Whoops, I disappeared for a hot minute.
@Shewolf13 Thank you! I'm a huge micro-manager, so thankfully I had that on my side for the first generation, but it was definitely frantic for a minute there when I wasn't sure if Aislin would get both her aspirations done!
@PeregrineTook Thank you! I'm glad you like the museum space
I'm always nervous about my building/designs.
@FrancescaFiori Thank you
Yeah, the treasures certainly add up. I thought about trying for more different types of treasure, but she'd already been on so many different trips, I didn't want to take time away from the other requirements. I think it came out quite nicely! And yes, let's ignore the age of everyone >> Certainly no other elders around here.
Chapter 18: Soulmates and Skilling
Niall: So, what’s it like?
Aislin: Hm?
Niall: Ambrosia, immortality…? What’s it like?
Aislin: Oh! Right, of course. It’s…strange. The ambrosia itself is an experience I don’t think I could describe—happiness, it tastes like happiness. But immortality…I’m done with all of my requirements, but for some reason I feel this weight upon me.
Niall: That’s real heavy, moms. You don’t regret any of this, do you?
Aislin: Not for a second, not at all. I wouldn’t have you or your father if it weren’t for this. All I ever wanted was a family, and not only did I get to have a traditional family, but I’m going to get to stay with generations of my family forever.
Niall: Not to sound stupid or anything, but…I mean, I know your my mom so you kind of
have to love me, but…it’s worth it? I’m worth it?
Aislin: Oh, sweetie. I love you so much. You’re my own flesh and blood—you’re worth the world to me.
Niall: Aw, man, moms…don’t make me cry.
Niall: -sniff- Be cool, be cool. The moms is just waxing poetic in her immortality, don’t lose your awesome over some real touching words.
Bella: All right, plant, you listen up!
J: Yeah! We’ve got something to say, and you’re going to hear it!
Bella: A piece of our minds to give you!
J: Yeah!
Bella: …We’re really old, aren’t we?
J: Yeah…
Niall: All right, gotta get some inspired essences up in here, so I can totally slay this career!
Diego: Maybe I should consider a less terrifying hobby.
Aislin: DIEGO LOBO I SWEAR, IF YOU HAVE ON MORE NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE, I WILL PERSONALLY KILL YOU, BRING YOU BACK, AND KILL YOU AGAIN.
Diego: All I hear is you loving me, ma coeur! Loving me fiercely!
Diego: This is
much more like it. Aislin can’t have a problem with this.
Aislin: I have a better idea for your next hobby, sweetie.
Diego: Oh? What would that be?
Aislin: Well, I’m immortal, so the best friends requirement is over. How about we do soulmates?
Diego: I thought you’d never ask.
Aislin: I love you so much.
Diego: Wait, hold on! Is that the first 100% free, completely not vague or implied ‘I love you’ I’ve gotten from you?
Aislin: Just shut up and take it before I tense up.
Diego: Oh, I’ll take every moment I can get with you. For this day and every other we have together.
Diego: Isn’t this a little dangerous, though? I thought I wasn’t allowed any more near-death experiences.
Aislin: Shhh, if you get uncomfortable, I’ll send you to bed. For now, let’s enjoy this.
Diego: You don’t have to tell me twice, love of my life.
Aurora: Red plumbobs are not a style, I should not have one, but I’m just going to keep plucking away on this keyboard until I can write books of life.
Aislin: I know swimming too much can give a bad moodlet, but it’s nice for now, isn’t it?
Diego: I’m certainly not complaining about seeing you in more revealing clothing, that’s for sure.
Aislin: Oh, you!
Aurora: Ooo, you’re close to a high score!
Aislin: That’s right! You don’t run out of things to do and start playing darts obsessively and not get good at it.
Shanaya: -butlers seriously-
Aurora: So…that’s a dirty counter.
Shanaya: -butlering!-
Niall: You know I love you, right? And that you’re the most awesome part of my life? You haven’t forgotten that?
Aurora: Of course not!
Niall: Oh, good. I don’t deserve you.
Aislin: It’s been a good life, hasn’t it? A pretty good one.
Raj: Relax, it’s been great. We’re all playing games all day long, it’s all good.
Aislin: I hope so. I’d hate to think anyone regretted being a part of this…
Raj: No way, don’t even think it.
Niall: And we’ve all got boogie fever, ‘cause Niall’s got them sick beats!
Niall: All right, I’m gonna show you how this is done. Bowling for the awesome is a very serious business.
Diego: Is it?
Niall: Yes. And it would benefit from being fully clothed.
Aislin: Shhhh.
Raj: -grunt- I thought we were playing games now. -grunt- But nooooo, now I have to upgrade another rocket for a last minute aspiration. -grunt- Why me?
Niall: Promotion achieved, booyah. Who’s the best? I’m the best. This career is mine.
Aislin: Zzzzz…so many games…ZzzZzzzz
Aislin: There we go, something productive to do! I’m useful again.
Aislin: -sparkles-
Raj: Um, why are you sparkling?
Aislin: I’m a super parent! I seem to have gone into full parent mode.
Raj: But, I’m not your child.
Aislin: Do not question the sparkling.
Raj: Yes, ma’am.
Bella: And you have to make sure to check the babies every hour, because they are very needy.
Aurora: I appreciate the parenting tips, mom, but do you need to give them to me in your towel?
Bella: No time to waste if we want you to max parenting!
Niall: And more boogie ti—
Bella: Niall, get over here!
Niall: Wha-?
Bella: Now buckle in, it’s your turn for parenting tips.
Niall: Oh, okay. I can jive with that. Thanks for changing.
Bella: Yes, well, if it’ll help you pay attention.
