Finally I got my game back to work, found the lost Model House from the backup files, re-took all the pictures I had taken. I needed courage for that, and finally found it =) I know it had been a huge delay, I'll try to update regularly from now on, but I also have school, which keeps me very busy. I'm going to finish this Cycle, and even have a third one ready (the models, I mean), so keep an eye on me! Thank you all for waiting & reading!
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Dionne: "Eight of you stand before me, but I only have seven names to call. The first name I'm going to call... Is... Xiomara."
Dionne: "Congratulations, Xiomara, you're also the Challenge Winner. You get to pick one friend to share your prize, which is still a surprise."
Xiomara: "Thank you, Dionne. I choose Pearline."
Dionne: "You're welcome. The next names I'm going to call are... Louise and Phyllis."
Dionne: "Congratulations, ladies, you're sharing this week's second place. You're still in the running in hopes of becoming the next Topmodel."
Louise: "Thanks, Dionne."
Phyllis: "Thank you."
Dionne: "You're welcome. The next girl I'm going to call is... Roselle."
Dionne: "Congratulations, Roselle, you're still in the running."
Roselle: "Thanks, Dionne."
Dionne: "The next name I'm going to call is... Pearline."
Dionne: "Pearline, compared to the last few weeks, you did your worst. I hope you realized that there is no room for mistakes. You're still in the running."
Pearline: "Thank you..."
Dionne: "You're welcome. Last name I'm going to call before bottom two... is Betsey."
Dionne: "Betsey, I know you can do a lot better. Be careful, you merely escaped bottom two. You're still in the running, congratulations."
Betsey: "Thanks..."
Dionne: "Will Hope and Mathilda please step forward?"
Dionne: "Two aspiring young models stand before me, but I only have one name to call. The girl whose name I won't call must immediately return to the house, pack her belongings, and leave."
Dionne: "Both of you did a good job, but at this point everyone is doing good, so a little mistake can be your last one. Hope, your pictures were a little dull and they lacked personality. At this point, the judges are expecting something special. And then there is you Mathilda. Even up to this point, you still didn't grasp the aspects of posing well, and the judges don't see a real model in front of themselves. So who stays?"
Dionne: "Hope, we think there is still hope for you. You're still in the running in hopes of becoming the next Topmodel."
Hope: "Phew! My heart skipped a few beats! Thank you so much, Dionne!"
Mathilda: "..."
Mathilda: "I don't believe I was kicked out like this. I still believe I was the strongest girl in the competition. I totally deserved to win this. Believe it, this is not the last time you're hearing from me, because I'm going to be a Topmodel."
Mathilda's Portfolio
A few days later, there was a surprise waiting for Xiomara and Pearline.
There were their families standing at the door.
Xiomara: "OH MY GOD, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!!!"
Xiomara hugged her boyfriend Ron, who she hadn't seen for weeks.
Pearline's husband and daughter were there too.
Pearline: "Look how much she has grown up! I can't believe you're here! Thank you so much, Xiomara, for picking me! Thank you Dionne!"
It was a pleasant day for both girls, and in the evening, they were very happy and yet slightly unwilling to let them go. But like always, all good things had to come to an end.
On the next day, Zoe summoned the girls in front of the house.
Zoe: "Good morning ladies, today we have a challenge again. Ever heard about the magnificent Moonlight Jewellery Collection? Today, you are going to be modeling for their newest campaign. The winning AD will get a 10000 Simoleons worth coupon from Moonlight Collection!"
Girls: "Squee!"
Zoe: "Are you ready? Let's get started!"
Betsey
Hope
Louise
Pearline
Phyllis
Roselle
Xiomara
Zoe: "Thank you ladies, you worked hard today. Your AD's will be evaluated carefully, and the winner will be announced on the next panel. See you there!"
Girls: "Thank you, Zoe! Bye!"
At home, mail from Dionne was waiting for them.
"Out of all the Deadly Sins, love for the modeling has to be the most innocent one. See you on the set, girls!"
It didn't take long for something to click, because there were only seven girls left.
On the next day, the limo brought the girls to the set, where they would be working with Christian Cole.
Chris: "Hi, ladies. As you probably know by now, today's theme is Seven Deadly Sins. You will each present a sin, and guess who is going to be your company: the noted male model Jerry Wellstein."
Girls: "WOW!"
Chris: "Alright, make-up is here, and styling is there. Get going."
In the evening, there was mail from Dionne.
Roselle: "Let me read it: 'Tomorrow you'll meet with the judges. Only six of you will continue in hopes of becoming the next Topmodel. Love, Dionne.' Well..."
Dionne: "Good evening, girls. First I'll talk about your prizes. The winner will get a 100000 Simoelons contract with The Beautiful Sim, a cover and six page spread in Simple Life Magazine, and will be booked for one year by Elite Sim."
Dionne: "Here are your judges, Christian Cole, genius fashion photographer..."
Chris: "Good evening."
Dionne: "...Ingrid Berg, a true artist when it comes to make-up and styling..."
Ingrid: "Hello."
Dionne: "...Zoe Lilies, winner from Cycle 1..."
Zoe: "Hi, girls."
Dionne: "...And this week's guest judge, Jerry Wellstein, the brilliant male Topmodel who was your partner during this week's photoshoot."
Jerry: "Good evening, ladies."
Dionne: "You also had a challenge this week, and the winner will be announced after our deliberation. This week's photoshoot was about Seven Deadly Sims, and you had to be sinful, and yet highly fashionable. Let's begin with your individual evaluations, and Betsey, you're first."
Betsey - Gluttony
Dionne: "So, you were Gluttony. This picture is very cute, charming and nice, but I can't see high fashion. I can see you're stealing a bite from his plate, which is a nice idea, but you totally forgot about your face."
Chris: "I warned you, again and again, but you lost face contact. You look like a pretty girl taken out by his boyfriend, and not like a fashionable glutton."
Dionne: "Thank you, Betsey. Up next is Hope. You were Greed, and here is your best shot:"
Hope - Greed
Dionne: "I'm catching something here, which is very nice. You handle your partner like your slave, because you're wealthy. Your face is cold and straight, yet you kept it fashionable. Very nice."
Ingrid: "I absolutely love this frame. I think she interpreted it very well. Congrats."
Dionne: "Thank you, Hope. The next one is Louise. Alright, Louise, you were Wrath and here is your best shot:"
Louise - Wrath
Dionne: "Although I can't see your face clearly, I can feel your wrath, and that's something. You don't look posey here, I think you're a natural born artist. I love the atmosphere. Really scary."
Chris: "You have made such a big progress. I still remember how rigid you were in the beginning. Although this is not one of my favorite poses, I really like it."
Dionne: "Thank you, Louise. Next is Pearline. Pearline, you were Lust, and here is your best shot:"
Pearline - Lust
Dionne: "Very creative. This is what I meant by keeping it high fashion, and you understood it well. Seems like you've found your place again after the catastrophe from last week."
Ingrid: "You worked well with your partner, and it's really easy to tell, because everything looks so natural. I love your interpretation of Lust."
Dionne: "Thanks, Pearline. Up next is Phyllis. Phyllis you were Pride, and here is your best shot:"
Phyllis - Pride
Dionne: "Such a creative idea. He is begging you, but you're too good for him. The colours and the stage is great, and I love the idea but... You're too stiff. Try to loosen it up and be more fashionable."
Chris: "Watch your body, when it comes to posing, you try too hard and lose it completely. Remember the natural grace of your body from the first week. You are a dancer, first you have to feel it. Don't try too hard, just do it."
Dionne: "Thank you, Phyllis. The next one is Roselle. Roselle, you were Sloth, and here is your best shot:"
Roselle - Sloth
Dionne: "I love this picture of you, Roselle, laying lazily on the hammock, and you managed to keep it fashionable. You look great. You were so lucky to be catching the light this well. Congratulations."
Ingrid: "I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this picture. This is one of the best ones I've seen of you. Keep up the good work."
Dionne: "Thank you, Roselle. Last but not least, Xiomara. You were Envy, and here is your best shot:"
Xiomara - Envy
Dionne: "I guess the idea behind this one is talking behind someone's back. Nice idea. I'm not so fond of your face, but I love your body and the outfit. You really look 'green with envy'. Wait, I wasn't supposed to make such bad jokes!"
Chris: "You had a great set and I thought you would use such a magnificent mirror more efficiently. But you didn't do that. I think you missed an opportunity. Otherwise, I think you looked great in general."
Dionne: "Thank you, Xiomara."
Dionne: "Alright, now it's time for us judges to deliberate, and when I call you back, one of you will be eliminated."
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I hope you enjoyed it! =)
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Poll Cycle 2 - Episode 7 Btw, I've just realized that Roselle looks like Elina from Cycle 11. And Roselle is bisexual, too. =)