There's Something About Nessa

Obviously the whole family were upset about Hespa's demise, but Nessa took it exceptionally badly. She couldn't concentrate on her sing-a-grams and ended up bursting into tears at every single opportunity.

 
It was ... awkward ... and humiliating ... and painful.

Not only that, she began to go off the rails too.

Her worst episode was the night of the full moon, right in the midst of Winter no less. Her Social was low, her Fun level was low too. The bees were overproducing through the lack of attention. So I sent her over to clean the hive and collect the honey.

Expecting her to don the usual protective uniform of a beekeeper, I was shocked when she turned up in a skimpy swimsuit ... in the midst of the worst Winter in Dragon Valley's history ... sans the protective suit and hat!

The bees were quite angry and stung her a lot, but she didn't even flinch!

Not only that, since it was a full moon, that meant that the zombies were on the loose. Andrea came out to check on Nessa, since she'd been out there for a while ...

... and found her standing looked excited at the prospects of meeting a zombie!!!

Zombie: Braiiiins
Nessa: Ohh goody. Hello there Mister Zombie, I am sooo happy to see you!!!
Zombie: Braiiins?

He even attempted to attack her and she squealed with delight. Which made him rethink his strategy, and so he gave up and wandered off.

Editor's notes:
Seriously, these things really DID happen in game. There was a pop up that said 'Zombie Attack' and Nessa hopped up and down with glee. I left the pop up, just to see what would happen, and it vanished. I guess the zombie in question decided that she wasn't a good enough target.

Leave A Couple Of Ghosts In Charge ....

Studying so hard was draining for Sophie. Even her social life was affected as invitation after invitation was submitted ... and politely refused/ignored. Tired of this, she desperately wanted to host a kegger party of her own. So she bought the dorm a juice kegger and immediately went to work adjusting/improving it.

 Everything was all ready. Now all she needed ... was a perfect time slot where everyone wasn't busy with lectures/classes/studying ... or even partying themselves! She needed to check it to make sure it was working properly, so she enrolled the help of one of her friends.

He scooped her up as if she was a feather as she tested the juice keg. It was working perfectly!

Alas, as you can see, it was a full moon and the zombies were on the prowl. Not only that, a couple of ghosts made an appearance ....

... not a good idea for a party. Not especially if there were a few skittish students there. So Sophie went to bed, leaving the dorm in the not so capable hands of the ghosts and her fellow dormies.

That was soo not a good idea. To begin with, the living students left the kitchen in a terrible mess. Surfaces were caked in grease and sticky jam, the cooker top was coated in burned on food.

But that wasn't the worst thing to happen.

One of the ghosts abandoned his meal to play around with the juice keg. So no guesses what happened next?

Yep. A fire.

Which attracted a pyromaniac at the same time. Whilst everyone else was hopping around screaming and yelling, this one Sim just stood there, transfixed by the flames.

Sophie was awakened by the din, as well as the fire alarm going off. There was no way she was going to be stuck in and amongst that panicking crowd downstairs, so, bleary eyed, she dialled the fire service. She was told to hang on, they were on their way.

By now, the flames had gotten a hold and were spreading all over the place, despite the valiant efforts of some of her dormies. So she had no other choice but to lend a helping hand. At least one of the ghosts took full responsibility.

The fire brigade were useless, because by the time they arrived, the flames had almost been put out. Naturally, the rest of the students - along with Sophie - were traumatized by this event and were still in full panic mode.

Although, at least one bright spark complained that he was starving.

Well, he'll just have to wait until after the clean up operation. Despite the insurance handing Sophie a decent sized cheque to replace the fire damaged items, it took a hefty chunk out of her bank balance.

I just hope this doesn't happen again ... any time soon.

Generation Two - Chapter Ten: J1NX1E Has a Rival

Whilst J1NX1E was out in the wastelands, Shannon sneaked off to the Robot Workshop and Emporium. Just chatting to her electronic friend, gave Shannon a really brilliant idea (and the chance to unlock one of her wishes at the same time).

She'd seen all the 'off the shelf' ready to use Plumbots dotted around the floor and decided that she would get one as a gift for J1NX1E. It was basically to give her an idea of what Snowflake Day and gift giving really meant

 She recalled, a few weeks earlier, whilst she was trying to create Nanites, how J1NX1E was hovering around one particular Plumbot ...... Sock Em. So, armed with her little stash of Simoleans, she purchased a copy of Sock Em. At first glance, Sock Em was a much sturdier build, with a whole heap of upgrades and traits. She was much stronger by far with a longer lasting battery life.

.... the perfect companion to J1NX1E, whilst she herself was going to be busy painting for a living and exploring more of Oasis Landing. She realised that sooner or later, she'd have to return home to Dragon Valley. The longer she stayed, the more she affected the future of her family.

Dialling her communicator, she ordered J1NX1E to meet her outside the Robot Workshop. Luckily, J1NX1E was already on her way back, and arrived within an hour.

Inside, Sock Em was getting a quick brief from the salesbot.

Mind your manners. 

Check.

Obey your creator, no matter what the demands or how unreasonable you may think they are.

Check.

Keep your batteries fully charged at all times.

Check.

I have installed a self help manual, so you can repair yourself as and when you need.

Check.

Outside, Shannon was all a-flutter with excitement.

J1NX1E, I have a surprise for you. A gift. I hope you will like it.

New trait chip?

Um, no. Something much better.

An upgrade?

Er, no. Unfortunately I'm not experienced enough to install another slot, and you are still a fairly basic model.

What is it?

I got you a companion.

......

Another Plumbot.

......

A Sock Em. Someone to talk to whilst I am busy.

I hate you.

Excuse me?

Am I not good enough for you? You have to buy a replacement? Am I destined for the scrapheap?

No .... that's not what .......

I am insulted that you should do this to me.

By now, Shannon was wishing that she hadn't installed that personality/emotion trait chip, as it kicked in BIG TIME. She was forced to listen to J1NX1E's tirade. This wasn't the reaction she'd been expecting. Gratitude maybe, puzzlement perhaps. But not a full blown accusation about being replaced. The thought had never crossed her mind. Finally, J1NX1E's insults ran dry. After all, she was - as Shannon put it - still simply a basic model and didn't have much of a memory board. And her cheap weak batteries were starting to run dry.

Perhaps you should meet her.

I'd rather not.

Oh go on J1NX1E. I'm sure you two will get along like a house on fire.

Houses on fire normally means it is a dangerous situation to be in.

Ohhh, you know what I ..... never mind. It was just an expression. Come on, before you power up, meet Sock Em.

J1NX1E reluctantly dragged her feet into the Workshop where she came face to face with her rival.

Greetings Miss Plumbot, how are you.

She ignored her and walked past.

..... stupid Plumbot, thinks the sparks shine out of her metal wrists .....

Perhaps we should power up together?

Whatever, I'm busy.

Instead, she switched on her on board computer and started playing video games whilst poor Sock Em was left standing there.

I do not understand.

Don't worry, she'll get over it. She's just had an emotion/personality trait chip installed and she is just getting used to it.

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A few pics for you. Even though (as far as I can recall) Oasis Landing doesn't celebrate holiday times like every other town, they still have Zombies at full moon. Shortly after Shannon purchased Sock Em, one poor hapless zombie decided to try and take a bite out of a Plumbot. 

HUUUUUUUNGRY...... NEED BRAIIIIIIIIIIINS

Bet he got a nasty shock when he discovered strips of metal instead of flesh!!!

Chapter Forty - A Double Celebration

Austin was organising a birthday party for William, hence the phone call. Perhaps a gathering of all their friends would cheer Shannon up somehow.

He went to work, in the worst blizzards that Dragon Valley had ever known, and came home to tell us all the good news. He'd just reached his Lifetime Wish.

From now on, he is to be known as Austin Powers International Super Spy..... has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Nice suit by the way!!

He needed to recharge his batteries before the celebrations, and took a nap on the settee, just as the guests were arriving!!!

During the celebrations, Shannon vanished upstairs.
Now we know why she's been moody lately.
She's pregnant again!!!
Either that, or she's been eating rotten leftovers from the fridge once more!!!

Looks as though one of our guests is looking a little worried.

And for good reason too.
It appears that someone else is trying the old 'shove a plate through the torso' act.

Austin collected William from his crib and brought him downstairs to help blow out the candles, whilst everyone gathered.

Crypto preferred to commandeer the settee for a little brain regeneration!

With a sprinkle and a POOF!! Gone goes the cocoon baby, and here comes little toddler William.

Altogether now....

AWWWWWW

He's got his dad's dark eyes and skintone, but the rest of him is all Shannon's. From the pink fairy wings to the facial features.

Here's a little more info about William.


Star Sign : Virgo
Likes:
Music: Beach party
Colour: Sea Foam
Food: French Toast.

Lifetime Wish not yet recognised since he's still a bit too young to wish for anything so grandiose at the moment.

And he's got his dad wrapped around his chubby little finger LOL

All he's got to do is yell, and Austin makes sure he gets what he wants.

Oh by the way, it just so happened to be a Full Moon. So this party ended up with a few zombies enjoying the festivities at the same time!!!

Chapter Thirty Four - The 'Invisible Woman'

Shannon and Austin were suddenly at loggerheads with one another. Spooky Day had arrived and both of them had a difference of opinion as to what kind of party to host. Shannon wanted a Feast Party, claiming that this was a great way of saving on all the cooking by eating the leftovers.

Austin however, opted for a Costume Party, saying that it would be much more fun. Plus, some folks would bring food anyways, just not great big platefuls that would probably be wasted.

Austin won out and the Costume Party was organised.

So Shannon decided to hold her own here and silently protest in her own unique fashion.

By dressing up as the 'invisible woman'.

Seriously, I haven't a clue what happened. One minute she's wearing her gorgeous medieval outfit, the next, she's wearing .... THIS!!!

Everyone loved it and paid her a lot more attention than they did to Austin.

Austin wasn't best pleased, but, since this was his party, he had to suck it up, dress in his costume - burglar - and mingle.

Shannon made fast friends with virtually everyone there, even going as far as rubbing the belly of a rather playful werewolf!!

Witnessed by a teenage zombie of all things.
You guys are WEIRD!

The party ended up as epic, as one by one, everyone left feeling happy that they'd attended!

But, as the moondial proved. Once again, it was a Full Moon and the zombies came out in force.
One, a teenager of all things, decided to hang around the house, listening to music and watching the TV !!!

By now, Shannon was exhausted and went to bed. But Austin was still buzzing, and decided that he needed to boost his logic skill up a little further.

And up popped a zombie, right in front of him!

BRAIIIIIIINS

In a tick dearie, I've just got to zoom the lenses on this telescope.

She looks exasperated there, doesn't she?

TIIIIIIIRRRRRED NEEED SLEEEEP

Well, that's YOUR fault now isn't it?
He's getting used to these odd folks now isn't he?

Yeah, well, when your future wife suddenly changes into a zombie during one of your dates, it certainly adjusts your perception of Simming life now, doesn't it?

Point taken.