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Post by NotJustaBook on Jan 19, 2014 17:32:15 GMT -5
I have a thing for technicolour Sims at the moment, so if they otherwise end up pleasing me, I know where I'm leaning towards :b
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Post by PeregrineTook on Jan 20, 2014 19:12:51 GMT -5
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL Having suffered a tremendous loss, an agonizing blow to the emotions, a twist of fate's dagger in her heart, our heroic founder determines to pull herself together and...Pippin: I think that's enough narration for now. How are you holding up, Chysm? Chysm: Honestly? I'm too busy to be upset most of the time. The hardest part is when I tend to the plants. Pippin: The plants? Chysm: His plants. Pippin: Oh. Gotcha. Sorry. Chysm: My real saving grace in all of this has been Ryan. Chysm: He's a fantastic sitter, the kids adore him, and he even sticks around after his scheduled babysitting times to help out some more. Pippin: Umm, you don't suppose that impressionable young man has a crush on you, do you? Chysm: Stop being ridiculous, Pippin! Now excuse me while I potty train my little redhead. Ryan: Umm, are you talking to me? Chysm: Oh, uh, yes. I was just saying how much I like your red shoes. Pippin: Nice recovery. The kids continued to learn, to grow, and to develop.Chysm: Can you say, "Dinosaur?" Tipton: Can you be a bit more specific as to which variety of dinosaur you'd prefer? Pippin: Oh yes, he's a genius, isn't he? Chysm: Okay, let's go for a walk, Lucien OW! Oh well, if you're not light on your own feet, at least you're light on mine. Lucien: Oooo, pretty feet! Chysm: Oh, thank you, baby. Pippin: Eh, it's not that much of a compliment. He's easily impressed. And of course, little Arienne is simply taking great joy every time her brothers cry. Gotta love evil babies. It seems as though the fates are conspiring to ensure potential mates for the eventual heir. The term "fates" may here be interpreted as "The Dolans."Pippin: Well, Chysm, it looks like the Dolans have matched you pretty well. They had a single girl from their first pregnancy, and then a twin of each gender in their second go-round. Let's go check out their house and then play matchmakers for your kids! Chysm: You will not pressure my children into marriages for your convenience, Pippin. Pippin: What? That is not what I as doing at all. I just thought we'd...introduce them. And then, if they fell in love, that would be convenient...for me. Dorran: Hello, Tippy. I told you I'd come visit when I could, and the full moon seems to be that time. Tipton: So we can anticipate a patriarchal presence based upon the lunar cycle? Dorran: ...how old are you again? Dorran: And look at how beautiful my baby girl is. Chysm: Yep. Good thing she got her looks from her mother. Dorran: That's enough from you, smart mouth. Chysm: Well then come in here and snuggle with your wife. Dorran: Okay, but just snuggling, right? Chysm: Right. Sadly, Dorran could not stick around for the glorious occasion that was on the near horizon.Pippin: Oh, look! It seems possible little baby Arienne might have actually gotten her looks from Dorren...unfortunately. Chysm: Hey! That's my husband you're talking about. Pippin: Actually, I'm talking about your recently aged-up baby. You know, baby Todd has aged up. Let's go see if he's as...unique-looking as your little angel. Pippin: Oh look, she gave birth to a scrawny, bald elf. Chysm: Be nice! Ezzy: I'm sorry, what? Chysm: Umm, I said...it'd be nice...to get him some red shoes. They'd bring out his eyes. Ezzy: Excuse me? Chysm: Oh, I'd better get home and check in on the babysitter. But young Ezabeth was not the only sister who found herself receiving some quality time with our socially awkward founder.Amella: Okay, you kids have fun with your little music thing. Chysm: But, you agreed to join my band. Amella: I never said I actually play an instrument! Chysm: Guess it's just you and me, Berucca. Berucca: Pronouns!!! And for those of you noticing that another sister did not show up, she was busy receiving a text message from Chysm's archrival and boss, Sioban.Hey Dulci! Aaron and I are expecting! he made a big point of how exciting it would be to be a father for the first time and mentioned how he doesn't have any other kids. Wonder what that's about.Pippin: So, Chysm, I have some news about Aaron... Chysm: Well, I think this news is more important. Pippin: Hey, little Lucien's getting all grown up! What about Tipton? Tipton: My shirt appears to be releasing the Kraken. May I safely assume it is time for the mandatory, and much needed, makeover? Lucien: Stop asking, Tip. Just get to the dresser! Tipton: I believe I have the striking appearance of a young Harold Potter. Lucien: Okay, then why don't you go hang out with cousin Todd? He looks like Dobby. Pippin: Let's try to stay focused on this story, boys. Tipton: You hear the disembodied voice too, right? Lucien: Nah, you're just losing that precious mind of yours. Pippin: Chysm, isn't it your birthday too? Chysm? Oh wait, wasn't she headed to work? Chysm: Oh good, I still look the same. Pippin: Yeah, except it eliminated your cool career outfit and gave you this default one. Chysm: It's all good as long as I'm not wearing a riding cap. Pippin: Well, why don't you just head home for the rest of your birthday. I think your kids might need you. Tipton: Mother! Young Arienne is causing me tremendous vexation in the spirit! Pippin: Arie, why would you do that to your poor brother? Arienne: Fun. And thus, we leave our young heroine and her trio of potential successors to settle into their new ages, and hopefully, to learn to get along.
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Post by NotJustaBook on Jan 21, 2014 2:24:41 GMT -5
Heeh, love how you're writing the kids' personalities. Especially love the little genius
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Post by Squirt on Jan 21, 2014 7:28:29 GMT -5
Wow, you're better at potter references than I.
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Post by PeregrineTook on Jan 21, 2014 7:43:08 GMT -5
@ Lousie--Support for the non-Technicolor kid :=) Glad you're enjoying them. I always find it fun to create new personalities in the families, and I try to incorporate the traits with that.
@ Squirt--No, I'm sure you could beat me at Potter references any day of the week. I just had a lucky coincidence with Todd and Tipton's appearances being close enough for the reference. Glad you found it amusing ;=)
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Post by PeregrineTook on Jan 25, 2014 12:49:32 GMT -5
EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD Though our dear founder's husband may be nothing more than ectoplasmic residue, her siblings and parents are still very alive and very present.Lucien: Umm, grandpa? Why are you glowing red and looking kind of like a demon? Vlad: Oh, umm, no reason. I'll just take my laptop and go. (Voice in the background): But that's my laptop! Pippin: Okay, Lucien, let's focus in on why I had you come here. Lucien: Hello, Sheila. I'm Lucien. I love your purple hair. Purple's my favorite color. Sheila: Really? Lucien: No, it's not, but for your sake, sure it is! Pippin: Well played...I guess. Chysm: Pippin! Pippin: Yes, Chysm? Chysm: You aren't forcing my boys to find potential spouses while I'm distracted with Arienne's toddler skills are you? Pippin: What? Me? Do such a thing? Of course not. It hurts that you'd even insinuate such a thing. I'm merely helping the boys become more familiar with their home town. Chysm: Okay then. Pippin: Well, I'd best head back to the park and see how Tipton's doing. Pippin: I thought I said meet girls.Tipton: Well, teens are technically not yet adults, so these are "girls." Pippin: Okay, that might be true, but these girls will age up quite a while before you and will most likely already be in relationships when you age up. Tipton: Perhaps, but they also have something girls my age don't have. Pippin: Umm, I'm almost afraid to ask, but what might that be? Tipton: Physics textbooks! We're having a study date later. Pippin: Tippy, you party animal. I wonder how Lucien's doing. Lucien: And to quote one of my favorite poets, "You are my sunshine. My only sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are grey." Cara: Wow, that's so beautiful. Lucien: I know, right? I wrote that myself. Cara: You said it was by one of your favorite poets. Lucien: Yes. I dd. I am one of my own favorite poets. Pippin: Wow, that's much better than the red shoes line your mom uses. You're also better at spending time with the ladies than your brother. He took that phrase to indicate he should spend time with his aunts. Tipton: And so you see, the reason they don't have the lights on is so that the paint on these ancient masterpieces does not fade and erode. Amella: That's really fascinating! Ezzy: Hey, I'm just here so I have an excuse to make mom babysit, so can we cut all his high IQ nonsense and just go for ice cream? But while the boys were finishing up their quality time with their respective interpretations of "ladies," our central lady figure was having quality time of her own.Dorren: Gotcha! See? Instead of taking you to bed, I'm taking the bed to you! Chysm: Back atcha, ghostboy! The next day found the boys attending Drake School of Life and Learning.Pippin: Well, they weren't the only young boys who were significant that day. Lucien: I sense a disturbance in the Force! Tipton: That just your relationship panel recognizing the birth of our half-brother. Lucien: Half-brother? How is that possible? Tipton: Sadly, I don't believe we cover biology nor relationships until our high school years, so you'll just have to wait for those answers. Pippin: I've subtly prompted a young lady to come home with you, Lucien. Lucie: Score! Pippin: Would you like me to do the same for you, Tipton? Tipton: No thanks. I'm planning to better myself through new experiences by joining the after-school athletics club. Pippin: Athletics club? Lucien: He means ballet. Oh! School's out!! Lucien: So, this is my house, Renae. What do you want to do first? Renae: Homework. Pippin: This would be one of those Dolan kids. She's a keeper, eh Lucien? Lucien: She just might be. Renae: I'm sorry, what? Lucien: Oh, umm, red shoes? And in the world of Dragon Valley romance, Berucca has hooked up with this old guy...whose name I didn't write down...But a day filled with half-brother births, school and learning, a date turned homework session, and a genius dancing ballet came to a close. The next day brought school for our young men once again.Lucien: Come on, Tipton! I want to walk Renae to school. Oh, and you can walk her sister. Tipton: Ah, I've attained wingman status. Angie: Hmm, you must be Tipton. My sister did mention that you had the look a young Harold Potter. Tipton: Oh...well...yes. Yes I do. And may I say you look like you stepped right out of a table-top role-playing game. Angie: Thanks. I think? And while these ladies may prove to be important parts of the future of this storyline, a couple of other female characters contributed significant news to this update.Pippin: Dulcinea has announced that she is pregnant! Pippin: The father is Mason Sackholme, who briefly married someone else, but then had a falling out, got back together with Dulci, moved in with her, and now they expect a child. However, another Schlick-Wainwright daughter had some child news. Specifically, Chysm's youngest was finally aging up to child. Arienne: Pippin! What did you do to my hair? Pippin: It's just a glitch. I can fix it. Arienne: No, I meant I wanted to learn how to do it so I could torment my brothers. Pippin: ...anyway, let's go do your age-up makeover. Arienne: Well, I've aged up and changed clothes. Can I go take over the world now? Pippin: Well, maybe you should at least finish elementary school first? Arienne: Hmm, school. A nice place to meet impressionable young people and bend them to my will. I like how you think, Pippin. Pippin: Umm, than you? And may I mention how scared I am for Dragon Valley? Arienne: As well you should be. And so, with budding childhood relationships, a founder who no longer has to each toddler skills, and the potential overthrow of Dragon Valley's government, we bid the family goodnight.
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Post by Squirt on Jan 25, 2014 13:56:13 GMT -5
Aw, how adorable!
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Post by NotJustaBook on Jan 25, 2014 15:53:53 GMT -5
Oh, this legacy is the best. Ha, ha, I just love all those kiddos. Taking over the world and failing at picking up ladies. It's glorious. Glorious, I say!
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Post by PeregrineTook on Jan 25, 2014 23:50:28 GMT -5
Thanks! I appreciate the support and I'm glad you are enjoying it. I rather adore this little family myself :=)
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Post by PeregrineTook on Jan 28, 2014 22:09:56 GMT -5
BEST IMITATION OF MYSELF Health fanatic and family man Dorren still manages to take good care of his physique and his family...even if he is a ghost.Pippin: Arienne, you should really stop mocking your poor ghostdad. Arienne: But it's fun! And speaking of fun... Pippin: So, now you're pulling the old whoopee cushion prank? Arienne: Well, when the goal is complete evil domination, you sometimes have to start small. Let's see, next thing on the checklist is...find an arch rival! Pippin: Is that really necessary? Arienne: Too late, already found one. Hey, Cara! Arienne: It's a good thing you have that attention-getting blue hair. It draws attention away from your ugly face! Cara: You don't want to mess with me, Arienne. Arienne: Wrong answer! Pippin: So, are you happy now? Arienne: Delighted!! Pippin: Okay, well, I think I'll try not to ever make you really mad. If we're done here, I guess I'll just go check in on Tipton. Tipton: So, Angie, would you, maybe, like to come over...to my house...where I live? Pippin: Why is no one in this family smooth at all? Angie: So, I hear your dad's a ghost? Tipton: Well, he may be, but I am a dancer! Pippin: No, please don't show her your pliƩ...oh wait, she liked that. Nice one. And I see that Lucien had invited Renae over as well. Renae: He was dancing ballet! It was the most horrendous thing I've ever seen! Lucien: It's okay. I'll protect you. And thus, all of the potential heirs were enjoying their respective childhoods and the peer relationships which such a age entails.In furthering the concept of childhood relationships, the trio engaged in that age old tradition of...the slumber party.Pippin: Why is one of the guests teen? Tipton: She experienced her age up between the time of receiving the invitation and the commencing of our festive gala. Pippin: I see. And, after eating pizza and about 15 minutes of dancing, it's time for sleeping. It's good, however, that this childhood fun happened, as big changes awaited our young men.Pippin: So, I see that you've decided to visit the Dolan household again? Lucien: Yep. Pippin: Well, take a long look at Susan, because Renae's probably going to grow up to be a green version of her mom. Lucien: That's just gross, Pippin. I don't want to date Renae's mom. Susan: What? Lucien: Oh, I said...your hair looks great, Renae's mom. Susan: Oh, thank you. What a sweet young man. Pippin: Anyway, Tipton decided to have a non-Dolan girl over to visit after school. Tipton: I will bludgeon you playfully with a pillow as it is soft and will induce no lasting damage! Felisha: Umm, what? Arienne: One day, you will both kneel before me. Tipton and Felisha: What? Arienne: Red shoes. By the way, you're getting all sparkly, Tipton. Tipton: What is th-...Good heavens. It appears as though I've reached my teen years. Arienne: It also appears that you're a sickly excuse for Indiana Jones. Tipton: Why do I always resemble movie characters? Arienne: Because you're a pathetic excuse for a Sim and the best thing you can do is try to look like people who are actually cool. Tipton: Umm, that was a rhetorical question. Arienne: No worries. It was a rhetorical answer. And when one twin has a birthday, it is no surprise what follows.Lucien: Shouldn't I be surrounded by family for this? Renae: This is a family. Lucien: Oh, well, I kind of meant my family, but I guess you're right. The day after Chysm's boys aged up, she was disturbed while at work.Pippin: Oh look, Dulci went into labor right outside your place of work...and promptly fainted. Gotta love cowards. Pippin: Really, Chysm? Your unconscious sister is in labor and instead of rushing to her aid you take this opportunity to jeer your boss? Chysm: Yes. Priorities, Pippin. Priorities. Pippin: Well, did you know that Ezzy also had another baby with Bradan? This one is named Donta. Chysm: Don't distract me. I'm in the zone. Pippin: Well, let's see how your only daughter is doing. Vlad: Your sheer level of evil is fascinating! Arienne: Thanks, Gramps. So, what was this deal you wanted to talk about? And I believe you mentioned dinner being involved? Vlad: Well, as you know, your aunt Ezzy is actually just a clone, so she's not genetically linked to the family. Therefore, you and Todd aren't actually related. Todd: You're so pretty. Arienne: Ugh. So, you're saying I need to commit to this worthless sloth and then you'll see to my becoming your co-emperor of evil and will be able to dip my hands in your sizeable piggy bank? Vlad: That's the deal. Arienne: ...I'll have to get back to you. Now, about this dinner... Pippin: Well, I'm not sure that this really counts as a romantic relationship, but at least it's a start. Who knows, maybe she'll meet the young Dolan boy by he time she's a teen. Let's check in on the boys...and their aged-up lady friends. Lucien: Renae! You're the loveliest woman I've ever seen. You are breath-taking. Truly breath-taking. Will you do me the honor of attending prom with me? Renae: Well, okay. But did you hear that Bethany already got dumped by her date? Please don't do that to me or I'll throw a bag of poo at you. Lucien: You are such a sweet-talker. At the risk of being forward, I think I love you. Renae: Eh, you're okay too. Pippin: And it looks like there's a lady who has eyes for Tipton. Pippin: Oh, I meant this one. Tipton: You're...I mean...you look...I think you're... Angie: Thanks, you're rather handsome yourself. Tipton: We could...maybe...that is, if you're not already...we could...maybe...together...to prom... Angie: YES!!!!!!!!!!!! Patches: (Thinking) You will be mine, Tipton. Oh yes, you will be mine. Pippin: And so, we have the boys each hooked up with a Dolan girl (not that I shoved them gently in that direction), an indecent proposal of relationship on the table for Arienne, and Chysm continuing to romance her ghost husband and working away at maxing that music career. And you, dear readers, will soon be voting for her successor as the heir of this legacy. And we can only hope Patches will just let Tipton move on with things.
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Post by PeregrineTook on Feb 2, 2014 21:13:31 GMT -5
LOVE IS IN THE AIR When love is in the air, and a young man's heart is all aflutter, he will sometimes do bold and reckless things.Pippin: "Bold and reckless" apparently means having a first kiss in front of his mom. How are you feeling about this, Chysm? Chysm: Well, a boy has to grow up and spread his wings sometime...but if any boys try that with Ari, I will end them! Pippin: Easy there, mama bear! I think that little girl can handle herself just fine. And on the subject of taking care of things, Tipton had to move fast with Angie, because the word on the street was that she was having some romantic connection with this fellow. Pippin: However, Tipton and Angie are now dating and are ready to head off to prom in this fantastic limo that Pippin Enterprises arranged. Pippin: Wait, why are you each getting in a separate taxi? There's a perfectly good limo right there. You could at least share a taxi!! Kids these days. Anyway, Chysm wasn't the only sister having fun times with her kids. Pippin: Ezzy, Todd, and baby-to-be-announced moved into this new home. They moved there without Bradan even though he is the father of both children and he and Ezzy are still together. Anyway, Dulci is helping to ensure that she does not ruin Chysm's chances at being voted mother of the year. Pippin: Yep. She just put the baby out on the front walk and then went inside. She's treating her son about as well as Arienne has been treating Cara. Cara, however, has managed to age up to teen before young Arienne. Arienne: I already have plans for her, don't worry. Being older does not get her out of being my arch rival. Pippin: And in happier news for Cara, she has a boyfriend. Arienne: And now I have even more plans for her. Pippin: And your less-frightening siblings had a great time at prom. Tipton impressed Angie with his...chicken dance. I'm not entirely sure what she sees in that boy, but I'm certainly glad she sees it. Pippin: Meantime, Lucien became prom king and wowed Renae with his mad, crazy dance moves...and maybe some other types of moves too. While the day of prom brought dancing and romance, the day after prom brought the maturing of Chysm's youngest child.Pippin: Are you sure your mom wants you to cake up first thing in the morning? Arienne: Gee, I think I forgot to ask permission. Ah well. It'd be a shame to waste these lovely candles. Lucien: Hey, look how grown up you are, sis! Tipton: Actually, she's still growing as "teen" is simply a developmental stage. Lucien: I was being kind and supportive. Arienne: Whatever, dudes. Cue the music for the fashion show. Pippin: Where are you going now? Arienne: To get in some family time. Arienne: So, that's my plan to bring menace into Cara's world. Vlad: You will make a wonderful empress of evil. Speaking of, have you considered my offer? Arienne: I'm still thinking about it. I'll let you know. Anyway, I have evil to carry out. Pippin: Alright then...let's check in on Lucien. Lucien: I'm so glad that fate brought us together, Renae. Renae: Fate? You were creeping around my house all the time when we were kids. I think it's more amazing my parents never called the cops. Pippin: Okay, let's check in on Tipton...who's at work...so never mind. Let's check in on Chysm. Chysm: Hey, Dulci. Looks like you're put on a few pounds. Dulci: What? I'm pregnant. Did you just call me fat? Chysm: I meant...does the baby like red shoes? Pippin: And back to Arienne we go. Arienne: Nice looking lollipop there, kid. Arienne: Thanks for sharing. Pippin: Your great scheme is to steal candy from babies? Arienne: Nope, just passing time until my guest arrives. Pippin: Wait, isn't that Cara's boyfriend? Arienne: Not for long...
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Post by NotJustaBook on Feb 3, 2014 2:57:00 GMT -5
Ahahahaha! Perfect! Gotta love Arienne. That devious little girl.
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Post by PeregrineTook on Feb 5, 2014 17:44:33 GMT -5
I'm glad you're enjoying the little vixen :=)
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Post by PeregrineTook on Feb 5, 2014 17:44:46 GMT -5
LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD Playful Park, where young lovers often come to enjoy each other's company and to discuss those things that only young lovers would think of.Angie: So, you called Cara to come here and see your sister with Cara's boyfriend? Tipton: Yes. Why? Is that a bad thing? Angie: Depends on how you feel about breakups. Tipton: As long as it's not our breakup, I feel fine with it. Angie: Hmm, I suppose that's sweet? Pippin: And look, here comes Cara. Cara: You horrendous cheater!! I never want to see you again! Heriberto: Wait, Cara? Sorry, it just...I mean...oh, well, I guess it's just you and me now, Ari. Arienne: The name's Arienne, and I need a man with an actual spine. Call me if you find one. Pippin: And we jump over to the Dolan house where wonderful relationship things are shaping up. Norman: I can't believe you're dating that loser Lucien! He's absolutely worthless! Lucien: Hurtful! I'm standing right here, you know? Though, "worthless" would be an erroneous descriptor for young Lucien. He had taken it upon himself to get a part-time job to contribute to the family funds and improve their financial worth.Pippin: Are you stealing that lamp? Lucien: What? This lamp? It simply fell into my backpack. No idea where it came from, so I guess we can't return it. Suppose I'll just have to sell it. Quite a shame, really. Pippin: Well, looks like someone got a certain trait starting with a "K." Lucien: Yep. Kat-lover. That's me. Just adore those fuzzy little kritters. Pippin: (Sigh) At least Tipton goes to bed at a decent time so he'll be rested for school. Arienne was also up late, but not because of..."kats." Rather, she had a visitor. Pippin: Looks like young Todd was enjoying Spooky Day just a bit too much. No way anyone could fall for a gangly teen dressed as a cowplant, right? Pippin: Oh... Arienne: You don't look nearly as homely and pathetic as I though you might. Todd: And you are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Arienne: Yes. I certainly am. Can't help but notice you're wearing red shoes. Todd: And is red your favorite color? Arienne: No, it's just a running joke my Watcher enjoys. Pippin: Hey, that's funny stuff! Though it was not "funny stuff" that fueled the conversation that Chysm was having with her dragon confidant.Chysm: So, with Tipton being a genius, the kids easily figured out that we're part of a legacy, so they've grown up with that knowledge. There's just one other detail that they don't know, and it concerns me a bit. Ben: The part about needing to move in with the spouse? I think co-habitation is fairly common... Chysm: No, not that. It's about the lifetime wishes. I think they're already starting to settle on what they want to pick, but what they don't know... Chysm: is that the wishes will be randomly determined for them. They won't have that choice. How do I break that to them, Ben? Ben: Well, honesty is the best policy, so the only logical approach is to avoid the discussion completely and go on a family vacation. Chysm: You're a genius, Ben! We'll leave tomorrow. Patches: Hey there, handsome. Tipton: You know that you don't technically exist, but are actually just a projection of my own psyche, correct? Patches: Well, if I'm a "projection of your psyche," and I find you dreamy, wouldn't that mean you have some serious ego problems? Tipton: Hmmm, you may be on to something there. Pippin: And while Tipton wrestles with his own self-affection, Chysm, ever the affectionate sister, goes to check in on Berucca who has given birth to her first child. Chysm: Umm, I see lots of cats, but where's Baby Ariceli? Berucca: Keep looking. She's there somewhere. Pippin: Being part of this crazy family can definitely have its social drawbacks. Felisha: I hear your sister is extremely evil and that your grandpa is the emperor of evil. Lucien: What? Of course not! Who's spreading this nonsense? Felisa: But, isn't that your grandpa right there with the evil red glow? Lucien: Golly jeepers, look at the time, we'd better both get home. Curfew laws, you know. And thus, we finally come to the day of the departure for some family vacation time and for the avoidance of sharing unpleasant realities.Pippin: Well, before they depart, Arienne decided to act upon a wish to kiss Heriberto again, so she invited him over. Pippin: And the foolish boy decided to snub our precious little princess. She is, of course, a fragile and delicate young lady. Pippin: And so, with Chysm playing appropriate fight scene music, our dainty wilting violet let that young man know the error of his ways. Tipton: I heard a young man was being offensive to you, so I came to defend your honor. Arienne: I already took care of it. Appreciate the thought, though. Chysm: Well, if you're finished handing out abuse, I guess we'll book those flights. Chysm: Okay, everyone get in the cab! Lucien: Umm, where am I supposed to ride? All the seats are filled. Tipton: I have an idea! How about we put you in the trunk with the bags and then I can just bring you as my carry-on luggage. We'll save a bundle on the ticket. Pippin: I don't think that's how carry-on luggage works... at any rate, here is some bonus footage: a close-up of each of our potential heirs and the list of their traits. Lucian, the firstborn child, is easily impressed, loves the outdoors, is a natural cook, and a Kat person...I mean, kleptomaniac. Tipton, his absolutely non-identical twin, is a genius, eccentric, a natural-born performer, and he is artistic. And the baby of the group is Arienne who is evil, eccentric, neurotic, and clumsy. The lifetime wishes will be announced after their return from vacation and the voting will begin at that time.
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Post by PeregrineTook on Feb 8, 2014 0:20:51 GMT -5
TIME FOR CHANGE With a lengthy flight behind them, the family arrived in the wondrous and mystical land of China. Their minds were instantly jumping to thoughts of the adventures which awaited them and of experiencing this wondrous new culture.Lucien: I miss Renae. I think I'll call her. Arienne: You're pathetic. I'm gonna go learn how to kick even more butt. Pippin: And what are you planning to do, Tipton? Tipton: I believe that my time would be best invested in taking my brother on an adventurous exploration of a tomb in which to forget his grief as he experiences the joys of experiencing the unknown. Pippin: Wow, that was wordy. Lucien: You know, this tomb exploring was pretty cool. Tipton: Agreed. It was an exhilarating rush of adrenaline. We should inform mother of how glorious this is. Pippin: I'm pretty sure she's already aware of how great it is. Pippin: Still just a white belt, Arienne? Arienne: No, I just like the pale coloring and the fact that others will underestimate me and be easier to destroy. Pippin: You're scary. Chysm, on the other hand, is simply consistent. Pippin: Yep, with a chance to meet new people and experience a new culture, she decides to play her guitar for tips. Nothing but the normal with her. Some odd things happened on this trip, however. For example, Chysm randomly fell for some old guy. Chysm: He looked very...sophisticated. Pippin: And "sophisticated" must be code for "old." Anyway, Arienne tried to catch a nap and became a target for a paparazzo. Having enjoyed a glorious time adventuring through this exciting, foreign land, the family came back together to share a meal and a bit of pleasant conversation.Arienne: Do I really have to sit next to this ugly loser? Chysm: Yes. Tipton: Well, thanks for defending my honor, mother. Chysm: Huh, I don't remember doing that. Tipton: Anyway, I've decided what I want to choose for my lifetime wish. I shall select one of the exploration focused ones. I'm still weighing the specific detail... Arienne: No one cares, braniac. I'm going to be empress of evil. Lucien: Well, really the LTW will only particularly matter for whichever one of us wins the voting. The others may or may not be shown courtesy in story progression. Chysm: Kids, there's something...Pippin should tell you. Pippin? Pippin: ... Chysm: (sigh) Fine, I guess I'll have to tell you then. The big picture is that there are things about this legacy that are being determined randomly. That includes your lifetime wishes. Tipton: What?!? Arienne: That will NOT stop me from being empress of evil! Lucien: It's all fine, just as long as I can provide for those beautiful kids Renae and I will have. I miss her. Can I be excused to go call her now? Chysm: No, we're going to let you know what you've gotten as your lifetime wishes. Pippin: Okay, with random dice roll determining the outcomes, here are the LTW's. Lucien has received the LTW of Fairy Tale Finder. Tipton's is Scientific Specialist. And Arienne did not receive Emperor of Evil, but instead, got Master of the Arts. Arienne: So, I can still do the criminal career and just knock out guitar and painting as skills? Pippin: Yes. So, with their futures determined, the young heir hopefuls finished up their remaining vacation time and made their return trip to their home. Upon their return, they checked in on the extended family.Pippin: Berucca has had two children now and immediately became pregnant with her third. Ezzy's second son, Donta, seems like he might turn out more handsome than Todd. Dulci hasn't had her children removed by protective services yet, so that's a victory. Chysm: Pippin, why have you been pushing my children to pursue the Dolan kids? Pippin: Well, they just gave us so many options...it's not entirely my fault... Chysm: The boys are visiting Dolans all the time and even dear little Ari has gone out to see a Dolan boy. If he breaks her heart, I'll beak his arms. Pippin: Wow, that's some serious parenting there. Airenne: Hey, Norman. Norman: Wow, thanks for coming to see me, Arienne. You're so beautiful and I wasn't sure... Arienne: Okay, you bore me now. I think I'll talk to your handsome brother. Norman: (sigh) Ah, the struggles of teenage romance. On the bright side, Tipton and Lucien won't need to deal with that anymore.Pippin: Actually, Tipton had sent his girlfriend, Angie, a love letter, but she sent him a polite rejection letter. Maybe he hasn't escaped teen drama after all. Regardless, we've finally reached the time for the voting. Here are your options: Lucien Tipton or Arienne. Voting will go until noon on Saturday, February 15th. Here's the link Which of Chysm's kids should be the next heir?
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