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Transcript and Bonus below the cut:
Phoenix: It’s been ten years, almost to the day, since I lost my mom. I’ve been thinking about her a lot since we had Aspen. Something about knowing that she’ll never get to know her granddaughter. That Aspen will never get to know her. It’s a different kind of grief that I wasn’t prepared for.
Phoenix: [wipes a stray tear from his eye] After I moved in with Julian, I would come out here sometimes. I’d sit on this bench and look out at the water, and I’d talk to her. I’d tell her about my life, that I loved her and missed her, that I was sorry for being such a pain in the ass. I even told her about Malcolm. I don’t know why this spot. Maybe just because it’s pretty here, and away from everything and quiet, but I could almost convince myself that she could hear me.
Phoenix: I guess I hoped that by bringing you both here… well, it’s the closest I could get to introducing you.
Dawn: If your mom was here right now, would she prefer it if I called her Leanne? Or Miss Realta?
Phoenix: [breathes a laugh through his nose] Definitely Leanne. She’d give me hell if I let you call her Miss Realta.
Dawn: Okay. Well, Leanne, my name is Dawn, and I am madly in love with your son. We’re getting married in a couple of months, and I’m so excited. You’re invited, of course, if you can make it to Brindleton Bay.
Dawn: Most importantly, though, this is Aspen. She’s your granddaughter. Her middle name is Leanne, after you, of course. And, um, you should know that Phoenix is an incredible father. I wish I could’ve gotten to know you. And I wish you were here to give me some parenting advice because you clearly did something right, and I feel so lost all of the time. But I promise we’ll come back to visit, at least every Winterfest, so you can see Aspen as she gets older.
Phoenix: Thank you.
Dawn: Thank you for sharing this place with us. I can see why you were drawn to it. It does kinda feel like she’s here, like she’s listening.
Phoenix: [nods but doesn’t speak for fear that his voice will betray him]
Aspen: [coos]
Phoenix: [clears his throat] Did I ever tell you that she wanted to write children’s books?
Dawn: I remember you saying she used to make up stories a lot when you were little.
Phoenix: Yeah [smiles at the memory] She was never able to pursue writing seriously because she was always working two or three jobs to take care of us, to take care of me. I always hoped she’d be able to one day, and that she’d publish her own books. I can probably tell Aspen a few of them from memory, but how cool would it have been to be able to give her an actual book?
Dawn: That would’ve been amazing. Out of all the stories she told you, did you have a favorite?
Phoenix: Oh, god, um… if I had to pick, it would probably be this one about a polar bear name JuJu that dreamed of going to Jupiter. [laughs] I remember, we were learning about the solar system in school, and we all had to do a report on a planet. I chose Jupiter. But I had a really hard time writing the report, I’d never done one before. So, she made up this story about my favorite animal, a polar bear, going to Jupiter. It was really funny and full of facts about the planet. Not only did I get an A on my report, but I made her retell the story about a hundred times.
Dawn: Aw, that’s so cute. I wanna hear it. Will you tell us the story?
Phoenix: Right now?
Dawn: Yeah.
Phoenix: Okay, sure…
✨Bonus✨
And, of course, Aspen got to meet her Great Uncle Julian while they were in Copperdale. She was a little unsure at first, but she warmed up to him pretty quick. 🥰
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memory management (🛏️4-1)
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Jordan: "John? John. John, listen to me. L-listen, I know you just woke up a-and you're probably wondering why you're here--"
(What are you saying? Of course he knows!) "Uh-- it's not what it looks like--"
The Werewolf: (growls) "S̴̻̔͒h̸͚̗͙̤̉̂͝u̸̺̼͋t̶͎͖̦̹͐̒̋.̵̤̟̹͂͗̕͜͝ ̸̜͕̘͓̆̏̀̔U̷͖̝̎̒̕p̶̺̻̾͌́̄͜.̶"
Jordan: "Okay...I know you're upset... and..."
(The Werewolf takes a swaying step forward; Jordan takes one back.)
(Okay, he's still not all there. I have a shot here... stall for time. Where the hell is Dan?!)
The Werewolf: "H̷̜̙̀ḛ̷̒ŕ̶ͅe̷̠̓̍'̴͇͗͘ș̴̭͝ ̷͖̞̈́w̸͇͐͝h̵͎̜̄̚a̴̢̠̓̌t̵͖̿͘ ̴̮́Ì̴̞̾ ̷̢͌̓w̵͍͇̒a̷̢͆n̶̛͍̪͛t̸̹̙͒͑ ̷̮̪̏͊ý̷̼̑o̵̱͂͝u̵͇͂̋ ̶̥̰͌̾t̴̼̟͌͝ȏ̴̼ ̸͙́d̷̨̜̍̿ȍ̵̝͕̎.̴͔̤̊"
Jordan: "Wh-what is it? A-anything!"
"D̴̴͛͟҉͓̯̪̺Ĭ̘̠̙̎̃̆ͬ̀Ę̨̡̠̥̥͓̃́̕.̡̐́҉̘̲͕̼."
(The Werewolf lunges at Jordan, causing them to lose their balance.)
(This is it... )
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KAZUO KITANO : ❛ jackucho, i thought i told you to not call me after school hours. . . or general ? ❜
Kazuo regards Jackucho with a blend of exasperation and indifference. Jackucho's unrelenting crush on him, while flattering to a certain extent, often borders on intrusive and overwhelming. Kazuo's stoic and snide personality finds Jackucho's relentless pursuit to be more of a nuisance than anything else. He respects her tenacity but wishes she would understand his need for personal space and independence. While he appreciates the attention of his admirers, he believes that Jackucho's obsession with him has crossed a line. He feels that it's essential to maintain a level of mystique and detachment in order to uphold his "picture-perfect" image, and Jackucho's constant presence disrupts this carefully constructed facade. Despite his reservations, deep down, Kazuo may harbor a mixture of sympathy and confusion toward Jackucho, given his own complex personal history. However, he is unlikely to openly express these feelings, and his stoicism remains a barrier to forming a deeper connection with her.
In the chilling and nostalgic world of "The bay has eyes," Kazuo is the embodiment of the "picture-perfect jock" archetype, seemingly ripped from the pages of a 1980s or 1990s slasher flick. His athletic build and charming appearance make him the quintessential character to face the horrors of the bay. However, his stoic and snide demeanor often leads others to underestimate his intelligence and resourcefulness. Kazuo, true to his stereotype, starts off with a trusty baseball bat, a symbol of his jock status, although he's more than capable of using it to fend off threats.
As for his survival prospects, Kazuo doesn't die first, but he's not necessarily the final boy either. While he may endure for a considerable portion of the film, the "bay has eyes" verse has a way of keeping the audience on their toes, and his ultimate fate remains uncertain. His stats reflect his personality, with above-average physical strength and agility but lower charisma and awareness scores, given his stoic nature. Kazuo's character might appear to be a red herring at first, seemingly oblivious to the dangers lurking in the bay. However, as the story unfolds, his resourcefulness and ability to adapt begin to shine, revealing that there's more to this "picture-perfect" jock than meets the eye, making him an intriguing and complex character within the horror narrative.
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CAS Poses #3
TS4 Pose / CAS only
"Art Lover" Trait
Get ready with me to go out ꢂ
6 CAS Poses
YA-Adult-Elder (F&M)
Base Game Compatible
CC : Body / Skin / Hair 1, 2, 3 / Hider
Clothing 1, 2, 3, 4 / Acc 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
[DOWNLOAD] Updated 14 Jan
*DO NOT re-upload.
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