"Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious..."
Or is the household in for more challenges?
Well, of course, they're in for trouble! This is The Sims! But it's another beautiful day, so let's enjoy.
(A neighbor rides by the manor on her horse.)
Bunter called Ruth up right away. He'd been thinking about her, getting romantic wishes.
Everyone at the manor tried to occupy their time while waiting to see how Leona fared in the Blessed Sarcophagus.
Jamison noticed that Clouseau needed another bath. See how the water level is perfect here? Not like in that other tub where the doggies looked like they were being drowned!
The dogs have earned lifetime reward points and I bought them a self-bathing machine, but they haven't been using it on their own yet. The scamps! ...Bunter worked on the car engine, but still stayed close to Leona.
Mulder and Clouseau have both learned to Sit and to Sit Up now. I love these little guys!
Laurie exercises almost every day. She has the athletic trait. But after having gotten involved with Bunter, she hasn't given Malcolm the time of day! I'm kind of upset about that. I had really hoped the two would get together.
Malcolm still continues his painting and is getting good at it. He also hasn't socialized with Laurie in any way since all his mishaps in The Chair. But Malcolm wants a family. He's a hard worker and a decent guy. I might have to use NRaas to give Laurie and him a little nudge in the right direction. Bunter's challenge to Malcolm to go kiss someone didn't work at all! I had hoped it would; that's why I had Bunter try it.
Martin is playing his guitar a little more than he was before. He has more points in the skill now.
Hera got a wish to propose to Piers! I was excited to see that. There might be a wedding soon.
Finally, I thought Leona had slept long enough. She'd been in there another whole day! I was so happy to see she was really normal when she came out of the sarcophagus. Sometimes these cures can wreck a sim's looks!
Bunter had gotten tired again, so I'd made him rest on the couch.
He and Leona gave each other a friendly hug. Bunter wasn't feeling as guilty about her now.
The two went outside and built a snowman together.
The others all came out soon after that and joined in more lighthearted fun.
Laurie made a snow angel.
And Piers and Hera...well...
Later that evening, Piers talked to Leona to make sure she was fully recovered. ...Then he played one of his nerdy jokes on her--the stimulus response test. He was happy to see that she took it well. Leona would be fine.
This was very good to know because Piers had decided it was time to place the Research Subjects in their own "transition house." He made the arrangements before bedtime. Then he disabled roommate services for now. ...But he'd gained valuable data regarding criminal tendencies, personality disorders, and treatment.
