This post is going to lean slightly more in a story direction, especially towards the end of it. This post also covers week 4 and 2 days of week 5. In terms of challenge goals I once again failed the relationship aspect, but completed the other goals. With the arrival of spring Kathy took the dragons out for one last flight before they were released to the wilds where they belonged. Afterwards everyone piled into a taxi for Pamela and Paul's graduation ceremony at city hall. Pamela took a moment to talk to Olivia about music and the job opportunities at the theater. Olivia wasn't sure how she felt about her sister working at the theater with her. While everyone else went home, Paul stuck around city hall. He had high hopes of getting married to Zoe Cromos whom he'd gone to prom with. They had dinner out, and then he invited her back to the house. When he asked her to marry him she told him no, and that she'd already married someone else. In a snit Paul left a note on the counter stating he was joining a zoological association focused on wildlife rehabilitation. Janina missed Paul right away. More specifically everyone missed all of the cleaning he used to do all of the time. John and Janina insisted that Kathy take Paul's old room, instead of staying in the basement. At first Kathy enjoyed having a nicer bed to sleep in, until she learned that Pamela didn't care who she woke up while practicing guitar for work. Life seemed to be going well, and then one morning Olivia found another note in the kitchen. "Finally got assigned to an international investigation team. It's safer for all if you don't know where I am. Love, Janina" No one was overly surprised, Olivia was glad that there was number on the back for leaving messages at. John continued to throw himself into his work. Pamela suspected that John had other reasons for spending so much extra time at work. Pamela's suspicion's proved true when they woke up one day to learn that John had invited Ned to spend the night. Later that day they had a party and invited Janina to attend. During the party Janina smiled and gave John a discrete smile and nod. Olivia was asked to slow dance by Tod Mithrillin, unfortunately she stepped on his toes. He suggested that maybe he would give her a second chance to win him over at prom in a few days time. Olivia was unsure how she felt about his suggestion. She'd already been to prom once and had been nominated prom queen. The next prom conflicted with her work schedule and she was up for a promotion. The next day John invited Ned back over. He had a question to ask. Pamela had an idea of what might be on John's mind, and provided soft romantic background music. John was over the moon and insisted on a going away party before he and Ned moved to their cottage near the community garden. The party ran much later than expected. Shortly after John & Ned left a straggling guest went into labor and had to be rushed to the hospital. Pamela moved out about the same time, no note, just a box addressed to the Mithrillen residence. Kathy, knowing that she would soon be without a reason to stay at the house because Olivia was about to become a young adult and graduate, submitted her short resume online. The only employer to contact her was the local school, she had the skills they looked for in their employees. Olivia had caved to curiosity and went to prom instead of work, only to be stood up by both of the boys who had expressed an interest in her. After hours on the phone with her older siblings, Olivia accepted that she had messed up. Determined not to let her mistake jeopardize her future in music Olivia told Kathy that she wasn't going to celebrate her birthday until after work, and that Kathy should get a good night's sleep before her first day at the new job. Olivia was tired when she left work, but very happy with her choice. She'd shown that she was a good musician and had earned the promotion she'd been promised. Standing outside the theater she celebrated her transition to young adult with a few of the other band members. Afterwards she completed the necessary paperwork to transfer to the regular career branch where she was made a band manager due to her hard work and leadership during her teen years. As she took a cab home she rebelliously wished it was a motorcycle. Climbing into bed she thought about what she'd do with her life now that she could no longer stay at her uncles property. Sliding under the sheets she decided that getting a motorcycle and touring the world while playing music for fun was the way to go. Olivia stared at the mail in shock. Instead of the regular bills and rent request there had been a fat envelope from her uncle. Inside was a letter from him and her parents, who had since passed away in a boating accident during their flight from the authorities. The letter from their parents was a self centered attempt of an apology, which reminded Olivia of Pamela's snobby attitude. Under all of the detailed documents showing how the fees, taxes, and investors had been payed off was the letter from their uncle. He'd been able to take temporary guardianship of the property because it had been considered of no value to those settling her parents debt's. Now that she was a young adult the property was hers as the youngest child. Under his letter was the deed to the property. Olivia took a moment to reflect on what it all meant, and how it could change her plans. After a brief call to Janina. Olivia printed a form, signed it and mailed it off. Feeling good about her choice. Kathy would be surprised, but she'd more than earned the house by staying with the kids and doing her best to raise them all even when Pamela was giving her attitude. Packing a knapsack Olivia grabbed her guitar and headed for Le Champs, with luck she'd earn enough in tips to buy a motorcycle. Touring would be hard but someday she was going to be a rock star. Everyone was moved out using edit town. There were no more surprise game mechanic cash deposits to the family funds. The final overview/walk though of the house. The staff bedroom in the basement is the only room that didn't get the full bedroom treatment. Some of the decor items were received during the two gift giving parties. I'm going to let the pictures (57) do the talking.
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Lisabeesims
2/8/2018 05:05:46 pm
<3 :)
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Mama Dragon
2/14/2018 08:06:48 pm
:)
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2/9/2018 11:22:03 am
Wow! What a remarkable transformation in the building itself as well as the lives of the sims who lived there. While I've not played Dragon Valley, it's easy to see this home blending in naturally with its surroundings.
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Mama Dragon
2/14/2018 08:06:17 pm
Thank you April.
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bmitjessesue
2/9/2018 02:58:53 pm
The home is beautifully done. Looks perfect for DV! I love what you did with the pictures as well!
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Mama Dragon
2/14/2018 08:02:04 pm
Thank you bmit
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