Deline Legacy, Generation 8.5!
Last time (forever ago), I discovered that Laci's business earnings were being split among all members of the family, leaving me with a bunch of teenagers who had made about 50 grand. Whoops! The youngest boys met Vivian Gotherella Jr., the fraternity placeholder. Cassidy continued Naomi's legacy by selling bongs in the family store. Laci finally clocked 100 grand and became perma-plat. Erik's ultimate romantic match in the neighborhood was second gen spare, Leia Deline. Depending on your Delincest opinion, this will either lead to awesomeness or disgustingness. Cassidy met a very handsome man who was into older women. Eighty-year-old older women. Cassidy passed away, right in front of her new boytoy, just as Kati, Marta, and Laci became elders. The boys, spooked out tremendously, ran off to join Paige and Tem in college.
I've been going here forever, but I still don't know what to major in!
I've been wondering for awhile now what the point of dormies being permanently confused freshmen is. Even regular townies get to have random careers and shit!
Last time, I also promised to murder Academie Le Tour's ugliest undergrad.
Hey, what's going on over there?
Sit back down, I'm not done looking.
Christian Deline, smooth-talking romance-meister extraordinaire.
Oh my god, I felt the brush of death and it was cold!
Now you know how your cousins felt watching your grandma die.
Grandma's dead?!
Here's uggo's freakish replacement.
I tried my best to help him out. It didn't quite work, as you'll see.
How hard is it to let me in the frat, Viv? You're only in control of it at the moment because you're practically a member of the family!
We have to have some sort of regulations or any old loser would make it in!
Look, Karl, just because you and your brother have ZERO outgoing points, that doesn't mean your more sociable cousins are crazy.
Paige, the least academically inclined of this generation, wants to have lots of dates and parties.
We totally need to organize a frat skiing trip! Snowboarding, snowball fights, and getting chummy with coeds in the ski lodge!
You're not in the frat yet, Erik...
Dammit, Vivian! Don't turn this into a chore.
I need to test your rhythm skills first!
Even though Vivian played hard to get when the boys were teens, I'm starting to suspect she has ulterior motives for trying to keep them out of her house. It might have something to do with her boyfriend visiting her there.
Bartender is gorge, but has very little genetic diversity for Paige to exploit.
I don't know what's worse, Christian reading in bed in a sopping wet bathing suit, or me not thinking the hairy overlay looks that bad on him. I don't like my men to be able to do BEAR impressions when they're shirtless, generally.
Oh, just ignore those crazy dudes. Random dormmates. Tell me what you think of me.
Oh, you're definitely hot.
Stop being a filthy liar, Paige.
Shut up, Tem, getting my game on.
Hey, is that guy with the dreads over there related to you or something?
I HAVE NO COUSIN--
Pranks aren't very nice.
But they're funny!
Somehow, this didn't really hurt the relationship much.
Not only did you make a mess, you were both too idiotic to notice I was on the couch behind you the whole time!
...I can see why you pretend you're not related to that guy. + +
You want to get coffee sometime? It'll be fun!
Look, I think you're looking for my brother, not me.
I don't think Christian's romance tendencies would let him to fall as low as that desperate dormie there.
So, I gave Erik that hair because it suited his looks, but since I've only ever given it to Pleasure sims before for some reason, I am constantly surprised by the fact that he is a Fortune sim that rolls Fortune sim wants.
A guy that can cook is hot in my book!
Sorry, taken.
Yes, that's right. Tem met his soulmate at the age of 14. He's off the market, ladies~
You're the best brother ever, Tem.
Sure, Karl.
Tem then went to eat breakfast with Paige, who may pretend she's not related, but isn't as boring and shy as Karl. She'll probably beat him at being interesting even after she's dead, to be honest.
I aged up her teen sweetheart, who's blossomed wonderfully. Especially now that she's less Maxisy.
Well, hon, I don't know how well that will work out for you. Paige and the bartender are a couple of kindred spirits already, it seems.
Now, I honestly don't understand what happened here. Maybe his two straight-laced aunts made him academically inclined. But Christian is the most studious Romance sim I have ever had in my game. Rolled a major want, constantly wanted to do homework and term papers. It was bizarre.
Erik, you don't have to flaunt your vaguely incestuous relationship in desperate dormie's face!
It's not my fault she stalks me when I'm on a date!
...in the hallway.
She doesn't have to look.
Erik decides he needs to further cement Leia's devotion by putting on a speedo-induced show.
Well, I have to say, Leia, that is love and devotion. Especially given the fact that it results in his spandex-bound package being smashed into your face.
You--dropped me!
You weigh like 180 pounds and I am not that strong. I have very little in the way of upper arm strength.
You could have said 'I think you're slipping, Erik,' or something.
I think this is the end of keg stands for us.
I think that's for the best.
What is this strange feeling come over me?
Hmm? Isn't that your one true love, Tem?
Warm, tingly, fuzzies feelings? What are they? WHAT IS LOVE?
Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more?
Oh, sex he understands!
I'm glad to see that he wants to make-out with any human that matches his preferences even as he does his schoolwork on time.
What is this shit?
Hey, new dormie, what's the problem with a girl smiling pleasantly at Karl? He's certainly the least offensive sim in the history of ever.
He has no fucking personality!
That makes it easy to be inoffensive!
Fuck the weather!
It's...sunny.
I'm a goddamn ginger, I hate the sun.
Look, it's not you, it's me. I'm not into overly-made up girls who wear fishnet shirts over bras outside of goth clubs!
This douche can't appreciate the affection of a good woman!
Look, dude, I'm getting disturbed at how you are getting all up in Erik's junk there. Calm down.
Karl is not unlike his brother. He calls up this girl he dated a bit when he was a teenager. He didn't even muster up the courage to kiss her then, which means I do not have the TIME to get him close to OTHER women.
Oh, I think he grew--well not a pair. One testicle?
...Desiree is fucking DEAD. Desiree's daughter is dead. Desiree's granddaughters are arthritic. What is wrong with you?
Who the hell do you think you are? Outside with no pants, trapping OUR fireflies?
And on that note, I went on hiatus.
When I came back, the first thing I did was ogle Erik. I GAVE HIM NIPPLE RINGS OOOOH~~~
This dormie has been moving into this dorm for generations, and I think he's improved quite a bit with the new default skins.
Karl...I know that you're kinda introspective and introverted and all those words that are nice ways of saying "wrapped up in your own little world," but didn't you notice that there's something...wrong...
What's wrong, Christian?
I grew up with you. We can be comfortable eating cereal in our underwear with each other. So how the hell did that irate ginger get in here and why is he staring at us?
Tem's wants are predictable. You know, I had hopes for at least one of Marta/Laci's kids to be remotely interesting, but I don't think it's happening.
So, I don't want to have another repeat of this morning, do you, Karl?
What happened this morning?
You don't want to know, Paige.
We all are members of the frat now. It's time to move into the house. Then, the only stranger invading our space will be Vivian, and she can invade my space anytime, if you know what I mean...
I don't know. Vivian isn't someone I'd say that I know well--
Don't worry, Karl. I'll make sure Viv won't have any reason to try and catch you in your briefs.
Stop being an ass, Christian.
Jealous, Paige?
It can't be that hard to let loose and...
Yes, Tem, for you, it apparently is that hard.
Oh...you should see what's going on behind you!
Is it your cousin again?
He's trying to dance!
How funny!
It may be hard to believe, but Paige and Tem are close as siblings and roommates to boot!
Hey, creepo, sneak in to my apartment again and I kick your ass!
I can't believe he got in your bedroom, Tem.
Are you sure that living at the frathouse won't hurt our grades?
Nothing is going to get in the way of that dean's list. I know how to multi-task.
I...know we haven't been exclusive, but I have feelings for you, Paige!
Oh...okay. I LOVE YOU.
I LOVE YOU TOO!
Christian was wishing that one of his teen conquests come to college. I aged her up and gave her a makeover...all for naught.
You'd think it'd be Paige or Erik with the date rewards, but here comes Karl's girlfriend, of all people.
Then they all moved in to the frathouse and, before I could even assign them bedrooms, Vivian and Christian went and had sex in the photobooth. I THOUGHT YOU HAD A BOYFRIEND, VIVIAN!
Are you two sure you want to be playing around in here?
It's the party room, Paige, why not?
Because Christian and Vivian are FUCKING five feet away from you!
Later, I am drawn back to the party room by Erik's excellent singing ability and...
Karl is approaching Vivian?
I am not that kind of girl! Christian and I go way back, okay?
I...I was just complimenting your hair.
In order to get into my pants!
I don't even think Karl knows what that means.
You are a ferocious, sexy beast.
Of course!
By the way, we have to keep this on the down-low from Barker.
Who?
My boyfriend.
Paige has delusious of grandeur becoming "big-sim-on-campus."
There is still a dense population of asian students at the university.
I couldn't resist the urge to makeover this walk-by to look even a bit more asian.
Nice muscles, there. Do you work out?
Well, I have been known to hold up my incredibly hot, business-savvy girlfriend while she does a keg stand.
Vivian is a bit of a...player.
...Mom, promise me that when you were the president of the frat that you did not flirt with all of its members!
I think Karl is becoming uncomfortable.
You know, Karl, I think I was being a bit hard on you earlier. I do like gamers. A lot.
Uh...thanks, Viv!
Hoo boy, bro, you are on your own for this one. I am not listening to more of this crap.
More of...
Hey Karl. Want some company?
No. I'm practicing.
Alone?
ALONE.
I think that is a sufficient explanation for why Karl graduated faster than everyone else in the household.
She's not surprised. She was just wondering what the hell was taking so long. By the way, her name's Sierra.
FREE AT LAST.
Karl, make sure I get your cell phone number before you leave. I want to make sure that you get settled into your new place and--
Where is the taxi?!
Holy hell, she was waiting for her boyfriend to show up! I invited over her roommates in the hope that Melissa and Miranda Charvat might distract Christian so Vivian wouldn't ruin her relationship.
Tem needed a body point, Sierra apparently is in adoration at her fit fiance, and...
Terrance, not just a guy who'd date 80-year-olds, but a COLLEGE student who'd date 80-year-olds, finds Sierra's appreciation of youthful virility distasteful.
Look, dude, Cassidy wasn't into you for your personality, I can tell you that!
I suppose that means he won't find much in common with Melissa?
Because while she is cute...
...she doesn't even have facial expressions.
I think it's because Miranda stole all of the facial expressions from her triplet siblings.
Michael, I suck at DJing.
Michael is either dead or you're sucking out his facial muscles to exaggerate your pout.
OH MAN.
So close to getting through a college experience without the cow.
I've decided. We're just going to pretend there is no cow.
...I almost believe that will work, Erik.
Hey, Viv, some furry douche is picking on Melissa!
That's nice, hon.
Are you even paying attention to anything?
Christian's at a final.
...what?
Leia, are you ever disappointed that you never tried living in a new place, getting out and seeing the world?
A little. But you have to admit, I got a very unique opportunity in my life by staying here.
I'll have to agree with that!
Sometime around junior year, Paige's ass kicked into gear. She rolled up homework wants and RAN to class. It's like she could sense my growing distaste with her laziness compared to the others. I had family and romance sims rolling majors and scholastic wants. It's the least she could do to keep up!
Let's get married.
Are you serious? This wasn't supposed to happen to me!
Tem, you are an amazing human being.
...thanks?
Because you are related to Erik.
I don't think she realizes that her line of logic leads to narcissism.
I...
...
............really, you had to age into that? Randomly?
I decided to graduate the rest of them together.
Great, one twin transitions into the sexiest outfit possible, and the other decides to give us an "O" face to celebrate his "coming" of age.
Oh, that was bad. But so is his face.
Paige. I love you. This outfit seemed perfectly sensible in the UI pic she got, until I look at her and realize the neckline goes practically down to her navel. Never change, you crazy zany girl.
Tem will not be allowed to keep what I can only think of as Dezso Laurince's signature outfit.
Vivian was not close to graduation, which means that she will be the FINAL Deline frat placeholder. She'll be there with Generation 9, and Generation 10 will not be doing college like the rest of the Deline generations have.
Tem's undying devotion to Sierra has earned them a place together.
And married. If they only had eyes for each other for that long, I don't want anyone accidentally screwing that up.
Back at the home lot, we see that Kati has gone like instantly family-oriented. She wants engagements, marriages, joinings (Paige can't escape matrimony), grandbabies...
...but who will provide them?
I think after this update, there could be no doubt.
- Ridiculously hot specimen
- First male heir since Gen 3
- Hilarious spouse (who has recessive genetics!)
The Gen 8 heir is Erik Deline.
So, should I make sure that Leia's married name is Leia Deline-Deline? XD
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All right, so a couple things to mention as I am coming back from a bit of a hiatus!
I just got passed the Gen 3 heir from the Moore Round Robin Legacy. So check it out, if you haven't and are a bit interested, because the next story update I post will be the first part of my round! Of special interest to anyone reading the Delines, I put the heir into the same neighborhood as the Delines because of its wealth of townie women! I will make it a bit of a focus to get through it in a timely fashion, however I seem to keep my interest more by not constantly playing one family. So there will be a couple other updates mixed in among the Moore ones, I'm sure. I do want to finish the Delines up sooner rather than later.
I also love my ISBI family, so the Randolphs will probably get an update soonish. It's heir poll time next, and I apologize for keeping you all in suspense over that, which is one of the best parts, because the whole legacy is community-driven.
I keep mentioning that I plan to eventually merge the 10th generation of Delines with the Laurince legacy (because it's the only way to effectively force that legacy to end on my part), but I don't want it to be with the 13th Gen Laurinces. So I'll have to pull them back in to get Generation 14 to Uni by the time the last set of Delines are ready. Expect that after the Moores get played through.
I'll have Deline Gen 8 up for download soon, as well as a family tree update. The goal is to get the merge done by March, so I can feel all right taking a little time to play Final Fantasy XIII. :)
The Hensons are going to stay on hiatus. :( I haven't felt very serious writery lately, and it takes a bit of care to play and write those updates, even though I try to keep them tongue-in-cheek. I thoroughly apologize to those who followed it. Hopefully when I have a few less stories, they'll get rotated back in.