Building Greyshire - Week Four: Nims
Another installment of my BaCC: Building Greyshire, with a brand spanking new family.
I took a break from heavy plot this time :)
Featuring sims and a house from slyndsey.
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Shelby and Astrae Nims are the newest additions to Greyshire.
Shelby, a Popularity sim, is seeking to open the first cafe in little Greyshire, ultimately becoming the first sim to enter the Culinary career.
Astrae is yet another Family sim joining the ranks, who was ready to follow her new husband anywhere, even if it meant traveling across the sim universe.
It was Monday morning, and the Nims were finally moved into their new starter home. Shelby started the week off right by flirting with his wife.They finally had a home of their own. Now all they needed were some ginger babies to fill it up with.
Shelby Nims
2/8/2/6/7
Popularity/Wealth
LTW: Top Culinary
The first thing he did after moving in was to write in his diary about a TV he has never seen before, but what he really wants.
Dream big, kid.
By mid-morning, the couple had settled into their new home.
- just in time to meet their new neighbors.
Ivy couldn't help but grin as she shook Astrae's hand. The Nims were definitely going to be an interesting addition to Greyshire.
"So how do you like your new home, Astrae?" Missie Geeke asked her new neighbor, awkwardly trying to situate herself on the ground, but her swollen belly was in the way.
"It's pretty nice. In fact, the whole town seems pretty nice so far. Nothing out of the ordinary," Astrae shrugged simply. "Nothing . . . exceptional."
Missie nodded. "I can agree with you there. Greyshire is pretty simple."
"For now," Ivy added with a knowing smile. "Just wait. Before we know it something crazy is bound to happen."
"I dunno," Astrae frowned slightly, "in a little town like this? What could go wrong?"
Missie raised her eyebrows, placing a hand on her belly. "I guess we'll just have to wait awhile and see."
By the time Tuesday rolled around, the Nims were getting a little stir crazy. Luckily, they got a call from Lilliam Grey - the founder and mayor of Greyshire - to let them know that they were allowed to open their first business.
It was a small plot of land, but it didn't take long for the Nims to start selling in earnest.
Shelby stuck to the cash register, letting his wife handle the sales. She seemed to be a bit more persuasive than he was.
But a bit less focused.
Either way, the Nims soon found themselves enough money to put a roof over their heads.
The rain faded away to a beautiful day - it seemed a little bit like magic, in all honesty.
The Nims went home after a successful day, tired and in desperate need of showers.
Astrae was a Family sim. She knew what it meant.
Soon they'd be adding a rugrat to the mix.
In celebration, Astrae tried to cook some hot dogs, but it didn't work out.
She decided to leave the cooking to Shelby after that.
Her hopes were confirmed the next morning. She was pregnant.
"Hello in there!" Shelby fawned over his wife's bulging stomach. He glanced up at her with a smile. "How many you got in there, 'Strae?"
"Hopefully just one, Mister, or you're in trouble."
Shelby rolled his eyes and went back to making faces at his wife's belly. He was thrilled that he was going to be a father - one baby, two, three, he didn't really care.
And, really, neither did Astrae.
Seeing as their cafe (Nims Naught) was at Level 5, Shelby proceeded to get a job in the Culinary tract. It didn't pay much and it had long hours, but he enjoyed it nonetheless.
Before Astrae knew it, it was time for her to be a mother. The unfamiliar pains hit her while Shelby was at work.
At least she had something to look forward to.
And she did. Astrae gave birth to a healthy baby boy, whom they named Aris.
Aris was a mini replica of his daddy. No ginger babies for the Nims household, it seemed.
But he was a a happy baby, and spolied very much by his mother and father.
Aris' baby days passed quickly and it was soon time for his birthday, which gave Shleby a perfect excuse to throw a party.
And to show off his smustle face.
Overall, the couple was fitting in seamlessly to life in Greyshire.
They had a nice buisness, were friends with all their neighbors, and were starting a family.
No one even questioned how perfect the Nims had it.
Aris grew up into an adorable little boy. He had inherited his parent's outgoing attitude, and his father's dancing skills.
Aris Nims
5/5/3/8/4 (which is exactly his mother's personality)
It was at that party that Astrae discovered she was pregnant once again - pleasant surprise.
Shelby took advantage of his most recent promotion in order to try to teach Aris how to talk and let his wife rest.
However, Aris proved to be just as stubborn as his mother, so Shelby had to crack out the Smart Milk.
After a good night's sleep, both Aris and Astrae were more productive.
He was, after all, a mommy's boy.
Astrae grew bigger and bigger, even more so than when she was pregnant with Aris.
She had her fingers crossed for twins - one less birthing experience to go through. She didn't mind being pregnant, it
was just that the whole 'giving birth' thing was not fun.
As his wife's pregnancy progressed, Shelby found himself spending more time with his son.
And racking up friends for more promotions.
Astrae's pregnancy flew by.
Now comes the not fun part.
Astrae soon held a baby in her arms, much to her relief."Hello there, Mic," she cooed, touching her daughter's little features. "You look just like your daddy." Astrae was about to say something else, but she felt the pains again. "Twins!"
"I can't watch."
It didn't take long, though, before the Nims were parents for the third time to another little boy, Rubix.
The twins were fed and put to bed in the early hours of Monday morning.
By the time 6:59 rolled around, the Nims were ready for another week in Greyshire.
Astrae Nims
Family
LTW: Errr, I forgot. TTYS
5/5/3/8/4
She's actually really mischievous - stealing papers, kicking over trashcans, and causing ruckus around town.
I love her.
That's all for the Nims this week. It was a pretty peaceful week, but nothing is ever as it seems.
Life in Greyshire can't stay peaceful forever.
Thanks for reading! Drop me a comment with your thoughts :)
Below is a picture of the Nims home! It was not created by me!
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