Chapter Fifteen - Shannon

Invites came thick and fast and Austin DID try to attend at least one or two parties. However, they always seemed to arise when he was working, or he was far too tired. However, when Mason Sackholme organised a 'formal' party, he just HAD to go. Hobnob with his boss and grab a few opportunities to question folks there too!! It was a win win all around!!

So, when he arrived, who should be there but Shannon, busy chatting to a vampire no less!!

He instantly targeted her - Shannon that is.

"They're giving me a cruiser!", he gushed, "isn't that cool?"

"Congrats Austin," came her reply, "well done!"
"Thanks"

Cue heavy awkward silence

  .... oh god I wanna kiss her soooo badly  ....

 "Um ..... hope you don't mind but I'd like to conduct an interview with you. I know it's inappropriate because we're at this awesome party but ..... I'm hoping to reach Vice Squad soon and I need to get in as many reports as I can."

"Sounds good to me, now what do you want to know?"

Plus, it's a great way to monopolise her all evening!!

Good thinking Austin. You just need to overcome this awkward shyness you've suddenly developed.

"Soooo, you're a Family Sim too!"

"That's right!"

"Isn't that wonderful?"

Oh god, my throat's gone dry.
Keep it together Austin, you're doing well.
I wanna hang out with her. I really do.
Oh psst, wish locked for now mkay?
Okay, thanks.

Not once, in all the time he was mooning over her, did he ever roll a wish to flirt, even though we all know he's madly in love with this Sim.

The only interruption - and diversion he had, was from Mason's little doggie Peanut, who demanded treaties from Austin. Who dutifully obliged because he wanted to brush Peanut, and to do that he needed to boost up their relationship a little.

Plus, it was earning serious brownie points with both Mason AND Shannon. Showing that he had a caring side to his nature.

He eventually had to leave because he was exhausted and it was getting late. His report on Shannon would have to wait until after work the next day.

Chapter Thirteen - Once a Rebel ....

What are you doing?
Cleaning up.
*faints*

This is the first time he's actually autonomously cleaned up the dirty dishes.
Well, sorta. I think he picked up .... two plates and washed them. The rest are still scattered around the house, outside and in.
 
Um, NOW what are you doing?

Having a sponge bath.
Why?
Shower's broken.
Wish to fix it then.
Can't be bothered, got better things to wish for.
Like expanding your graffiti ...
Street Art!
.... graffiti around the town. You know you're making a name for yourself
Good!
And not in a good way either.
Don't care.
You should, you are in Law Enforcement, you should be making an example of yourself
Meh. Besides, it's Spooky Day, I've been invited to a party and I don't want to go there all stinky.
Ah okay. Whose house by the way?
Mason Sackholme, my boss.
And what are you going as?

Guess.

Ohhh, now that is VERY fitting indeedy!!!
Once a rebel huh?
Yup.

Whilst he was there, he interviewed a couple of people, then used their computer to write up his reports.

Before spray painting one of their walls!!

Yep, definitely a rebel.

He also took over someone else's cooking, but it had burned badly by the time he got there.

*grumble grumble shouldn't leave pans on the stove like that, could have started a fire ... grumble grumble*

He then decided to head off home, since his energy was hitting deep red, as was his plumbob!!

A couple of random folks turned up.
Hey kid, where's your trick or treat bowl?

Don't have one.
Well just go sod off then. No bucket, no treats, that's the rules.

And YOU. Didn't you burgle this house not so long back? You;ve got a cheek turning up like that....
Dunno what you're talking about.
Oh I've got my eye on you .....

But that's not what happened next.
Dark storm clouds were gathering and suddenly Austin stopped dead.

Get inside, you'll be struck by lightning if you don't.
Waiting.
Why?
I dunno.

BANG!!!!!!!

Told you.

Sorry about picture quality here, he should have had lightning sparkles all over his body but they didn't show up properly. Think I need a new graphics card or something.

I waited with bated breath, expecting old Grimmy to turn up and put my Wishacy and Austin out of his misery. But nope. Even though his energy was almost drained, he managed to survive goodness knows HOW many volts of electricity through his body!!!

So he lives to tell another tale!