#3. Clean and Package It Properly

[cashygophones]

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[ashloremystic]

18+ MDNI

Female Reader × Dragon

I've never done a dragon story like this before so please be nice! I hope I did well and sorry for any mistakes I left behind.

This is part of the Dark Romance Dating App Stories. (I guess I need to make a list to ping)

The Dragons Little Thief (Beta tester)

You were a social media influencer with a huge following. You really enjoyed it and the sense of freedom it gave you. Most of your content was usually Traveling, A day in your life, or product testing. You even had a following for a few of your more “Adult content ” which involved short teasing clips or a range of uncommon smutt stories. Most include your favorite mythical creature….A dragon.

Most of your following knew that you were obsessed with them. They would send you cute dragon plushies and other gifts all the time. One of the pleasure companies that you did previous reviews for even sent you a scaled grind pad as a thank you…and boy did you use it almost every night. There was just something about them that made your gut go tight and toes curl.

So when one of your followers, who worked at Sensational Simulations messaged you telling you that there was an actual real live Dragons Shifter coming to the company and that they needed someone to test the new room out..(deep breath) You quickly got all of the details and put your application in.

Every day for the next 3 days you would wait. Just staring at your phone or your computer. Daydreaming of what you expected it to be like as you rode that pad.

You wondered if he would show you his dragon shape….If he would be a huge one. Thoughts of his anatomy…the size of that too.

*ping*

An email comes through as you were pages deep in research about real life Dragons and how rare and very few were left. So yes..This opportunity was going to be a once in a lifetime one. You'd be devastated if they turned you down.

Application Approve!

Details will be sent over shortly with instructions and accommodations. Please read the disclaimers and sign everything.

See you soon,

Sensational Simulations associates

You shouted in excitement! Yes! This was happening!

Grind pad temporarily forgotten you went to the next email and opened all the attachments. Most of them were the standard “We're not responsible for the yadda yaddda” stuff, so you brushed through them. Signing and flipping to the next.

Terms and agreements were pretty interesting. The date that they had set was for next week. In the meantime, a diet chart and a minimum water intake for each day was provided. You weren't to engage in any sexual activities. With other parties or alone. No further explanation was given.

Applicants who are accepted must agree to all terms. No negotiations.

Should a success breeding occur. You are to inform the company immediately so that accommodations can be made to bring you to full term.

You bit your lip and gave it some thought. To carry something so rare….You rolled your hips and stopped…You couldn't mess this up! Surely they couldn't know if you got one last orgasm out….No! No! You were going to be honest.

So you sighed and got up, taking the pad to clean it properly and store it away with your other toys. It was going to be a long week! But what was coming at the end was going to be worth every bit of frustration.

*-*-*-*-*

Before you knew it, you were walking into the newest Sensational Simulations's facility. You followed all of the signs that led you to the volunteers center, where a group of eager developers met with you.

“Welcome Y/n. We are pleased to have you join us today.” One of the ladies with dark hair and square framed glasses greeted.

“Im excited to be here! Thank you for choosing me for the opportunity.”

“Our pleasure. We are equally as thankful. Hopefully after today's testing, we can add a new package to our DRD app. First!" She clapped her hands together. "We have to run through our checklist and examine you. So follow us.”

In the exam room, they took their time questioning you and asking if you've followed all the rules you were given and checked your diet charts. Everything was in tip top shape and at this point you were trying not to visibly bounce out of your seat.

You were about to meet a real-life Dragons! eeek!

Finally, after giving you some directions and taking your personal belongings, You were sent into the room.

The simulation slid into place as you entered what looked like a palace. Not quite a castle but built to do just the same. It felt like you were in one of those places where you'd see a high noble in an anime stay.

A chime sounded, causing you to jump slightly. .“How is the atmosphere?” One of the developers asked you.

You looked around admiring the color choices. Everything dipped or tipped in gold. Some royal purples and blues.

“It's amazing.” You reply back. Letting your fingers brush on the tables and art pieces.

“Good. You may continue in.”

You followed the directions that were given to you to navigate the place soon entering a center courtyard that held many treasures. Some shiny and others worth more than the thing you already saw around this place.

In the middle was a huge bed dressed in the finest of silks and looked so inviting. Resting peacefully in the middle was a young man befitting such a large bed. His features were beautiful. Warm skin and long, straight dark hair.

Slight disappointment filled your gut. You expected him to be shifted into his form already. He was still good to look at though as he continued to rest quietly….that was until you stumbled on something as you were admiring some of his treasures he had tucked away.

“Who dare tries to steal from me?” His deep voice sounded. Filling the room. It was as if he was right in your ear.

“I promise I wasn’t stealing. Just curious.” You answered as you backed away from the cup that rolled past your feet.

“Curious beings shouldn't go snooping where they may get eaten.” Steam left his small nose as he sat up. His beautiful dark honey eyes watching your every move.

That's what you were her for though right? You knew his meaning had more Vore behind it but…a girl was hopeful here.

“I promise I didn’'t come with ill intent.”

“yet you touched my things without permission."

You didn't see him shift, but somehow he had, and you were now wrapped in a tail that lifted you up from the ground and pulled you towards the bed.

As you were dragged you admired him. He was impressive! His body was long and covered in scales that were a mix of charcoal grays and blacks. His underside was creamy white and looked very pet-able. Ha. You would pet him if you could.

His face that he pulled you up to was big as well. He had many teeth and the horns that toped his head were ivory and tipped gold. You felt the heat of the stream that left his nostrils as he inhaled and took in your scent.. Almost burning your skin.

He blew out again right at the center of your thighs and made an amused sound. Maybe scenting your arousal as a heat of your own stirred.

His long tongue slipped out. So long that as it went between your thighs you could feel it up the middle of your back. Laving it moist in it wake.

“Eat you, I shall then” He said as that tongue worked it's way between your folds and dragged itself through them. Slow and steadily. He brushed his long thick and massive tongue against your core. Teasing all of your holes with constant friction.

You whimpered at how hot it was.. this….this was probably why they had you consume so much water. Perhaps they didn't want you to burn...

The thought made you remember you were being watched. But only for a moment. As you felt your body tensing up. You moaned as you wiggled helplessly against the the part that brushed against your now swollen ball of nerves, craving relief and more at the same time.

“You soak my tongue little thief.” You heard him say as he pulled it away. Your body now felt so cold without its warmth. Yet again the thought was far from your mind as you felt the tip of his tail grinding where he had just been continuing to drive you over the edge he'd just taken you to.

The scales felt nothing like the flimsy toy you had at home. The real thing was much more textured and less uniformed the further up it went. Every nerve in your body came alive as he watched it tease you. Bumping and rubbing against your clit faster as your fluids lubed it up.

You begged him, but for what? The options were plenty here.

“So eager. Should I fuck you with my tail first my needy theif? The night is young and you have much to make up for.”

“oh yes, yess please.” you begged as you squirmed in his hold.

This seemed to please him. He placed you gently on the bed beside his long massive body. His head came around and watched as his tail breached your entrance. Slowly sinking inch by inch inside. Watching as you stretched around it.

It was painful at first. Filling you with its awkward shape but all you did was shifted your hips and tried to relax around it so you could gain friction. Sucking up your painful whines that turned into sobbing moans as he decided he was deep enough and started thrusting.

Steam blew across your skin and breast over your already harden nipples. You tried to look at his face and saw one of his eyes thay were half lidded. Watching intently as his tail sanked over and over again in side of you. He noticed you watching him and lingered for a moment before his tail twisted slightly, So the bigger more raised scales brushed right against your gspot.

The texture against your sensitive walls felt amazing as he pumped it through you deeper. Watching your eyes roll back into your skull.“You take my tail so well.” His voice ranged out as his long tongue slipped out and dragged against your body. Again finding your clit and lapping at it.

Before you knew it, you were having one of the best releases you had ever experienced in your life. It was so fucking amazing you almost didnt care if he ended you.

His tail pulled out dripping with your arousal and curled around your waist. The bed shifted under his weight as his back legs stepped down to the floor positioning himself so he could move better. You knew this cus when his actual cock slipped out from its hiding spot, his tail positioned your body right against the bed and the tip was right at your stretched entrance.

He pressed his hips forward and had no trouble at all getting the first few inches in. He did a couple of test strokes and you moaned at the fullness still drooling from the last orgasm. Obviously, he couldn't fit all of it in, but he was going to try as he pounded himself deeper…. So deep you felt like your guts were being rearranged.

At some point, the tip of his tail ended up between your lips. Muffling you as he fucked you so hard the room filled with the sounds of the the bed creaking and his body against yours. You could even hear his breathing and feel the stream that blew over the two of you as he neared his own release.

At last…He came blowing flames up as he did with moan of his own that sounded more like a roar..Hot thick seed filled you as it pressed deep against your cervix. Warming you from the inside, leaving you feeling full and satisfied...

You expected him to pull you loose then but instead he kept himself buried deep inside of you. Cum still pouring deep inside. His tail keeping you secured as he climbed back onto the bed and curled around you.

“Rest little thief….I'm not quite through with you yet.”

"yay" you said weakly as you slipped into sleep. Just barely missing his laughter to your enthusiasm...

…..

The developers considered this a success. They stayed and watched in awe and others in greed at how well you and "their" royal dragon were getting alone. The moment he kept you pinned, they knew he had took to you and was going to try to breed with you….It was the motivation behind this room in the first place. To try to regrow the dragon population.

So they left you two to rest alone… even though not much resting took place and went to plan out thair next phase...

Woahhhhh I hope yall like that.....It took me a minute

[alienara-simblr]

📥 How to install everything ?! 🗂️

It's a very big project ! Between the lots and the sims, you have to be very sure of what you are doing. However, this post is there to guide you through the steps of installing everything.

🟪 Phase one - The "Lot Master Meshes Post" 🏗️ (for the unpopulated neighborhood) : This post contains links for custom content (Building and Buying Mode) needed that does not install itself with the packaged files and needs to be installed for lots to display properly. Not downloading those things can cause bug, especially food/shop displays. 🟥 Phase two - The "Chapters" posts : install the lots 🏡 These posts contain links to big downloads or entire download sub-folders containing the lots.packages (Neighborhood, Downtown, MagicTown etc.). Each lot.package file must be installed for every lot to display properly in the neighborhood with The Sims 2 Clean Pack Installer by Mootilda. For the lots, every CC is needed. The CC presentation in the lots posts (between pictures) serves to illustrate (or to show you an alternative or to thank a creator) and is included in the packaged file or the lot master-meshes post. The lots post where only to show what you are downloading, and for the ones who just want to pick and choose a particular lot for their own game. 🟧 Phase three - The Neighborhood 🏘️ The "Chapter 5" post includes every neighborhood decoration CC you need for the neighborhoods, after you installed every lot packaged file. When, you passed the check-list, you can choose what to download between all the options presented to you. 🟨 Phase four - The CAS Master Meshes Posts 1 and 2 A lot of CC presented in those posts are not strictly necessary. If you don't install a default replacement, you will end up with the maxis content. If you don't load a custom hairstyle or clothing, you can have a display bug, but that is quickly corrected with the "change appearance" option. Big bugs can occur when an eye or skin color is missing, so I deliberately build my sims with the Maxis eye/skin options. These posts are for the ones who want to install my populated neighborhood. For those who only want to choose a few sims from the families, each sim in each family post has their own content listed. 🟩 Phase five - Download & install the TS1 families Subhood 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 I'm working on making one big neighborhood, but the issue with main hoods is unwanted sims spawning, especially custom PT and NPCs. And then potential corruption when you try to clean that freaking mess. The Main (completely unpopulated) hood with the populated subhood is the best option to have a "Fresh Start" clean neighborhood. After deleting the subhood, you have to move the family in houses. The Sims 1 has a big family bin. Choosing who is going where is part of the game, it doesn't seem right to choose for you. 🟦 Phase six - Passed the check list 🎮 You chose, you installed, you PLAY ! (veni, vedi, vici...)

⚠️ I'm not going to lie to you. It's a big project. I tried by the past to handle that kind of installation and here is my advice, good or bad, I don't know :

1 - Install every master-meshes, well organized in your files. 2 - Install every CC included in lot packages in the same folder, to make the duplicate replacing themselves (there are a lot since I use a lot of time the same items... logic). 3 - Install the neighborhood deco nicely organized in your folders. 4 - Test the lots/neighborhoods, see if everything works. 5 - Exit your game and Run a program to search for duplicates (like this one for exemple), and suppress all duplicates files from the "lots packaged file CC folder" (suppress where it's still messy) 6 - If you want to organize the "messy" folder, you can run a program like the great Delphy Download Organizer to efficiently re-dispatch files according to your own classification. However, I strongly advise against using this software to locate duplicates. It has the option, but it doesn't work well.

💡To go faster ? - The "Navigation" page on my Simblr !

[nsves]

(ts4) cc making testing guide

we've been making cc for a longg time and figured it would be good to share how we test our own cc and make sure it works for as many sims as possible! the guide will be based on a loose understanding already of s4s.

remove the original shadow, specular, and normal maps!!! a lot of the base items you start on do have their own speculars (what makes it shiny), shadow maps (false shadows to make it look better), and normal maps (extra details outside the plain texture). very rarely those will work exactly with what new item you're making, so be sure to REMOVE them! double triple check that they're empty by clicking "Make Blank" in s4s. if your mesh is shiny even after removing the specular and there's already no normal, you need to upload just a blank 1024x2048 png to it to remove the shininess.

having weight transfer issues? try subdivision! sometimes when using "nearest vertex" weight transfers your CC can well.. goof up in CAS and be reallyyy spiky. those are the vertices that have screwed weights and smoothing out the weight transfer by subdividing it will help tremendously. subdividing will just double the amount of poly you have - imagine you're folding a piece of paper. your UV is small if you just fold your paper 4 times thus not much room for morphing wiggle room in your weights. fold that paper 16 times? that's a lot more coverage and wiggle room for morphs!

test on multiple sims - maxis defaults, cc presets, skintones, etc! more the merrier! just remember that everyone's sim is not like the standard female/male sim bases a lot of cc making is done on. you'll want to check how it looks on larger sims, different skintones (not just white to tan!), the opposite body frames, even on CC presets to see how well the weights are working. not everyone uses the same CC, so take it as a bouncing off point on what needs to be adjusted to work as best as possible. not everything is going to work perfectly! there's a lot of different mods that can make extreme changes you just can't account for if you're going for a general audience. it also helps to load different sims to try your CC on. sometimes you get a red herring where it works on the first sim you load up! all of the sudden everyone loads it up and it's not working at all. that's just ts4 for you, so watch out!

update your CC's tags! go through each and every category of your package to make sure it aligns to what it even is! make sure it appears in the right outfit category, not meant for kids, whether it should be on in the shower or not, and TAKE THAT ALLOW FOR RANDOM TICK OFF! not everyone knows how to use s4s and shouldn't be expected to go through all their CC to fix the tags so it works properly for your game

don't just stand there, make them walk! a lot of CC can look perfectly fine on a still model, but you can find a LOT of issues just by loading a walk cycle in CAS to see if there's any weight issues, clipping, or anything really odd that shouldn't be happening. people who use CC in their gameplay will be having their sims walk, talk, sit, and animate, so be sure they're just not gonna flash everybody or got some polygons stuck in their teeth!

exporting a s4s mesh? let's clean it up! for some reason when you export a s4s mesh, there will be extra polygons that can easily be removed in blender. in this tutorial, we'll be using 2.7. this really helps on high poly meshes and remove any conflicting UVs that can make clipping issues.

we hope that helps! this is based on our private guide for people who test our own CC, which you should definitely try to reach out to others to test it out. each computer is unique and something can pop up you wouldn't ever come across - it doesn't hurt to try work out all the kinks before publishing! if you need some more help or starting point, we even have our own resource pack that has great references and items that will make your process go easier. good luck to your CC making journey <3

[duskvsdawn]

hii, may i request sfw 9 for claude? he's stuck in my head and there's barely any claude fics here:'(

≫ A/N: Hey there! This sounds like a fun request to write, I am totally doing this :)

Content: alcohol consumption, you and Claude really like each other, but neither of you knows, but after some drinks, you finally tell each other how you feel, it gets a bit heated and suggestive at the end

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A Potion Of Courage

Your best friend, Claude, would be coming over tonight for some drinks and movies. He wasn't sure on if he would be staying the night, so he told you over the phone a few hours earlier that he would pack stuff for a sleepover, just in case.

The evening came, and Clark rang your doorbell. You skipped over to the door and opened it for him, giving him a massive hug. "Heeeey, there you are! Oh, you brought a lot of stuff, didn't you?" you said as you pointed at the bag in his hand. "Yeah, well, I wanted to chip in too. So I brought some alcohol and snacks as well as the stuff for sleeping here," your friend said as he nervously rubbed the back of his neck. You wondered why he was blushing and seemed so nervous, but to be honest, you were really blushy around him lately as well. You had really grown more and more fond of him, in a way that wasn't friendship. He had the exact same problem going on, but he hadn't told you that yet, and you had no clue about it so far either, because he was pretty good at hiding it.

The two of you walked over to the living room, and you unpacked the cleric's bag. He brought you all your favourite snacks and some of your favourite drinks as well. You figured the movie marathon wouldn't be quite as long with the amount the two of you liked to drink, but it would be super fun anyway. You both went to the kitchen to get a glass for both of you, and you cut up some cheese and sausage to snack on as Clark got some bowls to put the chips and the other snacks into.

You both got situated on the couch and browsed for some movies to watch. You decided that tonight it would be horror movie night, since both of you were massive fans of the genre. Neither of you easily jumped, and you were able to hold your own quite well. As you watched the first movie, you decided to take it easy on the drinking for now, since you did want to finish this entire movie at least without passing out. You were both shovelling some snacks into you as you occasionally took a wet wipe out of the package on the table to clean your hands, because as much as you loved snacks, neither of you loved sticky hands.

The first movie finished, and you were talking about which parts you did and didn't like, and eventually you came to the conclusion that it would be 3/5 stars. You looked for a second movie to watch as Clark filled the glasses as much as possible. "We're gonna start properly drinking now, cheers!" your crush said as he clinked his glass with yours as you pressed "play" on the remote. "Cheers!" you replied as you took a massive gulp of vodka. He had brought your favourite brand; he knew you too well after all. He always paid attention to the finer details when it came to you, making it his mission to remember all your likes and dislikes.

As the two of you watched movie number 2, you really upped your drinking game. You were both getting quite tipsy now, and you were sharing more laughs and flirty remarks. This wasn't something new for either of you to do; you flirted with each other "for fun" all the time, it being just an innocent remark. That's what you said, at least, but now that the alcohol was hitting pretty hard, the flirting impacted both of you more and more. You managed to turn Claude into a stuttering mess at one point, and he had nothing else to throw back at you, so he just went back to focusing on the movie, which only made you giggle even harder.

The second movie was over, and both of you were pretty drunk at his point. Both of you reached for the bottle, your hands touching. You both looked away with a blush on your face, as you eventually did it again and poured both of you some more vodka. You clinked glasses once more, as Claude took a big gulp of the drink. All of a sudden, you spoke up.

"You know... You're really cute," you suddenly blurted out, and you instantly regretted it. The alcohol was really grabbing hold of you, and you were saying more and more things you knew you would regret in the morning when the regret hangover would hit you. Claude blushed once more, but he replied with, "I uh... You know... You're uh... Pretty cute too." as he looked at the hands in his lap. You scooted closer to the cleric and put his hands in yours. He looked at you, his gaze a bit distant due to how drunk he was getting, but there was also something else in there you couldn't quite make out with your own daze you were experiencing.

"Hey, Clark... Uhm... Have you ever thought about... You know... Dating?" you said as you softly squeezed his hands and closed the distance between your faces. His face was so close to yours now that you could feel his hot breath fanning your face. "I uh... I have... Have- have you?" your friend said as his eyes were starting to get a bit watery. He was so hopeful in this moment, and the alcohol made him extra emotional. The longer the two of you knew each other, the more he learned from you that it was okay to show his emotions. You taught him that the unspoken rule of "men are never allowed to show how they feel" was a really stupid and outdated way of thinking. He felt really safe around you, and, in due time, he felt more comfortable showing what he was truly feeling like. And this was one of those moments.

You noticed those watery eyes, and one hand reached up to gently wipe away his tears. "Hey, hey... Why are you crying? What's wrong?" you whispered as you looked deeply into his eyes, worry showing in yours. "I just... I have dreamt of this moment for so long, and- And... This feels like a dream. Is- is this real?" your friend whispered, his tears so close to spilling over now. "No, sweetie, you aren't dreaming. This is real. And uhm... I uh... This is me asking you to- Uhm... Do you want to date?" you whispered as your hands reached up to gently cup his face. "Yes... Yes! I would love to, yes!" your now boyfriend exclaimed as his hands cupped your face as well and he put his forehead against yours, closing his eyes. You hugged him as you buried your face into his neck, smiling against his skin. "I love you, Clark. I have for a long time now. And thank fuck we finally had this talk." you said as you kissed his neck, getting more passionate as you kept going. Claude moaned; he didn't know his neck was this sensitive. His arms tightened around you as he desperately pulled your face even closer to him.

After a little while of leaving some marks on his neck, you looked into his eyes once more, closing the distance between your faces again. You closed your eyes as you kept inching closer to his lips, letting them brush against each other so featherly light that it almost felt like edging, which, to be fair, you suppose it was. Ever so gently, his lips started moving against yours as his hands slowly ran through your hair. Your own hands found his hair as well, letting opal-coloured locks run through your hands as you kissed him so passionately. Claude lay down on the couch, pulling you on top of him. You broke the kiss only long enough to breathe, immediately digging in again after you had gotten some oxygen into your lungs.

You made out for a little longer, hands wandering everywhere and kisses moving to each other's neck and ears from time to time. After a little while, you gently pressed your forehead against his once more. Then, a massive yawn. "Getting bored of me already, huh?" your boyfriend joked as he kissed the top of your nose. "No, no! You know how sleepy I get after a night of drinking. And I guess, now also because a massive weight has lifted off my shoulders," you said as you lie on top of him, your head positioned on his chest so you could feel his heartbeat. "Then how about we head to bed, babe? What do you say?" your boyfriend says as he wiggles his eyebrows at you. "Oh my god, sir, neither of us are going to last a minute with how drunk we are. I do kinda wanna take a shower first, though. Do you wanna come with me?" you said as you left another kiss on his neck. Your boyfriend replied with a hum, and the two of you got off the couch to clean up your mess and then head upstairs.

When you arrived in the bathroom, both of you just gawked at each other as you undressed. Lots more making out in the shower later after you had cleaned yourselves, you headed to bed. Claude was lying on his back, your head on his chest once more. Both of you were talking about when you realised you liked each other, talking about your most pleasant memories with each other in between lots of kisses. A happy sigh left your lips as you kissed his chest time and time again, letting one index finger circle his nipple. Claude had to stifle a moan; just like his neck, it seemed his nipples were just as sensitive.

"Hey, Clark," you suddenly spoke up. Your boyfriend replied with a questioning hum. "We should totally have sex in the morning when we're both sober. What do you think?" you asked as you kissed his nipple. "You know I would love to. But I agree that it's probably best for now to sleep. Recharge for all the action we're going to have once we wake up." Clark said with a chuckle as he left a kiss atop your head. "Then let's go to sleep as soon as possible. Recharge as much as possible," you replied, leaving one more kiss on his chest."Mmm... Good night, babe. I love you," your boyfriend said. It felt a bit weird to say this, but he will get used to it eventually. "Mhm, good night, baby. Sweet dreams," you replied as you kissed his neck, then putting head head back on his chest.

There was definitely a chance that neither of you would remember this conversation in the morning, and you would be scared shitless because both of you fell asleep like this, but that was a worry for future you. What you did know for now was that nothing felt this right before. You felt so comfortable on top of him like this, and he felt so happy with you in his arms. In the morning, you would show each other how much you really loved each other.

[cityof2morrow]

3-in-1 Supermarket 001

Published: 1-13-2024 | Updated: 1-15-2024 (Counter 1/4 FIX) SUMMARY The 3-in-1 Supermarket collection (Simmons, 2023) includes items from Asamo Sims (2005), Sims Connection (2006), and Simplan-X (2006), edited and expanded. Mix and match items to create your own, unique supermarket design.

DETAILS Requires all EPs/SPs §100-700 | Buy Mode All files with “MESH” in their filenames are REQUIRED for all textures/recolors to show properly. To use the SmartGarden Kiosk, you must have the Planting Overhaul mod (Lamare and Tvickiesims, 2023) installed. Finally, you need one of the following: Shift Everything (Lamare, 2022) OR Object Freedom 1.02 (Fway, 2023). Some recolors may be bundled in the same file, so be careful deleting swatches in-game. Some objects may need to be shifted upward once for ideal placement.

WARNING: The SmartMarket Kiosk, SmartGarden Kiosk, and TV objects have pulsing, flashing, and glowing light effects. If you are sensitive to visual noise, download the LIGHT SENSITIVE version of this set. Only use ONE version in-game at a time. ITEMS Hanging Grocery Bags (Deco) (896 poly) Area Dividers 001-002 (Deco) (59 poly) Barrier Gate (334 poly) Barrier Fence (910 poly) - *not in the collection file. Basket (292 poly) Cash Register (533 poly) Cabinets (Deco) (408-548 poly) Cleaning Deco (1295 poly) Counter 001 (240 poly) Counter 002 (32 poly) Counter 003 (264 poly) Counter 004 Bagstation1  (240 poly) Counter 005 Bagstation2 (184 poly) Counter 006 (286 poly) Boxed Foods Display (396 poly) Shopping Cart (Shelf) (776 poly) Counter Shelf (417 poly) Displays 001-004 (Deco) (206-470 poly) Display 005 (Functional Grocery Bin) (1910 poly) – purchase groceries by clicking on any part of the object; place a shelf inside for additional storage/sale space. Display 006 (Functional Fridge) (738 poly) – store/sell spoilable food items. Display 007 (488 poly) Fridge Shelf (Functional) (834 poly) – store/sell spoilable food items. Shelves & Half Shelves (Left, Right, Center for each) (10-62 poly) SmartMarket and SmartGarden Kiosks (~1472-1650 poly) – purchase groceries, seeds, and fertilizer respectively. Supermarket Sign (2-Story) (352 poly) TV Display (1276 poly) DOWNLOAD (choose one) REGULAR VERSION from SFS | from MEGA LIGHT SENSITIVE VERSION from SFS | from MEGA *A known game bug may disable some shelf slots. If you cannot access more than 2 slots on the hosiery/lingerie racks (the ones with 4 or 6 bars), download ONE these fixes: MORE_Custom-objects-placeable-on-shelves (Numenor, 2006) MORE_Custom-objects-placeable-on-shelves+LOCKEDTILES (Numenor, 2006) Object Freedom 1.02 (Fway, 2023) CREDITS Thanks: AL Wood Actions/Reducing GUIDs/OBJs (@hugelunatic, 2022). Sources: Any Color You Like (@curiousb, 2010), Basket Cage (H.A., n.d.), BBNiche1Master (BuggyBooz, 2012), Beyno (Korn via BBFonts), Cubic Dynamics (EA/Maxis), DOECHII Screen Kiosk (retr0black, 2022 via Creative Commons Attribution), EA/Maxis, Great Groceries Display (Balkopat, 2020), Grocery Store Part 1 (Jacky93sims, 2023; Severinka, 2022; Bodegababy, 2021), Kitchen Basic (Hafiseazale, 2016; BuggyBooz 2008), Kitchen Basic Extras (Hafiseazale, 2016; BuggyBooz, 2010), Offuturistic Infographic (Freepik), One More Slot Package (OMSPs) (SilentLucidity, 2009), Planting Overhaul (@lamare-sims and @tvickiesims, 2023), Shop Essentials (Simplan-X, 2006), Shopping Set (Asamo Sims, 2005), Supermarket (JC/Sims Connection, 2006), Images (Iskisoon, 2023; Macrovector, 2023; 2022; 2019; Photographeaasia, 2023; Freepik, 2023; Upklya, 2022; Rawpixel).

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How to Look High Maintenance on a Budget as a Black Woman

Let’s be real looking expensive isn’t always about designer bags salon appointments or five-star facials. It’s about how you carry yourself the details in your look and the confidence that says “I’m the whole package.”

As a Black woman your beauty already turns heads but now it’s time to elevate and give luxury, even if you’re living on a budget. Here’s your guide to looking like high maintenance without breaking the bank.

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Luxury skin is healthy skin. You don’t need $300 serums to glow

🌸 Cleaning: CeraVe is the gold standard, but African Black Soap (the real kind) also gives a deep clean.

🌸 Exfoliating: Use The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid 2–3 times a week to stay smooth and glowing.

🌸 Moisturizing: Raw shea butter mixed with rose hip or jojoba oil is the ultimate budget glow-up combo.

• Sunscreen: Black Girl Sunscreen gives you a soft, dewy finish and protects your melanin from sun damage.

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Keep a consistent style. Your hair should always be done whether you’re natural, relaxed, or a wig girl, it make you look polished.

Wig Girls

Invest in one good human hair wig. Straight, body wave, or bob it doesn’t matter as long as it’s laid. Keep it fresh with deep conditioning and store it properly.

Natural Queens

• Sleek buns, twist-outs, and puff styles can look high maintenance with just a little edge control (try Ebin 24-Hour Edge Tamer).

• Always sleep in a satin scarf to keep your style intact and your hair frizz-free.

Protective Styles

• Knotless braids, faux locs, and sew-ins always give that girl energy. Add gold cuffs, a silk wrap, or an oversized claw clip to accessorize.

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One thing about high-maintenance girls? Their nails are never chipped.

♡ Press-ons are elite. Kiss, Amazon, and Etsy custom sets give salon vibes at home. Stick to almond, square, or coffin in soft pinks, whites, or nudes.

♡ Gel Manicures at home: You can grab a full kit on Amazon and do your own nails every two weeks.

♡ Cuticle oil is a must even Vaseline works. Keep those hands moisturized and soft.

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You don’t need a full beat every day to look expensive. A soft glam or “clean girl” face can go a long way.

• Brows: Shape them naturally, fill in with a pencil, and clean up with concealer for a snatched finish.

• Lashes: Strip lashes from Shein or your local beauty supply store instantly upgrade your look.

• Foundation: Match it perfectly. Try L’Oréal Infallible or Maybelline Fit Me for budget-friendly, flawless coverage.

• Lips: Brown liner + nude gloss = high-maintenance staple.

Signature look tip: Choose one thing that defines your makeup maybe it’s fluttery lashes, glossy lips, or snatched brows and make it your thing.

Looking high maintenance doesn’t mean labels. It means looking clean, coordinated, and intentional.

• Neutrals are your best friend. Beige, black, white, olive, grey these colors always look polished.

• Thrift smart: Search for structured blazers, silky tops, and quality denim at thrift stores or resale apps like Poshmark and Depop.

• Accessorize with purpose: Gold hoops, mini purses, claw clips, and layered necklaces turn a basic outfit into that look.

Bonus: Tailoring even cheap clothes makes them look designer. A well-fitted $10 dress > a baggy $300 one.

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Perfume is one of the most powerful parts of your high maintenance .

• Fragrance layering: Use body wash + lotion + perfume in the same scent family for a long-lasting effect.

• Perfume oils: Arabian oils or Etsy shops offer dupes of designer fragrances that last all day.

• Signature scents: Vanilla, oud, amber, and white floral notes are universally seen as luxury scents.

You can wear the outfit, the hair, the nails but if your energy isn’t giving soft, feminine, and secure? You’ll miss the whole aesthetic.

-`♡´- Walk slowly, speak with confidence, and never chase. Let people come to you.

-`♡´- Don’t over-explain yourself. High-maintenance girls let their presence speak for them.

Be mysterious. Be graceful. Be selective.

Final Thoughts 💋

You don’t need a fortune to look and feel high maintenance. Sometimes, the key is learning how to make small, affordable choices work in your favor. From your skincare routine to your wardrobe, there’s always a way to create a luxury look without going overboard. It’s about paying attention to the details, and most importantly, believing that you are deserving of luxury no matter your budget. Start small, stay consistent

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ren and Food. (2)

uh content warnings for discussions of food insecurity and child neglect. plz be safe <3

Rens parents were very often absent altogether, so ren lived off the free school lunches provided in grade school. konbini snacks and instant meals. fruit he'd take from peoples trees. (or on the ground) if any of his neighbors cooked or baked anything and brought it over or saw him around and invited him to have some, he'd go for it.

haname once called him 'a wretched creature' for eating every bit of some peach pie his neighbors brought over for the family. (he sat on the floor and ate it with his hands.) haname was none the wiser until said neighbor asked her about the food later.

his step mother wasn't a talented cook, so she rarely ever cooked. she only put in the effort when she expected rens father to be home. if she was preparing to cook and hiroto ended up not coming home for dinner? lord save them. those were the nights ren would have to cook. and clean up. and generally try and manage her emotions.

ren cooked for themselves and for haname at a young age. he'd buy instant meals because for a while all he had permission to use was a microwave. he would bring her an instant meal or some cut fruit to try and make her Less. Upset. when he got old enough to use a stove to cook more complex things, she'd always go out of her way tell him he wasnt doing things properly. and throwing a package in a microwave for three minutes usually involved less nitpicking. until she started chastising him for not cooking her real food.

if haname didnt end up throwing a complete fit over ren's father not being home and actually ended up making a meal anyway, it was like sitting at the table with an active landmine. if he ate too fast because he was very hungry or so he could go to his room sooner, she'd say he was being disgusting. displaying behavior unfit for society. but if he ate too slowly she'd accuse him of hating it (and her by extension) and being ungrateful. she would take his plate away and tell him she wouldnt cook for him anymore.

this problem persisted even when ren's father was actually home. by age 11 sitting down for dinner with his parents felt like a saw trap. if he ate in his room or didnt come down to eat at all, the chances of upsetting them or them upsetting Him went down. so until haname got to the point of accepting ren eating in their room, he'd often pretend to be asleep or say he wasnt feeling well. (his dad would sometimes leave him some rice outside his door, though.)

when ren was young, still in grade school, his parents told him it would be good if he liked sports. because schools love their athletes and scholarship money goes crazy. but not only was he naturally a loner and spaced the fuck out half the time, he couldnt play hard and couldnt keep up because his physical strength wasnt very good. he's a bit anemic, and his blood sugar was often so low because his diet was straight up horrible, so he'd just pass out sometimes.

ren remembers going to doctors and things. a counselor or two. but a lot of it was fuzzy, even at the time. one doctor said some stuff about about minerals and bones he didnt understand. (he literally DOESNT REMEMBER THAT HES ANEMIC) he remembers being told that something wasnt normal and being afraid that he'd never be able to dance because his bones were defective(?) and his step mother talking to his school counselor about herself while ren studied the motivational hanging kitten poster on the wall.

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Ranking the TDB Boys' Ability to be a Housewife PT 1

hi everyone! my wonderful guild gave me this idea! we had a short discussion about who would make a good housewife out of the boys and that spawned this little brain rot! enjoy! :3

okay so as i was writing this I hated how long it was getting so this will be multiple parts! let me know what you think!! <3

ALSO THE NEW CHAPTER???? BRO I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A HAKU FIC AND NOW ALL I CAN THINK OF IS THE NEW SILLIES

Frostheim & Vagastrom below the cut!

Frostheim:

Jin Kamurai:

When i tell you that this man might be the best and worse housewife. he has the money to spoil you and he will but if you expect him to do ANY chores… yeah no. he would hire someone else to do it for him. laundry? done. dishes? clean. But was he responsible for any of it? nah. now if you two had kids i could see him being a detached but good father, it would take him a bit (he would have to go to therapy for his own trauma) before he could properly bond with the kiddos but once thats happened? I imagine the two would be attached at the hip! Overall solid 7/10.

Tohma Ishibashi:

okay as much as i was originally on the fence i think Tohma would actually make a pretty decent housewife. hed be amazing at running the household, scheduling everything is a breeze for him and hed definitely keep all the finances in order. like Jin, i imagine hed hire people to keep the place spotless but unlike Jin i can see him taking a more active role in keeping things comfortable for you. Like i imagine him to be the type to ensure you’re not overworking yourself by preparing everything for a vacation and making your boss give you time off. if you two had kids, i could see him joining the school board, maybe a bit of a helicopter parent (in a good way! maybe.), just involved in managing the school and your child’s education as a whole. he would absolutely be a bit of a control freak so i give him a 6/10

Lucas Errant:

it is my humble belief that Lucas would be one of the best housewife candidates. this man would have everything taken care of on top of anything extra. hes the type to have a warm bath ready for you when you get home and extra comfy pjs laid out for afterwards. he might get a little confused from time to time on what you may want (for example you need to be direct with this man. hints will absolutely go over his head) but know he always has your best interests at heart. if you have kids just know they will be united in their love for you and he will be raising them to be little gentle souls. they’d be the type of kiddos to sit there and hold the door for EVERYONE if you went out to eat. be prepared for their combined efforts to take care of you. 10/10 no questions.

Kaito Fuji:

Kaito (I love my wife) Fuji would be another great housewife. he may not be the best when it comes to a confrontation but just know that his love for you is unrivaled. your boss bothering you at work? nope. that isn’t something his beloved should have to deal with! hed often be angry on your behalf and if you’re not careful he may or may not show up to your work. speaking of work, you would have new flowers on your desk every week with the sweetest, fluffiest notes that you could imagine. this man cannot believe that you are his wife and would be the type to be thankful for your very existence. Only hiccup might be if you two have kids. don’t get him wrong!! he adores his kids!!! but he still wants to be the one to cuddle you when you get home. he might end up feeling a bit lonely until you smile at him and he bursts into tears because of how silly he is to be jealous. 9/10. just for his little jealous habits

Vagastrom:

Alan Mido: 

Oh goodness, Alan would be a great housewife. a scary one. but a wonderful one. just be careful when it comes to contacting him while at work. He will send the most ominous messages out of the blue (ex the package has arrived or it happened again) with NO elaboration. but thats not his fault!! he was just having trouble with his phone ;-; i imagine he would keep the house fairly clean (on weekends the two of you would deep clean together) but most of all he would treat you like you were the most precious thing to exist. hed be a very domestic housewife. i can kinda see him in a similar position to Tatsu in Way of the Househusband. If you two had kids expect some of the sweetest moments. at first he would be terrified of hurting them, theyre so tiny and his strength is ungodly, but with reassurance from you he would gently start to hold them and feed them. some nights youd wake up to him standing by the baby’s crib, softly talking to them and letting them hold his hand as they slept. Hes a bit rough around the edges but that just adds to his charm so 9/10! 

Leo Kurosagi:

bestie. why did you marry this man. Leo would make a terrible househusband. hed avoid doing chores and unlike some of the other ghouls, he would not hire anyone to handle it for him. i imagine he’d be somewhat of a dead weight besides the money that he makes off of social media. and don’t get me started on the way he tends to involve you in his content. he’d be a completely different person while fiming, all smiles and sweetness in order to fool his fans into believing you two have a perfect marriage. don’t even get me started on if you two have children. dude would be an ipad parent. any sign of distress from your kiddos and boom. screentime on overdrive.  0/10. Divorce babe, divorce. 

Sho Haizono:

okay okay, Sho might actually be a perfect housewife. i don’t mean this as a joke but if food is your love language you’d be in heaven. Each morning you’d see a lunch already packed for you (i don’t see Sho as a morning person so no breakfast for you :3) and inside would be the cutest lunch. He would make sure that theres a mix of healthy and sweet in order to keep you fufilled for dinner! Speaking of dinner, whenever you’d get home there would be a hot meal waiting for you! not only would he make your favorites but he would have you be his tester for new recipes. The sweetest night spent between the two of you involve a dessert and movie. He does his best to keep the house clean but don’t be suprised if he forgets a few things here or there (except the kitchen. that is always sparkling!). if you two had kids it would be over for the culinary world. you would walk in on Sho teaching your child how to cook, calm instructions as your kid is a bit too close to the stove or wielding a particularly sharp knife. it wouldn’t be suprising to me if your kiddo ended up on various cooking shows at an early age! Sho gets a 10/10 because a girls gotta eat!

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Rage Cheesecake with Oreo Crust, Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting, and Home-Grown Tart Cherry Topping

I took recipe-bits from all over and changed them into something that sounded more like what I wanted, so here's what I did today instead of committing a felony!

RECIPE BEHIND CUT

Oreo crust part:

* 25 Oreos

* 5 tablespoons of melted butter

* Pan--pie pan or springform, depending on how deep a cheesecake you want. This makes a nice, not-too-deep cheesecake in a nine-inch springform; it would be Too Much Filling in a pie pan, which would mean you have extra, and that's always fun too. An eight-inch springform is probably perfect.

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. You may eat TWO OREOS. Crush the remainder. I have the best time with this when I use a food processor, but if you are *particularly* spirited today, this is a good place to take out some aggression. Just pulverize the things, filling and all, until they are all reduced to the consistency of sand.

3. Add melted butter and mix until it's like *wet* sand.

4. Put buttery chocolate sand into your chosen cooking dish. I use a little jar and push push push pat pat pat until it's all nice and level from the center of the dish to the edge and has no holes.

5. Bake for eight to twelve minutes. You want it to still look a little moist. Do not overcook!

6. Remove from oven and let cool. Don't move the pan around too much before it's cool or you risk fracturing the crust.

Cheesecake part:

* Two packages of cream cheese, room temperature unless you like cream cheese chunks in your cheesecake. No judgment, some people are into that.

* 2/3C white sugar

* 3 eggs

* 3 cups of sour cream (this is a very moist cheesecake!)

* Vanilla to taste

1. Preheat oven to 325F, that's 25 degrees LOWER than for the crust.

2. Cream sugar and cream cheese until smooth.

3. Add eggs, one at a time, mix until just blended.

4. Add all sour cream and vanilla, mix until just homogenous. Don't overmix or you get weird dry pillowy stuff instead of nice dense cheesecake.

5. Cook in prepared crust for approximately 50 minutes, until it's set at the edges but a little jiggly yet in the middle.

Note: Properly you'd do this in a bain marie, but I don't have one, so I wrap the bottom of my springform pan in aluminum foil and set the whole kit and kaboodle into a sturdy cookie sheet, put all that into the preheated oven, and pour water into the cookie sheet once it's safely on the oven rack. If the cheesecake starts to overcook on the top before the center is set, cover it with aluminum foil.

6. Remove from oven; let rest in bain marie/rigged pan for ten minutes before removing springform pan to clean towel. Let rest *there* until it's cool enough to put in the fridge. Cover and chill for two to four hours.

Cherry topping part:

* Sour cherries that have been frozen since last year, or a bag of cherries, or fresh cherries, whichever, approximately 4.5 cups which is too many for just this cheesecake but it's nice to have around anyway

* Granulated sugar to taste

* Corn starch

Or just pick up a can or two of cherry pie filling, in which case you can skip this whole step.

1. Defrost cherries. If you don't do this in a pot, there's a good chance that they will leak precious juice all over your clean counter. Don't be me; thaw that stuff in the pot you'll heat it in.

2. Once they're not a singular ice block but instead a bunch of big ice chunks, turn the temperature on low, maybe around a 2.

3. Once the cherries are separate from each other, add sugar to taste. This changes a lot depending on your cherries' tartness; I eventually used nearly two cups of sugar for around 4.5 cups of cherries. Usually I'd use a good bit less, but they're very tart this time.

4. Cook and cook and cook until the liquid is reduced by about a third.

5. Add corn starch. For those measurements I added about a tablespoon and a half. Remember to make it a slurry before pouring it into the pot; you can either do this with a little water, or you can spoon out some of the cherry syrup (don't burn yourself!), mix that into a little bowl along with the corn starch, and then pour it all into the pot. Bring back to a good bubble for four or five minutes, then remove from heat and allow to come to room temperature.

Whipped chocolate ganache part:

* 1 part heavy cream to 1 part chocolate (I just use Toll House. Everyone says not to do that. It's been fine).

1. Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl.

2. Warm the cream on the stove until it's juuuust about to start bubbling. Stir frequently so it doesn't get a skin.

3. Remove from heat, pour into heatproof bowl over the chocolate.

4. WALK AWAY. I'm serious. Don't touch it. Don't poke at it. Do not, do NOT, attempt to stir it. Walk away.

5. After five minutes, come back and stir, stir, until it's all one thing. It should be like a very good, very thick chocolate syrup. You *can* just eat this, with a spoon. You can pour it over a cake, or dip strawberries in it. Chilled right as it is, it is a dessert on its own.

6. Let it cool to room temperature.

7. Come back and use your hand mixer or stand mixer to whip it up. This should get to a pipeable consistency; if it doesn't, you may need to incorporate powdered sugar. If you add butter and powdered sugar, you'll get a very stable buttercream.

Finishing part:

1. Remove springform edge from nice cold cheesecake.

2. Pipe or dollop whipped ganache in ring atop the cheesecake.

3. Fill the ring with cooled cherry filling.

4. Garnish further if you'd like. I used decorative Sixlets and some more crushed Oreo.

5. Finished!

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In light of recent events, I compiled a list of resources for LGBT+ folk and more. Ranging from how to legally change name/gender on documents, links to Advocates for Trans Equality, Human Rights Campaign, and The Trevor Project websites. How to obtain bulk HRT injection supplies, legal self defense information, as well as a list of supplies for an emergency Grab and Go bag. Everything is below the cut! If there's anything you want to add, please share and add that information! Thank you everyone, and please stay safe!

ID Legal Name & Gender Change + Other Resources US:

Advocates for Trans Equality: ID Documents Center | A4TE

For those in the US looking to legally change their names/sex on documents, you might want to do this between now and January 20th. You never know what you can and can't do until it happens. There are fees for the change, but in some states there are wavers for lower income folk you can apply for as well.

Human Rights Campaign: Human Rights Campaign

Has resources reporting on government legislation that may or may not effect you, along with informative resources for all walks of life ranging between sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, age and more.

The Trevor Project:  The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.

Plan B Contraceptive Info: Planned Parenthood

Fun fact for no reason in particular, Plan B has a shelf life of 4 years (when stored properly).

Bulk HRT Intramuscular Hormone Injection Supplies: 

25 Gage 1” Needles: $9.79 (100 pack)

100Pack 18Ga 1Inch/25mm Disposable Dispensing Lab Supplies Individually Sealed Packaging: Amazon.com  

18 Gage 1” Needles: $9.59 (100 pack)

Amazon.com: 100 Pack 18Ga 1 Inch Sterile Disposable Injection Needle with Cap for Scientific and Industrial Dispensing Needl Accessories

1ml Syringes: $14.99 (100 pack)

BH Supplies 1ml Luer Lock Tip Syringes (No Needle) - Sterile, Individually Wrapped

Sharps Container: $13.45 (3 pack), $19.95 (5 pack)

Amazon.com: Sharps Container for Home Use and Professional 1 Quart (3-Pack) by Alcedo | Biohazard Needle and Syringe Disposal

Total: 

With the 3 pack sharps container: $47.82

With the 5 pack sharps container: $54.32

These are the products I use for my HRT treatment. $47.82-$54.32 might seem like a lot off the bat, but to put it into perspective: I bought these needles and syringes 2 years ago and am only now starting to run low. I’ve had to buy the sharps containers throughout these times a total of 3 times.

For silly hypotheticals, say you need enough supplies to make it through 4 years, you would need to spend $68.74 for needles and syringes, and $40.35 for sharps containers. 

For Bandaids in Bulk: $9.99 (200 pack)

Amazon.com: Care Science Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 200 ct Bulk Assorted Sizes | Flexible + Breathable Protection Helps Prevent Infection for First Aid and Wound Care : Health & Household

Alcohol Wipes: $8.99 (100 count pack of 2)

OWELL Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads, Medium 2-Ply Medical Alcohol Pad for Cleaning Skin, First Aid Kit Alcohol Swabs, Individually Wrapped Alcohol Wipes, 100 Count, Pack of 2 Boxes

Once again, for silly hypotheticals, you need enough supplies to make it through 4 years, you would need to spend: $37.96

Legal Self Defense & Safety Information:

Things to know:

The act of self-defense must be proportionate to the danger, and the person defending themselves cannot be the initial aggressor (the first to threaten or use physical force). United States v. Peterson is often used to teach the self-defense doctrine. Other laws and regulations regarding self defense can differ between states, so I highly recommend researching the laws of your state. Stay informed and know your rights.

You don’t need a license to buy or own a can of pepper spray in the US. Different states have some regulations around them, but legally you can obtain pepper spray with no legal repercussions. 

Generally speaking, across America you’re allowed to carry a pocket knife with you that has a 2.5” blade. Once more, different states have different regulations on what you can and can’t have in public (mainly switch blades and daggers) that I suggest you look into first before you buy anything.

You don’t need a license to buy or own a taser in the US. You can even buy a 2 in one pepper spray and taser off Amazon for under $25.

Mentioned Items:

Smart Personal Safety Alarm: $39.95

Amazon.com: She’s Birdie - Birdie+ Smart Personal Safety Alarm for Women by Women–Loud Siren, Key Chain, 24/7 Live Rep, Emergency Alerts, Bluetooth Connection - 3 Month App Subscription Included (Lavender)

Pepper Spray: $9.99

SABRE Pepper Spray, Quick Release Keychain for Easy Carry and Fast Access, Finger Grip for More Accurate and Faster Aim, Maximum Police Strength OC Spray, 0.54 fl oz, Secure and Easy to Use Safety

Discrete Taser: $21.90

Amazon.com : Rechargeable Stun Guns Self-Defense with LED Flashlight,Rechargeable Stun Gun for Woman (Combination Suit 1)

Taser/Pepper Spray: $22.62

Amazon.com : SABRE Pepper Spray & 2-in-1 Stun Gun with Flashlight, Self Defense Kit, Fast Flip Top Safety, Finger Grip for Better & Faster Aim, Painful 1.60 µC Charge, 120 Lumen LED Light, Rechargeable, 0.54 fl oz

“Just in case” Grab & Go Bags:

Must Have:

Non-perishable foods like granola & protein bars. Canned things are good too, but bars are lighter in weight so you can pack more without having as much weight to carry.

A reusable bottle of water.

Personal hygiene products like:

 2 toothbrushes (It’s good to have a backup just in case)

Tooth paste

Dental floss

Q-tips 

Wet wipes

Deodorant

Shampoo & Conditioner (solid bars if possible, since it’s lighter and takes up less space)

Hair brush/Comb

Hair ties (if needed)

Nail clippers (can be versatile and used to cut through packaging and other smaller things if needed)

At least 1 washcloth

Pads/tampons (for those who may need it)

Chapstick 

Hand sanitizer 

Multiple pairs of clean underwear (if you can’t pack a change of clothes or shower regularly, wet wipes can help you clean up and clean underwear can be put on. I cannot emphasize it enough, this is a mandatory must have so you can avoid things like UTI’s and yeast infections!)

If you have room for it, 1 change of clothes as well. Multiple pairs of socks is good to have as well.

Copies of important documents (birth certificate, medical records, deeds etc.)

Bills (Small ones like ones and fives preferred)

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen

Acetaminophen 

Antacids (like tums)

Caffeine pills (for those who need it)

First aid kit

Convenience Items:

Flashlight (Hand crank would be ideal)

Portable phone charger

ear buds/headset

Notepad, Pen/Pencil/Marker

Work gloves

Rain poncho/coat

Sunblock

Bug spray

Matches

A lighter

[feronaville]

i recently said i was considering slowly making lots (and sims) i build (and make) available for download, and i figured the starter homes i built for my youtube bacc would be an okie place to start! also bc these are among the very first lots i've built myself haha.

pics, info, download, n ramblings under the cut!

included are five starters, the very ones that started port taylor :^) their styles are pretty simple as my idea was to give them a bit more personality once my founders moved in and acquired enough money to renovate--i liked the idea of the starting homes all being similar like a newly built neighborhood!

a lot of my lots have small closed-off sections--they're for when i expand houses during my gameplay, stairs will go there!

i ran into some mild (i guess) hiccups as i was preparing them for upload, i've included what specifically in the info text documents with the houses that had them, but it should all be fine! just kinda annoying to me lmaoo. also included are floorplans and additional pics of the houses!

they're not cc free! not cc heavy as the furnishing is very minimal, mostly build mode stuff. also i have ultimate collection if that matters!

it took me a few tries to do it properly (it turns out that packaging lots with cc does like every recolor for a mesh you have rather than just the one recolor so i had a BLAST -sarcasm- removing all the extra stuff and tryna figure out which recolor it is specifically) so lmk if there's any issues please!

now lemme show you the houses!

2 lavender way 2x2 ♡ $12,389 ♡ 1ba 2br port taylor: westbrook household cc not included: bubu build ♡ toilet recolors ♡ bespoke set ♡ vertical slat walls

3 lavender way 3x2 ♡ $17,818 ♡ 1ba 3br port taylor: stephens-farran household cc not included: bubu build ♡ toilet recolors ♡ bespoke set

4 lavender way 2x2 ♡ $13,187 ♡ 1ba 2br port taylor: bagley-winfield household cc not included: bubu build ♡ toilet recolors ♡ bespoke set ♡ vertical slat walls

6 lavender way 2x2 ♡ $15,216 ♡ 1ba 2br port taylor: mullins household cc not included: bubu build ♡ toilet recolors ♡ bespoke set

8 lavender way 2x2 ♡ $13,987 ♡ 1ba 2br port taylor: nichols-rey household cc not included: bubu build ♡ toilet recolors ♡ bespoke set ♡ vertical slat walls

remember our good friend clean installer!

download linkies: ♡ sfs [x] ♡ mf [x]

[littlebluentebook]

Alastor x Sewing! Reader pt.3

A/N Thank you everyone so much for reading! I am so happy to know people are enjoying the story- it makes me kick my feet and giggle out of excitement!!

Chapter 4

Saturday was an incredibly busy day for you. Lots of new orders and clients. New dresses to make with matching ties, suits to alter and dresses to hem. There were a few quilt orders, even with spring on the horizon people needed blankets to ward off the cold. As for the formal attire, the city was having a popular band play and hosting a dance. You didn't really know the details but going to Mimzy's was more than enough for you. You weren't sure how much of your comfort zone you wanted to reach out.

Alastor's coat turned out wonderfully. You used a crimson red lining trying your best to match it to the vest he was wearing from memory. The outside of the suit had the matching red thread to discreetly tie his uniform together. It turned out wonderfully! There was even enough leftover material for you to make an inner pocket.

Today was Sunday. That meant absolutely no touching any of your work. This is the one boundary you had set with yourself. If not for it, you would completely burn out. Burning out was not an option, your job was your craft. Instead, you spent the day tidying up and running to the store to prepare your meals for the week. Living alone made your weekly resets easier and also gave you plenty of time to work on your sewing when necessary.

The day went by smoothly from cooking, to cleaning, to reading and pampering yourself you were ready to fall asleep as soon as it became dark. Plus, you had a sweet plan for in the morning.

Getting up extra early, you set towards the kitchen. Last night while falling asleep you had the idea to bake him something while delivering his coat. Unsure of what he enjoyed, you made a family recipe. Brie and raspberry preserve rolls were always a hit no matter what occasion you made them for. They were incredibly simple to make and you were done as the sun finished rising.

Getting ready to go, you packaged the rolls in a wicker basket. There were plenty of them littered around your home and the shop. Every Sunday when you went to receive produce for your weekly grocery run you always came back with one or two to carry all of you belongings.

You beat Alastor to work, slightly disappointed hoping to say thank you again. You left his items at the front desk and made your way back to your shop ready to start another busy day of sewing.

_____________________________________________________________

'My sincerest apologies for keeping your coat, I hope it is okay that I went ahead and matched your kindness. Thank you generously from the bottom of my heart.'

Alastor read the letter with a smile of his face. How lovely! He didn't expect you to fix his coat. Undoubtedly you felt his attempt at making it fit properly. It fit him better than his own work. He was impressed with both the fact you tailored his suit that well without as much as a measurement as a guide but the new upgrades you gave the suit as well. He would admit that it was much more comfortable now with the nicer material and lack of pins.

Today, Alastor was the happiest broadcaster in the world, his smile sounded through the radio. He would have to stop to thank you on his way home after work and compliment you on your skills.

[uselessmicrowave]

tfp bumblebee x reader

tws/content- made from the last hc of this post, vibrators, human reader, some domestic fluff, reader can understand bumblebee, bottom bee, no penetration

a/n- made for @condeeznutsfitinyomouth , hope you enjoy <3

“Bee?” He whips his helm up from the datapad with a buzz, tilting the blue slate away from your direction. Stepping into the garage, you ask, “What are you doing?”

“Nothing.” There’s a waver in the tone. “Just… looking at stuff.”

“Mind if I join?”

“Not at all!” He smiles, patting the empty spot beside him and then going back to tapping on the datapad screen.

You sit down next to him, leaning against his side and wrapping an arm around his waist. The blue screen is still pointed away from your view. You don’t feel the need to mention it, so you go onto your socials, checking what your friends online had to say.

They don’t have much to say… In the boredom you toss your head back to look up at Bumblebee, still fussing over the datapad. You catch the slightest glimpse of what’s on the screen as he taps on it. “S’that for me or you?”

“Hm?” His faceplates flush with bright blue energon, tinting the back of his neck cables and audials too. “Oh. Uhm…”

“It’s fine if-”

“No! Um- here.” He lowers the datapad into your hands. It’s big for you, but not unmanageable. You look to the screen, seeing exactly what you thought it was.

A bullet vibrator, big and good in ratings. Quite pricey, but it’d make up with the quality and the size. You look back up at your boyfriend to see him covering his faceplates with one servo. “You want this one?” You ask, starting to tap the screen and fiddling with the order options. He nods, uncovering his faceplates and fidgeting.

“Do you want to buy it? For me?” He warbles, optics widening at the thought. “I don’t want to waste your money.”

“It’s not wasted if it’s spent on you, Bee.” He warbles happily at your response. You finish with the order options to hug at Bumblebee’s neck cables. He supports your body with a gentle servo, pulling you up onto his chassis.

“I love you.” He buzzes, affectionately nuzzling into the crook of your neck. He’s warm in your arms, from the energon that rushed up to his faceplates.

“Love you too, Bee.”

-•-♡-•-

“Wanna try it out?” You set the discreet little box in front of him. He carefully scooches forward a bit, gently putting a digit on the cardboard packaging as if it was going to break if he was too rough with it.

“Now?” Bumblebee’s door wings quickly twitch up with surprise, a little blush starts to form on his faceplates.

“Yes, now, silly.” You put a hand on his forearm, a gentle touch that makes him hum. “Do you want to? We can wait if you’re not ready yet.”

“I want to.” He smiles, picking up the box between two digits. “What’s it feel like?”

“Hmm… Good. You wait here n’ I’ll go read instructions, okay?” Bumblebee nods, setting the box into your hands. You go back inside, to your kitchen to wash the toy while reading how to properly use it.

You clean the object twice, quickly and quietly reading the instructions in your head, drying it off and rushing back out to the yellow bot. He smiles at you wordlessly, parting his stabilizers.

“Baby, you want to do this, right?” He nods enthusiastically at your question, lowering his helm to kiss you he opens his interface panels.

“I want this more than anything.” He sighs, sitting back up.

“You want me to help you out?” You smirk flirtatiously, rubbing his thigh plating.

“Mmhm.” He buzzes, pulling you closer to himself. You turn the toy on, Bumblebee seems to like the quiet buzz of the vibrations. You slowly take your hand closer to his array, making the toy touch thigh plating before moving it to his folds.

Bumblebee whines, gently rocking his hips into the feeling. You move the toy up on his interface array, the soft malleable mesh bending to your will. He twitches as it touches his external node.

“How is it, Bee?” You prompt, letting up on the pressure for him to relax a bit.

“It’s… it’s good.”

“Do you like that or does it feel too weird?” You begin to pull your hand away, but he grabs it and keeps you there. He gives you puppy optics, squeezing your hand a bit.

“I like it, please keep going…” You smile at him, giving him a nod and putting the toy back onto his array.

Whines and whirrs come from Bee as you press the toy against his external node. His optics widen while you rub the vibrator on his array. Bumblebee brings a servo up to his faceplates and covers his intake as if to silence himself, blue blush peeking out from behind his servo.

He lets out a string of cute, high pitched whines when you position the object right below his external node, the toy slightly brushing his entrance. Bumblebee’s array becomes more and more slick the longer you have the vibrator there.

You press the vibrator against the tip of his spike, two fingers around the top and one against the object to keep it still. Bumblebee tries not to buck into your hand, he’s shaking but not grinding or thrusting.

Pink fluid begins to bead out of the slit, Bee buzzes frantically and arches his back strut. He overloads, tossing his helm back. You let him ride it out fully, keeping the vibrator against his spike as transfluid gushes from him. Only when he starts to paw at the toy do you pull it away from his array. Coolant gathers in small drops around his optics as he relaxes, he realizes that some of the transfluid got on your hands.

“‘M sorry.” He whimpers.

“Sorry for what? That was really hot, Bumblebee.” You turn the vibrator off, rubbing his thigh plating. You reach up to his faceplates, wiping away the coolant, he leans into your touch. “You don’t need to apologize.”

[ghoultrifle]

hello mr trans ghouls i am having thoughts and also coping with my period and cramps

cw for menstruation and cramps. also penetration in form of menstrual products

to me phantom and rain both have the worst cramps. rain gets really really bad cramps on the first day but then it gets a lot less bad after the first day, but first day they cannot put anything in there on that first day. makes the cramps so much worse (like collapsing onto self in painthe time they tried to use a menstrual cup on the first day) phantom has less bad cramps on the pain scale but has them for the entire time their period is happening. they also cant put anything up there at all during it, they are a pad user through and through.

hello there trans ghoul anon <3 have a little ramble on me :))

cw for menstruation, blood, cramps

i agree with you so hard on all of this !! name an internal product, and rain's tried it. every single time they end up in a bloody mess on the bathroom floor, crying out for ant to come and save them (they know any ghoul would help but have convinced themselves that only phantom understands their struggle and wouldn't think they're gross). ant will come running every time, soft towels and heat packs in hand. they clean rain up so gently, working with their body, not against it; carefully letting rain move their weight so phantom can clean them up properly.

once they're all clean and sat back on the toilet, ant runs to get a pair of period boxers so they don't have to deal with changing pads as often and to alleviate their dysphoria just a bit. it works for rain because that ghoul will be found curled up on their side and they need that all-round coverage that's oh-so-soft too.

phantom pad user is so real and valid. they once asked aether to quintessence them the fuck up and stick a tampon in there but the resulting cramps were so bad they nearly passed out. everyone is so understanding about them being Out Of Action for a week or so every time they have their period though. rehearsals are moved around, a little nook is made in the infirmary for them to come for regular quintessence treatment, and copia makes sure there's always the widest selection of pads for them to use. some of them are even novelty like kids plasters (bandaids) and have cars, trucks, castles, rockets on the packaging. it makes them giggle every time but it's such a nice reminder that they are unconditionally loved and accepted as they are <3

[xamaxenta]

Ace goes from just delivering Sabo’s little love notes and valentines to now doubling down and sending his own, he’s gotta properly court Marco now that he’s decided he’s in love with him y’know Sabo get a head start Ace has to catch up. Marco gets a package on his doorstep, two more birds, and one is a familiar clean butchering; the dove has been cleanly and neatly dissected and all it’s organs have been removed and preserved and pinned down into a pretty little shadow box, there’s a blue ribbon tied around the package, it’s so clearly Sabo’s work, but the other one…

The other one is a hawk, and it isn’t clean at all. It wasn’t shot, no, it wasn’t killed in any kind of traditional way. It looks like whoever did it caught it with their Teeth, snatched it off a branch like an animal would, bit clean through hollow bird-bones. There’s a card with it that’s just an imprint of this person’s teeth, showing that the bites match, they line up perfectly.

Sabo uploads a new video. “Serial Killers Talking About You NSFW ASMR 😘👅” and it’s clearly scripted, things are kept vague enough that anybody who doesn’t Know would easily just assume this is more of his usual dark RP stuff, but Marco Does know. This is a conversation about him. Only Sabo’s half of the conversation — his accomplice isn’t actually in the video — but Marco can guess what was said based on Sabo’s replies, and maybe Sabo is embellishing or editing for the camera but the gist of the conversation must of been the same. They talked about Marco, about falling for him, about the accomplice specifically falling for him. Sabo is smug and amused and turned on, he knew it was only a matter of time until they were both on the same page.

Marco gets another package in the mail. A necklace — red coral beads, worn-smooth and slightly faded, clearly something old and well-loved. This one has a photograph too. It’s a picture of the necklace Marco was wearing that night he walked home from the bar, the one he’d barely noticed getting snatched off his neck during the thrill of the chase. It’s wrapped around a fist — tanned skin, scarred knuckles, calloused fingers, little freckles dotting the back of the hand — and that fist in turn is wrapped around a cock, fully hard and beading precum at the tip and jutting up from a thatch of dark hair. Marco can just barely see the edge of a toned stomach, muscled thighs. A little note in scratchy hand-writing. “Trade you.”

SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO REPLY got lost in the sauce

I love delivery boy Ace hes such a good boy BUT ONLY for Sabo and Sabo alone however Marco may be changing him slowly and soon. Perhaps. He can he at Marcos beck and call too :3

The beautifully butchered creatures Sabo takes apart just to present their bones as trinkets, morbid little gifts to showcase just how much he loves and thinks of Marco all hand crafted its so intimate and they all take so much personal time to put together that theres no chance Marco cant not see the depth of Sabos obsessive love for him

And the hawk!!! Ace captured it and snapped its neck between his teeth, the hard card stock provided with the INPRINT OF HIS OWN TEETH TO SHOW A PERFECT MATCH HIS LARGE CANINES!!! Genrvahdhishs fucking henious creature he just wants to show off to Marco, hes big hes bad grrrr r r. R r r r r

The newest upload pings Marcos notifs and he knows from the get go that the subject matter involves him which should be the greatest red flag of all time that only makes him feel so much hotter, dimming the lights shutting the door but leaving his blinds unshuttered listens to the audio because the whisper of Sabos voice is molten heat and softest velvet and Marco shouldn’t want him or his accomplice but here he is stroking himself lazily to the voice of a man who eagerly wants to disembowel him, because he is the focal subject of this particular upload

I wanna say thank you for this part the trade of the necklaces Ace giving up something so personal to himself as a sign of his courtship and as a visual claim on Marco…. Fucking sexy

The addition of the photo with the stolen necklace around his dick is also absolutely insane because its so visceral theyre functioning as one unit yet the way they want to show their feelings towards Marco is so different Sabos slowburn, coy gifts and layered innuendo via the media Marco initially found him through and Aces direct contact approach..

Marco how does he feel receiving such a highly sexual image along with what should be a pretty normal gift, if not a little intimate due to the wear and tear on the beads, thrilled probably that he has made such a profound impact on these two men, the tension between all three of them stretches gossamer thin!!!