoshi to work in Jack's shop. The last time they'd been happy together was in their wine and cheese cellar at the invisible farm.

And even though Ji Ho is tired from sending back Noxee and Greg, he didn't feel dizzy from the ride, because he'd spent the last night with Vlad. So he went to his room to work on his songs. He missed this so much. And he misses their home and living here together with all of his friends.

It was raining again when they had dinner. Jeb tried to cheer Ji Ho up and Vlad decided to not make a fuss because Ji Ho is spending the night with him again to not make him even more sad.

Jeb and Kiyoshi retreated to Jeb's apartment after dinner and got ready for bed. Jeb even installed a second sink for Kiyoshi. Jeb: "Oddly domestic, huh?" Kiyoshi grumbled something and stared into nowhere. Jeb sighed. Both of them want this with someone else...

In the other bathroom, Vlad is trying hard not to make a fuss.

It's worse when Ji Ho is sad. It also affects him over their Bond. So Vlad put his pride and principles aside. They can have their non-relationship back when Ji Ho feels better.

They awkwardly sat on Vlad's bed. Maybe it's the last time they are together before Ji Ho's ingame wedding with Prince Caleb ö.Ö

Vlad would never admit it but he also suffers from exhaustion. So he has some benefits of their encounter too. Teleporting a TukTuk around in the Otherworld is draining for both of them. And he loves Ji Ho from the first day he saw him. But the more time they spend together making love, the more painful it is because Ji Ho isn't able to love him. And of course Ji Ho feels these thoughts over the Bond. Ji Ho: "The therapy will fix this. I'll do anything..."

Vlad: "Don't worry about me."

Ji Ho: "Vlad..." Vlad: "Shhh..."

And then Ji Ho gave himself over to absolute pleasure... And the rain stopped from falling - because Vlad made Ji Ho very happy...

'Give yourself over to absolute pleasure Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh Erotic nightmares beyond any measure And sensual daydreams to treasure forever Can't you just see it? Whoa, whoa, whoa'

Don't dream it, be it - The Rocky Horror Picture Show TMI: have I ever told you how much I love this movie? When I was ~16 y/o I watched it every day after school, for months! (I watched it way more often than even Star Wars ^^') And my friend and I used to sing the songs loud in the school bus hahaha omg!

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Vlad: "Do you mind we proceed in Jeb's bed? So I don't miss you so much when I'm alone in my room again. Your scent in my bed and the memories of us there together..." Jo Ho: "Oh, ok." (That's what they did. I clicked on Vlad's bed and they ran over to Jeb's...)

He really tried so hard not to make a fuss but he just can't help it ^^'

From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest Current Chapter: 🕹️ 'The One' from the beginning ▶️ here 📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28

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satureja13 · 1 month

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Vlad is back from Goldshire in the Therapy Game. He waited a bit before logging out, but he's still so upset about NPC Leander. Tiny Can looks at least a bit ashamed for what he did to him. They are going to have a talk about this later. And the way he finds Kiyoshi and Jeb doesn't make it any better. They haven't changed clothes for days (means they didn't shower either) and it does not look like they've even eaten. Even though the store is full of food!

And the Bond is killing him! He checked the clock. No - as expected he'd only been away for a few hours in this time zone so there's no reason it should act up. But the Bond had been with him in ingame time for over 24 hours and it demands to be charged. Asap. At least Kiyoshi is still awake and had kept an eye on him while he was playtesting -.-

Vlad sighed from the depths of his soul. He's going to take care of Kiyoshi and Jeb first - even though the Bond is raging and wants to Ji Ho. To touch him. To hold him. To... ENOUGH ALREADY!

Vlad woke Jeb and went to the vending machine to grab them some food.

Vlad: "Boys. After I put you two to bed I'll head over to the Beach House to charge the Bond. And then I'll have to talk to Saiwa..." Jeb winced and Kiyoshi looked guilty. "...about the game. I'll send Ji Ho over to watch over you... Seems everyone here is in need of this therapy - except for me..."

After 'dinner', Vlad shooed them into the bathrom.

...

And then he tucked them in Jeb's bed. Because that's apparently where Kiyoshi sleeps now. They can't go on like this, that's for sure. He'll talk to Saiwa. Kiyoshi and Jeb should try the Therapy Game too. Maybe even before they send Saiwa - or Jack back. Or Ji Ho.

And then Vlad left. That was about time! The Bond is burning his insides down!

It started to rain. Ji Ho suffers too. Of course he does. And Diablo cantered faster.

'Somebody bring me some water Can't you see it's out of control? Baby's got my heart and my baby's got my mind But tonight the sweet devil, the sweet devil's got my soul

Will this aching pass? Will this night be through? I wanna hear the breaking glass I only feel the steel of the red hot truth'

Melissa Etheridge - Bring me some Water TMI: Melissa Etheridge came out publicly as a lesbian in January 1993 during the Triangle Ball, an LGBTQ+ event.

From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest 🕹️ 'Therapy Game' from the beginning ▶️ here 📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28

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satureja13 · 2 months

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Egg Hunt - Solution 🐣🌷🐇

There were 12 Easter Eggs to be found in our Ostara/Spring Equinox Festival It starts -> here

I show in the following Pics where they are. The same egg can appear in different pics and angles, but it still counts as 1 egg.

Eggs in the first post: (5) in total. One egg appears twice.

And in the second post: (7) in total. A few appear twice and one in the background already appeared in the other post the day before. The egg behind Saiwa was the hardest to find, and the one behind the wellspring. What do you think? I hope it was fun anyway! 🐣

From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest 🕹️ 'Therapy Game' from the beginning ▶️ here 📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28

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satureja13 · 2 months

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Ostara Outtakes

Pic above: Ji Ho is making a fuss about getting wet (he's a mermaid btw...)

Kiyoshi tries to convince us that he's nothing special even though he's a diety now...

Dream on Kiyoshi

Tch...

Overjoyed too soon, Ji Ho

Jack: 'Can we finally eat the eggs now?'

From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest 🕹️ 'Therapy Game' from the beginning ▶️ here 📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28

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satureja13 · 2 months

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Ostara/Spring Equinox Festival Part 3 It starts -> here

After all this action they got hungry. Arturo had prepared the meals for them. It's good to see them all together again. It's been a while. Let's hope the Therapy Game can help them out of their slump and Saiwa, Jack and Ji Ho can return back home to the others soon.

They gathered at the fire. Ji Ho looks so happy, his spell worked and they'd spend a great day together despite of their hardships.

But by looking at Jeb's face he felt that his Siren's Song was fading and it's time to part. And the way Jack looks at Kiyoshi made him think that the spell maybe hit Jack a bit too hard. Better they leave soon before he does anything stupid ö.ö They all seem to react different. He'll have to work on this.

After they cleaned up and cared for the horses and goats (and Kumo), they said goodbye by the riverside and Ji Ho and Vlad charged their bond before they leave for their homes.

Jack, Saiwa and Ji Ho south over the bridge to the Beach House and Vlad, Jeb and Kiyoshi back to their crappy/happy home in the opposite direction.

Ji Ho had hoped for a kiss but Vlad kept it short and left. Vlad knows that it would improve their relationship if he agreed to get physical with Ji Ho, but it just feels wrong for him. Tomorrow he will continue to test the Therapy Game. Let's hope there is another way for Ji Ho to learn how to love Vlad.

Did you know there are manta rays and sharks in the river? And I let the Boys swim there! o.o

'She died of a fever And no one could save her And that was the end of sweet Molly Malone But her ghost wheels her barrow Through streets broad and narrow Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh

Alive, alive, oh Alive, alive, oh Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh'

The Dubliners - Molly Malone

From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest 🕹️ 'Therapy Game' from the beginning ▶️ here 📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28

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satureja13 · 2 months

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Ostara/Spring Equinox Festival Part 2 It starts -> here

Ji Ho's plan was to sing a Siren's Song to make this festival less stressful/awkward for all of them. But before, he made sure that each of them agreed to this. Ji Ho still feels uncomfortable to influence the emotions and actions of his friends. He'd seen his grandfather doing the worst with these songs and he still fears that the Council made his grandfather influence him to put a spell on Vlad so they could get a grip on him and his powers...

The Easter Egg Hunt still goes on: (3) in the pic above (not the egg-like objects on the table). They are a bit hard to find but there are pics incoming where you can see them better. (2) In the pic below.

Ji Ho sang The Kilburn High Road from Flogging Molly. It doesn't matter which song he sings, he can weave his spells into every song.

'Toast to tears of time's past glories This ageless clock chime stalls Where to kiss the lips of that love forgotten To fly where no others have soared'

Arturo is watching them. But why does he look so sad and worried? Does he feel sad for them in general or does he know something we don't know (yet)? ö.Ö'

It's time for the ritual and Arturo gathers them.

Kiyoshi is inaugurating and blessing the sacred wellspring. The visitors will be able to fill their vessels here and take the healing water back to the mundane world to heal those who can't visit the Otherworld. (2)

Then it's finally time for some fun! They divided up into the least awkward groupings. Ji Ho and Kiyoshi, Jack and Jeb and Saiwa and Vlad. And Arturo retreated to celebrate with his husband Chánh. (2) (There are no eggs in the waterballoon bucket ^^')

Omg Ji Ho!

That hurt - but Ji Ho bravely rides it out. He takes it like a pro ^^' But I think Ji Ho doesn't mind to get nailed by Kiyoshi. He had a crush on him since he first saw him ;) (1) Already seen in yesterday's post)

Little Goat and his Bunny lookalike.

Jack and Ji Ho missed Jeb a lot and they are glad they can spend this evening together. They should meet more often to not trigger the happenings that might lead to one/some of them dying in their possible future should they not stay togther ö.ö. But I think they still live close enough (it's just across the bridge) to hopefully avoid it. (3) One of them we've already seen in yesterday's post.

The bunnies are searching for the eggs too 🐇

Valerian: 'Hey Jack! The egg is over there!' Bunny Jack: 'Thanks, Pal!' (They call the bunnies after their simlish alter egos and this one is Jack's because he has the same hide colors/pattern as Jack's horse Lunatic ^^`) (3) (We've already seen two of the eggs in yesterday's post)

TMI: While researching for this song, I found out that there is also a play 'The Kings of the Kilburn High Road'. It's about Six young Irish working men immigrate to London in the early 1970s. Six, like our Boys :]

From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest 🕹️ 'Therapy Game' from the beginning ▶️ here 📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28

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satureja13 · 2 months

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Vlad's Therapy Game - Part 1

When Vlad and Tiny Can arrived at their home, there was no sign of Jeb and Kiyoshi. Eventually they found them sleeping - in Jeb's bed. It's afternoon already. (Kiyoshi moved in with Jeb after Saiwa and Jack had left. To console each other. And to keep Kiyoshi from going back into the tree...)

Vlad sighed the ultimate sigh. And there he thought they'd be more stable to test the Therapy Game than Sai, Jack and Ji Ho... He woke them up, fed them and dragged them up to the rooftop for a little yoga and meditation practice. But Jeb standing and moving right in front of Kiyoshi is not conducting - at all. As if it weren't weird enough between these two.

Luckily Tiny Can was soon ready to start. Vlad connected him with PACkeD (the 'Postage and Communication Device') at the Corner Store... They also have their own Controller Arm, Game Mat and glasses for each of them here, so they only have to move Tiny Can between the lots.

And since Jeb and Kiyoshi aren't in a good condition either, Vlad is going to playtest next. Sai already made a few adjustments and Tiny Can will stop when Vlad tells him so. Jeb and Kiyoshi will also make sure he's safe, should something go wrong. Vlad: "Ok, let's do this." (What? No inspiring speech?) Tiny Can beeps excitedly. ... (loading)

It is - theoretically - possible to also connect with Saiwa, but they decided against it. For privacy (since Sai isn't as close with Kiyoshi and Jeb as he is with Jack, Vlad and Ji Ho. It feels wrong to witness their therapy sessions), for safety (since they still can't be sure if the Council or Arturo or someone else here in the Otherworld can wiretap into their remote conversations via PACkeD) and for the sake of Saiwa and Jack's souls' welfare... Vlad also only has one destination to load. Will he be locked up too?

It works!

Vlad: "Oh we have a loading screen now! It seems the game is called 'The One'... It's one of Jack's designs - minus the name. That must be Tiny Can's idea." Jeb: "There seems to be a story behind. This sounds really interesting. Imagine how amazing this could be - if it works!"

Vlad found himself riding on Diablo, in an insanely beautiful world - also insanely green. And he was dressed in insanely hilarious clothes... He'll have to talk with Sai about this, omg. And he felt very hungry all out of sudden. He hadn't felt hungry before he entered the game. So the AI can let them feel in a certain way? Wow.

There is a village on the top of the hill and Vlad decided to approach and find something to eat. Sai really did a good job. No distortions anymore. The view is crystal clear. Vlad even can smell the flowers and feel the fresh breeze. And he can hear the birds sing and the humming of the river. And how the water glitters and sparkles. As if he were really there. It feels and looks so real. No wonder Jack was so shocked.

Vlad eventually reached the village and decided to end this session here to look after Jeb and Kiyoshi. He'd already neglected them for too long for the Game. The Therapy Game works just fine and it won't run away.

He took a last look around and patted and dismounted Diablo. He feels so real too. Amazing. He can't wait to come back and explore this beautiful world. He's glad it went so well after the disaster poor Jack had to face. This will reasure the others so they lose their fears and continue their therapy. It will get easier now that they know what awaits them. A therapy in such a beautiful place - luckily they didn't give up. They went a long way to finally get here, oh my.

Though, he still wonders why he wears such stupid clothes when they own their own fashion store... (You look beautiful in anything you wear, Vlad. Don't worry.)

Vlad: "Tiny Can, end session." Tiny Can answered with a streak of excited beeps and Vlad was back save and sound. Phew. Ready for his next quest: Care for Jeb and Kiyoshi... And let Sai, Jack and Ji Ho know that everything went well. They'd been so worried.

Vlad also noticed that he wasn't hungry anymore. So whatever happens ingame, it will stop as soon as they exit the simulation. That's a relief.

'In the merry month of June from me home I started Left the girls of Tuam nearly broken hearted Saluted Father dear, kissed me darling mother Drank a pint of beer, me grief and tears to smother Then off to reap the corn, leave where I was born Cut a stout blackthorn to banish ghosts and goblins A brand new pair of brogues, rattlin' o'er the bogs Frightenin' all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin

One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah!'

Rocky Road to Dublin - The Ramparts (There are countless versions of this old irish song from the 19th century written by D. K. Gavan. This one is an a capella version and it's utterly amazing.)

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