Bart Buccaneer visits the author to learn about his father's identity but receives no answers. Several couples experience relationship milestones, including Elphaba and Hercules going on their first date. Marina marries Shane West at a lavish wedding attended by many simselves. Later, Bart finally learns that his father is an NPC named Cale Kosmokos from Marina. The chapter then shifts focus to other family members and their activities.
The document provides an update on the lives of several characters in a fictional legacy story. Key events include: Xander had four alien babies; Rizzo and Zoe had three babies each; Cypress killed Archie and helped kill Xander; Coco became a vampire. Tess and Fair grew up, with Tess aspiring to eat grilled cheese and Fair wanting to be a media mogul. Bell and Whitney also grew up, with Bell wanting many dream dates. Anya the cat got pregnant. Cassidy continues visiting the Vetinari household despite family conflicts.
This chapter focuses on college hijinks involving the Vetinari siblings and their friends. Carver moves into Havelock House and tells an inappropriate joke that angers Fair. Fair and Carver get into a fight. Meanwhile, Whitney convinces Tess to have a "girly day" of shopping and beauty treatments to take a break from their brothers. The chapter provides background on each playable Sim.
Malcolm Landgraab V marries Max Flexor in a wedding attended by family and friends. There is some tension between Malcolm and his brother Eddie, but they reconcile. Many of the spare heirs get married or engaged over this period, including Meadow, Connor and Stacie, Baz and River, and Billy and Toast. Several couples have children. Most of the spares achieve Perfect Platinum aspiration level.
Archie is found dead on the lawn of the Vetinari household. Xander and Dora are shocked by his death, as he was supposed to be immortal. Cypress tells Xander they need to talk. Earlier, Archie had met with Cypress at a bar, where Cypress tried to manipulate Archie into helping him get revenge on Xander. However, Archie refused. Cypress poisoned Archie's drink but said there was an antidote in the first drink. They are suspected of being involved in Archie's death.
Also known as the "Cassius, This Is Your Mother, Why Haven't You Called?" Bachelor Challenge. Cassius Marius, Professor Butters' Romance Sim son from Ten Caesars, is forced into the Hot Tubs Of Misery.
Also known as the "Cassius, This Is Your Mother. Why Haven't You Called?" Bachelor Challenge. Professor Butters attempts to school her wayward Romance son, Cassius Marius, in a Squeaky Clean Bachelor Challenge.
This chapter provides an update on Demeter Deity, who has moved out of The Creator's Dwelling and is settling into her new home and garden. She hits it off with Pascal Curious and they later get married. Demeter becomes pregnant on her wedding night. The chapter also introduces the new generation of placeholder Sims attending university, including Demeter's daughter Artemis. Roche Buccaneer reveals his plan to break the family curse by contacting the ghost of Anthony Greaves through a GrimPhone to discover what he desires.
The document provides an update on the lives of several characters in a fictional legacy story. Key events include: Xander had four alien babies; Rizzo and Zoe had three babies each; Cypress killed Archie and helped kill Xander; Coco became a vampire. Tess and Fair grew up, with Tess aspiring to eat grilled cheese and Fair wanting to be a media mogul. Bell and Whitney also grew up, with Bell wanting many dream dates. Anya the cat got pregnant. Cassidy continues visiting the Vetinari household despite family conflicts.
This chapter focuses on college hijinks involving the Vetinari siblings and their friends. Carver moves into Havelock House and tells an inappropriate joke that angers Fair. Fair and Carver get into a fight. Meanwhile, Whitney convinces Tess to have a "girly day" of shopping and beauty treatments to take a break from their brothers. The chapter provides background on each playable Sim.
Malcolm Landgraab V marries Max Flexor in a wedding attended by family and friends. There is some tension between Malcolm and his brother Eddie, but they reconcile. Many of the spare heirs get married or engaged over this period, including Meadow, Connor and Stacie, Baz and River, and Billy and Toast. Several couples have children. Most of the spares achieve Perfect Platinum aspiration level.
Archie is found dead on the lawn of the Vetinari household. Xander and Dora are shocked by his death, as he was supposed to be immortal. Cypress tells Xander they need to talk. Earlier, Archie had met with Cypress at a bar, where Cypress tried to manipulate Archie into helping him get revenge on Xander. However, Archie refused. Cypress poisoned Archie's drink but said there was an antidote in the first drink. They are suspected of being involved in Archie's death.
Also known as the "Cassius, This Is Your Mother, Why Haven't You Called?" Bachelor Challenge. Cassius Marius, Professor Butters' Romance Sim son from Ten Caesars, is forced into the Hot Tubs Of Misery.
Also known as the "Cassius, This Is Your Mother. Why Haven't You Called?" Bachelor Challenge. Professor Butters attempts to school her wayward Romance son, Cassius Marius, in a Squeaky Clean Bachelor Challenge.
This chapter provides an update on Demeter Deity, who has moved out of The Creator's Dwelling and is settling into her new home and garden. She hits it off with Pascal Curious and they later get married. Demeter becomes pregnant on her wedding night. The chapter also introduces the new generation of placeholder Sims attending university, including Demeter's daughter Artemis. Roche Buccaneer reveals his plan to break the family curse by contacting the ghost of Anthony Greaves through a GrimPhone to discover what he desires.
The Cassius Marius Bachelor Challenge, Day Threeprofessorbutters
Cassius Marius is participating in a Bachelor Challenge hosted by the author. He must complete activities like chess matches and hot tub time with five female sims vying for his attention. Cassius dislikes most of the tasks and tries to cheat during games. De seems to be in the lead with the highest chemistry and affection with Cassius. Plumbing issues plague the house, slowing progress of the challenge. By the halfway point, Candi has been eliminated due to her low scores and chemistry with Cassius. The author considers inviting Cassius' parents to join and complicate the dynamics further.
This document provides 3 stories about characters in a fictional world: Robert Mercator goes on an awkward but enjoyable first date with a woman named Meadow Pederson after being tricked by his siblings into calling a matchmaker; Ysabel Mercator finishes her studies and art degree, then travels to visit her childhood sweetheart Lenard Labouis and his parents at their country manor; The stories are presented as lighthearted tales of romance within this fictional world.
The summary provides an overview of key events in Chapter 3 of the Vermachtnis Legacy series:
Gabi Vermachtnis is now in college dating frequently and living in a Greek house called Urele Ara Hoh. Her brother Gordon decides college is not for him and returns home to pursue multiple romantic partners. Meanwhile at the Greek house, relationships form and drama ensues between housemates Gabi, Jessie, and Shanna. The chapter also follows other members of the Vermachtnis family as they experience their own ups and downs.
Snow White and her husband Patrick take their sons Bal and newborn Toro on a vacation to Takemizu Village, where Snow discovers she is pregnant with their third child. Back home, Bal ages into a child and Toro has a birthday, as the family continues to find ways to frustrate the omniscient narrator's control over their lives.
The document summarizes the introduction of 8 residents to the West Desiderata asylum, including their traits and backstories. The asylum is run by the player's sim, Sam, who aims to become a game designer. In the first day, multiple romantic relationships form between residents like Norman and Clowna, leading to kissing, woohoo, and relationship drama as others like Rah Rah try to intervene. Beadee provides musical entertainment on the guitar. Sam works to gain skills and friendships needed for her career.
Patrick White, the founder's husband and grandfather to the family, passes away peacefully in his sleep at Snow's gravesite. He says goodbye to each family member, expressing his love and wishing them happiness. Patrick is unafraid to meet the Grim Reaper and joins Snow in the afterlife, reuniting with his beloved wife. His passing is felt deeply by the family, but they find solace that he is now at peace with Snow.
The Devereaux Legacy: Chapter Two - Part 1peasant007
The document provides an update on "The Devereaux Legacy" Sims story. It summarizes that the author took over a month's break from writing the story. They then gave the founder Sim, Joshua Devereaux, a makeover and introduced his new wife Kelly. Kelly enjoys eating grilled cheese sandwiches. The summary describes Joshua and Kelly working on skills and Kelly achieving her aspiration of having a baby.
This document summarizes Chapter 7.2 of the Vermachtnis Legacy. It describes June giving birth to twins Macy and Mickey, bringing the household to 9 sims. It then covers the lives of the children as they grow, including Morris transitioning to college and the twins becoming teenagers. June becomes pregnant again and later gives birth to her 8th child, Marc. The family then moves to a new, larger tropical home on Vermachtnis Island to accommodate their growing household.
Marina provides an update on her experience in a Bachelor Challenge competition with Cassius Marius. She and the other eliminated contestants, Candi and Ephemeral Toast, have been moved to a new villa. Cassius continues flirting with the remaining contestants, De and Orikes, but De believes she can change Cassius for the better and win the competition.
Cassius Marius, of the Ten Caesars Legacy, continues to suffer in a house full of attractive simselves, many of whom have already left. His Squeaky Clean mother, Professor Butters, trusts he is learning his lesson.
Cary Familiar continues to flirt with his aunt Amelia, despite her marriage to Bo Bross. The cousins have all moved into the Greek house for their sophomore year of college, where they plan to establish a cult-like power structure with each cousin taking on a specific role. Cher remains fascinated by aliens and begins dating one named Johnny Smith. However, her cousin Baird catches her in a compromising situation with another man and calls off their relationship.
This chapter summarizes the conclusion of the Cassius Marius Bachelor Challenge. Only De and Orikes remained in the competition, but Cassius had clearly fallen for De and was trying to reform for her. Though Orikes gracefully exited, Cassius and De began playing a romantic game together, leaving Cassius conflicted about getting engaged given his history. The chapter teases that readers will have to find out how this dilemma is resolved in the finale.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 8 - Ghosts & Gage-Spawnpurplebunnysarah
The chapter follows various members of the Buccaneer family as they attend college. Ivy becomes a teenager and discovers her aspiration is Romance. Meanwhile, Anne and Meadow compete to be co-captains of the cheerleading squad. Jack sells knock-off items and flirts his way to good grades. Toni is forced to do household chores while the others relax. Eddie continues his genetic experiments, much to Tosh's dismay.
This document provides an overview of the activities and events involving the Hsia household in the Uncanny Valley neighborhood. It summarizes that Euphie Hsia gave birth to a daughter, Allison Hsia, after experiencing morning sickness and discomfort during her pregnancy. Garret Hsia is shown to be an engaged father who helps care for baby Allison. The household continues routine activities like painting and operating their new business while adjusting to parenthood.
Snow and Patrick's children Toro and Arie start their day getting ready for school. It is Arie's first day of school, and Snow reminds Toro to help his sister if needed, though Arie says she does not want Toro following her. At school, Arie teases Toro by calling him "Tory," which he does not like. Snow hopes the kids do not kill each other. Patrick comments that the house seems quiet without the children, especially hoping Toro and Arie do not have gym class together. The author notes receiving another gypsy lamp, meaning the White family will get a bigger house sooner than expected.
Toro calls his sons Cygnus and Par to an important meeting to announce that he has not yet decided which of his children will become the heir to the family legacy. With Cygnus and Par leaving for college soon, and the younger siblings Dez and Merry still children, Toro wants to wait until all siblings are teenagers to make a fair decision. He promises to announce his choice before Cygnus and Par graduate.
Captain Jack Buccaneer finds himself shipwrecked on a mysterious island inhabited by strange natives. He is declared chief by the villagers due to a misunderstanding. Jack attempts to date many of the island women to fulfill his duty of producing heirs, but has little success until he meets Elise, a French woman. Elise and Jack fall in love and she moves in with him, bringing money and becoming his pirate queen.
This document provides an overview of the lives of the Hsia family - Gary, Euphie, their daughters Allison and Trisha, and their newborn baby. It describes events like Allison's birth, Euphie's pregnancy with Trisha, the kids' milestones and activities, Gary's work at the ticket venue, and the additions made to their home. The family enjoys activities like fishing, gardening, and spending time together.
Heaven invites her neighbor Nabila over for a social visit. Other neighbors also stop by and socialize. Heaven and Nabila develop a close friendship and Nabila eventually moves in. Heaven asks Nabila to marry her, and they have a wedding attended by the whole town. Later, through alien contact, Heaven becomes pregnant despite both being women. Their child is expected to be born by the end of the week.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 25 Part 2 - Teenagerspurplebunnysarah
The document provides a summary of teenage activities on Pirate Island. It describes Toby attending a party and meeting a girl named Sally. It also discusses other teenagers preparing for the party, including Robin and Toast. At the party, various teenage romantic interactions and dances occur before the party concludes at midnight.
The document summarizes events from the lives of Marie Mazza and Roche Buccaneer after their marriage on Pirate Island. It describes their wedding day which was nearly ruined by a thunderstorm and fire, but went well overall. It discusses their honeymoon and decision to start a family. It also describes Marie settling into life in the Buccaneer legacy household and developing a close friendship with her sister-in-law De. Roche and Marie are seen as having a strong relationship and working to maintain their intimacy through small gestures like Roche bringing Marie flowers from work.
The Cassius Marius Bachelor Challenge, Day Threeprofessorbutters
Cassius Marius is participating in a Bachelor Challenge hosted by the author. He must complete activities like chess matches and hot tub time with five female sims vying for his attention. Cassius dislikes most of the tasks and tries to cheat during games. De seems to be in the lead with the highest chemistry and affection with Cassius. Plumbing issues plague the house, slowing progress of the challenge. By the halfway point, Candi has been eliminated due to her low scores and chemistry with Cassius. The author considers inviting Cassius' parents to join and complicate the dynamics further.
This document provides 3 stories about characters in a fictional world: Robert Mercator goes on an awkward but enjoyable first date with a woman named Meadow Pederson after being tricked by his siblings into calling a matchmaker; Ysabel Mercator finishes her studies and art degree, then travels to visit her childhood sweetheart Lenard Labouis and his parents at their country manor; The stories are presented as lighthearted tales of romance within this fictional world.
The summary provides an overview of key events in Chapter 3 of the Vermachtnis Legacy series:
Gabi Vermachtnis is now in college dating frequently and living in a Greek house called Urele Ara Hoh. Her brother Gordon decides college is not for him and returns home to pursue multiple romantic partners. Meanwhile at the Greek house, relationships form and drama ensues between housemates Gabi, Jessie, and Shanna. The chapter also follows other members of the Vermachtnis family as they experience their own ups and downs.
Snow White and her husband Patrick take their sons Bal and newborn Toro on a vacation to Takemizu Village, where Snow discovers she is pregnant with their third child. Back home, Bal ages into a child and Toro has a birthday, as the family continues to find ways to frustrate the omniscient narrator's control over their lives.
The document summarizes the introduction of 8 residents to the West Desiderata asylum, including their traits and backstories. The asylum is run by the player's sim, Sam, who aims to become a game designer. In the first day, multiple romantic relationships form between residents like Norman and Clowna, leading to kissing, woohoo, and relationship drama as others like Rah Rah try to intervene. Beadee provides musical entertainment on the guitar. Sam works to gain skills and friendships needed for her career.
Patrick White, the founder's husband and grandfather to the family, passes away peacefully in his sleep at Snow's gravesite. He says goodbye to each family member, expressing his love and wishing them happiness. Patrick is unafraid to meet the Grim Reaper and joins Snow in the afterlife, reuniting with his beloved wife. His passing is felt deeply by the family, but they find solace that he is now at peace with Snow.
The Devereaux Legacy: Chapter Two - Part 1peasant007
The document provides an update on "The Devereaux Legacy" Sims story. It summarizes that the author took over a month's break from writing the story. They then gave the founder Sim, Joshua Devereaux, a makeover and introduced his new wife Kelly. Kelly enjoys eating grilled cheese sandwiches. The summary describes Joshua and Kelly working on skills and Kelly achieving her aspiration of having a baby.
This document summarizes Chapter 7.2 of the Vermachtnis Legacy. It describes June giving birth to twins Macy and Mickey, bringing the household to 9 sims. It then covers the lives of the children as they grow, including Morris transitioning to college and the twins becoming teenagers. June becomes pregnant again and later gives birth to her 8th child, Marc. The family then moves to a new, larger tropical home on Vermachtnis Island to accommodate their growing household.
Marina provides an update on her experience in a Bachelor Challenge competition with Cassius Marius. She and the other eliminated contestants, Candi and Ephemeral Toast, have been moved to a new villa. Cassius continues flirting with the remaining contestants, De and Orikes, but De believes she can change Cassius for the better and win the competition.
Cassius Marius, of the Ten Caesars Legacy, continues to suffer in a house full of attractive simselves, many of whom have already left. His Squeaky Clean mother, Professor Butters, trusts he is learning his lesson.
Cary Familiar continues to flirt with his aunt Amelia, despite her marriage to Bo Bross. The cousins have all moved into the Greek house for their sophomore year of college, where they plan to establish a cult-like power structure with each cousin taking on a specific role. Cher remains fascinated by aliens and begins dating one named Johnny Smith. However, her cousin Baird catches her in a compromising situation with another man and calls off their relationship.
This chapter summarizes the conclusion of the Cassius Marius Bachelor Challenge. Only De and Orikes remained in the competition, but Cassius had clearly fallen for De and was trying to reform for her. Though Orikes gracefully exited, Cassius and De began playing a romantic game together, leaving Cassius conflicted about getting engaged given his history. The chapter teases that readers will have to find out how this dilemma is resolved in the finale.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 8 - Ghosts & Gage-Spawnpurplebunnysarah
The chapter follows various members of the Buccaneer family as they attend college. Ivy becomes a teenager and discovers her aspiration is Romance. Meanwhile, Anne and Meadow compete to be co-captains of the cheerleading squad. Jack sells knock-off items and flirts his way to good grades. Toni is forced to do household chores while the others relax. Eddie continues his genetic experiments, much to Tosh's dismay.
This document provides an overview of the activities and events involving the Hsia household in the Uncanny Valley neighborhood. It summarizes that Euphie Hsia gave birth to a daughter, Allison Hsia, after experiencing morning sickness and discomfort during her pregnancy. Garret Hsia is shown to be an engaged father who helps care for baby Allison. The household continues routine activities like painting and operating their new business while adjusting to parenthood.
Snow and Patrick's children Toro and Arie start their day getting ready for school. It is Arie's first day of school, and Snow reminds Toro to help his sister if needed, though Arie says she does not want Toro following her. At school, Arie teases Toro by calling him "Tory," which he does not like. Snow hopes the kids do not kill each other. Patrick comments that the house seems quiet without the children, especially hoping Toro and Arie do not have gym class together. The author notes receiving another gypsy lamp, meaning the White family will get a bigger house sooner than expected.
Toro calls his sons Cygnus and Par to an important meeting to announce that he has not yet decided which of his children will become the heir to the family legacy. With Cygnus and Par leaving for college soon, and the younger siblings Dez and Merry still children, Toro wants to wait until all siblings are teenagers to make a fair decision. He promises to announce his choice before Cygnus and Par graduate.
Captain Jack Buccaneer finds himself shipwrecked on a mysterious island inhabited by strange natives. He is declared chief by the villagers due to a misunderstanding. Jack attempts to date many of the island women to fulfill his duty of producing heirs, but has little success until he meets Elise, a French woman. Elise and Jack fall in love and she moves in with him, bringing money and becoming his pirate queen.
This document provides an overview of the lives of the Hsia family - Gary, Euphie, their daughters Allison and Trisha, and their newborn baby. It describes events like Allison's birth, Euphie's pregnancy with Trisha, the kids' milestones and activities, Gary's work at the ticket venue, and the additions made to their home. The family enjoys activities like fishing, gardening, and spending time together.
Heaven invites her neighbor Nabila over for a social visit. Other neighbors also stop by and socialize. Heaven and Nabila develop a close friendship and Nabila eventually moves in. Heaven asks Nabila to marry her, and they have a wedding attended by the whole town. Later, through alien contact, Heaven becomes pregnant despite both being women. Their child is expected to be born by the end of the week.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 25 Part 2 - Teenagerspurplebunnysarah
The document provides a summary of teenage activities on Pirate Island. It describes Toby attending a party and meeting a girl named Sally. It also discusses other teenagers preparing for the party, including Robin and Toast. At the party, various teenage romantic interactions and dances occur before the party concludes at midnight.
The document summarizes events from the lives of Marie Mazza and Roche Buccaneer after their marriage on Pirate Island. It describes their wedding day which was nearly ruined by a thunderstorm and fire, but went well overall. It discusses their honeymoon and decision to start a family. It also describes Marie settling into life in the Buccaneer legacy household and developing a close friendship with her sister-in-law De. Roche and Marie are seen as having a strong relationship and working to maintain their intimacy through small gestures like Roche bringing Marie flowers from work.
The story continues the adventures of the Buccaneer family and their cousins aboard the pirate ship Black Pearl. The children are given tours of the ship and begin to learn sailing skills, though heir Balthier continues to struggle with seasickness. Meanwhile, Larch attempts to recruit young Troy for hypothetical nefarious schemes, until Karat threatens to tell the captain about the disruption.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 36 - Past the Horizonpurplebunnysarah
This chapter discusses a meeting between six shadowy figures - Fortune, Family, Romance, Knowledge, Popularity, and Grow Up. They have been trying unsuccessfully for years to disrupt the hold of the Buccaneer family on their island. Knowledge reviews their past failures, which Romance then summarizes - involving curses, seductions, and manipulated pawns. Their latest plans also failed. Grow Up then reveals a new plan, which the others reluctantly agree to try. The chapter then shifts to show Ching Shih's son Kennit amusing himself by vomiting on his aunt, and Balthier happily going on a weekend trip with his grandparents and cousin.
PirateKing is worried about his cousin Karat's drinking and behavior. She has been going to sketchy bars and getting drunk. LeadingMan says he will talk to Karat but notes she has a new girlfriend. Later, PirateKing and LeadingMan discuss Karat again over messaging. LeadingMan has to go do homework.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 30 Part 2 - Coming of Agepurplebunnysarah
Ching Shih Buccaneer visits her family's vacation house on Twikkii Island after many years. She invites her old friend Jim Reeves over. They enjoy catching up over dinner and then have a fun water balloon fight. Looking forward to exploring the Ancient Ruins together the next day, their friendship remains strong despite the years apart.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 16 - Buccaneer Family Tiespurplebunnysarah
Jack founded the Buccaneer family after being shipwrecked on an island. He had several daughters who married and had children of their own, growing the family tree extensively over multiple generations. The summary outlines some of the marriages and descendants, including Toni and Publius' six children, Celeste's secret online relationship and twins with Other-Alan, and William's marriage to his cousin Autumn.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 12 - Curse? What Curse?purplebunnysarah
The Fitzhugh family is under a curse that is causing mysterious deaths. Captain Jack Fitzhugh, the family ghost, insists the curse killed Ivy's latest lover. Meanwhile, grandson Bart encourages cousin Wedge not to anger their ghostly grandfather. Family member Alan has hired a detective to investigate the curse and deaths related to the counterfeit pearl syndicate.
This chapter provides an update on the extended Buccaneer pirate family tree and introduces several new characters. Ivy continues expanding her royal harem and running her clothing store, while her son Bart tries to discover the identity of his real father. Meanwhile, Pao and Jack discuss a new business proposition involving the sale of counterfeit goods.
Cory Vetinari, the heir of the Uglacy household, passed away at the age of 75 days. He leaves money to various family members in his will, including larger sums to his daughter Coco and grandson Archie. Cory had pursued several lifetime wants related to dating and pleasure over his lifetime. His death brings sadness to his family, though Archie is particularly distraught by the loss of his grandfather. Cory's legacy and distinctive features continue on in the Uglacy bloodline.
Jack is the teenage heir to the Uglacy legacy. His uncle Bucky and cousin Marco reveal a cryptic message passed down from their grandfather Larch - "When the time is right, let the rain wash away the sins of the past." They don't know what it means. Stevie continues working on his cosmetology badge by giving makeovers, some of which go poorly. To earn money, Stevie opens a business called Stevie's Pants that sells clothes and robots. Jack helps run it while Stevie works on his badge. Once the badge is complete, all the sims are happy to leave the business.
PseudoBruty, the ghost of Yvette Vetinari, continues to torment her living relatives. She scares Zinnia multiple times in quick succession, leaving the teen exhausted. Meanwhile, Delphinium focuses on studying to improve his skills for his lifetime wish, despite his twin sister's impatience to start dating. The family dog Kendra provides moments of levity for the twins as they train her.
This chapter introduces several new sims attending university, including Hadrian Toyonaga and his brothers Cestus and Benjamin. It provides brief backstories for each, such as Hadrian dating a forum moderator and Benjamin going on a date arranged by a gypsy matchmaker. The chapter focuses on dorm life, with Roche Buccaneer and his cousin Nala discussing Roche's curse that prevents him from having children until it is broken. Nala offers to help Roche with breaking the curse.
This chapter provides updates on several generations of the Vetinari Legacy family. It describes interactions between siblings Archie and Xander, as well as conversations between Spider Jerusalem and Sycamore about past relationships. The chapter also shares news of new babies born to the Prettacy family and career progress for Topher.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 9 - College Daze Part 2purplebunnysarah
This document summarizes events in the lives of characters from A Piratical Legacy. It describes Celeste giving birth to twin boys and Other-Alan giving birth as well after being turned into a woman. Queen Ivy seeks a prince consort and offers various characters positions in her royal court, while Toni finds love with a Roman named Publius. Eddie considers hybridizing humans with tigers.
The chapter introduces the strange Uglacy family, including Gage who falls asleep in a bowl of mac and cheese. It then focuses on Elisabeth and Shannon Toyonaga's family, including their daughter Antoinette. Ivy dreams of becoming Queen while Jack runs various criminal schemes, and Eddie experiments with creating human-animal hybrids. Various hijinks and strange events ensue with the eccentric legacy family.
Spider Jerusalem grows up, getting Cassidy off the hook for diaper duty. Gerry grows up as well and rolls Pleasure but has some Playful points so he may be happier than past Pleasure Sims. Didi follows Gerry home from school and meets Isaac, who scares her three times by the bed Calista died in.
The document is a chapter summary for "The Good, The Bad, & The Uglacy" legacy story. It describes various events involving the eccentric Uglacy family members including Bobo, Victoria, their twins Nick and Laura, and their friend Audra. Highlights include Nick winning a toy tank at the claw game after spending $24, the family attending the fall festival where Bobo wins a pie-eating contest, and Audra being excited to see vampire Tristan at the festival.
I.M. Bored: A Legacy in 10 Generations - Gen 4 Part 2Lady Lark
The document summarizes events in a Sims family, including birthdays for triplets who enjoy playing a game, a visit from a creepy former headmaster, the death of the family matriarch Fantasy, and budding romance between Rusty and a new friend he wished to meet. Key events are Fantasy's funeral which most people missed, Eva feeling guilty for missing it, and Rusty quickly hitting it off with his new friend.
This document provides an update on the activities of the Hart family during their vacation to Takemizu Village. It summarizes that Basil learned how to teleport from a ninja and completed several tours, while the rest of the family greeted locals, enjoyed food and drinks, and spent time relaxing together. However, their attempts to learn the village's dragon legend from the Wise Old Man were unsuccessful, wasting a whole day. The final day involved Basil obtaining more mementos at the spa while the whole family enjoyed a treasure hunt.
The document is a conversation between twins Riot and Ruthless. Riot compliments Ruthless for cleverly pinning their teacher to the board with saved plastic sporks. Ruthless thanks her twin and takes a subtle dig at Riot by implying she doesn't plan ahead like Ruthless does. Riot tries to defend herself but is cut off.
Vex is worried about starting college and leaving home. He has a brief conversation with his father, who encourages him not to worry and reminds him that he can call home anytime. Vex then heads off to start his college career. Meanwhile, Cassandra is nervous about a potential date she has that evening with a man named Gilbert. Her sister Delilah gives her advice about staying positive and avoiding intimate topics. Cassandra and Gilbert then have dinner, where Gilbert talks about his life and career as a baker.
Eddie calls his father home urgently and tells him that something has happened to his mother Sycamore. When his father arrives, Eddie reveals that he does not know what happened but found his mother dead. His father tries to comfort him but Eddie is distraught over losing his mother. Later, Eddie informs his father that another family member, their cousin Sycamore, has also died. His father comments that with her death, his plans will be easier to achieve. He hints to Eddie that he hopes Eddie develops sinister powers to help with these plans.
This document provides an overview of the first chapter of "The Science of a Legacy", which follows the Tegenaria family in Strangetown. Atrica Tegenaria, founder of the legacy, meets and quickly falls in love with Margaret. They have two children, Corvus and Repens. Corvus is a difficult toddler who refuses to walk or use the potty. No one in the family can get promoted at their jobs, leaving them perpetually in the red. The chapter ends on a cliffhanger as to whether the family's financial and career troubles will be resolved.
This chapter follows multiple families in the Vetinari legacy. Marco becomes a plantSim-vampire-werewolf hybrid and adopts a plantSim daughter named Kitty. Aurie rolls the lifetime wish of having 20 simultaneous lovers. The Prettacy family continues to grow up happily. Marco moves in with his partner Bucky and niece Kitty after being cured of zombieism by a fairy.
The document summarizes the epilogue of a hypothetical Sims bachelor challenge, describing the winners and outcomes for the contestants. It discusses several Simself characters getting married or having children, and wrapping up their stories, while also noting some humorous interactions and antics at a celebratory party.
Grandfather Larch encourages Finn to spend more quality time with his children Kest and Cory, such as going fishing together, in order to form stronger family bonds and prevent the children from becoming vulnerable or misguided. Finn has been too preoccupied with dating and WooHoo, neglecting his parental duties, but recognizes his father's wisdom on the importance of family.
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This document provides an interlude and updates on several sim families in Pirate Island. It describes Rajah Buccaneer and Moll Thayer dancing before Rajah passes away. It then checks in on their grandchildren Angel and Spike having their toddler birthdays. The document also provides updates on the Legacina family grieving the loss of Rani Buccaneer. It concludes with scenes of the Biggs family and setting up future storylines.
Balthier had a strange dream where he was at a masked ball, searching for someone. He finds a mysterious woman and they dance, but then she stabs and kills him. When he tells his mother about it, she says dreams likely don't have prophetic meaning. Later, Balthier's brother Kennit mentions he also had a dream about dancing the previous night, causing Balthier to think their dreams may be connected.
Persephone visits her biological mother Athena for the first time after discovering who she is through her new divine powers. Athena is surprised by the visit as she did not think Persephone's father would tell her about Athena. They have an awkward conversation where Athena explains that Persephone's grandmother stripped Athena of her divine powers after Persephone was born, making Persephone the first being with one mortal parent to still have powers.
Persephone visits her grandmother to learn about her new deific powers. Over coffee, the grandmother explains that as a deity, she determines the rules and can assign powers. Persephone is eager to learn, but her grandmother says demonstration is better than explanation. They plan for Persephone to return later to learn hands-on.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 37 - Far Too Many Teenagerspurplebunnysarah
The document summarizes the life and death of Pierce Buccaneer. It describes his close relationships with his daughter Angora, son-in-law Ian, and grandchildren Calico and Ragamuffin. On his last day, Pierce hugs family members and thanks them for living. He then passes away peacefully surrounded by his family.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 35 Part 2 - Beyond the Stormpurplebunnysarah
This chapter continues the story of Calico Legacina and introduces her new sister, Muffy. Calico enjoys playing with and beating up her stuffed bear. Later, Muffy is born and the family dotes on the new addition. The chapter also shows Cate Pseudo stalking the fish in her family's aquarium, continuing a household tradition, and highlights some interactions between Orlando and his sisters.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 35 Part 1 - Beyond the Stormpurplebunnysarah
Jim and Ching Shih have returned to Pirate Island with their son Balthier after their long separation. Jim is overjoyed to be reunited with his family and finds work as a personal trainer, though he is not looking forward to the exercise. Ching Shih is supportive of Jim pursuing his dream career in athletics. The family is settling back into life happily on Pirate Island.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 34 - Curses and Conspiraciespurplebunnysarah
Jack recounts the history of the Buccaneer family legacy from when Roche absconded to university. Key events include Roche marrying Marie and having twins to fulfill his heir requirement, but one twin Susanna was taken by the Grim Reaper. Roche's brother Bart also had his own quest to find their father. Susanna was revealed to be alive and adopted by the Grim Reaper. Marie had several affairs that strained her marriage to Roche. Their daughter Gertie was chosen as heir but later learned she was not Roche's biological daughter and left, causing Roche to divorce Marie. Grace was then chosen to inherit the legacy. Roche went searching for Gertie around the world.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 33 Part 3 - Love & Bureaucratspurplebunnysarah
Liv makes rules for living in the Greek house including no dating roommates and having at least three dates per semester. Erroneus' girlfriend Gin visits and he proposes to her. Liv goes on dates with a romance sim named Robi and later a vampire named Count Randy. Robi befriends the cowplant and gets eaten. Liv and Count Randy continue their fun date, dancing outside.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 33 Part 1 - Love & Bureaucratspurplebunnysarah
Ching Shih and Jim Reeves are about to get married on Pirate Island. However, just as their ceremony begins, police officers interrupt to inform them that according to immigration law, residents of Pirate Island and Twikkii Island cannot legally marry on either island. Ching Shih is shocked by this news, as her and Jim's wedding plans are disrupted by this unexpected bureaucratic technicality.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 32 Part 2 - Transitionspurplebunnysarah
1) The twin brothers Borusa and Spandrell wake up early on a Sunday morning and plot to find girlfriends by making wishes at the wishing well.
2) Borusa wishes for a girlfriend and is matched with Marylena, while Spandrell becomes friends with Ricky Tse after Borusa's wish.
3) Both brothers go on dates that evening, with Borusa's date in the garden being interrupted by a ghost, while Spandrell and Ricky share a kiss under the stars.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 32 Part 1 - Transitionspurplebunnysarah
Borusa and Spandrell Buccaneer celebrate their birthday and coming of age by transitioning into teenagers. Borusa chooses the Romance aspiration while Spandrell chooses Popularity. Coxinga, who has graduated from university, is surprised to find that the money his parents saved and his own earnings allow him to purchase his own substantial home.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 31 - Can You Feel The Love?purplebunnysarah
Borusa and Spandrell meet a new girl named Tina at school and become fast friends with her. Grace is pleased about their good report cards but the boys are more excited about their new friend. Meanwhile, Rakshasi misses her brother Shere Khan, who always made sure to cook dinner, as her parents Moll and Rajah are often too wrapped up in each other to cook. Lainey admits to Orikes that she had lied earlier about having a bruised rib to avoid an awkward hug, feeling guilty about not being completely honest.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 33 Part 2 - Love & Bureaucratspurplebunnysarah
Rakshasi loves throwing parties and had invited many people to her latest one. She was growing tired of some boys who used "lolspeak" and found a new romantic interest in Terry Ottomas. Her brother Borusa disapproved of Terry and hinted that he was interested in Rakshasi, though she saw him only as a friend. Rakshasi enjoyed her new relationship with Terry despite her brother's objections.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 30 Part 1 - Coming of Agepurplebunnysarah
Liv is asked by her uncles to move into their house after college as their heir. She accepts. At a party at the Greek house, Toby has finally secured a date with Ophelia after much persistence. Shih completes her pledge period and becomes a full member of the fraternity, though she still has to live in the dorm for her freshman year.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 29 Part 2 - Mortalitypurplebunnysarah
Orikes and Will have become elders after achieving mortality. Orikes feels odd about being pregnant again but gives birth to a son named Ianto. Most of the family gathers to celebrate Morgan and Kelly's birthday. Hugo reveals to Liv that he proposed to his girlfriend Lainey. Orikes and Will get ready to tell friends and family about their new stage of life. Orikes wonders if the simselves will continue questing for elixir now that mortality is achievable.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 29 Part 1 - Mortalitypurplebunnysarah
The document provides an overview of Grace Buccaneer's 100th birthday party on Pirate Island. Grace and her family gather to celebrate her birthday along with her sister Gertie and their butler Andrew. Grace has aged gracefully and looks her age of 100 years old. The large party brings together much of the extended family and community. Some guests have an odd, lightning-struck appearance. The party is a success and Grace is pleased with how she has aged into her role as matriarch of the Buccaneer family.
This chapter summarizes the events happening in the Buccaneer family household on Pirate Island in the lead up to Borusa and Spandrell's birthday party. Coxinga leaves for college while the rest of the family is oblivious to events happening next door. Shih worries about her appearance and zits. Gertie eats 200 grilled cheese sandwiches. At the party, Borusa blows out the candles on the birthday cake in a spray of saliva.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 26 - Teenaged Romantic Angstpurplebunnysarah
This chapter follows the teenage angst and romantic drama of several characters. Ching Shih has her 13th birthday party, where she is awkwardly asked out by Justinian, who is already dating Toast. They go on a disastrous first date where Toast confronts them. Shih swears off dating, while Justinian and Toast's relationship is left uncertain. Elsewhere, other teen characters like Zing, Shere Khan, and Coxinga explore budding romances of their own. The chapter also touches on the death of beloved family member Nala.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 25 Part 1 - Teenagerspurplebunnysarah
This chapter follows Grace Buccaneer, the fifth generation heiress of Pirate Island, as she runs her various businesses. Her son Zing finds money in the wishing well and donates it to help his mother's struggling businesses. Later, Roche accidentally sprays himself green with pesticides but receives an antidote from the local gypsy matchmaker.
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Conversational agents, or chatbots, are increasingly used to access all sorts of services using natural language. While open-domain chatbots - like ChatGPT - can converse on any topic, task-oriented chatbots - the focus of this paper - are designed for specific tasks, like booking a flight, obtaining customer support, or setting an appointment. Like any other software, task-oriented chatbots need to be properly tested, usually by defining and executing test scenarios (i.e., sequences of user-chatbot interactions). However, there is currently a lack of methods to quantify the completeness and strength of such test scenarios, which can lead to low-quality tests, and hence to buggy chatbots.
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In the realm of cybersecurity, offensive security practices act as a critical shield. By simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment, these techniques expose vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. This proactive approach allows manufacturers to identify and fix weaknesses, significantly enhancing system security.
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Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
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Key Topics Covered
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2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
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3. What is ArgoCD?
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What to expect
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A Piratical Legacy Chapter 13 Part 1 - All Good Things...
1. Chapter 13 Part 1 – All Good Things…
Hello, and welcome back to another chapter of A Piratical Legacy. I'm sorry I haven't had an update in a while; the life of a
director/producer/screenwriter is a difficult one and I've been very, very busy. Chris has been too, or he would have made me update. Right, Chris?
2. "Vroom!"
Ahem.
"Oh. Right! Whatever you say, dear!"
Anyway... let's dive right into the thick of things without any preamble or recap whatsoever, hmm?
Our story continues a few days after the events chronicled in "Sim Spade and the Counterfeit Clam Caper" ...
3. A few days after shooting finished, Bart Buccaneer, generation four spare to the Piratical Legacy, stopped by my simself's house for a chat.
"I don't see why you can't just tell me, Goddess. I mean, I've got most of it figured out already. You'd only be confirming what I already know. You
say what it is and I'll tell you if I've got it right or not."
I'm sorry, Bart. My lips are sealed, and you know it. We've had this conversation before, hon.
"Well, frammit! Why won't anyone just tell me who my father is? It's not like he's likely to be some kind of dark lord and the knowledge of his
identity will drive me out of my mind or anything."
4. Sorry, Bart. There's rules. Ineffability and all that. them ever read your legacy or something."
"Stupid rules. I've had it up to here with your effing ineffability!" Maybe you just haven't asked the right one?
Language! Keep it PG-13, Bart. "Well, the only one I haven't asked is Marina*..."
"I meant framming." Well then. That'd be a good place to start.
Good. Now, think back on the hints you've been given over time. "I guess I could go to her wedding next week. Elphaba invited me."
Honestly, you will figure this out. I have faith in you.
* Marina = smoothiequeen87, writer of the Fitzhugh Legacy &
"Yeah, yeah... female simself, I know the drill. But none of the Spencer's bachelor challenge. Elphaba is her love child with Gage
simselves I've talked to know who it is! Geez, you'd think none of Uglacy.
5. Speaking of Elphaba, she and Hercules both finally teenified. They were pretty excited - they'd been wanting to date for years but weren't old
enough. Once Herc was old enough to drive, though, they both got dressed up in their best clothes and Hercules took Elphaba to the skating rink. It
was a new hotspot and all the kids were going there to date and generally get in trouble.
Besides, Herc had a slight romantic streak, being my Simselfson and all, and he thought that skating together was pretty sweet.
6. At least, in theory.
The two of them spent more time checking to make sure they had no broken bones than they did twirling together.
7. Still, as the evening came to a close and Herc walked Elphaba home, he scrounged up the courage to give her a goodnight kiss. And obviously,
Elphaba was all for it!
Awww... young love. So sweet, so innocent.
8. Hercules and Elphaba weren't the only couple experiencing the bliss of springtime on Pirate Island, though. Marina had finally ditched Gage after
the Counterfeit Clam affair and hooked up with celebrity Shane West, who is an actor. A cute actor, at that.
9. And they both rolled up the wants for this, of course. Y'know, since I tweaked them so they have three bolts and all. Hey, even a deity can be
apologetic, and inflicting Gagespawn on anyone certainly requires a fair bit of groveling
10. The wedding was the party of the century, of course. All the Orikes (Pseudo Legacy)
Simselves and a handful of Buccaneers were in attendance, Professor Butters-Marius (Squeaky Clean Legacy) (with Flavius
including: Marius, a creation of Blite27)
Blite27 (Ten Caesars Legacy)
SimHubby Candi020765 (Uglacy, Prettacy)
SimMe
Ephemeral Toast (Apocalypso-A-Go-Go, Uranium's Bachelorette And, of course, Gage stopped by to wish the happy couple luck and
Challenge, Ugothlacy) happiness, and to try to flirt with Toast. I love the Romance mod
PikaKyle (Say Goodbye Sims! and other stories) from MATY. It makes jealousy somewhat more realistic.
Cowforbrains (Again Legacy)
11. After the ceremony was over, Blite and I headed off to a private corner to conduct contract negotiations for the next episode of Sim Spade.
12. Ephemeral Toast distracted Gage so that he couldn't cause any trouble. Not that he really cared.
Toast, be glad you can't see his want panel. I'm being nice to you and have no intention of fulfilling any of those unspeakable wants. Too scared of
Uranium, yep.
13. And young Bart finally cornered the one simself he hadn't yet asked about his heritage.
"I've been wondering when you would come to see me."
"You mean you know what I've been searching for pretty much my whole life and you've never thought to tell me?!?" Bart's anger was palpable.
"Whoa, Bart, I've been constrained by the same rules as Sarah. You know, plot and stuff. I've had the information for you, but you've always had to
ask."
"Well?"
14. "Hey, is it true that your grandmother got scared to death by an accursed ghost?"
"Stop changing the subject!"
"Fine, fine. Your father is an NPC DJ by the name of Cale Kosmokos. He's blond, wears an orange tracksuit, and you're pretty much his spitting
image."
Bart wasn't exactly sure what to think about this revelation. He thought he knew most of the people on the island and he'd never met anyone named
Cale. It was just... a lot of information to process all at once.
15. The wedding reception for Marina and Shane continued long into the night and a lot of other happy couples were definitely feeling the mood.
But enough with the side stuff. You're wanting to get back at the meat of the legacy, right? Well, I'm happy to oblige.
16. "Arr! Listen, me child, if ye wants ta be taken seriously as th' Queen o' the Cosmos, ye ought ta wear yer clothes more often," Mary, matriarch of
the family, cornered Ivy, generation three heiress, to lecture her in the kitchen. "This family be gettin' downright depraved! Struttin' around in
skivvies and whatnot. And Pao! Ye be no better, aye?"
17. "Bart, why is everyone in their underwear in the kitchen?" Generation four heir Roche Buccaneer was more than a bit puzzled, not to mention
faintly disgusted.
"Just ignore them, kiddo," Bart advised as he stared fixedly at his macaroni and cheese. "Ignore them and maybe you won't have high therapist bills
when you're older."
18. Determined to save poor Roche's eyesight and sanity at all costs, Bart snagged a book off of the shelf and coaxed his half-brother outside to read. It
was summer and warm and bright out until late, and really perfect weather for lounging around outside.
"What's this book called, Bart?" Roche was curious. He'd read most of the kids books on the family bookcase but he hadn't seen this one before.
"It's Great-grandpa Jack's book," Bart explained. "The one he wrote about pirates and ninjas. Since you're going to be the heir, you should really
know as much of the family history as possible. You never know what tidbit of information will help you break the family curse. Somehow, I don't
think we've seen the worst of what it has to throw at us yet."
"I know," Roche said seriously. "I was really scared when Grandma died from the ghosts and I'm more scared thinking that worse things still might
happen!"
"Don't be scared, bro," Bart said comfortingly. "You're gonna beat the curse. I know it!"
19. Later that day, Ivy decided that it was finally time for clothes.
"We have a new outfit, Goddess, and new hair."
I can see that, Ivy. Very spiffy.
"We feel that it this look is much more regal than our former ensemble."
You mean because you're wearing clothes now?
20. Whatcha doin', Alan?
"Well, Goddess, I'm just celebrating the fact that the Syndicate has been put down and Julia is behind bars where she belongs."
I'm proud of you and Shannon, Alan. Really, I am.
"Don't forget my son, Jack, Goddess. He was instrumental in solving that case, almost as much as young Mr. Spade."
Don't worry, Alan. Jack's role in that escapade hasn't escaped me - you can rest assured of that.
21. It's Emma's simself that Ivy is happily greeting here, although she's still wearing her more conservative clothing from the Sim Spade shoot. She
never did make it on camera there, more's the pity.
Emma, aka simsfunk1, is a boolprop.com moderator and has written several legacies and stories.
22. "Okay, best nine out of ten." game, it's really only thirty."
"I've already beaten you nine times, Pao." "Pao, you owe me twenty."
"I still have a chance!" "You sure about that, Blite?"
"Fine, fine... since it's fifty simoleans at stake this time, I suppose we "Yes. Now, are you going to play or what?"
can have one more round."
"Okay, I'm ready. Rock, paper, scissors!"
"Ah, but with the twenty you already owe me from last week's poker
23. "Oh yeah! My rock so totally crushed your scissors, Pao."
"Fine, fine. I'll pay you tonight at the poker game."
"Fair enough... although I might give you a chance to win it back."
"Gee, that's awfully nice of you, Blite."
"Well, I do have a reputation to uphold."
24. While his stepfather and Blite were outside competing for business
advantage, Bart surprised his aging grandfather with a hug. Alan was "Yeah," Bart said. He stared at his feet. "I don't feel like I was
startled, to say the least. While Bart obviously cared about his family, expecting to feel, Grandpa. I just feel exactly the same. I thought I'd
he wasn't the demonstrative sort. be happy, or sad, or relieved, or accomplished or something."
"What's up, Bart?" "Maybe it's because you haven't met him yet," Alan shrugged.
Sometimes he could be surprisingly insightful.
"I just wanted to say that I love you, grandpa," Bart said, shrugging
awkwardly. "Oh, and I found out who my father is." "Maybe you're right, Grandpa," Bart said. He hugged Alan again.
"Thanks for listening... it's helped a bit."
"Did you, now?" Alan was a bit relieved. He'd been aching to tell his
grandson for years but had refrained in order to respect Ivy's wishes "Any time, Bart."
on the matter.
25. A few days later and it was time for Roche's birthday. He was for them to participate, which he thought was a bit silly.
anxious about it for a lot of reasons. Perhaps the most pressing was
that once he was a teenager, he would be vulnerable to the curse's "Make a wish, Roche!" Grandma Mary grinned from across the cake
effects as well. at him. "Ye should wish ta be a pirate, like yer grandma!"
But there was a party to attend to, and seeing the familiar faces of his "Or a journalist," Uncle Jack chimed in.
friends and family helped push away the fears for a few minutes.
Who could be down when Uncle Jack, Uncle Eddie, Aunt Anne, and "Tiger!" cried Uncle Eddie.
their spouses were over? Though Roche did wish that some of his
cousins could have made it. But the party was too late in the evening "Cheesy diva," Aunt Anne added languidly.
26. Roche closed his eyes, and blew out the candles, and wished. Roche had rolled Pleasure, had he? Mary was amused.
When he opened them again, the sparkles had cleared and he was all I wasn't. Framming Pleasure sims and their measly 500 aspiration
grown up. And he knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life. point wants.
"I'm going to be a pirate, like Great-Grandpa Jack!" he cried. He "Soo... when do I get to start dating?" Roche asked idly as he scoped
looked around a bit frantically. "Umm... does anyone mind if I jump the room.
on the couch?"
A silhouette against the window caught his eye. A familiar silhouette,
"Just make sure ye take the rum out first, aye?" Mary grinned. So, at that.
27. "Mysterious Gypsy Lady, what are you doing at my birthday party?" Roche asked as he stepped outside into the cool summer evening air.
"You're old enough to know the score now, kid," the sage said with a shrug. "Your family is cursed and you're their only hope."
"I know that already," Roche said. "You told me that on my last birthday. How is this information new?"
28. "What's new," said the Mysterious Gypsy Lady, "is that I've found
out a bit more about the extent of the curse, Roche. Don't you want to "Yeah, that's old news," Roche shrugged. "Honestly, mom's
know what you're up against?" concubines are all a bit dim. Thinking they're the only ones and all.
Hello! She's kind of married to my dad!"
"Well, why didn't you say so?" Roche demanded. "Of course I want
to know that! This thing has been looming over my head since I was "Who amazingly has no idea that your mother has a harem," the
little, and it's about time I got some solid answers." gypsy said, not bothering to hide her disdain.
"You know that the curse was caused by the death of Anthony "Enough about my father," Roche said. "Just tell me about the curse.
Greaves, your mother's former concubine who stalked her after he I know the origin of it, but I don't really know what it does."
caught her with your father, yes?"
29. "The curse's effect is twofold," the gypsy said slowly. "The first "Exactly," the gypsy said. "But that's not the worst of it, Roche. The
effect is general bad luck. That's why your grandmother was able to curse is building itself up to a flash point. Once that point is
be scared to death by the family ghosts. Fortunately, your grandfather reached... the full effect of the curse will be in place."
was able to save her, because every non-platinum death that happens
on this lot only boosts the strength of the curse. It's almost like it's "And what's that?" Roche asked impatiently.
feeding off of the unhappy deaths."
"Infertility," the gypsy said solemnly. "Roche, unless you can find a
"That's bad," Roche said. He eyed the family cemetary plot. "We've way to defeat the curse, your family tree ends with you!"
had a lot of deaths since Anthony."
"What?!?" Roche shouted. But the gypsy was gone.
30. Well, it was still his birthday, and Roche decided not to let the gypsy's awful pronouncement worry him. Like many Pleasure sims, he was inclined
to look on the bright side. Besides, he had money to spend and he needed a new look. Like it?
"It's in keeping with the piratical tradition of this family, Goddess."
I can see that. It's very snazzy, Roche. I especially like the hair.
31. Birthdays and dramatic pronouncements by mysterious gypsies aside, life at the Buccaneer manor continued as usual. Pao worked away in the
military and did some 'work' for brother-in-law Jack on the side, Mary planted her garden, and Alan inspired the law enforcement of tomorrow.
Ivy, on the other hand, resorted to somewhat unorthodox methods in her attempts to recruit more harem members.
"Goddess, it's just that the island citizens are naturally wary of becoming our Chief Concubine," Ivy mentioned to me as she flipped a coin into the
family wishing well.
Can't say as I blame them, dear.
"We think the idea of a curse is ridiculous," Ivy scoffed. "But the islanders are superstitious and so we must resort to wishing like a common
peasant."
32. The wishing well dropped off a nice young college lad named Drake Seavey. Ivy wasted no time in outlining her proposition - it wasn't that long
until Pao was due home from work - and Drake enthusiastically agreed to the terms.
33. "Although we do feel compelled to warn you that our last five concubines have all died horrible deaths through strange accidental occurances," Ivy
added just before the audition commenced.
But that didn't deter Drake in the least.
34. He accepted the offer of Chief Concubine after a successful audition and then headed outside to play with his favorite toy: the weather machine.
It wasn't long before he'd managed to create a hailstorm.
35. "Would you consider a queen exercising her monarchly perogative of having a harem to be cheating, mother?"
36. But Alas, Drake never figured out how to make the hail stop, and before long he was just another statistic.
"YOU KNOW, THIS GUY JUST HELPED THE CURSE REACH THE FLASH POINT."
They've been warned, Grimmy.
"JUST CHECKING. I'LL SEE YOU TOMORROW."
Tomorrow? Me?
"I MEANT I WILL SEE YOU HERE TOMORROW. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT."
37. Captain Jack, being the dutiful patriarch that he is, possessed Commodore Bear as usual and spelled out the facts to Roche.
"That's it, boy. The curse be sealed to the family now. Savvy?"
"Got it, Captain. I'll do my best to break it, you can bet on it."
"Arr... good lad. Now, I'll be tellin' ye where I stored the last o' me rum, aye?"
"Sweet!"
38. Once Jack had said his say, Mary and Alan pulled Roche aside to impart their own words of wisdom to him.
"Listen, m'boy, we don't have much longer in this world, aye?" Mary began. "Yer grandpa there has only a few hours, savvy? So listen good."
39. "This family has a lot of history, Roche," Alan said. "A lot of history. And you need to know it if you're going to have any chance of overthrowing
the family curse."
"A lot of history?" Roche was puzzled. "But I'm only the fourth generation of Buccaneer to be born on this island!"
"History, boy," Alan nodded emphatically. "Take heed of the lessons your elders have for you. Don't jump on the couch you store the rum in. Don't
blow too many bubbles in college."
"Aye," Mary chimed in. "Don't be gettin' rid o' Commodore Bear. He has much wisdom, savvy?"
"Savvy," Bart said.
40. "And never forget," Mary added as the three of them stood up, "tub pirating is important. Arr!"
"Tub pirating," Roche nodded. "Got it, grandma."
"Now, let me just pass on th' perks I earned runnin' me store," Mary said. She also taught Roche how to be playful enough to tub pirate, eventually
bringing his playfulness from four to eight through constant encouragement.
41. "I'll miss you when you're gone, grandpa," Roche said, throwing his arms around Alan.
"Don't worry, Roche," Alan said, his ever-present grin lighting up. "You know I'll still be here watching you after I'm gone."
"Just as long as you don't scare me when I'm stargazing!" Roche admonished.
"Hey... don't ask for promises I can't keep," Alan grinned. "Now, why don't you hit the energizer? It's nearly morning and you have a lot to do
today."
42. While Roche was Energizing, Mary headed out into the pre-dawn gloom to tend her plants. They'd suffered horribly from Drake's hailstorm and
were still looking a bit pale. She'd have to harvest them after Alan died and her practical piratical side insisted on tending them.
"What do ye be doin' out here, Mary?!?" Jack's ghost spluttered as he popped up in the middle of the eggplant patch.
"Frammit, father, ye've made me wet me knickers!" Mary scolded as she tried to recover from her fright. "Couldn't ye wait? Arr!"
"Sweets, ye need ta be trainin' Roche in the ways o' heirdom, not putterin' about with yer plants, savvy?"
"He's Energizing, dad!"
"Oops, me bad. Arr!"
43. And with that, Jack spend the rest of the evening playing with the spectre of Roux-kitty.
44. Mary, meanwhile, assisted Roche in his skilling. She was the most highly skilled member of the family and she didn't have many days longer than
Alan. Roche needed to be skilled enough to breeze through university so he could focus on researching occult curses and their counterspells.
And, er, stuff.
45. While Mary and Roche were upstairs, Bart waited until Pao was busy to
approach his mother. "We knew him here, and in university," Ivy shrugged. "The last we heard he
was on the island, though."
"Mom, I wanted to let you know that I found out who my father is," he said.
"Well, that settles it," Bart said in a determined voice. "I'm staying here and
"We knew you would find out sooner or later," Ivy said with a resigned searching for him instead of going to college."
sigh. She didn't look particularly happy - or unhappy either, for that matter.
"We will, of course, support your decision," Ivy shrugged. "But we enjoyed
"I need to find him," Bart said. "Do you know where I could find him?" college and think you should attend."
"No, we haven't seen your father since you were conceived," Ivy shrugged. "You're not changing my mind!" Bart said stubbornly. "Finding my father is
"That was right after we got back from university." more important than college, okay?"
"You met him here, then?" Ivy just shrugged.
46. Alan, meanwhile, invited Shannon over so he could say goodbye.
"So today's the day?" Shannon asked. He sounded... tired.
"Yep, I reckon it is," Alan said. "I wanted to thank you, Shannon, for always being my best friend through thick and thin. You and Elisabeth have
always been very good to Mary and me."
"Best friends do that," Shannon said, hugging Alan awkwardly. "That's what we do."
"That we do, Shannon... that we do."
47. "Ivy, you've been a good, law-abiding daughter," Alan said, hugging his daughter tight. "Run a tight island when it's your turn, okay?"
"We will do our best," Ivy said. She sniffled a little. "We will miss you, father."
48. It was Bart's turn next.
"Do me a favor, Bart," Alan said. "Go to college."
"But... my father is here," Bart said slowly. "That's the whole reason I decided not to go. So I can find him."
"I think once you find yourself, you'll find your father," Alan said gently. "I found myself, and your grandmother, in college. Met Shannon there
too. Going to college will help you find your father. I can feel it."
"Well... I'll think about it," Bart said reluctantly. "I guess a year or two couldn't hurt. I don't have to finish my degree."
49. As the sun slipped lower in the sky, Alan knew it was almost time. He pulled Mary close, and they danced like newlyweds on the grass in front of
their house.
50. As the clock chimed six o'clock, Alan felt an icy chill race through him. He kissed Mary one list time, and pulled away.
"Goodbye, my love," he whispered.
51. His entire family was there to see him off, and his closest friends.
"IT IS SOMEWHAT REFRESHING TO BE CALLED OUT TO THIS PLACE FOR NATURAL CAUSES FOR ONCE. THE MAI TAIS MAKE
ALL THE DIFFERENCE."
"Is there a place for superheroes in the afterlife?"
"THAT DEPENDS. USUALLY THEY HAVE A SORT OF REVOLVING-DOOR POLICY. I'VE NEVER UNDERSTOOD THE APPEAL. THE
PROBLEMS ARE JUST AS BAD WHEN THEY COME BACK, AFTER ALL. THEY MIGHT AS WELL STAY DEAD AND SAVE
THEMSELVES THE TROUBLE."
52. "Nah, my work here is done."
"YOU DO KNOW IT WAS ACTUALLY JACK, DON'T YOU?"
"Hmm?"
"OH, NEVER MIND. HAVE A LARGE INTOXICATING BEVERAGE WITH A TINY MULTICOLORED UMBRELLA IN IT."
"Don't mind if I do, Grim. Don't mind if I do."
53. After Alan departed, the rest of the family and some friends stuck around for a little while and comforted each other.
54. Shannon was, of course, the hardest-hit. He and Alan had been inseparable, and now he seemed a little... lost.
55. "Hey Alan, remember how we helped young Mr. Spade solve the Counterfeit Clam case?"
Umm... Shannon... Alan's gone. Remember?
"Oh yeah..."
*sniff*
56. Nobody was surprised when Elisabeth sent word the next morning that Shannon had died quietly in his sleep, a few hours after the birth of his sixth
grandchild. He died perma-plat, though, and was soon reunited with Alan.
Can't you just picture the two of them at that big old fishin' hole up in the sky?
"YES. CAN'T YOU MAKE THEM SHUT UP?"
Aww... you know that you're getting fond of them, Grimmy.
"I ADMIT TO NO SUCH THING."
57. Bart was so traumatized by the loss of his grandfather, he immediately decided to honour Alan's last wish - he would indeed go to college.
58. He worked very hard and finally managed to secure an athletic scholarship, as his grades were a bit too low to get an academic scholarship. When
he'd decided not to go to college he'd slacked off on his classwork more than a little.
59. Mary consoled herself by tub-pirating.
"Arr! Tub-pirating can solve any problem, Goddess. Savvy?"
Heh, savvy. Too bad it doesn't actually clean tubs.
"Arr!"
60. The house was feeling empty without Alan's presence, so Ivy decreed that the family should adopt a pet. "We want a dog!"
And so little black girl-puppy Pearl joined the household! Everyone doted on her, but especially Roche.
61. Bart didn't let himself get too attached as he soon headed to college.
62. *sigh* They grow up so quickly, don't they. Bart certainly made a striking young adult... very handsome in a rugged sort of way.
63. Bart wasn't alone in his educational endeavors. He shared Lam Plaza Dormitory with four other people, but he only really became close with these
three: Tom Freshe, Emily Lee, and his second cousin Hadrian Toyonaga.
Quite a few of his other friends and family had chosen to enroll at university in Paris as well, but we'll get to them in a few slides. One dorm at a
time!
64. Bart adapted pretty well to college life. He spent a lot of time studying, of course, and eventually reaffirmed that he wanted to become a teacher,
just like Professor Butters-Marius. While he didn't know the Professor very well, he'd always admired her and it had been her family tree project
that had started him on his quest to find his father.
65. Hadrian and Bart often studied together, although they were in salon, though."
different majors.
"Maybe you should stay in school until you figure that out," Bart
"Y'know, Bart," Hadrian said one afternoon as they pored over their said.
textbooks, "I'm thinking about dropping out."
"That's a good idea, Bart," Hadrian grinned. "That's a good idea."
"Really?" Bart was surprised. "I thought you wanted a business
degree." "Okay, two points here," Bart said, putting his book down. "I'm not
my grandfather. And you're not yours! No matter how much you look
"Well, yeah," Hadrian said, "but I kind of want to start running my like Uncle Shannon." They both laughed.
business now. Still haven't decided if I want a flower shop or a hair
66. Bart wasn't a bad guy, but he certainly wasn't above cheating at chess either. Poor gullible dormies. Ted Langerack never had a chance.
67. Hadrian, meanwhile, had other things on his mind.
"Renaud, that hair colour looks awesome on you," Hadrian said.
"Gee, thanks!" Renaud blushed.
68. And Tom and Emily were dating pretty much from the moment they met. Bart was the only one who really hadn't found anyone special.
69. He found it kind of annoying, too, that Hadrian would rather study with Renaud than with him. His best friends were all romancing people and he
was left out. It kind of stunk.
70. So Bart decided to chat up the next girl who dropped by the dorm. That happened to be cheerleader Vamsi Midlock.
"Hey Vamsi, want to go out sometime?" Bart tried. He really wished that his high school girlfriend had decided to go to college. It would have
made the whole dating process much easier.
"Gee, Bart... I'm really flattered," Vamsi said, blushing. "But I don't have time to date right now. Cheerleading consumes my whole life."
"Ahh... okay," Bart said, shrugging. He liked Vamsi, but not enough to be totally crushed at being shot down.
71. Some of Bart's family and friends were living in Mille House Dorm, across campus from where Bart lived. He didn't get to see them very often,
unfortunately. Their first semester was just too busy.
The Pirate Islanders, though they hadn't known each other very well back home, quickly found themselves hanging out a lot. On one of Bart's rare
visits to Mille House, he took this picture to send home to his family. From left to right, the Pirate Island residents of Mille House were: Elphaba
Uglacy, Hercules Deity, William Curtin, and Autumn Thayer. William is one of Celeste and Other-Alan's children and Autumn is Jack and
Meadow's oldest.
72. Elphaba and Hercules had been dating for quite some time by this point and were pretty serious in their relationship. I encouraged them at every
opportunity. I wanted grandbabies!
73. Because Elphaba and Hercules spent so much time "together", Autumn and William spent a lot of time together as well. Fortunately, they had
pretty similar personalities and they were soon best friends.
74. "Your cousin Autumn is pretty hot," Hercules observed one evening while he and William enjoyed a friendly game of darts.
"I guess," William shrugged. "I hadn't really noticed. We're not that closely related but we are second cousins."
"Hey, that's totally game legal," Hercules grinned. "You should go for it, dude. She totally digs you."
"Really," William said dryly.
"Hey, would I lie to you?" Hercules grinned.
"Umm... maybe?" William laughed.
75. Because of Elphaba's ... unusual ... features, she found herself the butt of a few jokes in dorm.
"Is that your face or did somebody drop roadkill on your head?" sneered the red-headed girl.
Hercules watched in amusement.
76. "Oh no, you did not insult me," Elphaba said. She growled, grabbed a glass of water off of a nearby table, and flung the contents in the red-head's
face.
"Beautifully done," Hercules grinned, applauding.
77. William was pretty sure that Hercules was joking about Autumn liking him but, well, she was awfully pretty. He found himself making excuses to
spend more time with her.
78. "No, I don't think those pants make your butt look big," Elphaba decided.
"Thanks," Autumn said. "I was a bit worried."
"Wanting to look nice for William?" Elphaba teased.
"What?" Autumn laughed. "No. He's good-looking and all, but we're practically related."
"You mean you haven't even considered it?" Elphaba sounded surprised.
"Well... maybe," Autumn grinned.
79. A few days later, Meadow dropped by for a quick visit. She'd heard a lot about William in Autumn's letters home and decided to check the guy out
just in case the friendship turned more serious.
"What is your stance on counterfeit pearls?" she demanded.
"They're a great export opportunity for a savvy businessman," William said.
Meadow eyed him critically for a moment. "Yeah... you'll do," she concluded.
80. I also stopped by to see how things were going in the dorm.
"Oh, fine," Herc said. "Though I'm getting tired of ramen. The cook is lousy and burns everything."
"Eww," I sympathized. "Good on you for not taking advantage of your deific powers and smiting him, though."
"Wait... I have deific powers?"
81. "Elphaba, I like your hips," I said, eyeing the girl critically. "Child-bearing hips, those are."
"Goddess!" Elphaba exclaimed. "Don't you think that's a bit personal?"
"True," I agreed. "If we're close enough for me to comment on your fertility then you can certainly call me Sarah."
"That's not what I..." Elphaba began, and trailed off.
I grinned. Being a deity is fun sometimes.
82. "She said what?!?" Autumn was torn between amusement and shock.
"Yeah... she wants ten grandchildren," Elphaba said wearily.
Tee hee.
"Yeah, but Herc has a younger sister," Autumn shrugged. "She can have all the babies."
"I like the way you think, Autumn," Elphaba grinned.
83. A mother should never witness some things. Let's leave these two alone, shall we?
And, erm, I don't want grandchildren yet!!!
84. There were four more Pirate Islanders living in Paris. These four were assigned to Casteroff Dormitory... aka the Party Dorm. From left to right we
have: Blake Curtin, Sadism Curtin, Wedge Biggs, and Irony Curtin.
Blake is William's twin brother. Sadism and Irony are the star-babies Other-Alan had about three hours after William and Blake were born. The
four of them are effectively quadruplets.
Wedge is the adopted son of Anne and Marla Biggs.
85. Y'know, Casteroff has a reputation for being a party dorm, and that reputation is well-earned. All four kids were excited about living there.
Especially Blake and Irony, Popularity and Pleasure, respectively. Wedge, a fortune sim, was just happy to be networking. He had plans to
revitalize the Syndicate's Parisian connection and thus get taken on as Jack's protégé in the island mafia, hence his imitation of his potential
mentor's collegiate fashion sense. As for Sadism... she's Romance. 'Nuff said.
86. Wedge and Irony, while technically second cousins, are actually not at all related. So they didn't hold back once they realized they were attracted to
each other.
87. Blake really wanted to find someone special too, but he didn't have much luck. He just wasn't attracted at all to most of the girls in his dorm. They
were pretty, sure, but there just wasn't any chemistry.
88. Sadism simply wanted to explore all that humanity had to offer. She wasn't particularly picky about the appearance of her targets, although she was
oddly faithful to Jerry Turner. Not that he would have minded. Romance sims aren't particularly jealous in my game.
89. After searching campus high and low, Blake finally found a woman he was attracted to: Aurora Taylor. She was everything he wanted in a woman
- she was pretty and smart. Blake knew he needed a bright woman in his life as he was pretty sure he wasn't the sharpest pencil in the desk.
Still, he was bright enough to take things slowly, and before he knew it the first semester was over.
90. Back at Lam Plaza, Bart and his fellow dormies celebrated the start of a new semester with a party! Most of the Pirate Island gang was there,
including De, aka fireflower314, a simself who just happened to be in the area on vacation.
Bart couldn't help but cast surreptitious glances at De. She was very, very pretty... but she wasn't the guest of honour, so he reluctantly went over to
greet Angel Mace, Royal Greek House Placeholder, instead.
91. "Angel, you look fantastic tonight," Bart said.
"Gee, thanks," Angel grinned. "But you don't have to suck up, you know. You've been in since birth, practically."
92. With that, Bart promptly ditched Angel and headed over to talk to De.
"I'm glad you could stop by!" he enthused.
"Oh, me too," De said warmly. "I couldn't resist when Herc let me know there was going to be a party for all the PI-ers in Paris. It's almost like
being home again."
93. "It sure feels like home being next to someone as beautiful as you," Bart replied, a cheesy grin on his face.
De laughed. "That's a pretty lame line, you know."
"It's still true!" Bart insisted. The more he talked to De, the more he knew that he wanted to get to know her better.
94. The party was a roaring success, so much so that Bart and Hadrian were the only ones able to drag themselves out of bed and into the cafeteria in
the morning.
"Hey, I saw you talking to De all night," Hadrian said with a broad wink. "Something going on there you want to tell your dear cousin about?"
"Maybe," Bart said with a wide grin. "I'm not sure yet."
"Go for her," Hadrian urged. "She's from home, even. It's obviously a match meant to be."
"I dunno," Bart said. "I really like her, but she's a Romance sim and I'm a Family sim. We're kind of an odd pair."
"I've seen weirder," Hadrian shrugged. "Just look at me and Renaud. If I can ever get him to admit he's interested in me, anyway."
95. "He's still pretending to like girls?" Bart asked.
"Yup, he's dating another one," Hadrian sighed melodramatically. "Third girl this month."
"Eh, either he'll come out or you'll find someone better," Bart said pragmatically. "Enough of this relationship stuff. You know what I really need
right now?"
"What?"
"Don's chilli. That's what."
"I would kill for a bowl of Don's chilli."
96. Much to Bart's delight, De showed up later that day.
"You've kissed lots of llamas, have you?"
"What brings you here?" he asked.
"Well, no," De admitted. "I just read a lot of legacies."
"Oh, I just thought I'd drop by and see if you were free," De said.
"I'm bored. You?" With a start, Bart realized he had to head to class. "But if you're not
busy, stop by in a couple of hours," he said, flashing his best grin at
"Likewise," Bart chuckled. "At this point I'd kiss a llama for some De. "Or you can hang out here until I get back."
entertainment."
"Oh, I'm sure I can find some way of amusing myself," De chuckled.
"Don't bother," De said, making a face. "Trust me... you don't want to
kiss the llamas. Sure, they're cute under the mask and all, but they're End of Part 1. Part 2 should follow shortly.
so clingy and needy. Such a turn off." -->