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.
Kimmy agrees to babysit her younger siblings Nicky and Terry while Marina talks to Sean. Terry wants to go look for Bigfoot, which he heard lives nearby. Despite Nicky's skepticism, Kimmy thinks encountering another species could be educational and agrees to take them to search for Bigfoot.
Rean meets with a matchmaker hoping to find a fun date but ends up embarrassed when set up with a tough-looking boy. However, they bond over dancing and sports. Nymea also sees the matchmaker seeking a rich prince but ends up kissing her polite date Gavin. Midina hosts a gathering at her new apartment, feeling self-conscious but happy in her home with her family.
A man keeps a diary detailing his growing paranoid belief that the people in his village, including his brother, are conspiring to eat him. He becomes convinced that everyone sees him as food, based on strange looks and comments. In his diary entries, his paranoia and disorganized thoughts intensify, as he struggles to understand why his own brother would want to eat him and argues with an unnamed young man about whether cannibalism is right.
Simon Vetinari must choose which two SimSelves to eliminate from the Bachelor Challenge. Based on their lack of common interests and tendency to argue, he eliminates Silvain. This leaves Pen, Marina, Lea, and Stacie remaining in the competition to win Simon's heart.
The document provides advice for travelers visiting foreign countries. It recommends approaching local people with an open mindset, understanding that different cultures have different customs. It stresses the importance of avoiding judgments and generalizations about other cultures, and of making an effort to understand different perspectives in order to build international friendship and peace.
The document provides advice for travelers visiting foreign countries. It recommends approaching local people with an open mindset, understanding that different cultures have different customs. It stresses the importance of avoiding judgment and generalizations of other cultures, and of learning the local language to best understand the people and place. It also advises travelers to socialize with both locals and others from their home country during their stay abroad.
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Azula enjoys helping out at her mother Mya's new spa business, where she socializes with customers including her cousin Mikey. Mya and her husband Harry are pleased with the early success of the spa. Meanwhile, Elle tells Harry that her teacher said she may need glasses after Billy teases her about it, though Harry reassures her and says he will find her a pair.
Simon Vetinari has been kidnapped by ninjas and taken to a house in Pleasantview. He meets his friend Archie's grandfather Cory, who explains that Simon will have to participate in a Bachelor Challenge where he gets to know several SimSelves over the week. At noon each day, the SimSelf with the lowest relationship score will be sent home. Simon is nervous as a shy person having to socialize with strangers for a week.
Kimmy agrees to babysit her younger siblings Nicky and Terry while Marina talks to Sean. Terry wants to go look for Bigfoot, which he heard lives nearby. Despite Nicky's skepticism, Kimmy thinks encountering another species could be educational and agrees to take them to search for Bigfoot.
Rean meets with a matchmaker hoping to find a fun date but ends up embarrassed when set up with a tough-looking boy. However, they bond over dancing and sports. Nymea also sees the matchmaker seeking a rich prince but ends up kissing her polite date Gavin. Midina hosts a gathering at her new apartment, feeling self-conscious but happy in her home with her family.
A man keeps a diary detailing his growing paranoid belief that the people in his village, including his brother, are conspiring to eat him. He becomes convinced that everyone sees him as food, based on strange looks and comments. In his diary entries, his paranoia and disorganized thoughts intensify, as he struggles to understand why his own brother would want to eat him and argues with an unnamed young man about whether cannibalism is right.
Simon Vetinari must choose which two SimSelves to eliminate from the Bachelor Challenge. Based on their lack of common interests and tendency to argue, he eliminates Silvain. This leaves Pen, Marina, Lea, and Stacie remaining in the competition to win Simon's heart.
The document provides advice for travelers visiting foreign countries. It recommends approaching local people with an open mindset, understanding that different cultures have different customs. It stresses the importance of avoiding judgments and generalizations about other cultures, and of making an effort to understand different perspectives in order to build international friendship and peace.
The document provides advice for travelers visiting foreign countries. It recommends approaching local people with an open mindset, understanding that different cultures have different customs. It stresses the importance of avoiding judgment and generalizations of other cultures, and of learning the local language to best understand the people and place. It also advises travelers to socialize with both locals and others from their home country during their stay abroad.
This summary provides the key events and context from the document in 3 sentences:
Azula enjoys helping out at her mother Mya's new spa business, where she socializes with customers including her cousin Mikey. Mya and her husband Harry are pleased with the early success of the spa. Meanwhile, Elle tells Harry that her teacher said she may need glasses after Billy teases her about it, though Harry reassures her and says he will find her a pair.
Simon Vetinari has been kidnapped by ninjas and taken to a house in Pleasantview. He meets his friend Archie's grandfather Cory, who explains that Simon will have to participate in a Bachelor Challenge where he gets to know several SimSelves over the week. At noon each day, the SimSelf with the lowest relationship score will be sent home. Simon is nervous as a shy person having to socialize with strangers for a week.
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.
Vlastimir begins a legacy challenge at the prestigious Académie Le Tour university. He meets fellow students Randall and Paula who help him declare a literature major and learn about music clubs. Vlastimir practices dancing and enters a dance competition but loses. He bonds with a student named Selena over dancing. Randall notices Vlastimir seems distracted and asks what's on his mind.
The story concludes with the resurrection of all the deceased members of the Doran family and their friends using the bone phone. After catching up and getting reacquainted, they take a final family portrait with all the major characters to wrap up the tale. The ending reflects on the journey of the Doran legacy from the beginning to the happy reunion at the conclusion.
The Omega Legacy Chapter 3.5 - "You've Got Mail"Rubber Ducky
Clover receives an email from Mitchell, a student she met online. He inquires about her day and how college is going. She responds, detailing her busy day which included calls from her parents about their new shop and meeting various new people around campus, including a hippie named Grant. She muses that communicating only through email is like having a human diary to share details of her day with someone new.
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Salahuddin meets with his contact Mr. Tellerman and Ms. Lauren, a witch, who propose that Salahuddin study magic in order to become a warlock. This would allow him to create a Resurrect-o-Nomitron and resurrect his late lover. Meanwhile, the Bookacy family cousins attend college and have various romantic and social encounters. Salahuddin begins magic lessons with Ms. Lauren as they work towards resurrecting his lover.
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Salahuddin is frustrated after using a Resurrect-o-Nomitron device to try and resurrect the Bookacy family founder, only to be told that resurrection is not possible. Meanwhile, Chris confides in Cho about having a crush on Cho's brother Cyrus, but being unsure if he returns her feelings since he seems oblivious to such things. Cho advises that Chris may need to directly tell Cyrus how she feels since he struggles to pick up on hints. The chapter ends with Cho enjoying a successful date with her literature professor Eric Dallas.
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Cyrus has been bitten by the vampire Salahuddin Chamcha. The Bookacy family and their friend Sunny discuss the situation. Sunny explains that Cyrus is not in immediate danger, but that Salahuddin now has some control over Cyrus due to the bite. They tried giving Cyrus an antidote potion but it did not work, as Salahuddin has grown more powerful over time. Sunny will need to make a stronger antidote potion, but it may take some time to acquire the necessary ingredients and brew it correctly. The family is worried about Cyrus until they can cure him of the vampire influence.
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Oman invites Cee over to his home to express how he feels, but struggles to find the right words. He then has the idea to show her how he feels instead of telling her, and asks her to meet him by the pond. At the pond, Oman gets down on one knee and proposes to Cee, pulling out a ring he has been carrying for a long time, asking her to wear it.
Elle holds individual dance dates with her two remaining suitors, Stuart and Liam, as she nears her final decision. During a previous tea time discussion about friends and family, it was revealed that while Stuart is close with his brother, Liam has struggled to form close relationships due to his difficult past. Elle now prepares nervously for her first dance date of the evening.
Circe is building a new house but the construction is being slowed down by Cricketta luring the workers to eat her cow cakes, affecting their work. Meanwhile, Citrine has a strange experience in the basement of the legacy house that leaves her feeling scared. Gray tells Darren he has decided to call off the wedding to Beryl and change the date to spring, surprising her. At Crazy Burger, Cal is embarrassed to be discovered working there by his classmate Katie.
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.
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Elle goes on fishing dates with the five remaining bachelors after the elimination, but struggles with fishing and none of the dates go very well. None of the bachelors seem to pick up on fishing easily either, and they spend more time falling in the pond or getting tangled than having conversations. After a long night, Elle is exhausted and sleeps in the next morning while Azula and Rhys get to know each other at the observation house.
Cecily decides to take a more active role in her situation by apologizing to Bayes and offering to accompany him on his errands that night. Meanwhile, Fricorith argues with his mother Jennail about enjoying his work with their grandfather, which involves torture. Jennail blames her father Jennicor for what has happened to Fricorith.
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This document provides an update on the Bookacy family and their extended relatives. Adrian receives a warning phone call from his niece about Salahuddin Chamcha's renewed interest in paranormal activities. The family takes precautions while continuing with their daily lives, careers, and relationships. George begins a romance with Count Pao Howe, and other family members also have dating experiences. The family builds a greenhouse and prepares for the arrival of winter. Nicole gifts her former business to Marylena to help with her career and financial goals.
Saeva and Carapace have moved into Trout House fraternity at university. Saeva is searching for a partner to help her mysterious family mission, while Carapace falls in love with her date Lee. Their cousin Bertie is acting strangely and refuses to socialize. Repens mentions a new arrival has come to town.
Indy apologizes to Coco for unintentionally making them fall in love via a hug, leading to their breakup and a slap. Meanwhile, Ellis reveals to Dora that he has an unspecified painful past. Elsewhere, Chad witnesses an intimate moment between Coco and a man named Malcolm at the hot tub, leaving him traumatized.
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Nicholas learns from Chris that Cho is engaged to her professor Eric. He is shocked by the news as he still has feelings for Cho. Ryker confirms he also cares for Cho as a friend. They discuss how unexpected the engagement is since Cho just graduated. Nicholas feels there is nothing he can do but accept it since Cho does not return his feelings. The story then provides context around Cho reaching her lifetime goal of 20 lovers and getting engaged. It summarizes that Baudolino and Marylena are planning a small birthday party to lift their spirits after recently losing Charlie.
The document provides an overview of the Bawse Legacy story and characters. It introduces several of the main and spare children, including twins Davin and Danner, who have differing interests. Davin goes on a unsuccessful date while Danner complains about lack of attention. The story also checks in on other family members like Hailey and her fishing skills. Adam Sundown passes away, leaving money to his children.
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Marylena Bookacy calls her son Cyrus to update him on the family after Cho's disastrous wedding. Cho went into shock after being left at the altar but is now sleeping. The doctor assured them the baby would be fine. Later, Cho goes into labor and gives birth to a baby boy named Dirk. Meanwhile, George and Sean meet with Count Pao after he visits Salahuddin Chamcha. The Count shares that Chamcha may now be planning to kill an heir, likely referring to Cho. Marylena later talks with Cho, who seems happier focusing on her newborn son Dirk.
The Omega Legacy - Chapter 3.5b - Scared of LonelyRubber Ducky
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Calvin goes on a date with Meadow at a day spa where they kiss in the hot tub and have a good time. Clover enjoys a romantic date at the beach with her boyfriend Mitchell where they go swimming and build a sandcastle. The Omega children move into their new Greek house as they continue their university studies.
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 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 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.
Vlastimir begins a legacy challenge at the prestigious Académie Le Tour university. He meets fellow students Randall and Paula who help him declare a literature major and learn about music clubs. Vlastimir practices dancing and enters a dance competition but loses. He bonds with a student named Selena over dancing. Randall notices Vlastimir seems distracted and asks what's on his mind.
The story concludes with the resurrection of all the deceased members of the Doran family and their friends using the bone phone. After catching up and getting reacquainted, they take a final family portrait with all the major characters to wrap up the tale. The ending reflects on the journey of the Doran legacy from the beginning to the happy reunion at the conclusion.
The Omega Legacy Chapter 3.5 - "You've Got Mail"Rubber Ducky
Clover receives an email from Mitchell, a student she met online. He inquires about her day and how college is going. She responds, detailing her busy day which included calls from her parents about their new shop and meeting various new people around campus, including a hippie named Grant. She muses that communicating only through email is like having a human diary to share details of her day with someone new.
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Salahuddin meets with his contact Mr. Tellerman and Ms. Lauren, a witch, who propose that Salahuddin study magic in order to become a warlock. This would allow him to create a Resurrect-o-Nomitron and resurrect his late lover. Meanwhile, the Bookacy family cousins attend college and have various romantic and social encounters. Salahuddin begins magic lessons with Ms. Lauren as they work towards resurrecting his lover.
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Salahuddin is frustrated after using a Resurrect-o-Nomitron device to try and resurrect the Bookacy family founder, only to be told that resurrection is not possible. Meanwhile, Chris confides in Cho about having a crush on Cho's brother Cyrus, but being unsure if he returns her feelings since he seems oblivious to such things. Cho advises that Chris may need to directly tell Cyrus how she feels since he struggles to pick up on hints. The chapter ends with Cho enjoying a successful date with her literature professor Eric Dallas.
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Cyrus has been bitten by the vampire Salahuddin Chamcha. The Bookacy family and their friend Sunny discuss the situation. Sunny explains that Cyrus is not in immediate danger, but that Salahuddin now has some control over Cyrus due to the bite. They tried giving Cyrus an antidote potion but it did not work, as Salahuddin has grown more powerful over time. Sunny will need to make a stronger antidote potion, but it may take some time to acquire the necessary ingredients and brew it correctly. The family is worried about Cyrus until they can cure him of the vampire influence.
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Oman invites Cee over to his home to express how he feels, but struggles to find the right words. He then has the idea to show her how he feels instead of telling her, and asks her to meet him by the pond. At the pond, Oman gets down on one knee and proposes to Cee, pulling out a ring he has been carrying for a long time, asking her to wear it.
Elle holds individual dance dates with her two remaining suitors, Stuart and Liam, as she nears her final decision. During a previous tea time discussion about friends and family, it was revealed that while Stuart is close with his brother, Liam has struggled to form close relationships due to his difficult past. Elle now prepares nervously for her first dance date of the evening.
Circe is building a new house but the construction is being slowed down by Cricketta luring the workers to eat her cow cakes, affecting their work. Meanwhile, Citrine has a strange experience in the basement of the legacy house that leaves her feeling scared. Gray tells Darren he has decided to call off the wedding to Beryl and change the date to spring, surprising her. At Crazy Burger, Cal is embarrassed to be discovered working there by his classmate Katie.
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.
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Elle goes on fishing dates with the five remaining bachelors after the elimination, but struggles with fishing and none of the dates go very well. None of the bachelors seem to pick up on fishing easily either, and they spend more time falling in the pond or getting tangled than having conversations. After a long night, Elle is exhausted and sleeps in the next morning while Azula and Rhys get to know each other at the observation house.
Cecily decides to take a more active role in her situation by apologizing to Bayes and offering to accompany him on his errands that night. Meanwhile, Fricorith argues with his mother Jennail about enjoying his work with their grandfather, which involves torture. Jennail blames her father Jennicor for what has happened to Fricorith.
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This document provides an update on the Bookacy family and their extended relatives. Adrian receives a warning phone call from his niece about Salahuddin Chamcha's renewed interest in paranormal activities. The family takes precautions while continuing with their daily lives, careers, and relationships. George begins a romance with Count Pao Howe, and other family members also have dating experiences. The family builds a greenhouse and prepares for the arrival of winter. Nicole gifts her former business to Marylena to help with her career and financial goals.
Saeva and Carapace have moved into Trout House fraternity at university. Saeva is searching for a partner to help her mysterious family mission, while Carapace falls in love with her date Lee. Their cousin Bertie is acting strangely and refuses to socialize. Repens mentions a new arrival has come to town.
Indy apologizes to Coco for unintentionally making them fall in love via a hug, leading to their breakup and a slap. Meanwhile, Ellis reveals to Dora that he has an unspecified painful past. Elsewhere, Chad witnesses an intimate moment between Coco and a man named Malcolm at the hot tub, leaving him traumatized.
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Nicholas learns from Chris that Cho is engaged to her professor Eric. He is shocked by the news as he still has feelings for Cho. Ryker confirms he also cares for Cho as a friend. They discuss how unexpected the engagement is since Cho just graduated. Nicholas feels there is nothing he can do but accept it since Cho does not return his feelings. The story then provides context around Cho reaching her lifetime goal of 20 lovers and getting engaged. It summarizes that Baudolino and Marylena are planning a small birthday party to lift their spirits after recently losing Charlie.
The document provides an overview of the Bawse Legacy story and characters. It introduces several of the main and spare children, including twins Davin and Danner, who have differing interests. Davin goes on a unsuccessful date while Danner complains about lack of attention. The story also checks in on other family members like Hailey and her fishing skills. Adam Sundown passes away, leaving money to his children.
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Marylena Bookacy calls her son Cyrus to update him on the family after Cho's disastrous wedding. Cho went into shock after being left at the altar but is now sleeping. The doctor assured them the baby would be fine. Later, Cho goes into labor and gives birth to a baby boy named Dirk. Meanwhile, George and Sean meet with Count Pao after he visits Salahuddin Chamcha. The Count shares that Chamcha may now be planning to kill an heir, likely referring to Cho. Marylena later talks with Cho, who seems happier focusing on her newborn son Dirk.
The Omega Legacy - Chapter 3.5b - Scared of LonelyRubber Ducky
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Calvin goes on a date with Meadow at a day spa where they kiss in the hot tub and have a good time. Clover enjoys a romantic date at the beach with her boyfriend Mitchell where they go swimming and build a sandcastle. The Omega children move into their new Greek house as they continue their university studies.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
The Gladrags Legacy: Chapter 10- Can You Feel The Love Tonight?TonytheFish
The document summarizes several chapters of a story about legacy heirs attending college. It introduces the main characters Simba, Shenzi, Zazu, Timon and Pumbaa, providing their traits and aspirations. It then shares various scenes that further the plot, including Simba proposing to his girlfriend Kimberley, Shenzi being unhappy about the engagement due to disliking Kimberley, and Zazu connecting with a new friend Andy. The chapter ends with Simba confronting Shenzi about why she dislikes Kimberley.
The Gladrags Legacy: Chapter 10- Can You Feel The Love Tonight?TonytheFish
The document summarizes several chapters of a story about legacy heirs attending college. It introduces the main characters Simba, Shenzi, Zazu, Timon and Pumbaa, providing their traits and aspirations. It then shares various scenes that further the plot, including Simba proposing to his girlfriend Kimberley, Shenzi being unhappy about the engagement due to disliking Kimberley, and growing tension between Simba and Shenzi over her dislike of Kimberley. It also includes the introduction of a new character Andy who bonds with Zazu over their interests.
The Gladrags Legacy- Chapter 10- Can You Feel The Love Tonight?TonytheFish
The document summarizes several chapters of a story about legacy heirs attending college. It introduces the main characters Simba, Shenzi, Zazu, Timon and Pumbaa, providing their traits and aspirations. It then shares various scenes that further the plot, including Simba proposing to his girlfriend Kimberley, Shenzi's unhappiness with this, and rising tension between Shenzi and Simba over her dislike of Kimberley. The chapter also includes the introduction of new character Andy who bonds with Zazu over their interests.
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Vaughn recruits Saffron for a secretive job helping to fight supernatural threats, but Saffron cannot accept without moving in with Vaughn and his colleague Selina. Selina then reveals troubling news to Saffron about inheriting her family home. Meanwhile, Billy gets in an argument with his mother Mya and storms off to his cousin's house, upset over her lack of consideration for his feelings.
Elle continues her time at the bachelorette house with the remaining suitors. She has tea with Liam, Abe, and Ham where they share their favorite colors. Later, she has brief one-on-one conversations with Stuart and Meloti to get to know them better. Stuart tells her about his large extended family in Regalton and their childhood hobby of playing with a large model train set. Elle enjoys talking to the polite and easygoing suitors.
The Glardags Legacy: Chapter 11- Be PreparedTonytheFish
1) Timon visits Mrs. Gogol, an occult expert, to ask for help resurrecting her recently murdered brother Simba.
2) Mrs. Gogol agrees to help using a mysterious "Resurrect-O-Nomitron" device, but insists Timon take responsibility for a powerful magic ring in exchange.
3) They travel to the morgue after dark to use the device, hoping to bring Simba's soul back from death. However, Mrs. Gogol warns Timon that resurrection is a dangerous process with no guarantees.
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.
Roche Buccaneer passes away at the age of 79 days. His large family grieves the loss of their patriarch. Lee gives birth to twin alien boys, Borusa and Spandrell. The babies help distract the family from their grief. As the twins grow older, Zing and Shih enjoy playing with and teaching their younger brothers.
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.
The document provides an update on the Wrongway Legacy family. It begins with Lindsay's death at the hands of the Grim Reaper. This takes an emotional toll on the family, especially Jim. Later, Eli meets a girl named Nancy at the park and they hit it off. Grace decides to kiss Orlando after avoiding intimacy for a long time. However, Elizabeth sabotages her sister Alice's relationship by kissing Alice's boyfriend Jake. The chapter ends with the play that Alice has a lead role in, where her co-stars gossip about Jake cheating on her with Elizabeth.
The document provides an update on the Wrongway Legacy family. It begins with Lindsay's death at the hands of the Grim Reaper. This takes an emotional toll on the family, especially Jim. Later, Eli meets a girl named Nancy at the park and they hit it off. Grace decides to kiss Orlando after avoiding intimacy for a long time. However, Elizabeth sabotages her sister Alice's relationship by kissing Alice's boyfriend Jake. The chapter ends with the play that Alice has a lead role in, where her co-stars gossip about Jake cheating on her with Elizabeth.
- 'Orrible has returned home from university with his girlfriend Liz Fuchs. Evil Susan is not pleased to see him back.
- Liz tries to make a good impression on Evil Susan but comes across as overly cheerful and enthusiastic, irritating Evil Susan.
- 'Orrible fails to find a job. Liz proposes to 'Orrible and he accepts, despite his parents' dislike of Liz. They get married.
- The wedding has some drama but is otherwise enjoyable. Liz and 'Orrible are now married, achieving 'Orrible's goal of having a spouse.
Cadence and her grandchildren Marella, Vox, Sid, and Evil Susan return from a holiday vacation to a tropical island. Marella recounts their adventures, which included exploring a pirate ship, soaking in hot springs, and an unfortunate incident where lava shot out of the ground. They also met a mysterious local Twikki man and learned traditional dances. Though the trip was fun, Marella was disappointed she didn't get a suntan like Sid did. Back home, Ivan continues to bully his cousin Callisto by refusing to share toys and threatening to bite her.
An Official Wacky Boolprop Challenge: Chapter 11Rflong7
It's a large update... I wanted to get to the Heir Vote. 3 girls are ready to be the heir to the family but only one can do it. Who will it be? It's up to the votes to see... Please vote- Ends April 13th. Thanks so much-
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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.
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 36 - Past the Horizonpurplebunnysarah
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A Piratical Legacy Chapter 34 - Curses and Conspiraciespurplebunnysarah
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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.
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A Piratical Legacy Chapter 24 - The Roman Schemepurplebunnysarah
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A Piratical Legacy Chapter 22 Part 1 - Five Weddings and a Funeralpurplebunnysarah
Gertie has returned after two years abroad and the Buccaneer family home has been rebuilt. Grace and her fiance Lee get married in a huge celebration on Pirate Island. For their honeymoon, Roche gifts them a beach house on Twikkii Island. Grace and Lee enjoy shopping for tropical clothes and exploring the local sights on their romantic honeymoon.
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A Piratical Legacy Chapter 20 - The Truth Will Make You Fretpurplebunnysarah
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A Piratical Legacy Chapter 19 - So this is Growing Uppurplebunnysarah
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1. Chapter 30 – Coming of Age Part 2
A Piratical Legacy
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2. The sun was shining hotly down on Twikkii Island when Ching Shih Buccaneer stepped out of her taxi. She stood for a minute on the sandy
walkway that led to the front door of the family's vacation house. It had been years since she'd been here, but as far as she could tell, nothing had
changed.
"Wait here for a minute," she told the taxi driver. "I'm just going to drop off my suitcase and then I'd like to go to the market to stock the fridge."
The driver smiled amiably and turned on the radio to settle down and wait, though he did offer to help Shih with her bag. She waved him off,
though, and carried it in herself.
3. She dismissed the driver at the marketplace; it wasn't a long walk back to the chalet. After buying what food she thought she'd need for the week,
Shih also stopped and picked up a few new outfits and got her hair styled a bit differently. Finally, she braved getting her nose pierced.
She felt that she was looking pretty good.
4. She returned to the chalet and, after putting away all of her purchases, phoned her old, old friend Jim Reeves and invited him over.
He promised to be there right away.
5. The butterflies were back as Shih strode down the sandy path to the sidewalk, where Jim was waiting to be greeted. Would he appreciate that she
was grown up now? Would he even notice? And would they still be friends now that they were meeting in person for the first time in ten years?
6. "Ching Shih!" Jim said exuberantly, catching her up in a warm hug. "You have blossomed into a glorious flower of womanhood. How wonderful it
is to see you again!"
Cue butterflies trying frantically to escape. Shih ruthlessly forced them down and made herself casual, choosing instead to enjoy the warmth of
Jim's embrace despite the hot day.
7. "It's good to see you too," Shih managed after what felt like (to her) showing his dazzling white teeth.
an eternity of silence. With a grin, she then performed the traditional
Twikkii Island greeting that Jim had taught her during her first visit "Yeah, some of them," Shih admitted. "But Hugo never did, I think
to the island. because his girlfriend is part islander."
"You have kept up practice!" Jim said delightedly. "I am honoured "Ah yes, young Lainey," Jim nodded in remembrance. "She is my
that you have remembered." sister's husband's uncle's wife's cousin's daughter's niece."
"How could I forget?" Shih giggled. "We only emailed at least "That... sounds complicated," Shih grinned. "But interesting. Why
weekly for the past ten years. Especially when I was small, I would don't you come inside out of the heat and we can talk some more?"
make my brother and my cousins practice with me after each email."
"I would like that," Jim said.
"How they must have gotten annoyed after a time," Jim smiled,
8. Shih had purchased a ready-to-serve salmon dinner for two at the market, and this she quickly heated up and served.
"Ah, this is one of my favorite meals," Jim said, taking a bite and savoring it with evident relish.
"The shopkeeper said it was a best-seller," Shih said, trying the dish herself. "Mmm... it is good."
9. "But you did not come all this way to talk only of food," Jim said, leaning in closer and gesturing with his fork. "Email is a splendid way to
communicate, Ching Shih, but it is not truly speaking. Tell me... what have you been doing with yourself for the past ten years?"
"I know you have long nights so close to the equator, but I don't think we have that much time to talk tonight," Shih grinned. "How about I just tell
you about how college has been so far."
"I am all ears."
10. Shih lit into the tales of the drama happening at her dormitory with gusto, all the while trying to figure out where to look when she was facing Jim.
If she looked at his face, she was mesmerized by the sculptured beauty of it, and if she looked at his chest then she lost her train of thought
completely. It was a bit embarrassing.
"I think your fellow college students have a bit too much time on their hands, yes?" Jim said smoothly once Shih fell silent.
"A bit," Shih said. "If they'd just stick to woohooing their intended spouses, or not promise to be an intended spouse, they'd have a lot less drama."
"That is my opinion as well," Jim said, smiling and showing those perfect teeth again. "It sounds to me like your friends engage in trouble for the
sake of trouble."
"One more reason I'm glad I'm not going to be living in the dorm next year," Shih said, swallowing the last bite of her dinner. "C'mon, Jim. There's
a fire pit outside and I've got marshmallows for dessert!"
11. "Spending the evening under a starlit sky with the harmonious sound of the waves crashing in my ears, and a raven-and-scarlet haired beauty
beside me... I think this is the perfect night, Ching Shih," Jim said with evident appreciation once the fire was burning cheerfully.
12. Shih blushed. "Thanks, Jim," she said softly. Then, feeling a bit uncomfortable and unsure, she steered the subject in other directions. "I've never
seen so many stars at night before. It's dazzling!"
"Even on your Pirate Island, there must be more light pollution, then," Jim said. "Here, there is little. The stars are even brighter outside town, as
well."
"I can imagine," Shih said dreamily.
13. Rummaging around, she pulled out a pair of marshmallows and some roasting sticks. "Time for dessert!" she said eagerly.
"I enjoy dessert," Jim murmured under his breath, looking at Shih's slender young form. But she didn't hear him, which was probably a good thing.
The blushes would have been unbearable.
14. "Do you prefer your marshmallows lightly toasted, or burnt?" Jim asked, pulling his back from the flame and eyeing it speculatively.
"Lightly toasted, with a chunk of Hershey's chocolate, pressed between two graham wafers," Shih said wistfully. "But the store didn't have graham
wafers, so we can't have s'mores."
"I have never heard of these," Jim said curiously.
"They're pure and total taste nirvana, Jim," Shih said longingly. She licked her lips, which caused Jim's breath to catch in his throat. However, his
voice was normal when he responded.
"When I visit Pirate Island, then, you will have to share them with me."
"Deal," Shih smiled, but her heart fluttered at the implication that there would be future visits to look forward to.
15. "If you prefer your marshmallows toasted, I think it is just perfect right now," Jim added, gesturing to the sugary confection.
Shih pulled it from the embers and examined it. "I think you're right," she said, and she popped it into her mouth.
16. "Mmm... that's SO good," she said with satisfaction once she could speak again.
17. It was a delightful evening, and so it was with extreme reluctance that Shih and Jim headed to the house some hours later.
"Just one more marshmallow for you," Jim teased, dangling the nearly empty bag in front of Shih's face.
"If I eat another, I'll burst!" Shih groaned, rubbing her stomach. "But man, that was good..."
"I know just the cure for overindulgence in marshmallows," Jim said seriously.
"Oh?"
"Red hands!"
18. "Oh, I don't know," Shih said once her hands were well and thoroughly reddened. "I have a better idea."
"With such a hint, you must share it."
19. "It's over there," Shih said, pointing. She stifled a giggle as Jim turned to look and she bounced a full water balloon in her hand.
20. "I do not see anything other than the house," there was confusion in Jim's voice.
"That's because you're not looking in the right direction," Shih said, a wicked edge in her own voice. "It's over here now."
Jim obligingly turned to look.
22. "Two can play at this game," Jim laughed, pulling a bright green water balloon out from under his clothing. The two of them raced around to the
front of the house, where the footing was a bit more certain in the dark.
23. "You're on, island boy!" Shih shrieked gleefully, hefting her own magically conjured water balloon.
"Loser has to pay the winner's admission at the ruins tomorrow!" Jim added.
"Ooh, you want to make things interesting," Shih giggled. She hesitated a moment, then flung her ammunition in Jim's direction while
simultaneously dodging to the left. Jim launched his own missile and dodged to the right...
24. ...where he was promptly nailed by Shih's balloon!
"That is only the first round!" he spluttered, dashing water out of his eyes. "I demand a rematch!"
"Oh, you are such a guy!" Shih giggled. "You sound just like my brother and my cousins... can't believe you lost to a girl!"
"There is some shame for a grown man to lose to a girl," Jim agreed. "However... there is no shame at all in losing to a woman--and you are
definitely a woman, Ching Shih Buccaneer."
"Good to know," Shih grinned. She readied another water balloon. "Now, are you just going to stand there talking all night or are you ready for that
rematch?"
25. A considerable time later, a thoroughly soaked Jim Reeves and Ching Shih Buccaneer bid one another farewell.
"See you in the morning," Shih said happily. "And remember to bring extra money for admissions... this one's definitely on you!"
"I think perhaps I would like to request a replay analysis of that last volley," Jim said with a smile. "After all, did you not in fact end up wet as
well?"
"That's why I said it was a draw," Shih grinned. "But I still beat you, five to four."
I must concede the point," Jim said at last. "Have sweet dreams, Ching Shih. I will come for you after breakfast."
"I'm looking forward to it!"
26. The next morning, Jim was already waiting by the mailbox when Shih finished breakfast.
"Ready to go?"
"Lead on, Mr. Jim!"
27. They decided to explore the Ancient Ruins of Numchuck, and Jim gallantly paid for Shih's admission, since he'd lost the previous evening's bet.
28. Even though she'd been here as a child, Shih couldn't help but feel overwhelming awe when she stepped through an archway and beheld the
majestic glory of the giant monkey fountain.
"Fantastic," she breathed to herself. "And to think all of this was created by a culture that has been dead for millennia... these ruins were already
here when Jim's ancestors came to the island, centuries ago. It's mind-boggling."
She was overwhelmed with the urge to climb all over the immense monument and learn its secrets, but she restrained herself. She was sure the
locals would never forgive her for being so presumptuous as to damage their artifact.
29. Instead, she contented herself with sitting at the foot of the waterfall and trailing her fingers in the ice-cold mountain water while the fine spray
dampened her hair and clothes.
"I wish this vacation would last forever," she whispered.
30. Standing up, she moved to the front of the fountain. There was a small sign there that stated that all coins offered to the fountain would be used to
maintain the ruins as a historical site for the ages.
31. "Legend says that a wish made with an offering to Numchuck will result in your heart's desire," Jim whispered, coming up behind her. "So make a
wish."
"Oh, I did," Shih replied, flipping the coin into the water and watching until it was lost from site.
"What did you wish for?" Jim teased.
"That's for me to know," she grinned. "If I tell you, it won't come true, now will it?"
"See, I've never been clear on that point myself," Jim responded. "If you don't tell anyone what you wish, then how can they help it to come true?"
"Come on," Shih laughed, looking at her watch. "The tour leaves in five minutes and we don't want to be late!"
32. "You're the last of the group to join us," the tour guide said as Shih and Jim approached the rendezvous point. "The shuttle to the beach is just
about to leave!"
"I've always wanted to go parasailing," Shih confided to Jim as they climbed into the purple minivan.
"Well, now you have the chance," Jim smiled. "I have always enjoyed it."
33. However, neither of them enjoyed the trip all that much--they ended up steering right into a patch of angry jellyfish.
Jim and Shih were both exhausted, and Jim left to go home. Before he went, however, he suggested that Shih check out the local spa--in his
opinion, it would pep her right back up.
34. After a power nap back at the chalet, Shih made her way to the spa just in time for the daily dinner special.
35. "Zee pineapple surprise, she is très magnifique," the chef exclaimed, kissing his fingertips. "You wish to try eet?"
"Sure," Shih said. "But... aren't you French, not local?"
"I came here when I was a leetle boy," the chef replied as he served her a generous portion. "I have learned how to cook zee local cuisine my entire
life!"
"Well, it sure tastes like it," Shih said appreciatively. "My compliments to the... uh... you."
"Merci."
36. After soaking in the hot spring for a little while, Shih decided that a hot stone massage would be the perfect way to wind up the evening, and she
even paid a little extra to learn the technique herself.
37. The next morning, Shih felt considerably better. Jim had to work, so she had the day to herself, and she decided to check out South End Beach...
there was a Pirate Ship there.
38. "Arr! This be the life for me!" Shih cried, spinning the wheel frantically. "Hard to starboard, mateys! Now port! Land ho! Don't hit the rocks!
Make fast the mainsail! Trim those lines!"
"Daddy, she almost looks like a real pirate," one bewildered-looking tot declared, pointing to the raven-and-scarlet haired mistress of the wheel.
"Don't be silly, honey," the man said, shaking his head. "There's no such thing as pirates anymore."
"I beg t'differ with ya, man," Shih cried, letting go of the wheel for a moment. "I'm Ching Shih Buccaneer, and I'm descended from real pirates,
sure enough! The blood may be a little dilute, but when I'm on a ship, even a ruined one like this... it calls to me, aye?"
39. Leaving the wheel to the little girl and her father, Shih decided to explore every inch of the rest of the ship. First, she checked out the plank.
"Arr... and this be a bad place t' learn I've lost me sense o' balance," she murmured to herself, still using the pirate voice she'd fallen into while
speaking to the other tourists. "Yikes!" She hastily backed up back onto solid ship.
40. Just as she got clear of the plank, the fencing station with the training dummy freed up, and Shih picked up a cutlass experimentally.
"Hmm... not bad," she said, hefting the blade to get a feel for its weight. She lunged forward. "Aha!"
41. Before long she was really getting into it. She lunged at the dummy again and again, faster and faster. The same child who had questioned her
earlier pointed her out again. "Look, daddy! She's really doing it! She's fighting with the dummy!"
42. "Some people are just born to be pirates," Shih grinned to herself. She handed the cutlass off to the little girl. "Your turn now!"
43. Then she raced back up onto the foredeck and frantically raised the pirate the crew?"
flag.
"Most people usually ask what happened to Captain Jack," the woman
"I see you have discovered the infamous Buccaneer family flag," a blue-clad smiled.
local who was evidently a tourist guide of some sort, nodded to Shih.
"Not me," Shih said firmly. "What happened to the crew?"
"Buccaneer?" Shih almost stopped what she was doing, she was so startled.
"Why, they shipwrecked this fair vessel not three weeks after abandoning
"That's what I said," the woman smiled. "This ship used to belong to a their captain, didn't they?" the woman said. "And ever since then Jack's first
scurvy pirate by the name of Jack Buccaneer... until his crew mutinied and mate, Captain Dregg, haunts the ship!"
threw him off."
"Wh-what's the ship called?" Shih asked, hoisting the flag the rest of the
"Really?" Shih blinked and paused for a moment. "Then what happened to way.
44. As the tattered pirate flag suddenly caught the wind and blew straight out, displaying the llama-and-veggie crest proudly for all to see.
"Why... it's the Pearl," the woman said. "The Black Pearl. I thought everyone knew that."
45. The news was shocking, to say the least. Shih decided that she needed some answers... and there was one logical place to look. She waited until the
tour guide wasn't looking and then crept into the Captain's cabin.
47. "OOGA BOOGA!" the ghost of Captain Dregg shouted, wiggling his fingers menacingly. "Take that, landlubber!" He looked around for the girl
he'd spooked from the cabin. "Aww... come back! I was just joking!"
48. Gingerly, Shih made her way back up the gangplank and onto the
main deck of the ship. "Sorry," she said. "Lost my cool for a minute "Distant descendent," Shih confirmed.
there."
"Arr!" the pirate said merrily. "Don't that beat all? And here I was
"I tend to have that effect on women, gen'rally," the ghost said just thinkin' it'd be good to see old Captain Jack again."
affably. "Th' name's Captain Dregg. And who might you be?"
"But didn't you overthrow him?" Shih blinked. "That's what the tour
"Ching Shih Buccaneer," she replied. "Does the name mean anything guide said."
to you?"
"Bah," the pirate ghost dismissed the guide with an airy wave. "She
"Buccaneer... Buccaneer..." the ghost thought that over for a minute. don't know nothin'. Jack was me mentor! And me best friend!"
"Any relation to Captain Jack, then, mate?"
49. "Then how'd you end up with the Pearl?" Shih asked. "The lady said said. "I has this ... feelin' ... about ya, mate."
that's what this ship is called."
"Maybe I should look for it," Shih mused. "Just to get some family
"Nay, this ain't th' Pearl," Captain Dregg said with a snort. "This be closure."
the Counterfeit Clam, mate. Sister ship o' the Black Pearl, but not the
Pearl herself. That ship's no been heard from since Jack's mate "A worthy quest, it'd be."
mutinied with all hands."
"I'll think about it," Shih decided.
Shih sighed. "That's a bit disappointing," she said. "Here I was
hoping I'd solved a family mystery." "Ya do that, lass," the pirate nodded. "In the meantime, have ya seen
th' view o' the island from the crow’s-nest? 'Tis a sight worth
"If y' ever do find the Pearl... let me know then, lass," the pirate ghost seeing..."
50. And when Shih had clambered up to the pinnacle of the ship, she agreed that it was indeed a sight worth seeing. The entirety of Twikkii Island was
spread out before her eyes, and ocean as far as the horizon. It was dazzling.
51. Reluctantly, Shih climbed back down. She decided to spend the rest of the afternoon catching rays on the beach. Unfortunately, she fell asleep
under the gentle warmth of the sun... and when she woke up, she more closely resembled a lobster than a pirate.
Grumbling, she stomped home to spend the rest of the evening applying lotion to cool her fiery skin.
52. "Ouch... that looks painful," Jim said sympathetically when he met felt pretty good. And being around Jim again distracted her from
Shih the next morning in front of her chalet. He almost but not quite what discomfort she might be feeling. "So what are we doing today?"
touched her shoulder, then pulled back.
"I thought you might enjoy getting some firedancing lessons, so I
"It's not as bad as it looks, thanks to some aloe and an oatmeal bath," made arrangements," Jim said, flashing his bright white teeth at her.
Shih said. "And you can rest assured, I'm absolutely covered in "I haven't overstepped my bounds or anything, have I?"
sunscreen today."
"Not at all," Shih said. "Lead on, Mr. Jim!"
"You're glistening with it," Jim chuckled.
"Hey now, you're way too old to be calling me that," Jim admonished
"I do look rather like a marinated lobster, don't I," Shih grinned. her gently.
Since her skin didn't sting as much as she'd anticipated, she actually
53. "This is Fire Dancer," Jim said by way of introduction once they'd reached the beach.
"That's an... interesting... name," Shih said.
"It is an old islander tradition," Jim said. "Naming people after their job title is traditional in many cultures, is it not, Miss Buccaneer?"
"That makes a bit more sense," Shih nodded. She flexed her muscles. "So... I'm ready to learn, if you're ready to teach!"
54. To the fire dancer's delight, and Jim's encouragement, Shih was a natural. She hadn't progressed to lighting the baton before they left for the day,
but she was well on her way there.
55. Twirling batons used muscles Shih hadn't exerted before, and she was a bit stiff and sore after her training session was done. Jim suggested they
head to the spa to soak in the natural hot springs for a while.
"Oooh... this is better," Shih said gratefully. "It stings my sunburn a bit, but it's worth it for the muscle soothing."
"As to your sunburn," Jim said, his eyes travelling over Shih's lithe form, "there is an island cure you may want to try. We call it moonbathing... lie
out under the light of the moon and see if you can cause the sunburn to fade to a tan."
"I suppose it can't hurt to try," Shih nodded as she sank deeper into the steaming water. "I'll give it a shot before I go to bed tonight."
"It will work," Jim said confidently.
56. When she returned to the chalet after sunset, Shih wasted no time in putting Jim's advice to the test. She lay out on a beach towel beneath the
stars...
57. ... and to her surprise, her skin cleared up almost immediately!
"Excellent," Shih said to herself as she appraised her now bronzed skin. "I wonder how that works..."
58. The next morning, Shih was up bright and early. Her grandfather, Roche, had left her a map to a hidden hermit's home somewhere on the island,
and she was determined to see where the path led. Roche's Mickles had been lost when he died, and Shih wanted one of her own.
59. She was met inside by a man who identified himself as a Witch Doctor. He gestured wildly and frustratedly at all of his broken appliances, and
made it obvious that he wanted Shih's help before he would talk to her.
60. Shih threw herself into the project with abandon. She was almost electrocuted by the dishwasher...
62. ...and ignited by a spark from the television. But at last she finished, and the Witch Doctor returned to his hut. He stood waiting patiently for her to
acknowledge him, and then suddenly turned tail and went outside again to fish.
"What a rip off!" Shih complained. "I fix everything for him and he's completely ignoring me! Just because I stopped to get a drink of water before
talking to him!"
I also agreed it was unfair, so I worked a bit of magic. Shih would find a Mickles in her inventory anyway, the next time she checked.
63. After a long and tiring morning, she returned home to relax the afternoon and early evening away. Jim would be stopping by with a friend of his
after dinner for dessert, but that was hours away.
Most of the chateau was too hot for comfort, so Shih retired to the more sheltered master bedroom. To her surprise, there was a stuffed bear sitting
on the night stand. "And how'd you get in here?" she asked the plush animal, not expecting a reply.
"Ya don't want t' know, love," the bear replied, startling her right out of her skin.
"Aaah! Don't do that!"
"I get that a lot these days," the bear grumbled. "Ya'd think none o' ya'd ever heard a talkin' bear before, lass."
"You haven't spoken much to us pirates of late," Shih pointed out. "You could say we're out of practice."
64. "Arrr! And ya call yerselves pirates, mate!" the bear complained. Clam isn't half a mile from where we are right now, run aground and
"Runnin' shops and stores and other respectable businesses is hardly turned into a tourist attraction. The ghost of Captain Dregg still lurks
in keepin' with the pirate spirit, savvy?" aboard to frighten unwary tourists, even."
"And what would you have us do?" Shih demanded. "Ah, Dregg!" the bear's shout turned gleeful. "He was only half the
captain I was, love, but a good man ne'ertheless. Prob'ly why his ship
"All ya need is a ship, and a star to steer her by," the bear said ran aground, savvy?"
dreamily. "It's th' best life in the world, mate. Why, if I had the
Pearl..." "Do you know where the Pearl is?" Shih asked.
"Yes, but she was lost with all hands and never heard from again," "They threw me overboard, lass, lest ya forget," the bear scolded her.
Shih said sadly. "I found her sister ship, though. The Counterfeit "An' in the bleedin' Gulf of St. Lawrence, too!"
65. "Well, yeah," Shih conceded. "But a Captain has a special connection to his ship, right? You haunt those creepy stuffed animals... haven't you ever
tried haunting your own ship?"
"Err..." the bear paused for a moment. "I hadn't actually thought of that, no."
"Well, why don't you give it a try and report back to me, then?" Shih asked. "Maybe my family can find out where the ship is after all these years,
and claim it back for ourselves!"
66. The bear gave her a long, considering look with its button eyes. "I likes the way ya thinks, girl," it said at last. "You've the true pirate spirit in your
bones, no doubts there. If y' can find me ship, perhaps I'll find meself some measure of peace, savvy?"
"Savvy... and it's a deal," Shih grinned, reached forward, and shook one threadbare paw. "But it'll have to wait until after I graduate university."
"What's three more years when I've been waiting five generations, love?"
67. As the shadows lengthened on the lawn, the temperature inside the vacation house gradually grew more reasonable and Shih roused herself from
her pseudo-nap to get the house ready for Jim and his friend. She even put a cake in the oven to bake!
When she saw Jim and his friend approaching, she headed outside to greet them.
"Ching Shih Buccaneer, I would like to introduce you to my friend Mary Vijayakar," Jim said, flashing pearly whites at both lades. "Mary, this is
my friend Shih. Like you, she was a member of the Twikkii Island pen pal program."
"It's great to meet you!" Mary said enthusiastically.
"You, too," Shih said, hoping her voice sounded friendlier than she felt. Jim had more than one pen pal? Suddenly she felt like ten times a fool.
68. "I have fresh coffee cake in the house," she found herself saying cheerfully. "Come on in!"
"Which way to the little girls' room?" Mary asked delicately. Shih gestured wordlessly, and Mary flashed her a companionable smile before
walking off in the indicated direction.
"Shih, truly you are a marvelous cook," Jim said with appreciation as he sniffed the spice-heavy air. "Mary will not want us to wait for her. I
suggest we dig in!"
Shih picked up her fork, but she didn't feel like eating. "Have you corresponded with Mary for long?" she asked, studiously not meeting his eye.
"For a few years," Jim said. "She is a lovely young woman, charming and intelligent. Her husband is a lucky man."
"Husband?" Shih blinked. She hadn't been expecting to hear that.
69. "Oh, yes," Jim said. "She is here on her honeymoon with her husband, Antonio. He is taking a scuba-diving lesson and she has a water phobia, so I
offered to keep her entertained for the afternoon. They are leaving tomorrow, and she wanted to meet the woman I have been filling her ears with
all week."
70. "You've been talking about me?" Shih asked coquettishly.
"How can I not sing your praises to everyone I know," Jim replied. "You are the most remarkable woman I have ever met, Ching Shih Buccaneer.
Beautiful, adventurous, intelligent... I count myself lucky to be numbered among your friends."
"You definitely know the way to a girl's heart," Shih said, blushing. "Stop... you'll make me vain!"
71. "Am I interrupting something?" Mary asked, walking into the room.
"Not at all," Shih and Jim said in unison. They locked eyes and burst out laughing.
"Please, join us," Shih added, gesturing to the seat on the other side of her.
72. They ate in companionable silence for a few minutes, and then Mary
turned to Shih. "I like meeting new people," Shih said. "I'm a Knowledge girl, but
I'm not a hermit. Sometimes I need my friends to make sure I meet
"You're a great cook," she said, smiling. "Could I get the recipe? I'm new people, though."
going to be a stay-at-home mom once my husband and I start having
kids, but I don't know the first thing about cooking." "I'm Family, myself," Mary nodded. "But then, you probably guessed
that."
"Sure," Shih said. "Give me your email address before you leave, and
I'll send it to you. If you forget, just have Jim forward it to me." "It wasn't hard to figure out," Shih said.
"Thanks," Mary said. "And thank you for being so welcoming. I They chatted for a while longer and Shih discovered that Mary really
didn't want to impose, but Jim insisted that you wouldn't mind me was a fun person, with a subtle sense of humor and a witty
tagging along on his visit." conversational style.
73. A little while later, Mary stood up and excused herself. "My husband's scuba lesson should be just about over," she said apologetically. She
extended a hand to Shih. "It was nice meeting you, Ching Shih."
Shih and Jim saw her to the door and then returned to the living room.
"I should not stay much longer myself," Jim said reluctantly. "Between both of my lovely guests, I've been neglecting my own housework and
there is a funny smell coming from my refrigerator. I need to track it down, though that pales in comparison to spending time with you."
74. "If it looks like it might be developing an intelligence of its own, bring me a sample," Shih said enthusiastically. "I have this project I'm thinking of
for my term project next year..."
"I shall endeavor to please," Jim said with an amused grin. "Does that mean I will be seeing you again before you leave?"
"I hope so," Shih said earnestly. She blushed. "I've enjoyed spending time with you, Jim."
75. "And I have enjoyed spending time with you, Ching Shih Buccaneer," Jim said in a low voice, leaning in closer. For a moment, Shih thought he
was going to kiss her, and she licked her lips nervously.
"Wh-why don't you come over tomorrow evening," she said hastily. "If you thought the cake tonight was good, you'll be blown away!"
"I shall have to contain my appetite until then," Jim said, stepping back reluctantly.
76. Shih fanned at herself as she felt the blush rising. "Whoa... little warm in here," she squeaked.
Jim looked her up and down. "Indeed, I am feeling a little warm myself. Until tomorrow evening, then?"
"Don't be late!"
"Wild llamas could not keep me away."
77. The next morning Ching Shih was up cleaning at the crack of dawn. She would be leaving in slightly more than forty-eight hours, and she'd
decided the previous evening that she wanted Jim more than she'd ever wanted anything in her life. By the end of the night, she vowed to herself,
he would be hers.
78. "All th' same," the bear said as Shih explained the reason for her cleaning frenzy, "I don't know why yer botherin' t' clean th' bedroom."
"If I have to spell it out for you," Shih said, managing to contain a blush.
"Ya don't, missy. Like I said, I don't know why yer botherin'."
79. "Thar's no reason t' be lockin' me in th' spare room!" the bear protested once Shih had deposited him there.
"Stay out of trouble!" Shih grinned, winking at him.
"...thar's no rum in here. Where's a bear t' find a good couch when he needs it?"
80. When she was satisfied with the state of the rest of the house, Shih started working on dessert she planned to serve to her friend. Baked Alaska was
a specialty of hers. She managed to refrain from adding any love potion to the batter, and placed the finished product on the kitchen counter to
await being brandied.
81. All other preparations complete, she returned to the bedroom to change into an outfit she'd been saving for just the right occasion. She fussed
considerably over her makeup and hair, and she struggled to put contacts in.
82. Shih was nervous, but she was also extremely pleased with the end result. If this didn't catch Jim's attention... nothing would.
83. When Shih greeted Jim at the mailbox a short while later, she was surprised to see he had also changed into something more formal.
"What's the occasion?" Shih asked, gesturing to the suit.
"I had a feeling," Jim said, taking in Shih's slender form appreciatively, "that it would not be inappropriate. Such fine feathers you wear, my friend!
You are a delight to the senses!"
"Well, I only hope my dessert meets with your approval as well," Shih said with a nervous giggle. "Come on in!"
"Oh, I have no doubt that it will," Jim said to himself as he followed the young woman into the house. "No doubts whatsoever."
84. Shih picked up the intricate dessert, poured a generous helping of brandy over it, and lit the entire confection with a match. "Dessert is served!"
85. "Ching Shih, you are a wonderful cook," Jim said, closing his eyes and savoring the first mouthful.
"I do try," Shih said. "It's not my strongest talent, but I've endeavored to cultivate it."
"I know," Jim said. "You've written to me about it frequently. But seeing, smelling, and tasting a thing are entirely different than reading about it."
86. Putting actions to words, he dug into the creamy confection. His eating habits were a trifle... messy... which annoyed Shih a little, but she
remembered what she'd heard a fellow college student say to her boyfriend: something about nobody being perfect, and everybody being cursed
with a few warts. Shih decided that if less-than-stellar table manners were the extent of Jim's warts, she could live with that.
87. "I can't believe my vacation is almost over, though," Shih said sadly. "Accept them graciously," Jim smiled. "You're one of the few
"I've been looking forward to it all term, and the time has flown by so women who can be complimented endlessly and who will never
quickly!" grow vain in spite of it. That is a quality well worth having."
"I will regret your departure," Jim said. "You've been a bright light "If you say so," Shih said. "But why do you compliment me so
on the island this week, Ching Shih Buccaneer." much? I'm just the kid you've been writing to for the past few years."
"You always pay me so many compliments," Shih said, blushing. "It "You are not a child," Jim corrected her. "You are a woman. There is
makes me a bit uncomfortable, because I don't know how to react." a big difference. Were you a child, we would not be sitting here right
now. This is practically a date!"
88. "Oh, I hadn't thought of it that way," Shih said consideringly. "I suppose this could be considered a date... if you wanted."
89. Jim swallowed hastily. "I would like that very much," he said softly.
Shih's pulse pounded in her ears.
90. "Here," she said, pretending as though she hadn't heard that last statement. "I don't think you got any cherries on your piece." She scooped up the
aforementioned piece of fruit with her fork and offered it to Jim. Rather than putting it on his own plate, or even taking the fork from her, Jim
leaned forward and ate the fruit right off of Shih's utensil.
92. "And in exchange, I call dibs on that piece right there!" Shih giggled, trying desperately to lighten the mood. She wanted Jim, true, but now that it
seemed inevitable that she would have him, she had the overwhelming urge to slow things down.
Jim seemed to sense that, because he started laughing.
"Help yourself," he said, gesturing to the plate. "What kind of host would I be if I didn't let you eat off of my plate?"
"Oh, so you're the host now?" Shih laughed. "I thought this was my place!"
"Yes, but it is my island," Jim said, flashing his teeth at her.
Shih giggled impishly at that. "I'll drink to that!"
93. Carefully she filled their champagne flutes and raised a glass. "To a wonderful evening with an even better friend," she said, clinking her drink
with Jim's.
"And to the most beautiful woman on the island," Jim responded. "I will drink to that!"
They both drank deeply.
94. Wordlessly, Jim stood and held out a hand to Shih. She took it, and he led her out into the back yard.
"A dance, under the stars," he said invitingly, holding out his other hand.
95. The swayed gently in the warm summer night, and Jim slowly pulled Shih closer.
"You are like gossamer in my arms," he breathed in her ear. "I dare not hold you too tightly, lest you break."
"I'll let you know if you squeeze too tight," Shih smirked. She still had butterflies, but she wasn't nervous anymore.
96. "I should probably kiss you right now," Jim murmured, pulling back just enough to look into Ching Shih's eyes.
"I think that would be a good idea, yes," Shih said breathlessly.
97. Time stood still as Jim gently pulled Shih to him and pressed his lips to hers.
98. "I've been wanting to do that all week," Jim confessed when the kiss
finally ended. "How could they be inappropriate?" Shih demanded. "I've been
looking forward to tonight since... well, since I swore off dating as a
"You too, huh?" Shih laughed, her voice a little shaky. teenager. That would have been inappropriate. This is not."
"I was half expecting to be greeted by a little girl when I arrived at "No, it's not," Jim replied, kissing her again.
the house at the beginning of the week," Jim said. "I was stunned to
see how beautiful you were, Ching Shih. Stunned and She took him by the hand and led him back into the house. "Much as
overwhelmed... and as the week went on, I came to realize that I felt I hate to waste a beautiful starry night like tonight..."
things for you that could be decidedly... inappropriate."
99. As soon as they were inside, Jim swept her up into his arms once more.
"Eek!" Shih giggled. "You've got me!"
"So I do," Jim grinned. "Now, what shall I do with you?"
100. As it turned out, Shih had a few ideas in that regard, and before long they found themselves in the bedroom.
101. "Are you sure about this?"
"Now that it comes to the moment... yes," Shih said decisively. "You're all I've ever wanted in a man, Jim Reeves."
"But I am a Romance sim," Jim pointed out.
"Oh, I've always known that," Shih shrugged. "I can read between the lines as well as any girl, and I know you've not been a monk."
"I won't promise to commit to you for forever and a day."
"Right now, I'm only looking for a night."
102. Very gently, Jim pulled Shih close to him and kissed her again.
104. "Ching Shih Buccaneer," Jim said sleepily, some considerable time later.
"Yes?" Shih yawned, taking his hand.
"I'm falling in love with you."
"I know."
106. When they awoke the next morning, Jim was worried that things might be awkward, but Shih just stretched sensuously and, when she caught Jim
staring, winked at him.
"I'll have breakfast ready in ten minutes if you want to catch a quick shower," she called over her shoulder as she strode confidently out of the
bedroom.
107. Jim took one bite of his breakfast and immediately melted. "I don't deserve a woman like you."
"Probably not," Shih said cheerfully. "But you've got one anyway!"
108. After breakfast they headed outside and down to Ching Shih's private beach to soak up the rays and play in the sand and surf.
"What time does your flight leave?" Jim asked morosely.
"The shuttle will pick me up in about six hours," Shih said.
"Then we must make the most of these last few hours we have together," Jim declared.
109. They spent the rest of the day around the little vacation home, with Shih putting everything back in order and Jim assisting her where he could.
Shih kept them both entertained with anecdotes of the drama she'd experienced living in dorm, and Jim contributed stories of some of the dumber
tourists he'd encountered.
"That's enough work for today," Shih decided eventually.
110. "Yes, I would like to spend our last few hours together doing something other than working," Jim said, rubbing muscles that had worked hard
recently. "I am getting out of shape!"
"Oh... I wouldn't say that," Ching Shih said, smiling knowingly.
111. She swept Jim up in her own arms and planted a firm kiss on his lips.
"You are a lot less nervous than you were last night," Jim said breathlessly when she finally let him up.
"Call it the voice of experience."
112. "It is an experience I hope to repeat sometime soon," Jim said, pulling her close and embracing her tightly. "When will I see you again, Ching
Shih?"
"As soon as you come out to visit me," Shih said frankly. "My bank account can't handle another visit for at least a year, and I don't want to wait
that long."
"I have some savings," Jim said. "I will look into it and let you know when to expect me. Your housemates at the Greek house will not have a
problem with me staying?"
"Well, my brother might want to beat you up," Shih laughed, "or Toby. He's a Romance sim himself, so he knows what you lot are like."
"I shall endeavor to prove my worthiness," Jim said. He checked his watch. "Alas... I believe it is time you got ready to go. The shuttle will be here
momentarily."
113. Ching Shih ran into the bedroom and changed into clothing more suited to Pirate Island this time of year and brushed her hair out into its
customary 'do. She decided to put the nose ring back in, though. She thought it made her look more piratical.
"That would be the taxi," Jim said sadly when a staccato burst interrupted their canoodling on the front sofa. "Would you like me to carry your
suitcase?"
"I've got it," Shih said. She turned to face him. "I didn't say it before but... I love you."
"I know."
114. And with one last kiss, Ching Shih Buccaneer picked up her suitcase and walked out to the waiting taxi.
To be continued in Chapter 31...