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Thank you @igglemouse and everyone who got me to 5000 reblogs!

Episode 7 ~ Mirror Mirror

   I think all of this work is paying off, what do you think? I mean, I need to do a lot more work, definitely, but I’m proud of what I see in the mirror…I think…

~End~

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Song of the Day!

No story posts tomorrow, probably profile posts though!

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. ~ George Halas

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Meanwhile Goldfish puts a ton of work into bonding with the twins and does not develop any unwanted sentiments. Huzzah!

"How's everything?"

"Hi Mom, we're exhausted but in a good way. The twins are definitely hard work but they are so worth it. Norman said his first word yesterday and Frankie is already crawling! They are growing up so fast."

"You look happy...are you happy Goldfish?"

"Yes, Mom. I'm happy!"

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It's another sunny morning in Oasis Springs and the family is just waking up in their new home. Downstairs we find the kitchen and living room. It's all new and shiny but still feels familiar with all their personal furniture and collectibles. 🤍

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🌌🌌🌌🌌

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You go Vinny! My most innocent heir I believe? Top 5 at least!

Episode 7 ~ Mirror Mirror

   I think all of this work is paying off, what do you think? I mean, I need to do a lot more work, definitely, but I’m proud of what I see in the mirror…I think…

~End~

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Song of the Day #TBT

Conveniently this was a 2024 coachella performance!

Likely no story update tomorrow!

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. ~ Lao Tzu

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📩 Simblr question of the day: You can answer one or both parts of this question! 1️⃣ Part one: If you make Story posts, what do you do for scenes? Do you build them yourself, do you download lots from the gallery or do you download them from someone online? 2️⃣ Part two: If you make Gameplay/Legacy posts, what do you do for a house? Do you build it yourself, download a home from the gallery or do you download them from someone online? Additionally, do you build onto that home or demolish it and rebuild the house when needed? (E.G When another child enters the picture or someone moves in) ❎ If you do none of those for either half, what do you do? Do you use someone else's save file? (WIndbrook by Folking, Willow Creek + Magnolia Promenade by Theneighborhoodsave, Silent Pines by Silentpinessave... etc)

( freely share this SQOTD around, anon or not, and use the hashtag " SQOTD " ~ 💛 )

YESSSSSSSSS! Another one! Thank you @simblr-question-of-the-day I know this takes quite a lot to do!

1️⃣ My legacy is a legacy first in a way and story second, so I only do scenes when its necessary. If I for instance had to do a scene where a vampire fights someone, I'd try to find the right setting for it, on the gallery and if not then I'd create one. I do look for the gallery because if it comes to me building it takes a LONG time for me to do that. I don't want to spend days setting up one scene since a lot of my legacy is just gameplay.

2️⃣ I will mostly use stuff from the gallery but I will use shells sometimes too or just the house with all the deco taken out of it. This way the sim can grow into it and it can be more tailored for that sim. For side sims though, side characters and such, I won't do too much for them because it would just take a long time for me and I do want to keep my legacy moving!

I've never used a special save though!

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Marcus Save

Nuria and the newest addition to the family, Alana.

poses by @samssims ♥

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December 1

Dakota Laws was regretting his trip to the Magic realm. The weather was perfect - as always, the weather never changes in the realm - but his current company was not pleasant. He had been minding his own business, simply practicing a new spell he had read in the library when he was approached by another warlock - one he had seen in passing a few times but had never interacted with. Until today.

"I don't know why my heritage is any of your concern, Mr. Whittaker." Dakota bites out. One would think that if anyone had anything to say to him about his family, it would be about his father. Dakota is doing his best not to fly off the handle and remain calm, trying not to revert to his old ways but sometimes a person can only take so much before they explode.

"You're a half breed and you shouldn't be here!" The older warlock shouts back. The fellow had been ragging on Dakota about his Mother being human for the last twenty minutes, unbeknownst to the duo- they have an audience. 

Dakota can hear his familiar, Poe, caw at the other warlock in anger. The magical bird is feeling what Dakota is feeling. Rage. If it was about his Father, Dakota wouldn't care but when anyone has a bad word to say about his Mom, that's another story. She raised two boys basically by herself. Luna Villareal will always be an angel in his eyes.

"Maybe we should see who really doesn't belong here?" Dakota suggests, he has no doubt he can beat this guy in a duel, despite the age difference. 

The two warlocks step closer to the dueling grounds as their captive audience watches, amused and very interested in the outcome.

The warlocks fire shots at each other, each one landing a few blows. It's not long before it becomes obvious who the stronger warlock is but Mr. Whittaker stands his ground until Dakota gives one last push with his powers. By this time, their audience has moved to stand behind Dakota. Unlike the younger warlock, James has dealt with Wiley Whittaker on and off during the years. He's a sore loser. it's not beyond Wiley to not respect the laws of a duel and fire at his opponent after the duel has been decided.

"Hmm, not bad." James compliments Dakota, sounded surprised though he isn't. He's dueled Dakota himself on two occasions. He knew the younger man would best the older man. 

Dakota jerks back, not even realizing James was there. That's how focused he had been on proving Mr. Whittaker wrong. He looks at James, wondering if he's about to have to defend himself against not one but two warlocks. He backs up a little, ready for a fight -right as Mr. Whittaker picks himself up off the ground and begins dusting off his suit jacket.

"Looks like you got your arse kicked, Wiley. You should know a strong ancient bloodline beats out human genes any day." James gloats, though it's not his victory to boast. 

Dakota pauses at James' words. He shouldn't be shocked that James knows who his father is. He just hadn't considered it before that moment. Maybe that's why James had been trying to get him to become an ally.

"James...why am I not surprised that you're here, trying to suck up to the young whelp so he won't usurp you from your throne of being the realm's royal douchebag?" Wiley growls at James, completely forgetting Dakota. He didn't like the young warlock but James - he despises him all because many years ago he found his fiance in bed with James. 

James chuckles so hard he could feel it vibrating his chest. "I think you claimed that crown long before I did. Willie."

Dakota stands there, quietly wondering if he and Poe can silently side step their way out of there and leave the two men to kill each other.

"It's WILEY." that's all that's said before Mr. Whittaker gaves James an actual shove. Before Dakota even has time to blink, James has uttered a spell that has turned his once opponent green. 

Dakota finally blinks, drawing a breath - almost frozen to the spot. James is quick. Extremely quick.

An inhumane sound comes from Wiley Whittaker as he's electrocuted but shockingly, to Dakota, is left alive. He feels if he hadn't been there, James would have killed the warlock. Can't have a witness after all.

Moments pass by as Dakota stares at James and James stares down the now crispy warlock, who wisley runs for it, almost launching himself into some roses bushes on the way out. Dakota for his part, doesn't know what to say, so he simply turns to leave. He gets to the bridge before he hears James call to him. He halts, turning to look at James.

"Looks James, I don't....know what all of this was. But if you expect some kind of thank you, not gonna happen." Dakota states. He's highly suspicious of James getting involved in the situation but there also was clear animosity between James and Mr. Whittaker. Maybe it actually had nothing to do with him. 

James smirks slightly at Dakota, he knows he's confused the heck out of the young man. Frankly, he enjoyed seeing Wiley get his butt kicked in a duel and enjoyed it even more torturing the man a bit. He had been watching Dakota once he discovered the young warlock was in the realm at the same time as him but he hadn't planned for them to be there the same day. Sometimes, fate or whatever you want to call it steps in. That's what his own Mother had always told him.

"Don't let anyone ever put you down. Always stand up for yourself." James tells Dakota, he isn't even sure why he's saying it but it's flowing out of him for some reason.

"I'm not you, James." Dakota states, crossing his arms and still making sure there's distance between them.

"You can be a good man and not be a doormat for people." He knows it sounds odd coming from his lips, considering the kind of person he is. "You come from an very powerful ancient bloodline, you have a right to be here just like everyone else."

And with that, James disappears in a sparkly fog using a transportalate spell and leaving a stunned Dakota behind.

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Miss May I: Season 4 Part 29

Vivian: Good morning, Jaspey.

Vivian: You're up early.

Julian: Newborns aren't known for letting you get a lot of sleep.

Vivian: I know. These walls are paper thin. I could hear him crying.

Vivian: Let me see my baby. What's the matter, huh?

Vivian: You're already back to looking at classified ads?

Julian: Yeah, diapers don't pay for themselves. Are you going anywhere today?

Vivian: Yeah, since it's summer break I was going to work at the bar. That way I don't have to write any paychecks and I get to keep all the tips.

Julian: Can you drop us off at a client's house on the way there?

Vivian: Of course.

Julian: Thanks Vivi.

Vivian: Just let me know when you need to be picked up.

Julian: Hi, my name is Julian. I'm here to repair your stereo.

Client: You're the one who answered my ad? Isn't Julian usually a boy's name?

Julian: It can go either way. I might not look like it, but I actually have a lot of experience.

Client: You know, now that I think about it, the stereo has started working just fine.

Julian: It works now?

Client: Yep. Just the strangest thing. Just started working again all on its own. Your services are no longer needed.

Julian: Hear that Jaspey? No one wants to hire Mommy anymore once they see she has a baby.

Vivian: Wait, what happened?

Julian: She saw I wasn't a man and her stereo magically fixed itself. Can you actually drop me off somewhere else now?

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Ahh, the fournier's were an interesting branch of my old family tree! They had a lot of odd things going on...

Episode 2 ~ Space Invader

  I spent a lot of the next morning thinking about Lacey, I couldn’t wait to see her once again! I hope that she feels the same way about me!

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Song of the Day!

I like a folksy song! Why not!?

No story posts tomorrow! I do hope to have 4.1 sometime this weekend!

In the world of words, the imagination is one of the forces of nature. ~ Wallace Stevens

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Yes! I've had many sims who speak with an accent and I try to represent that through writing. The latest is Frida who is an immigrant to Simerica (america) and who speaks with what would be a spanish (selvadoradian) accent when speaking simlish (english) although its not too heavy!

I've also had a main character a while back with a lisp (Delfina) and one of Frida's friends has a tendency to say 'mens' (even when using it for singular) only because she's being silly!

📩 Simblr question of the day: Does your sim/s or oc/s mispronounce any words? Why? Is it on purpose or accident?

answer in whatever way is most comfortable for you and feel free to share this SQOTD around, make sure to use the hashtag SQOTD and tag me in separate posts ~ 💛

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Oooh I love this! You all know I love _______ of the day things!

Introduction

Hi! I'm an anonymous asker who sends fellow simmers questions. "Simblr Question of the Day" is something I saw going on around September '23 and I wanted to revive this "trend"! After a bit, some simmers suggested a SQOTD blog, to which I agreed and finally did it! I can broaden my asking horizons to blogs w/o anons now :)

I'm going to continue preserving my anonymity, but I'd like to share some basics about me ! ~

You can call me squat or squatty! A name I chose based on the way I pronounce "SQOTD," You can also call me SQOTD Anon! I like the colors yellow and pink/red, I've been playing the sims since I was 5 and I like to read and write :)

And below the cut will include a little rundown of how I will run this blog and navigation hashtags ~

-I will queue a question for once a day around 4am-5am PST, I will try to vary the type of questions (builds/renders/cas/sims/ocs). -Interact with these posts in anyway you prefer: reblog, reply or a separate post! (make sure to tag me ;p) -I FULLY encourage YOU to continue sending asks with SQOTDs (crediting/tagging me is optional). I don't expect every simblr to know about this blog and SQOTD is intended to be a community thing, so while this blog will extend SQOTD reach, asks will spread even further -If you have your own SQOTD, you can send me an ask with your q! -Since this isn't my main blog, I probably won't follow others, but I will check into the "SQOTD" tag, leave likes on SQOTD answers and maybe even reblog answers -For the first week or so after making this blog, I will still send SQOTDs while also letting simmers know the existence of this blog, I also do not want to stop sending asks cold turkey :) (<- I'll remove this after a while)

Navigation

〘 This will be updated with tags around the time that the first post comes out -

↳ I am very open to critique, suggestions and feedback, feel free to send me these messages via ask or DMs :)

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Lily introduced herself to Agnes with a respectful introduction.

Lily: Hi, I'm new in town. Is there’s anything I can help you with?

Agnes: Everyone laughs when I say I need an aubergine. I don't understand… What's so funny about that? Do you garden?

Lily: I don't yet, but I'm hoping to learn.

Agnes: Well... If you can give me an aubergine without any snickering, giggling, laughing or snide comments, that would be much appreciated.

Lily: Okay, but I'll need some time.

She then tried to haggle with Agnes for cheaper prices in her store.

Lily: Is it possible you could cut a little off the prices?

Agnes: I didn't catch your name. What is it?

Lily: Oh sorry, yes, I'm Lily.

Agnes: Look Lily. If I cut my prices every time somebody wondered over here and asked, I would have gone out of business years ago.

Lily: Alright, it's no problem... I'll just pay full the price.

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Oooh, another Marta rewind! I do have such fond memories of her!

Episode 17 ~ Til Death Do Us Part

“I will be moving out and the divorce will follow sometime after,” were her last words to him that night…

~END~