Lighting the Path - A Life States Dynasty

[KRae]

Really! He needs some hair on that bald, vampire head!

The next day Oscar graduated valedictorian and was voted Most Likely to Offend Others (his last two traits are Inappropriate and Loner). I think the whole family deserves this award excepting Andrew who is incredibly sweet.



Oscar immediately visited the Science facility where he joined the Ghost Hunter profession.



His first night on the job was mostly capturing stray spirits, Easy work for a Brave vampire.



The next night he helped out his father by capturing poltergeists that were possessing his furniture, Marty needs that TV for his work-outs.



Dealing with actual ghosts was trickier. That was one tough old lady ghost.



Before long Oscar had reached the top of his career and was awarded the key to the city by the mayor who inexplicably wanted to discuss bandaids.



Oscar had been thinking about Adria Dickens, the werewolf he had met. They hadn't seen her for a long time, but whenever he felt lonely, Oscar called her on his phone for a chat. She had been very kind to a little vampire boy once and he always remembered that. He invited her over, used sunscreen, and met her at the waterslide, where all guests go. Despite her werewolfiness, or perhaps because of it, there was an immediate attraction.



He explained the Dynasty to Adria and she was fine with it. So fine that when Oscar proposed she instantly accepted.

[Malley]

The attraction was definitely because of her werewolfiness. No question 

[KRae]

@Malley, Well, that was definitely my attraction.

When Oscar became a young adult, he finally got to work on his logic skill. He was particularly fascinated by chemistry, explosions and all. Although Oscar was a fast learner, he was not a lightning fast learner like many vampires, even at night.



When he reached level 10, he shared his knowledge with the rest of the family. Andrew, who had never even used the pegbox, was especially grateful.



Oscar remembered enjoying cooking as a child and took it up again. It reminded him of chemistry only with just a few burned fingers. He sort of missed the explosions. He just might try it for a career at some point.



All Oscar's requirements were complete. save two. He found Edna Prater at the library.
Edna: Well, aren't you an attractive young vampire.



Oscar: Er, um, okay. You seem like a nice elderly werewolf. I think we could be best friends.



Oscar: See, I was right.

Then, the very last Lifetime Reward, Immortal.

Generation Five

Oscar Lumen/Vampire - Brave, Eccentric, Good Sense of Humor, Inappropriate, Loner
Lifetime Wish - Paranormal Profiteer

Toddler - All skills plus xylophone and pegbox, best friend with both parents
Child - On the honor roll, Ballet Recital Opportunity
Teen - On the honor roll, Romantic Interest - Rita Ellis, L. 3 Cemetery job

Best Friend - Edna Prater/Werewolf
Career Rewards - Ghost Hunter's Spirit Medal, Spooky Trophy
Unique Opportunities - Logic 101, Best. Haunted. House. Ever., Spooky Props
Lifetime Rewards - Change of Taste, Inappropriate but in a Good Way, Never Dull, Immortal
Unique Wishes - Earn 5,000 from Piano, Earn 5,000 from Drums, Master Logic Skill, Discover All Potions, Learn All Recipes
Skill Challenges - Money Maker-Piano, Money Maker-Drums, Master Chemist, Skill Professor, Menu Maven, Star Chef
Mausoleum Pieces - Potions
Travel - 0 out of 33 possible

Oscar in the Mausoleum



Oscar: I'm ready, at least I hope I am.
Presence: Well done. Now take a deep breath....

Note: I've checked for typos, but my arthritis is acting up today. Not much pain, but a lot of stiffness and fumbliness (that's a word, sure it is). Let me know if there are mistakes so I can correct them.

[Malley]

Everything seemed good from this end, KRae  Congrats on another completed heir!

[Deklitch]

Congratulations Krae on immortal 5.

I was wondering: In the second picture of your most recent update (the one where Oscar is tutoring Andrew) what is that sim (Ella, I think) doing in the background? It almost looks as though she's doing an impersonation of a monkey, but is she actually dancing?

[KRae]

@Malley, Thanks for checking!
@Deklitch, That's Iris, the fairy, doing the Smussle. Impersonation of a monkey sounds about right.

[Nettlejuice]

Congrats Oscar! No more baldness for him, I hope, lol.

[KRae]

@Nettlejuice , You're right, being Immortal should save his hair, unless something goes horribly wrong somehow.

Oscar immediately set out for Adria's house.
Oscar: It's 8pm, if we hurry we can be married and start a family before midnight.
Adria: Um, Okay!



And so they did.



Adria Loves the Outdoors and we may have discovered her real reason for joining the family so readily.



It was only fitting that she should discover her pregnancy here.



I'm not sure why Adria decided to do this, but the family was shocked.



They got over it and queued up to meet the nooboo.



Iris: Hello, Grandboo. We have lots of great certificates and awards for you to stare at. Grandma loves you already.



Just before Adria was due to go into labor, everyone but the expectant parents was sent off for spa packages. The babies were born peacefully at home. Meet Upton Lumen, Friendly and Artistic and Ulysses Lumen, Clumsy and Easily Impressed. Unfortunately both are vampires. The seed is strong.

[dontmindme]

Finally caught up with this one. Yay, Oscar! I'm always so scared to use vampires because of their learning glitches and the fact that my sims don't pop Master _ wishes until the last second so anyone who uses vamps is really brave in my opinion. Boo two vampire babies. Well, there's always next time. Can't wait to see the next generation.

[KRae]

@dontmindme , Oscar was very cooperative. I saved two 5K in tips wishes for him, and at L. 10 in Logic they always wish to discover all the potions. The same thing seems to hold true for cooking. At level 9 they wish to learn all the recipes (if they haven't already). He also wished to max logic and cooking and marry Adria. Very unvampiric of him, but much appreciated.

Upton was a problem child. No matter which crib or where it was placed. He wouldn't stay put. The adults kept trying though. And trying and trying. Time for an early age up.
That's Upton next to the toilet.



Ulysses went first.



Followed by Upton. He not longer avoided cribs, but sleepy adults kept putting the boys to bed when they weren't ready. From now on we'll be raising floor babies.



Of course this time Auntie Francine sent the twins special dolls, and, of course, they loved them.



The very next day the boys became children. Ulysses became Rebellious.



And Upton became Unlucky. Big shock there.



Post party, the family all gathered in the basement for some reason to discuss comic books and berate each others ignorance, like you do. Except for Adria who was using the waterslide.



The next day after school the twins became teens. Ulysses became Perceptive.



While Upton is now a Diva.



The next day was Saturday, so the twins never went to secondary school.
Instead Ulysses became a Loser.



And Upton a Loner.



They moved out together to Sam's old house around the corner. Sorry guys. We needed the space. At least they both completed the Living in the Lap of Luxury LTW so they're Hardly Hungry and have Steel Bladders. It was the best I could do.

[Deklitch]

Well, here's hoping that next time Adria gives birth to a pair of little wolves. (or at least one wolf)

And a shame about the friendships with imaginary friend dolls with offspring that can't be targeted as heirs

[Nettlejuice]

I am laughing too hard at the party and poor Upton's misfortunes.

[KRae]

@Deklitch , Things do get better. @Nettlejuice , I keep expecting a notification that Upton has died horribly. At least Unlucky should help there.

With the boys gone, there was room in the house. Oscar and Adria drank a toast to tiny wolves.



And after a really boring pregnancy (yaddayaddayadda), we have mixed gender floor twins.



Introducing Usher Lumen, an Evil, Artistic Vampire (born with the Fiendishly Delighted Moodlet)



And Utah Lumen, Clumsy and Absent-Minded, and a Werewolf!



An unnamed mysterious friend gave the children special dolls.

Usher loved his so much that he tried to turn it.



Utah played with hers until she was exhausted. It has the incredibly masculine name, Snuggles.



Oscar: Someday you may have to get a job.
Utah: Why, no one else around here seems to.



One last skill....



Look out world! Here comes Utah Lumen!

[KRae]

Just a short interlude here we'll call "All in a Witches Day Work".









The only thing that save Adria that day was the stir-crazy moodlet (a day at the nectary) and putting Ella to bed early.

[Nettlejuice]

Wow, so many butt fires, lol. Welcome to the nooboo and finally an heir, wereboos are so adorable.