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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.60: Scamp and the Skunks (28 May)
« Reply #390 on: May 30, 2018, 11:28:24 PM »
That Scamp!  If he's not running away, he's getting sprayed by skunks!  I love him, though. 
Stop dropping queues Virtua!  You're almost done, just do what your Watcher asks for a little while longer.

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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.60: Scamp and the Skunks (28 May)
« Reply #391 on: May 31, 2018, 12:33:37 AM »
Oh dear, a queue dropper huh? It happens, I've found. Do you ever find that you miss an heir? Even if they annoyed you while it was ther turn, do you find yourself missing them one you've moved on?
Lol, no. In this challenge, once I've moved to the next house, I don't miss the sims who seriously annoyed me at all, not one bit.
As for Iconica Lee, I wasn't annoyed with Iconica so much as with her situation--all the deaths, the glitching, and so forth.
Considering her circumstances, she prevailed well!
I only miss the sims that I really liked, Bull for example.

Poor Virtua!  She's a que dropper, and therefore, unloved by her Watcher, then her fella starts obsessing over the immortal Aarohi!  She just can't catch a break on that front.  However, the point scoring is coming along quite nicely...no doubt thanks to the Watcher repeatedly re-creating the ques she drops.  Hang in there, Watcher!  You're almost there!
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Virtua was moderately okay as well as heirs go because of how quickly she would drop queues to go do something uncalled for.
Due to game lag (I guess), she'll idle for over a sim-hour to start an action I've queued for her. But she'll run off in a flash to do something she wants to do, lol.
I probably wouldn't mind so much, buuuuttttttt...she's the only sim I'm allowed to control. I'm laughing at myself here.
After the scene at GeekCon (in the following update), I'm not sure if Ricardo was obsessing over Aarohi or if Aarohi stepped into Ricardo's space to play the violin.
Still, I'm not sure why he and Aarohi are so "friendly."

That Scamp!  If he's not running away, he's getting sprayed by skunks!  I love him, though. 
Stop dropping queues Virtua!  You're almost done, just do what your Watcher asks for a little while longer.
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I'm so glad you love Scamp because I've had so much playing him in this challenge. Scamp and his silly facial expressions! Scamp and all his love!
I almost stopped playing this challenge at one point but letting Scamp come out to play more made the challenge fun for me again.
It's still a frustrating challenge for my personality, haha.
And yes, Virtua handled herself very well during the last week! I'm very proud of her.



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A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.61: Virtually Free!
« Reply #392 on: May 31, 2018, 12:53:13 AM »




8.61: Virtually Free

Week 44/Monday

Baer (left): Thanks to the free day, we're finally done with Whiz Kid!
Stud (right): Yay! You think we can finish two more before the free day ends?
Baer: I say we can!
Stud: We'll be cutting it close!


Virtua: Look at my small backlog now for the Smithsonian Institute!
I'm saving the ones I authenticate for Baer.
He can mail them back for the Fabulously Wealthy aspiration.


Paize: Like every sidekick spare, Baer will also be doing Nerd Brain.
I've got him covered. This rocket ship is almost fully upgraded now.


Guacamo: Paize and I got our first notices from Grim this evening, Scamp.
I know Virtua's been out jogging with you a lot since we moved here.
But today, I asked her to let me walk you.
I'm probably not going to make it until the next free day, so this is our last walk together, buddy.

Scamp: You're the one who convinced Ricardo to become a vampire and wait for Virtua here.
Thank you for giving me this life here in Cavalier Cove, Guaca!


Tuesday

The boys are close to completing their third aspiration, so they take the day off from school.
They still have 90 minutes before school, but you never know.
Sometimes it takes forever to hit that high score for Key Commander.


I'm not displeased with our butler at all.
In fact, I rather like squeamish Erika and we are friends.
But this is the only way I can dismiss her before our free day ends. It's unfortunate, really.


Stud: I only have a half hour before the free day ends, Scamp, so you wanna chill with me?
Scamp: Hey, way to go! We're friends already!
Your mother and I weren't good friends until she was a young adult.
But your gramps and I became good friends on our first day together in Selvadorada.
And we became companions after his second free day.

Stud: So you and Mama aren't companions?
Scamp: Nope. And she only has one more free day left.
Stud: Don't be sad, Scamp. You just wait and see!
You and me will be companions even sooner than you and Gramps!
Scamp: Ooooh, I'd like that!


Bubb has work but I take everyone else to GeekCon.
I invite Ricardo and the kids to a game of Party Frenzy but am most annoyed by some stranger.
She feels the need to back up into Ricardo's hands, flipping her flap over his controller.
I mean, WTH? Why would she do that!?


Not wanting to reveal my jealousy, I'm hoping that Papa will intervene.
But, no, he's off playing BlicBloc on a gaming rig.
Oh well, he looks like he's having a great time, though, which makes me feel better.


When we return to the house, Scamp runs out to welcome me home.
I'm surprised and delighted to notice I have a new friendly social with Scamp.
Scamp, will you be my companion?

Not long after, Bubb brings home a promotion to Level 9 Scientist! (1 point)


Wednesday

Being the heir has been such a juggling act!
I've been trying so hard to schedule the free days right that I've all but neglected Ricardo.
For some reason, he's stopped interacting with me romantically on his own lately.
And what about Stud's plan? How far ahead has been thinking about that?

Also, Papa and Auntie Paize got their second notices this evening. It won't be long now. *sniffle


Thursday

The boys were so tired after school yesterday, I had them go to bed after dinner.
This morning, we've come to Magnolia Blossom Park where I have them do their homework.
Encouraging them for their good grades earns me 2,000 satisfaction points. (3 points)


Guacamo: Well, yes, I'm leaving soon but don't worry, buddy. You'll be fine!
Scamp: But, except for you and Bull, it's taken so long for the heirs to care about me!
Guacamo: That's not true! I hear from Stud that you two are friends already! He thinks about you all the time!

Scamp: So, after this is all over and I'm not being aged down anymore, will be we meet again?
Guacamo: You betcha, Scamp! I'll be waiting for you in that big dog park in the sky!


Virtua: Ricardo hasn't fit into my family as well as I'd imagined he had.
I mean, look at his relationships! He's closer to Aarohi than to Stud!
And he's just acquaintances with my brother Bubb and Auntie Paize.
Does he spend all his time socializing with that Aarohi? What should I do?


Friday

I invite everyone out to Shimuzu for breakfast at 6 a.m. sharp.
It's so nice to see everyone dressed up.
And this is no doubt our last family outing all together like this.


Of course, as soon as the boys leave Shimuzu for school, our breakfast is served.
On returning from Shimuzu, I kick Aarohi from my club and hire a caterer. (2 points)


My accomplished brother, Bubb, maxes his career before the last free day! (5 points)


Saturday

Scamps: Sims can be such feeble-minded creatures!
While I run the obstacle course at Pupperstone Park, Virtua runs around after me clapping her hands.
Does she actually believes that she is training me?! *rolls eyes
While we're here, Virtual masters both Pet Training and Photography. (9 points)


Week 45/Sunday

Virtua: Sunday brunch at Chez Llama with the family and Papa's flame, Arthav.
It's been four days since Papa and Auntie Paize received their second notices from Grim.
I wonder…Oh darn! I'd completely forgotten that they're both Active sims. 
Stud: …
Virtua (whispers): Sorry, Stud Lee! My mother, who has the Long-Lived trait, is still alive, too.
Oh well, I guess we can stop walking on eggshells around those two and eating at restaurants every day.


Monday

Stud Lee receives his birthday notice first.
He adds the Creative trait and the Leader of the Pack aspiration.
Doesn't he somewhat resemble a black-haired version of Guacamo?


Here he is over the years, our resident stud muffin!
We considered having him do Serial Romantic but there aren't enough teens left in the simverse.


Baer Lee ages up next.
He adds Ricardo's Neat trait and the Mansion Baron aspiration.
A fine-looking lad, isn't he?


Virtua: It comes to no surprise that Baer insta-completes Mansion Baron.
While Baer sells harvestables to complette Fabulously Wealthy, our household funds exceed $175,000.
That's another $30,000 which adds our last two points to trigger our last free day. (11 points).

Thank heavens, I'm free at last! At the end of this free day tomorrow, Stud becomes the controlled sim! *sheds tears of joy


Coming next: Stud takes over and does his museum stuff





Free Day #5 (11 points, 51/50)
Promotions (2):
   Career (2): Bubb/Scientist 9-10
Satisfaction (2): +2,000 sp
Household funds (2): +$30,000
Maxed skill/aspiration/job (6):
     Skills (4): Virtua/Pet Training, Photography
     Career (2): Bubb/Scientist 10
NPC hire (-1): Caterer x1

Virtua Lee's Total (51 points)
Promotions (10):
   Career (6): Bubb/Scientist (4), Ricardo (2)
   School (4): Stud (2), Baer (2)
Satisfaction (3): 1,000 sp x3
Good friends (7): Scamp, Genji H, Ricardo, Stud, Baer, Eden, Masato
Social events (1): Gold-medal date
Household funds (10): $30,000 x5
Maxed skills/aspirations/careers (36)
     Skills (28):  Virtua (20), Stud (6), Baer (2)
     Aspirations (6): Ricardo (2), Virtua (2), Paize (2)
     Careers (2): Bubb/Scientist 10
NPC hires (-11): Butler x7, Gardener x2, Pizza x1, Caterer x1
Satisfaction rewards (-3): Stud (-1), Baer (-1), Virtua (-1)
Fire (-2)

Household Ages
Guacamo (elder): 10+5 days
Paize (elder): 10+5 days
Ricardo (adult): 21 days to elder
Bubb (adult): 23 days to elder
Virtua (adult): (2 days to adult)
Stud (teen): 13 days to young adult
Baer (teen) 13 days to young adult
Scamp (adult)

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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.61: Virtually Free! (30 May)
« Reply #393 on: May 31, 2018, 06:10:02 AM »
Ohh already teens, but good looking teens. Gen 9 heir woop woop!

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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.61: Virtually Free! (30 May)
« Reply #394 on: May 31, 2018, 11:39:08 AM »
Aarohi, nooooooo!!  How funny that Ricardo's relationship panel was so skewed in her favor!  That immortal temptress!
I'm so looking forward to Stud taking over and bringing this dynasty into the HoF!  Of course, I'm not at all looking forward to losing dear Paize  :=(

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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.61: Virtually Free! (30 May)
« Reply #395 on: May 31, 2018, 01:28:34 PM »
Wowza, Virtua is finally free!  And it's the last generation right?  It seems so unreal!  You've done just a good job!  Can't wait to see how Stud handles it.  He just has to get his collection, portraits and move right?

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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.61: Virtually Free! (30 May)
« Reply #396 on: June 01, 2018, 07:27:36 AM »
Ohh already teens, but good looking teens. Gen 9 heir woop woop!
@LenaLJ
Yes, I'm happy that both Stud and Baer are so handsome! I can almost see the finish line now! ;p

Aarohi, nooooooo!!  How funny that Ricardo's relationship panel was so skewed in her favor!  That immortal temptress!
I'm so looking forward to Stud taking over and bringing this dynasty into the HoF!  Of course, I'm not at all looking forward to losing dear Paize  :=(
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Haha, Stud Lee brought Aarohi back into his club. Now that Virtua is no longer the controlled sim, who cares?
Stud is the ninth-generation heir, so when Stud places his museum stuff, we will only be 90% done. Still close!
As an elder, I found Paize insulting other sims more often than when she was younger. Probably because she retired and had more free time on her hands, hehe.

Wowza, Virtua is finally free!  And it's the last generation right?  It seems so unreal!  You've done just a good job!  Can't wait to see how Stud handles it.  He just has to get his collection, portraits and move right?
@Shewolf13
Stud is the last heir who needs to marry and move. This challenge ends when Stud's child (the 10th-generation heir) turns in their portraits and collection.
I don't know what came over me, though. I went a little crazy during this update.
Why am I complicating this challenge for myself? o.O



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A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.62: Kissing Sagely
« Reply #397 on: June 01, 2018, 07:47:09 AM »




9.62: Kissing Sagely

Week 45/Tuesday

Stud: How did the hours since yesterday morning pass so quickly?
As I prepare to assume the mantle of active heir, I ask Auntie Paize a favor.
She agrees to take Scamp on a long walk.
I'm startled she didn't change first, but whatever. That should hold Scamp for a few days.


Brother Baer phones in a vacation day from school.
Then he queues up an appliance upgrade and five space missions for his Nerd Brain aspiration.
He'll be off in space all morning, I imagine.


I prefer to reserve all my vacation days for next week.
Before the free day ends, I ask Grandpa Guaca to take a photo of me for my portrait painting.
I can snap a photo of Baer later.
Then, I'm off to my first day of high school.


Wednesday

Both Baer and I return from school today feeling mortified (Embarrassed +50).
It's such a good-for-nothing mood swing!
Watchette suggests that I drink a Moodlet Solver, which snaps me right out of it.


Nothing can be done for my brother who's in the throes of his own private pity party.
Ugh, is that what I looked like five minutes ago?!


I keep forgetting to raise my Wellness to Level 2.
If I discuss cognitive focusing exercises with Baer, will he do his homework on his own?
It's a pain having to go out and "do homework together" as a group.

Mama's looking rather serene these days. She seems glad her stint as heir is done.
She joined the Painter career during the last free day, saying she'd quit after we move.


Thursday

So, yeah, I meditate a little after school today to gain some Wellness skill.
And it works like a charm to get my brother to do his homework.
I just have to remember to do it right after we return from school.


Friday

This is my third painting of Scamp so far.
His first painting was low value but his second painting was even lower.
I'm so close to having the most valuable set of portraits in the museum!
Maybe I'll try repainting Mama's portrait, too.


Paize: After all this time, how are you and I still acquaintances?
Scamp: It's not just you, Paize. Except for the heirs, everyone's just an acquaintance.
I'm good friends and companions with Guacamo and Virtua, and friends with Stud.
Our watcher does have everyone interact with me on free days, but non-heirs never go as far as befriending me.
Paize: Does that make you feel lonely, Scamp?
Scamp: Eh, it's the nature of this challenge. It can't be helped. *shrugs


Stud: You are gazing upon a deeply miserable teen who's come home feeling Tense +50.
In his left hand, he carries a Moodlet Solver which will banish that negative mood in an instant.
Bless my mother who made the time to clone these for me!
Virtua: May you never suffer my sad experience in Selvadorada!


Saturday

Scamp: I haven't been out to the beach since Tuesday. Feels great!
Stud: Thanks for being patient, Scamp! You know how it goes!
The faster I'm done with the museum stuff, the sooner you and me can go adventuring!
Scamp: So where are you at now, museum-wise?


Stud: I finished painting eight portraits this afternoon then began preparing for the collection.
After mastering Cooking, I completed my last goal for Leader of the Pack.
Then, I switched to Fabulous Wealthy and completed that after an hour or so.
Finally, I mastered Gourmet Cooking.


Week 46/Sunday

Scamp: So, you're ready to start crafting your collection?
Stud: Yep! But I wanted us to go for a jog first. Ready to continue?
And that's when the camera suddenly jerks back to the house.


Paize and then Guacamo raise their right arms as if to reach toward a light only they can see.
They lie down on the floor within minutes of each other.



Grim: Well, well, well. If it isn't Guacamo Lee and Paize Lee.
It's about time! Do you realize it's been almost 10.5 days since your second notice?
Anyway, your fathers--Bull and Ramiro--will be happy to see you both again!


Stud: I'm sorry about Grandpa and his sister Paize, but we've been ready for their passing for a long time now.
Remember when Watchette made us dine out for 4 days in a row, thinking every outing with them would be the last?
Then, she finally realizes that the two of them were active sims. All those unneeded screenshots!

There's a silver lining, though, Scamp. Do you know what it is?
Scamp: Do you mean what I think you mean?


I've been planning this since I was in grade school, Scamp.
But there isn't a suitable stray to adopt these days, so I call the SPCA.
There's only one dog that I'm interested in meeting, so I don't bother requesting a second dog.
It just so happens that the dog I designate is a puppy.


Stud: She is a Norwegian Elkhound.
Like you, Scamp, she is a Spitz breed that is bred for hunting.
Scamp: Oh yeah, Norwegian Elkhounds are bred for hunting elk--that will definitely come in handy!

Stud: Uh oh, I have the Give Big Treat option, which means she's a glutton.


I quickly google her breed to check that she'll be smaller than Scamp as an adult.
I also find a photo of an adult Norwegian Elkhound online (right). What a gorgeous dog!

This puppy's traits are: Smart, Glutton, Independent.
How could an independent dog be more difficult than a trouble-maker?
I decide to adopt her and give her the name Sage Lee.
We are already friends.


During the last free day, I'd asked Mama a favor just to be prepared.
Thanks to Mama, I can give Sage Lee an Age-Up Treat.


Stud: What a beautiful creature you are, Sage. Now go be nice to Scamp!
Sage: *bats eyelashes at Scamp
Scamp: *tries hard to seem disinterested


Haha, Scamp couldn't keep up that hard-to-get act for long!
They seem to like each other! *crosses fingers


Stud: Sage, who'd come spayed as a puppy, is no longer spayed after ageing up to an adult.
Um, I just thought I'd mention that in case, you know, you were interested…
Eh, I have a week until my young adult birthday so I better get cracking on my collection!

Hmmm, should I encourage them to mate before or after I finish my museum stuff?


Monday

Amidst countless distractions, I manage to finish my museum collection but only by missing school today.
Ahem, I do have the MVP, that is, the most valuable portraits at $43,465.
Eh, a bit of a spoiler to show you all the portraits now, but whatever!
My food collection totals $47,334.
(Do you think spending 4,500 satisfaction points to buy 3 potions of youth was wasteful?)

Six more days until my next birthday. It hardly seems the right time to leave for Selvadorada…


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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.62: Kissing Sagely (1 June)
« Reply #398 on: June 01, 2018, 08:36:53 AM »
That's quite the museum value! Scamp must have loved living on the beach. Sage is such a pretty puppy! Why the 3 potions of youth?

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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.62: Kissing Sagely (1 June)
« Reply #399 on: June 01, 2018, 09:39:20 AM »
Looks like it was to make 3 plates of Ambrosia.

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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.62: Kissing Sagely (1 June)
« Reply #400 on: June 01, 2018, 10:34:23 AM »
Ohh more dogs, and puppy love :D

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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.62: Kissing Sagely (1 June)
« Reply #401 on: June 01, 2018, 03:25:35 PM »
Oooh!  Can't wait to get a better look at the puppy.  Will all the dogs go to Selvadorada, or just Scamp?  Either way, it will be fun. 

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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.62: Kissing Sagely (1 June)
« Reply #402 on: June 01, 2018, 07:11:14 PM »
And the nexy heir can contribute puppies as his/her museum collection  ;=)  Kidding, of course!
Scamp and Sage.  How sweet!  Of course, we'll have to wait and see if he's willing to share Selvadora with her or if Jungle Dawg flies solo on adventure days   ;=)

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Re: A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 8.62: Kissing Sagely (1 June)
« Reply #403 on: June 08, 2018, 10:29:50 PM »
That's quite the museum value! Scamp must have loved living on the beach. Sage is such a pretty puppy! Why the 3 potions of youth?
@Shewolf13
Cavalier Cove has to be the best neighborhood for living with a dog! I was rather tempted to make Hound's Head lot the final house, but decided instead to experience a different hood. :D
I'd never heard of the Norse Elk Shepherd (technically, Norse Elkhound) before! Sage is a gorgeous dog!

Looks like it was to make 3 plates of Ambrosia.
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Haha, yes, you're absolutely right! Stud's collection consists of 3 single servings of Ambrosia and 7 eight-serving platters of Baked Alaska.
Thanks for you reading, my friend!

Ohh more dogs, and puppy love :D
@LenaLJ
I'd hoped to adopt a dog and have a puppy soon after Stud's teen birthday but completely forgot that Guacamo and Paize were active sims!
What an idiot I am! I had so many "this is their last day" screenshots until I realized that! As usual, household size is a problem!

Oooh!  Can't wait to get a better look at the puppy.  Will all the dogs go to Selvadorada, or just Scamp?  Either way, it will be fun. 
@BallerinaHippo
Thank you for your excitement over the puppy! I'm so curious to see how he ages up!
As for Selvadorada, you will soon find out. (I've discovered that I must be a bit of a masochist...?)

And the nexy heir can contribute puppies as his/her museum collection  ;=)  Kidding, of course!
Scamp and Sage.  How sweet!  Of course, we'll have to wait and see if he's willing to share Selvadora with her or if Jungle Dawg flies solo on adventure days   ;=)
@PeregrineTook
I can't imagine the chaos of managing a household with 10 puppies, even three! You'll have to try it first and let me know. *winks
I've always been a sucker for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, so...

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A Townie Dynasty with Leeway 9.63: Oddly Enough
« Reply #404 on: June 08, 2018, 10:43:15 PM »

Before we pick up where I left off, Scamp wants to share the tale of the new puppy.



9.63: Oddly Enough

Week 46/Sunday (flashback)

Scamp: Last Tuesday, Stud became the active heir after Virtua's last free day.
Since then, Stud's been painting portraits and preparing to craft his food collection.

Early this morning, after Guacamo and Paize pass on, Stud adopt a dog.
A female Norse Elk Shepherd (common name: Norse Elkhound), he names her Sage Lee.
Initially, Stud planned to have us mate after turning in his museum items.
But he calculated when a puppy would arrive and encouraged us to mate this morning.
He didn't have to ask us twice.


I know right away that Sage is pregnant!
And, by the way, my theory that uncontrolled sims can't befriend pets?
Bubb befriended Sage on his own earlier this morning while they were playing outdoors.
Hmmmmph!


Surprisingly, her "Expecting Puppies" notice arrives about 90 minutes after we mate.
But Stud's plan still holds: he can finish his collection during Sage's pregnancy.


After the notice, Sage runs over to me to share the big news.
On one hand, I'm excited that we'll become parents.
On the other hand, this isn't exactly an ideal challenge for owning multiple pets…


Scamp: Do you think I'll make a good father, Stud?
Stud: You'll be fine! Just stop being a jerk.
Scamp: What do you mean?
Stud: You've only slept in a pet bed twice in your whole life!
But as soon as I place a new bed for the puppy, you go sleep in that bed instead of yours.
Then, when I place a new feeder for the puppy, you eat from that one when you already have one.
Scamp: …


Monday

Scamp: For some reason, Stud believed he could walk two or three dogs at once.
Nope, he can only walk or jog with one dog at a time.
Stud: How insanely time-consuming!
Scamp: Sage goes into labor around 2 am while they're out jogging.
It takes her forever to trudge back to the house.


What's with this timing? We mated less than 19 hours ago!
But, around 4:30 am, Sage gives birth to a male puppy.


Sage and I are both gluttons, so Stud hesitates to offer the puppy a treat.
He seems relieved that he can offer this puppy a regular treat.


You're no doubt wondering who the puppy resembles.
For your viewing pleasure, I've dug up my puppy collage from Jet Lee's teen years.


Somehow, the puppy is all white, which is why I named him Aud Lee.
At this point, he doesn't resemble either of us but he's a cutie just the same.


In the afternoon, I go with Stud to place his completed portraits and collection in the museum.
And now we're all caught up to the present. (end of flashback)

In the evening, I spot Bubb hiding in the bushes after work.
He discreetly watches Stud's unclothed clubmate--Ashaya--playing the piano. Why?


Stud's curiosity gets the better of him and he uses an Age-Up Treat on Aud Lee.
Oddly enough, Aud ages up into a white mini-me.
How unexpected!


Tuesday

Sage is such a striking dog!
As the heir, Stud has decided to leave behind his uncle so he can take along two dogs instead of one.
But which two dogs? Me, of course, but then who?

By the way, Stud has three vacations days so we leave for Selvadorada tomorrow.


Wednesday

We arrive in Selvadorada very early in the morning.
It's just Stud, Ricardo, and Baer plus Sage and me.

As you can tell by my glowing paws, I fall sick soon after we arrive.


To add insult to injury, I age up to an elder soon after.
Stud's Age-Down Treat cures me of my illness.
But around the same time, I notice Sage drooling with stars circling her head.


Instead of going home to take Sage to a vet, Stud insists on staying here.
Everyone's luck (except Stud's, I guess) is purely rotten!
Baer is constantly being attacked by one insect or another.


It takes Stud all day but he finally reaches the temple's final gateway.
He's skipped all the dig sites except those first two by the crashed plane.


Thursday

Stud finishes exploring the temple a little past midnight.
By this time, we are all eager to go home!
Sage and I have subsisted on treats all day long!
Plus, Sage is feeling really bad.


As soon as we get back, Stud takes Sage to a vet to treat her squirrel bite.
We're shocked to learn that his clubmate Ashaya works at the vet clinic.


Scamp: I can't get over our terrible luck in Selvadorada. It's like we'd been cursed!
Aud: See what happens if you two go adventuring without me, Father?
Sage: Oh puhleeze! Don't even try pretending you had anything to do with all that!


Stud: We return to the temple in Selvadorada, leaving Sage behind.
The last time, we brought her too soon after she gave birth.
We enter a version of the temple that I've never seen before.
But there's no way to learn this temple's name.


Friday

This must be the next-to-the-last room. It has three different traps.
Stud wrongly activates the first two, which cause him to wet himself then gives him a mouthful of bone dust.
Of course, the third one offers two options and he chooses the wrong first.


Unlike other temples I've explored so far, this one has three treasure chests in the last room.
Score!
Stud: You don't mind if we go home now, do you, Scamp? I'm so over Selvadorada!
Scamp: Well, what did you find?
Stud: Two treasures, seven relic parts, and a bunch of unauthenticated artifacts.

Scamp: I no longer think my Selvadorada trip with Virtua was the worst.


Week 47/Sunday

Stud: It's been two days since we returned from our second trip to Selvadorada.
During that time, I've learned some skills, cleaned out everyone's inventories, and cleaned out the house.
I've also walked all three dogs separately both days!
This morning, I also became BFFs with Eden Ray who you see behind me.

Once I blow out these candles, I'm ready to invite Eden out for a date and woo her socks off!


Coming next: Will Stud persuade Eden to marry him and move into the final house of this challenge?

Household Ages
Ricardo (Virtua's hubby): 8 days to elder
Bubb (Virtua's brother): 10 days to elder
Virtua: 14 days to elder
Stud: 24 days to adult
Baer: 24 days to adult
Scamp, Sage, and Aud: all adult dogs (what was I thinking?!)

 

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