07-10. Checking on Rinn Fada

I opened my Rinn Fada game today and found Bunter and Caprice teaching Davis and Kathryn Wimsel how to walk. They were almost done with the task, and I soon got the message that both had learned the skill. (Bunter is glowing because Caprice had bestowed the flight of felicity on him.)

Piers was daydreaming about his kids while waiting for Hera to join him in bed. But Clouseau got to the bed before she did. Hera sent him off to locate a gem so she and Piers could have a little time together.

I put Davis and Kathryn on the skill toys for a while to give the grownups a break.

But it was time for potty training. I found out that two toddlers can use the chair without emptying it in between. Time saving, but I bet Bunter didn't enjoy waiting there with that smell. He's got that stoic look on his face!

Caprice started working on the garden, but then the toddlers got hungry.

Hera can breastfeed her daughter.

But Davis is Piers' scientific clone, so he needed to be fed in the high chair or with a bottle.

After the potty training sessions, Bunter tried to make a getaway, but I caught him and told him to feed the fish.

Piers had been at work most of the day. He arrived back home after getting another promotion. He's level 9 in the science career now. He sat down to read a book on the multi-tab.

But Clouseau walked into the house and I noticed fleas jumping off him. Piers gave him a bath.

Mulder started howling to the stereo, a sure sign he wanted attention!

By then, Hera had the Stir Crazy moodlet. I let her take Mulder for a short walk.

Meanwhile, Clouseau got Piers to play tug of war with him.

Bunter tried to escape again--to the roof! He loves working on the group project machine.

The day was finally drawing to a close. This time, it was Bunter daydreaming on the bed as he waited for Caprice to finish gardening.

They had their fun before falling into an exhausted sleep. Caprice wore her new hat while woohooing!

Piers and Hera also got right to sleep. Daddy Piers was dreaming of his kids.

Thank goodness, all dogs and toddlers were soon asleep as well.

But there was one person on the lot who was still awake. Leona had come visiting after bedtime and stayed on the porch for hours hoping someone would let her in.

I made Bunter get out of bed and banish his ex-lady friend. Sorry Leona. No hard feelings, but ... go home!

07-09. CAS Extras

I did a short check on the Wimsel household today. While there, I also tried out some new outfits and patterns. The two dresses are CC that I added a little while ago, but hadn't used yet. (Dresses from All About Style, patterns by CravenLestat and Charlottesmom.)

Hera with a new dress and pattern.

Caprice with two separate patterns on her new dress.

The two in-game. Aren't they cute laughing together?

Girl talk.

I decided to be brave and try a couple of patterns on the men. The guys don't look too thrilled to be modeling!

Piers with a white and grey snowflake-design robe.

Bunter with snazzy new formal wear. The trousers and jacket lapels look black, but they're really a dark olive color.

You can see the suit colors better in CAS, but Bunter's skin tone looks awful. (Natural skin tones for genies are greyish in CAS, but are fine in game.)

Here's Piers' CAS picture.

01-08. Mission Objective: Creating Trust

Rome was sleeping on the top deck again when the weather turned bad. Rain and hail, strong winds. He rolled up his sleeping bag and stood under the canopy, gazing out over the water into the night. That's when he spotted the small boat not too far away. Who would be out in weather like this?

Could be someone in trouble--or up to no good. Rome reached for the binoculars by the helm and took a look. A man sat in the rowboat with his own set of binoculars. He was watching Rome's houseboat, peering into the bedroom below while talking into a cell phone. ... But this was no peeping mariner.

Rome stepped back into the shadows and texted Ziri. Besides making arrangements for this crazy expedition, Ziri would have to keep an eye out for Krisalyn Perry's spying partner. Then again, maybe the man in the rowboat was some unknown party of interest. Either way, Rome needed to find out.

Below deck, Krisalyn had taken the opportunity to access Rome's computer. There was nothing to find though, just as Adrian had reported. But she wanted to bring her associates up to date on her status.

Mr Montez, as yet, had not confronted her about what had happened at the Americana Club. She shut down the computer and made a quick call to Adrian, expecting to leave a message. To her surprise, he answered.

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It wasn't a long call. Krisalyn heard Rome coming down the ladder from the upper deck and quickly rung off. When he walked into the bedroom and glanced over to the computer desk, Krisalyn froze.

Rome: Krisalita, you are still awake, I see. Have you been playing games on my computer? Maybe chatting with a friend? Someone you have not mentioned yet to me? Someone also interested in this trip of yours?

Krisalyn: What do you mean? What are you accusing me of?
Rome: Come now, querida. Let us not do this anymore. If you want my help, you need to be honest.

Krisalyn: Mr Montez ... Rome ... Yes, I do have an associate who's financing my research and expedition. I'm only keeping him informed of what's happening. That's all.

Rome: Keeping him informed? I think you are doing more than that. I think your companion pries too much into my business, Miss Perry. I do not like this. And I do not like being drugged.

Krisalyn: I had nothing to do with that! I was shocked by what Leif had done!

Rome: Leif? That is your benefactor's name? What is his full name?

Krisalyn: You have to promise not to hurt him. ... I know he shouldn't have done what he did to you, but he was only trying to protect me. He wanted you to know I wasn't alone. Silly, of course. But honestly, Leif is just a regular guy. A rich guy, true, but not some gangster or anything.

Rome (smiling): That is good news, Krisalita. But I need his name.
Krisalyn: Ok, I guess I can tell you. ... It's Leif Ericson.

Rome: Gracias, querida. This journey will not be easy. We need to trust each other. Don't you agree?
Krisalyn: Yes, of course. I mean, the thing is, I don't really know you, do I?

Rome: Then we should get to know each other much better, yes?
Krisalyn: Uh ... yes?

Rome: This Ericson, the rich man? Is he more than an investor to you? Are you, perhaps, lovers?

Krisalyn: Lovers! No! Leif is married. I would never ... no, we are not involved.
Rome: I am happy to hear this, Krisa.

Rome embraced Krisalyn, and for a while, no words were spoken. Krisalyn melted into Rome's arms, and the two swayed with the rhythmic rolling of the boat.

Then Rome released Krisalyn and stepped back.

Rome (sighing): Good night, querida, get some rest. We have a big day tomorrow.
Krisalyn: But Rome!

Rome: Do not tempt me, Krisa. I am trying to be noble. I want you to trust me.
Krisalyn: Oh ... well ... I want you to trust me too.

01-07. CAS Outtakes

Just thought I'd share some CAS screenshots showing some of the wardrobe choices for Krisalyn and Rome.

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 And a couple of extra close-ups of Rome.