#design-build craftsman style

[abconcerns]

Traditional Entry in DC Metro White walls and a medium wood front door are featured in a large, elegant entryway photograph.

[scydiahs]

Craftsman Deck Mid-sized craftsman backyard ground level mixed material railing deck design with an addition to the roof

[lilmissjbstyle]

Lap - Transitional Pool Mid-sized transitional backyard stone and rectangular lap pool photo

[daenylothbrok]

Boston Kitchen Dining Dining Room Image of a medium-sized cottage with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace, white walls, light wood floors, and beige floors.

[whitehousevsslippers]

Craftsman Deck Mid-sized craftsman backyard ground level mixed material railing deck design with an addition to the roof

[bloodstainedlovers]

Craftsman Sunroom

[metenee]

Charlotte Porch

[sherlocked-avatar]

Pool in Tampa

[blieve-bactive-bhealthy]

Transitional Powder Room - Powder Room

[aha-chuu]

Let's talk about the Xianzhou

Okay so obviously 2.4 we're returning to the xianzhou based on this image teased at the end of the 2.3 livestream:

We have also had drip marketing for three of these silhouettes:

Based on this it's pretty likely that all those silhouettes will be playable (eventually,,,, sorry Sunday </3). However, multiple of those characters are not listed as Luofu citizens - they are from other ships across the Xianzhou. In fact, all of the drip marketed characters are from different ships: Yunli from the Zhuming, Jiaoqiu from the Yaoqing, and March (apparently) designated to the Luofu. Presumably she's listed like this here because she will be competing in the "Luminary Combat Arts Ceremony" under the Luofu delegation.

The event as a whole is the Wardance - which I believe to be different from the "Stellar Martial Competition". That is the event which decides each ship's "Sword Champion" (Jingliu's former position). Honestly this is a bit confusing.

Not every new character will be participating in the Wardance in a combative way, I imagine. Jiaoqiu, for example, is a chef/doctor(?) so I find it unlikely that he's fighting anyone.

(As a note: I think March's new title being "Legendary New Swordmaster" is just a joke and she hasn't unlocked supreme, Jingliu rivalling sword abilities.

Though, March does show off the same sword style that Blade uses in her teaser clip. Less notably, one of the movements she performs is also similar to Yanqing's style. Blade was taught directly by Jingliu (in between bouts of torture) and Yanqing was taught swordsmanship by Jing Yuan who was taught by Jingliu. I imagine March's style is similar to theirs either because Jing Yuan or Yanqing directly gave her tips, or because most of the swordspeople she's seen have used this style.)

Anyway. This Wardance is being hosted on the Luofu so I don't necessarily expect any new areas immediately post Penacony, but I do expect we'll be getting multiple Xianzhou updates as the game continues. There are five more ships after all, with playable characters confirmed from two of those.

I don't know why we aren't getting participants in the Wardance from all the ships? And like. Is it a fight or a performance or...? It's "war" and "dance" so who knows.

Anyway let's look at some specific characters!

So Huaiyan is the master of the Xianzhou Zhuming, one of the seven Arbiter Generals (the same rank as Jing Yuan and - fellow teased character - Feixiao). These generals are comparable to Emanators and have been blessed by Lan. However, they are not necessarily emanators themselves: for example, Jing Yuan's Lightning Lord spirit is the thing actually gifted by Lan.

Huaiyan specifically intrigues me because he is apparently the oldest individual on the Xianzhou at this point. He might be our first playable gilf since Yunli is his granddaughter. Though, that fact alone makes me worry he might not be playable :((

In addition, the Zhuming is the primary home for the Xianzhou's artisans and craftsmen. Fittingly, then, Huaiyan's former disciple was Yingxing (Blade's previous identity as the master craftsman of the High Cloud Quintet). This connection is a bit suspicious to me, and does make me wonder if there will be a Blade reappearance as we return to the Xianzhou since he is associated with it.

(Do remember though, Blade is not from the Xianzhou - he was an outworlder. This makes Huaiyan personally taking him in even more interesting and indicative of his talent).

Anyway, Huaiyan almost definitely won't be competing with anyone since he should have a huge advantage over like. Poor March.

Next up:

So. Moze?

The first thing I want to immediately address is the theory that this is Sampo in disguise.

Like. I guess? He does wield knives and you can kind of make out a mask over his face, however his build doesn't like right for sampo imo and I can't really think of why Sampo would be showing up here. Obviously the Masked Fools are just a bit random so I don't think it's impossible, but I would be very surprised.

According to Owlbert, Moze is a "crow-feathered weirdo" and "cold and distant". So there is a bit of mystery here, whereas all the other teased characters have some pre existing lore pick at.

The mask is suspicious...

Final thing!

March's new form (new path and new element included) makes me very interested in possible other alternate character versions.

Like, we had Dan Heng IL before, but I think a lot of us assumed we'd just get him and then March's past version as five star upgrades and nothing else. Back then, those two did seem to be the fellow main characters after the trailblazer, but I think now that Dan Heng has been absent so long that Welt and Himeko share that protagonist spot.

I think this promises some other four star (or five star!) alternate versions, like a Sampo or Tingyun or Herta. I doubt they would "downgrade" any limited five stars but I could see a world where standard banner five stars get limited five star versions.

Also, the lore of HSR paths and elements already barely made sense before March swapped both on a whim. Like, Dan Heng I'm on board with because there was a lot of justification. But March appears to have grabbed a new outfit and picked up Imaginary along the way??.

What is imaginary? Quantum? All the other elements I can believe are more dependent on the character's chosen weapon than anything intrinsic. Like Asta uses a laser and she's fire, that make sense. Then I thought she was Harmony because she was choosing to follow that path (but pathstrider seems like something different? God).

Well, whatever! Those are my thoughts - I'm really looking forward to a return to the Xianzhou. I hope they can redeem themselves a bit from the main quest there, which I didn't really like. But I am a big fan of the characters so I'm hoping for good things!!

[alligatorcowboyboots]

🏡 Cozy Craftsman - 2 BR / 2 BA

A medium-sized craftsman home furnished for 3 sims with an open floor plan and a fire place. An unfurnished version was previously uploaded as 40 Oak Street in my Oak Street Collection.

Details:

2x2 (20x20 tiles) Price: $52,145

Packs required:

EPs: University, Nightlife, Open for Business, Pets, Seasons, Bon Voyage, Free Time, Apartment Life SPs: Kitchen and Bath Interior Design, Teen Style, Mansion & Garden, H&M Fashion, IKEA Home,

CC Used:

Honeywell Bespoke Build Set Honeywell Interior Wall Collection Counter Recolors Overhead Cabinets (Epikouros Counter) Stair Wall Fix

Download (SFS)

Download (MEGA)

[lemonypixels]

The Sherburne

“Popular for many years, the Sherburne provided a substantial bungalow style home with lots of light, an open floor plan, and design elements common to the Craftsman-style. Three large bedrooms upstairs allowed the average family plenty of private space.” - Antique Home Style

Price: $43,232

Lot Size: 30x20

3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

Minimally Furnished (Kitchen/Bathroom Basics Only)

CC Free

Only Base Game and Growing Together needed!

Move Objects on!!

I rarely limit myself with packs but I wanted to give it a try with this one, at least for the shell of it. I may go back and add a furnished version but since I plan to use this one myself I’ll be using CC and I don’t usually upload my CC heavy builds. This one is for the anon who asked me to upload a craftsman lol shoutout to u anon. I’ll try to get a furnished house out eventually but to be honest i’m kinda digging these move-in ready types!

Please do not reupload or claim as your own and please tag me or use #lemonypixels if you use it so I can see!!

Origin ID: vulpeculai Tray Files: SFS or Dropbox *no adfly

[prettypoisonsimming]

41 BUILD STYLES

Hey simmers, today I share with you my list of build styles I use. So most of these styles I have never built before. I put this list in a wheel spinner, you can copy and paste it in, then let the wheel spin and see what build style it lands on.

I usually search the build style on pinterest and then pick a design from there for my Sims 4 build. You can decide after the wheel has selected a style if it should be removed from the list or remain for a possible second build. Also you can save the wheel spin list in the top right corner of the website there is options then you do not have to keep putting the list in.

The List:

A-Frame

Antebellum

Art Deco

Asian

Barn dominium

Bungalow

Brutalist

Cabin

Cape Cod

Colonial

Contemporary

Cottage

Country

Craftsman

Dutch Colonial

Eastlake

Farmhouse

Federal Architecture

French Country

French Provincial

Georgian

Greek Revival

Gothic Revival

Italianate

Log Home

Mediterranean

Mid Century modern

Modern

Neoclassical Architecture

Pueblo

Prairie

Queen Anne

Ranch

Romanesque Revival

Rowhouse

Saltbox

Shingle

Spanish

Townhouse

Tudor

Victorian

I would love to see your builds!! Let me know and share me your socials so I can follow! My YouTube channel <3

Have a lovely day further!

[corner-stories]

when it's dark in a cold decembre (but i've got you to keep me warm)

Jean Kirschtein. Mikasa Ackerman. Kiyomi Azumabito. Holiday Visits. Awkward Family Dinners. Cuddles. Doggies. 4191 words. (ao3.)

Vancouver is a change of pace. Having grown so used to winters in Montreal — or even his hometown of Trois-Rivieres — arriving at YVR to rain instead of snow leaves him confused. 

At least Mikasa seems to find amusement in the poor Quebecer getting soaked in the drizzle. 

A rapid transit line takes them from the airport to downtown, then an Uber driver takes them the rest of the way. As the vehicle crosses the Lionsgate Bridge, Jean’s eyes are affixed to the window and towards the rainy city outside.

At this time of night, all he can see is artificial lights — buildings with glass exteriors standing amidst the ocean and coniferous trees. It’s just enough to let him see the outline of the mountains. Above it all are clouds in a dark sky. 

The car drives deeper into West Vancouver. The houses lining the roads are built with an emphasis on style and aesthetic, most of them looking to have been designed very recently with walls made of stone and glass. 

Mikasa had told him that her Auntie was wealthy, and as the car passes by a house with more driveways and outdoor entertaining space to do with, the sentiment rings true. 

Soon enough, the car arrives at the destination. 

The house Mikasa grew up in differs from the gray homes adorning the streets. When Jean sees it, his eyes go to the vinyl siding and the rugged roof tiles, attributes that make the craftsman home feel like an island in the ocean of stone and glass houses. 

Jean hoists his bags over his shoulder as the Uber driver takes off down the street. Mikasa walks from the street to the curb, comfortably taking her boyfriend’s hand as he looks at the house. 

“You like?” 

Jean nods, unable to take his eyes off the bulbs adorning the eaves. “I like the lights.” 

“Auntie likes them, too.” She then squeezes his hand and begins guiding him towards the house. 

Jean follows, keeping his eyes on the ground and watching her boots step into the puddles on the pathway. The rain is lighter here than it is at the airport, but it’s still enough for water droplets to collect in his hair. 

The two climb up the steps and Jean mentally goes over the backstory Mikasa had given him regarding her aunt. Kiyomi had grown up alongside Mikasa’s mother in Tokyo, and despite being cousins they acted a lot more like sisters. They even moved to Vancouver together to study. They had kept in touch even when Makoto married a local man while Kiyomi moved back to Japan.

It was no surprise that Kiyomi was the one who stepped up after Mikasa’s parents passed, gladly taking the nine-year-old in and giving her shelter in a time where she had none. She even decided to move back to Canada permanently to be near her niece. 

Despite coming from wealth, Kiyomi kept herself busy as a tenured professor at a local university. Giving lectures on international relations seemed to be her second priority on top of providing for Mikasa. Academia appeared to run in the Azumabito-Ackerman household. 

As Jean keeps reciting the lore in his head, he turns to Mikasa and asks a last-minute question.

“So… is there anything else I should know?” His voice is just slightly tinged with his signature wit. “You know, before the point of no return?” 

“Just be yourself,” Mikasa insists as her boots touch the top of the porch. “Besides, you both like sassing me and old school Celine Dion, in her mind you can do no wrong.” 

Jean makes a noise that’s in between an awkward laugh and a nervous chuckle. “That’s one way to look at things…” 

When the doorbell rings, what immediately follows is the sound of several dogs barking their heads off — one even sounds like a howl. Through the pane of glass in the door Jean can see two fluffy creatures with legs rushing to the door. After they yelp at the door for a few seconds, a person descends the stairs and gestures for said creatures to quiet down. 

Unsurprisingly, the act of wagging one’s finger at two rambunctious dogs does nothing to quell their screams. 

Nonetheless, the door opens and the pair of tired traveling grad students are greeted to the sight of Mikasa’s Aunt Kiyomi.

As to be expected, the older lady is smiling from ear to ear and immediately steps forward to embrace her niece. Mikasa herself gives a gentle grin as she hugs her Aunt back. 

“Mikasa!”

“Auntie.”

Jean gives them their space as they reunite. In the space between the doorframe and the door, he gets a better look into the house, taking note of the wooden floors, the warm lighting, the spotless walls. The whole place is impeccably clean, even with the two dogs running around.

Speaking of which, Jean also gets an eyeful of the canines standing behind Kiyomi — one is a samoyed with the doofiest grin he’s ever seen on a dog, and the other is husky with an abundance of fluffy fur. The husky in particular is letting out dramatic weeping noises as it looks at the visitors at the door. 

When aunt and niece separate, Kiyomi sets her eyes on Jean. 

“And is this the boyfriend I’ve heard so much about?” she asks. “Jean, right?”

Jean gives a nod and a polite smile. “That’s me.” He reaches out and shakes her hand. “Nice to meet you, Miss Azumabito.”

Kiyomi is a head shorter than both Jean and Mikasa. Like her niece, her hair is dark, but she keeps it neatly combed and tied into a proper bun. 

The only woman looks him up and down, seemingly content with finally meeting him in the flesh. She even seems flattered by his formality. “Please, call me Kiyomi. And come in, you two must be soaked.”

Jean and Mikasa enter the home, bringing their luggage with them. He’s only been in Vancouver for an hour and he’s already relieved to get out of the downpour. 

As Jean shakes the water out of his hair, Mikasa kneels down to the two dogs of the Azumabito household. She beams sweetly at both the husky and the samoyed, both of which are excited to see her return. The husky in particular is wagging its tail so hard that its rear end is shaking. 

Back at McGill, Mikasa had spoken at length about her dogs back at home. Back at their apartment, there’s a photo of both the husky and samoyed as puppies pinned to their refrigerator.

Seeing the dogs in the fluff is significantly more enjoyable than seeing them in photo form. The sweet look of heartfelt joy on Mikasa’s face is also a bonus. 

“Yes, yes, I missed you, too,” says Mikasa as the husky kisses her cheek. 

Kiyomi immediately proves to be a cordial host. She takes Jean’s jacket without being prompted, hanging it up on a nearby coat rack. She then reaches for the luggage and grabs the first two bags she can find. 

“It’s been raining all week,” the older lady says. She takes a pair of backpacks to a nearby closet. 

“Has it?” asks Mikasa. 

There is an irked, gravelly tone to Kiyomi’s voice as she replies. “Unfortunately.” 

Mikasa lets out a hum, which is her way of laughing. “That’s a Vancouver Christmas for you.” 

Jean chuckles as he rubs his freezing hands together. Now free from the constraints of his parka, he kneels down to get to Mikasa’s level and looks at the pair of dogs. 

“Hey, I’ve heard a lot about you two,” he says, petting the head of the cheery samoyed. “So… which one’s which again?”

Mikasa gestures to the husky lovingly licking her cheek. “This one’s Mochi…” She then points to the white fluff ball. “...and this one’s Miso.” 

Jean can’t help but chuckle, a throaty one that makes the corners of his mouth turn up. 

Somehow, he’s getting the feeling that he’ll enjoy the holidays here. 

…

…

…

Dinner is a simple affair, though Kiyomi uses it as an excuse to break out a bottle of red from the cellar. Christmas may be a few days away, but her beloved niece returning home is a good reason to celebrate. She serves dishes that Mikasa has had throughout her childhood, only occasionally having to scold the dogs for putting their paws on the table. Evidently, Mochi absolutely drools in the presence of Kiyomi’s katsudon. 

And true to Mikasa’s words, Kiyomi is a fan of old-school Dion, as the singer’s Christmas album proceeds to play on the house stereo. 

Jean sits at the table and listens to aunt and niece catching up, taking note of the way Mikasa’s eyes light up as she speaks. Sometimes they’ll slip into Japanese in the middle of the conversation, only exchanging a few brief sentences before returning to English. It happens so smoothly that Jean can tell it’s just one of those habits the two share. 

And suddenly, he now knows how Mikasa feels when he switches into French with other francophones in front of her. 

A part of him is hesitant to chime in, as the flow of the conversation feels so fast. He’s also worried that he might spoil the joy of the reunion. 

So he spends the time petting Miso under the table while Mochi tries to steal some bites of okonomiyaki. At least the samoyed has begun taking a liking to him. 

Mikasa recalls to her Aunt Kiyomi exactly how she and Jean met. The story involved a social gathering for McGill grad students, as well as alcohol and a karaoke machine. Sometimes Jean thinks about how different things would have been had Mikasa not spilled wine on his shirt at the start of the party — he would have probably spent the night drunk singing instead of watching her trying to fruitlessly clean his clothes in the bathroom. 

Considering how many of his colleagues at the School of Architecture were attending the party, Mikasa had most likely saved his reputation before he even had one to destroy. 

Mikasa is in the midst of explaining her thesis to Kiyomi, detailing how she made the choice to specialize in plant pathology. Recently, she’s been studying a virus that has only been affecting flowers that thrive in cold weather. 

Jean loves it when she gets like this, so wrapped up in explaining her work that she’s talking more than she usually does. Truth be told, he can’t comprehend enough botanical science to truly understand what she’s talking about, but the fact that she can talk about trees and flowers like an artist talks about the Sistine Chapel is enough for him. Seeing the way she lights up as she talks about what she’s dedicating her life to is all he’ll ever need. 

Plus, Mikasa always seems tuned in when he goes on and on about architecture mumbo jumbo, even the stuff that he knows for a fact will bore people to tears. (“No one cares about the history of the pillar,” Sasha’s voice echoes in his head.) The least he can do is be an attentive boyfriend. 

“It’s nice to know that all those years away from home have done you good,” Kiyomi says, pouring herself a little more wine. 

“It has,” Mikasa assures. She then looks down and sees Mochi resting his chin on her lap with a loving look in his eyes.“But I can never stay away for too long…” 

Kiyomi looks amused. “Have you ever considered getting a dog?” 

“We have,” Jean finally speaks up. It’s telling of him that the one topic he’s more comfortable chining in on is pets. “But it’d be a hassle while we’re both still in school.”

Nonetheless, Kiyomi looks interested and listens intently. 

“We did dogsit for our friend Historia once — she’s got a terrier mix, we watched it for about a week,” Jean continues, then lets out a chuckle. “The poor guy would weep every time we crated him for the night, wouldn’t sleep unless he was in the bed with us.” 

Mikasa lets out a polite hum, reliving the memories of the two stressed grad students trying to curb a terrier’s energy inside their apartment. At least the little one was calm once he was allowed to sleep in the realm of the humans. 

“And our bedroom still has some of Donut’s dog hair in it,” Mikasa adds. 

Kiyomi spends a moment politely laughing along.

“Oh, speaking of which,” the older lady starts, eyeing the man currently petting the samoyed under the table. “Jean, I prepared the guest bedroom for you.” 

It does not take long for both Jean and Mikasa to understand the implications. Jean is suddenly plunged into a mix of embarrassment and confusion, a sensation that makes him pick up the fidgety mannerisms of a twelve-year-old boy. 

“Ah… thank you?” is all he can muster. Awkwardly, he scratches the back of his neck. 

Meanwhile, Mikasa’s sweet smile disappears from her pretty face and in its place is a glare directed at the hostess. 

“Auntie, I was under the impression that my room would be available for us,” she asks in a tone that’s the slightest bit stilted, perhaps to cover up her clear agitation. 

“Oh, certainly, Dear, it’s available for you,” Kiyomi explains simply. The way she says ‘dear’ is both motherly and condescending. “I’ve cleaned it and everything.” 

Mikasa starts to look more and more frustrated with every passing second. “I meant for both of us.” 

“Not in my house.” Kiyomi then reaches for the bottle in the middle of the table like nothing is wrong. “More wine, anyone?” 

Then just like before, Mikasa and Kiyomi slip into a tongue that’s foreign to Jean's ears. This time, instead of speaking Japanese for a sentence or two, the two engage into what can respectfully be referred to as a “passive aggressive debate.” 

Jean hasn’t learned enough Japanese to discern exactly what the two are saying, but the subject matter is enough to bring a blush to his cheeks. He didn’t anticipate that the concept of he and Mikasa sharing a room — despite sharing so much more back in their apartment in Montreal — would be such a hot topic in the Azumabito household. Apparently, Kiyomi had put a lot of thought into making sure that her niece and her niece’s boyfriend didn’t get too close.

Mikasa’s tone is composed, focused, the one she uses when she has to babysit freshmen undergrads all day. Yet it is laced with just enough persistence to prove that she’s not backing down without a fight. On the other hand, Kiyomi remains placid as she explains her point, continuing to act like there’s nothing wrong with her silly little rule. 

Suddenly, Jean’s wondering why he passed up on his mother’s offer to spend the holidays with her in Montpellier. 

To quell the uncomfortable knot forming in his stomach, Jean begins petting another dog — Mochi this time — and reaches for the bottle of red. 

“Some wine sounds nice, actually.”

…

…

…

Once dinner and the debate is over, the two jet-lagged grad students decide to retire for the night. It’s only 9 o’clock but it feels so much later than that. 

The outcome of the conversation has caused Jean to unpack his luggage in the basement guest room, whereas Mikasa is forced to do the same on the top floor. 

The last time Mikasa had stayed in her childhood bedroom, she was taking a break before heading onto grad school. She can remember the months she spent preparing to move across the country for a second time — the tables she waited to earn extra cash, the lessons she spent with a tutor to get a better grasp on French. Montreal was going to be a whole new beast compared to Toronto — where she had completed her undergrad — and every reminder of that was a sign that she needed to prepare. 

That era of her life was roughly two years ago, yet Mikasa feels like it’s a millenia away. 

Despite Kiyomi’s rule regarding her niece and her niece’s significant other, at least the bedroom is clean and cozy. Although the pictures and art on the wall have been removed, the sheets are clean and the blankets are soft, more than enough to help Mikasa survive the night. 

So alone in her room, Mikasa lies on a bed and reads a book, her usual habit whenever she needs to fall asleep. With the sound of rain hitting the roof and the two dogs napping at the foot of her bed, she almost feels like she’s in high school again, preferring to spend hours in her room just snuggling with Mochi and Miso. 

As Mikasa turns the page, she hears a light knock. Mochi immediately lifts his head from the cushions and watches the door open. Jean peaks in with a playful, almost boyish look on his face, knowing well that what he’s doing is a little mischievous. 

He steps into the room calmly, having changed from his traveling clothes to something a lot more comfortable. He’s wearing a pair of pyjama pants that Mikasa bought for him on a whim, as well as a flannel shirt that he’s buttoned sparingly. His hair is damp from a shower, ashy brown locks draping messily over his face. The stubble on his jawline and chin looks a bit thicker, more like a short beard. 

Knowing Jean, Mikasa wonders if he’s trying to entice her, as he knows exactly what she thinks when she sees him looking so disheveled. 

“What are you reading?” he asks, stepping barefoot into her room. He sits on the edge of her bed and starts petting Miso, who predictably reacts with a doofy grin. 

Mikasa looks away from her book. “One of Sasha’s romance novels — she lent it to me.”

Jean catches sight of the muscular man on the cover and raises an eyebrow. “Sasha reads romance?” 

“When she can,” Mikasa answers. “Vet school’s been taking up a lot of her time.” 

There is a beat — Mikasa continues reading and Jean continues petting the dog on the bed. He then notices something that brings a smile to his face. 

“You’re wearing my shirt.” 

Mikasa is nonplussed as she turns a page. “I know.”

Nowadays, Jean’s green button-front shirt finds itself in Mikasa’s care more often than his. He doesn’t seem to mind though. 

Mikasa changes the subject with ease. She looks up and affixes her gaze to his. “How’s the guest room? Cozy?”

“It is.” He nods his head, then his voice goes warm. “Not as cozy as this though.” 

Mikasa is quick to close her book and give him a knowing look. “Don’t get any ideas. I wouldn’t want Kiyomi to toss you onto the street.” 

Jean puts his hands up in mock defeat. “Trust me, I wouldn’t want that either.” 

Putting her novel away, she straightens her back and sits up. “I’m sorry you had to see the argument.” 

“It’s fine,” Jean shrugs. At least he’s good at taking things in stride. “What’s the holidays without some family bickering, huh?”

Mikasa lets out a sigh and looks down. “Unfortunately.” 

In hindsight, attempting to argue with Kiyomi in Japanese was somewhat pointless, as Jean most likely knew that they were talking about thanks to their mannerisms. Some things in the world are just made to transcend language barriers.

“But hey, I don’t wanna rock the boat.” He’s trying to keep a positive undertone to his voice. “I just wanted to say goodnight.” 

He moves on the bed a bit to sit next to her, gently cupping her face with his hand and pressing a kiss to her forehead. Mikasa closes her eyes and lets the gesture send a warm sensation throughout her entire body. The unease she had dealt with at dinner starts to fade away. 

With his palms still touching her cheeks, Jean presses a kiss to her lips. It’s gentle, sweet, and makes her want him to stay.

She puts her hands on his as they remain on her face, gently deepening their kiss as her forehead brushes against his. He’s warm, so warm.

Mikasa’s hands trail down to Jean’s shoulders, then to his chest — her thumbs start hooking into the hems of his shirt. 

But before anything more can happen, Jean pulls away. She can see the flustered look on his face as his breathing goes unsteady.

“I should go,” he insists, quickly buttoning up his shirt. 

Sensing the urgency Mikasa nods along. She then remembers that Kiyomi is still awake and currently relaxing one floor beneath them. 

Also, if they are to engage in any intimacy during the stay, she would rather do it without the dogs in the room.

Jean takes her hand and kisses it, a last gesture before he leaves. 

“See you in the morning, mon amour.” 

And when everything said is done, he leaves. Standing from the bed, he gives the dogs some last pets before walking out of the bedroom. He makes sure to give Mikasa one last assuring look before he is truly gone. 

Once the door is closed, Mikasa takes in a breath and rubs her face. Her palms are sweating. When she opens her eyes she is greeted to the sight of Mochi and Miso staring at her with their unblinking gazes. 

Her first instinct is to glare back. “Don’t judge me, I’ve seen you two dig up a hornet’s nest.” 

…

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…

It’s 5AM when Mikasa wakes. The room is warm and so is the bed, yet when she reaches to the other side to only feel nothing it might as well be cold as ice. 

After opening her eyes, she spends a few moments staring at the ceiling and thinking about how tired she is. She may be on vacation, but parts of her are still in grad student mode. Her body has yet to comprehend that she’s not going to spend the day TAing or going over research notes.  

When Mikasa gets up, she notices that the dogs are no longer sleeping at the foot of her bed. With the bedroom door ajar, she surmises that Mochi and Miso have transitioned to sleeping in Kiyomi’s bed, as per usual. 

Being jet-lagged, Mikasa feels awake, but the kind of awake where one can either function for the day or go for a few more hours of slumber. She contemplates going for an early morning run to ease her nerves, then looks to the window to find that last night’s downpour has intensified. 

Vancouver is always rainy, but the kind of rain that makes it impossible to go outside feels truly constricting. 

Then an idea pops into Mikasa’s head, one attached to consequences but possible enough to pull off. She has to be careful though, so as quietly as she can she slips out of bed and steps onto the floor. 

The carpets dampen the noise of her footfalls as she makes her way through the hallway. When she sees Kiyomi’s bedroom door slightly ajar, she takes in the sight of her Auntie sleeping in between the world’s fluffiest dogs. Smartly, she makes sure to close the door. 

Mikasa descends the stairs to the first floor, moving past the furniture and framed photographs before approaching the basement entrance. The lower portion of the house is as cozy as the rest and when she arrives at the bedroom at the end of the hall she slips in without any hesitation. She makes sure to lock the door behind her. 

The guest room is warm, Jean’s belongings are scattered about. On a nearby chair is the shirt he had been wearing in her room and on the desk is one of his sketchbooks — he’s quite fond of traveling with at least one. The open page is filled with doodles of Mochi and Miso.

Jean is fast asleep on the bed, bare-chested and breathing gently. His eyes are closed and his hair is strewn in every direction. 

Mikasa doesn’t waste any more time. She slips under the sheets, her body easily finding his, and begins peppering kisses against his shoulder. 

With the sweetest touch, she trails her lips up his neck and onto his jaw. His stubble is soft and tickles her face. He lets out a hum, as he’s used to being woken up like this. His eyes are still closed as he shifts slightly, letting Mikasa easily pry herself under his arm. Soon she rests her head on his chest, where she always likes to be. He’s warm, warmer than her room upstairs. 

With all his strength, Jean manages to open his eyes just enough to see his girlfriend snuggling against him. The room is dark, but she can still see the sleepy smile on his beautiful face. 

“Couldn’t stay away?” 

“Not a bit.” 

Mikasa relaxes into him, letting his heartbeat become a gentle lullaby. In the sheets his hand finds hers and holds it tight, one of her legs hooking around his. She is content to drift off to sleep just like this.  

She’ll deal with the consequences later. 

[sims4t2bb]

weekly update - part 1

Hello everyone, and happy Sunday! We hope you're sitting down with a nice, warm drink as you're browsing through today's update; it's such a long one, it was split into two parts (find part two here)! 🍵☕

The first part of the updates for this week can be found under the cut, as always! 🍃

— Base Game

Buy Mode

Dizzy Palms Ceiling Fan and Perfect Plumbob Ceiling Fan conversions by ePSYlord has been added.

Build Mode

Dots of Color, Dream within a Dream, Drywall, Dulcet Duet, Eldan Secrets, Electric Sheepskin, Essence of Pastel, EveryShade, Fair & Square, Firehouse Brick, and more conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

— Expansion Packs

Get To Work

Clinical Panels conversion by @lordcrumps has been added.

Get Together

Baa Baa Barn Style, Brickwall, Brickwork, Clutched Stones, Coloring Within the Lines, Dressing Mortar, Elaborate Plastering, Embellished Mucilage, Embroidered Plaster, Get Ruins, and more conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

City Living

Alleyway Bricks, Brickhouse Wall Pattern, Faded Memories, Large Fancy Wall Tiles, “Mold”ed Baseboard, More Mortar Bricks Wall Pattern, Street Walking City Bricks Wall Pattern, and Worn Stripes conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Seasons

Craftsman Stonewall, Woodstone Crafter’s Wall, and Worn Wood Siding conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Get Famous

Faux Wood Shingles Full Panel, Faux Wood Shingles Half Panel, Homemade Brick, Long Large Bricks, Opulent Panelled Brocade, Simply Stucco, Small Long Bricks, Sound Off Fabric Panelling, Sound Stage Panelling, and Veins of Gold Marble Walls conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Island Living

Bamboo Breeze Ceiling Fan conversion by ePSYlord has been added.

Natural Curves, Need for Reed, Seafarer, Tessellated Lava Rock, and Walk the Plank conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Discover University

Accented Stone, Britechester Brick Stone, Dorm Chic, Foxbury Stone, Stones that Groove, and The Gibbs conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Eco Lifestyle

Clean Slate, From the Earth Itself, Plastered Style, Rusted Iron, Smooth Panelling, Upcycled and Upcycled, and Tough conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Snowy Escape

Onsen-style Tile Murals, Peak Design Stone Tile, Summit Cedar, Summit Cedar Support Beam, Tea House Wainscotting, and Winter Warmed Wood Panelling conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Cottage Living

Brick Whisper, Flowered Vines Wainscoting - Left, Flowered Vines Wainscoting - Right, Garden Party Wainscoting, Quite Cobbled, and Sunlit Stone conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

High School Years

Another Brick for the Wall, Bricks of Academia, Honey, Comb On!, Melting Waves, Miles of Tiles, Papyrus in Art Deco, The Hallway Stone, and The Perfect Plaster conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Growing Together

Between the Lines Shingles, Half Stripe, Full Hype Tile, Haughty Herringbone Wall Tile, Hide & Sleek Metal Panels, Slate-ly Tiled, Suburban Dream Siding, and Well Crafted Masonry conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

— Game Packs

Outdoor Retreat

Horizontal Clapboard and Vertical Clapboard conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Spa Day

A Concrete Idea, Matchstick Magic, Minimal Slats, Perfect Horizontal Mosaic, Perfect Vertical Mosaic, Rectangular Flows, Ridiculously Rectangular Runner, Steamy Sideways Slats, Steamy Slats, The Glow that Flows Wall Panel, and more conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Dine Out

Determined Brick, Lofty Brick, and Modern Wood Panelling conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Vampires

Brooding Brick Pattern, Floral Bat Motif, Narrow Victorian Wall Pattern, Neoclassic Wall Panelling, Patterned Bat Column Print, Vertical Bat Motif, and Victorian Wall Pattern conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Parenthood

Misty Forest Wallpaper, Multi-Theme Kids Room Wallpaper, Simple Paint with Wainscot Panelling, Stone Motif with Wainscot Panelling, and Tiled Patterns with Wainscot Panelling conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Jungle Adventure

High Tiled Mosaic, Low Tiled Mosaic, Ornate Stone Blocks, Small Plain Tiles, Smooth Concrete Two-Tone, Smooth Concrete with Stone Bottom, Solid Concrete, Solid Smooth Stone, Solid Stone Blocks, Stucco ‘n Stone, and more conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Strangerville

Corrugated Metal and Metal Enclosure conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Realm of Magic

Enchanting Dainty Daisy, Magnificent Brick, Spellbinding Tile, and Venerable Brick conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Journey to Batuu

Concrete Construct, Ridges and Gravel, Strong Foundation, and Worn But Not Broken conversion by @lordcrumps have been added.

Dream Home Decorator

Trilateral Ornamentations conversion by @lordcrumps has been added.

My Wedding Stories

Sun Faded Paint conversion by @lordcrumps has been added.

Werewolves

All the images have been updated.

Alphabetised all items.

Some items were recategorised.

The page menu has been updated.

The coding has been cleaned up and standardised.

Caution Brick Wall, No Caution Brick Wall, andThrice-Rebuilt Cabin Walls conversions by @lordcrumps have been added.

Rusted Factory Fan conversion by ePSYlord has been added.

— Kits

Industrial Loft

Hot August Nights Fan conversion by ePSYlord has been added.

Desert Luxe

Sandstorm Ceiling Fan conversion by ePSYlord has been added.

[cinderella-ish]

Fruits Basket Personality Types Part 11: Ayame Sohma

Ayame sure knows how to make an impression, doesn't he? I went through several pictures of him to try and find one with a real smile, but it just doesn't feel like Ayame without a heaping dose of glitter, does it?

I think Ayame's a tremendously fun character, but I also love the way he worked to make his relationship with Yuki better. Let's get into his types!

Ayame Sohma's Enneagram

Wound: We don't really know what his wound is, though we know his father was likely absent and his mother was cold and ambitious.

Wounding message: ???

Core desire: ???

Core fear: Mine says that Ayame's greatest fear is "Nil," or that Yuki will have no reaction (as opposed to a negative one).

Defense mechanism: To be wildly over-the-top, confident, playful, and tease others.

Strengths: Ayame is an extremely skilled craftsman and a talented designer, he's creative, fun, flexible, spontaneous, skilled with language, and sociable.

Challenges: Ayame can be selfish, loud, obnoxious, seemingly oblivious, hedonistic, and self-centered.

When healthy: Ayame is more restrained and considerate.

When unhealthy: Ayame is more entitled and self-centered.

I genuinely have no clue what his Wounding Message or Core Desire are, but I'd like to return to those after figuring out his most likely type.

Looking at all of this, here's what connects when I go back to the Enneagram post:

Wound: could be 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, or 9

Core fear: 4 or 7

Defense mechanism: 4 and 7

Strengths: 7

Challenges: 7

When healthy: 3, 4, 7, 8

When unhealthy: 5

Ayame is very much an Enneagram 7.

From The Enneagram Institute:

Sevens are extroverted, optimistic, versatile, and spontaneous. Playful, high-spirited, and practical, they can also misapply their many talents, becoming over-extended, scattered, and undisciplined. They constantly seek new and exciting experiences, but can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the go. They typically have problems with impatience and impulsiveness.

Sevens live in the Head center, and tend to repress fear.

While the controlling emotion for Sevens is fear (which they repress), all types experience all three emotions, and I think Ayame is reflected in the way Sevens experience shame or sadness. From Personality Path:

Shame or Sadness can enter the picture when their lack of follow through, lack of discipline or commitment, or self-referencing tendencies harm themselves or others.

Wing

I think Ayame is most likely a 7w8 ("The Realist").

EnneaApp describes 7w8s like this:

Achieve desires by combining forcefulness with a fun-loving style

Generally success-oriented; seeks to accumulate enjoyable resources

Can be impatient and blunt; may be attracted to positions of power

When healthy, can be a very loyal, generous, and protective friend

More aggressive, determined, and self-reliant than 7w6; workaholic

I think we see a lot of these qualities in Ayame!

Subtype

I could see Ayame as either a Self-Preservation or Sexual Seven. Since we don't see that much of his inner world (or his relationship with Mine), it's hard to tell which of these gets more of his attention, but I suspect he's a SP 7w8.

Enneagram Explained describes SP Sevens like this:

SP 7s are the more stereotypical of the 7s. They focus on pragmatic planning and networking in order to support their own needs. They work towards satisfaction by being fun and building a network of supporters.

I think Ayame has a bit more of a practical streak than he lets on. While a lot of his flamboyance is just him being himself, I think there's an element of him intentionally crafting an image, or intentionally acting ridiculous when it suits him (even if it only suits him in the sense that it provides entertainment).

Tritype

Ayame has a strong expression of both 3 and 4 in the Heart center. I don't think he has a particularly strong expression of the Gut center, but I think 8 would be his most likely gut type.

After reading the descriptions of both 3-7-8 and 4-7-8, I think Ayame is more likely a 3-7-8 ("The Mover-Shaker").

This tritype is described on Katherine Fauvre's website:

If you are a 378, you are ambitious, innovative, and protective. You want to be efficient, happy, and straightforward. You are a dynamic go-getter, focused on the prize. An expansive powerhouse, you see the big picture and have the will to make it happen. You are a true entrepreneur and empire builder who recognizes what is possible and will work hard to achieve results. Obstacles are seen as competitive challenges.

Ayame Sohma's MBTI

E vs. I: Ayame is extremely Extroverted.

S vs. N: I think Ayame is more iNtuitive than Sensing.

T vs. F: Ayame is more Feeling than Thinking.

J vs. P: Ayame is highly Perceiving rather than Judging.

Type Dynamics: Without working out what an ENFP's type dynamics are (since that's my most likely guess for Ayame), I initially saw his Type Dynamics as Fe Ni Se Ti.

However, when I went to write out descriptions of each of these type dynamics, I realized I'd gotten it wrong due to some stereotypes! I also had prioritized his Tertiary process (since I thought he would extrovert Sensing), but that led to some issues with his Dominant and Auxiliary processes.

So upon reflection, I actually think he's more likely to be Ne Fi Te Si:

Ne: Ayame is a networker, and his enthusiasm is infectious. He sees possibilities and connections in the external world.

Fi: While Ayame is highly expressive, he doesn't show much of his inner feelings to the outside world. I think we see him still developing this skill in the story.

Te: I don't think we see much of this in the story, but I think his role as student council president or his work running a business would require him to be aware of external rules and laws.

Si: Ayame can sometimes get tunnel vision and avoid turning inward. He is a bit set in his ways.

Ne Fi Te Si is the type dynamic of ENFP! No wonder I felt I'd gotten it wrong!

Here's how the Myers & Briggs Foundation describes ENFP:

ENFP: Warmly enthusiastic and imaginative. See life as full of possibilities. Make connections between events and information very quickly, and confidently proceed based on the patterns they see. Want a lot of affirmation from others, and readily give appreciation and support. Spontaneous and flexible, often rely on their ability to improvise and their verbal fluency.

ENFPs are often referred to as "The Campaigner" or "The Champion."

So, to summarize:

Enneagram: SP 7w8 (The Enthusiast/The Realist)

Tritype: 3-7-8 (The Mover-Shaker)

MBTI: ENFP (The Campaigner/The Champion)

Something I find interesting is that Ayame and Hatori are exact opposite MBTI types! Additionally, their Enneagram wings are called "The Realist" and "The Idealist" respectively!

Their friendship is fascinating to me, because they really are so different from each other, but it's clear they also care for each other deeply.

What do you think? Did I get it right or wrong? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Next up: Rin!

Fruits Basket Personality Types: Enneagram | MBTI | Tohru | Akito | Kyo | Yuki | Haru | Kisa | Momiji | Hatori | Rin | Hiro | Ritsu | Kureno | Shigure | Kagura | Kazuma | Saki | Arisa | Machi | Kakeru | The Hondas | Kaibara Students