Staccato Legacy 2.0
So it’s been a while since the last update, but I always kinda take a break from playing between generations. That and the fact it’s been really good weather lately, which is a pretty big deal here in lovely-but-dismal England.
And and AND, the new Harry Potter DVD came out, so of course I had to watch that about 10 times in a row :-P
(While I’m on the subject, THIS may be my favourite scene from any movie I’ve ever watched. Ever. It’s just… I LOVE it in so many ways.) <3
Anyway, I’m sure you didn’t come here to read my ramblings about Harry Potter… you came here to read my ramblings about the Staccatos!
And as I’m not one to disappoint…
Last time…
The rest of the kids aged into teens and the potential spouses were met.
Thanks to everyone who voted in the heir poll!
As you might’ve guessed from my user pic, the winner was Leonidas with 32% of the vote.
And here’s the man himself!
Leonidas: Huh? What man? …I’m Leonidas.
Thanks… for clearing that up?
Hektor: You won the heir poll? How DARE you do a thing like that!
Leonidas: Don’t worry! Now that I’m the heir, I’m gonna make sure this family has a whole lot of safe and controlled fun!
Hektor: Wow. Okay. I feel so much better now. *forced smile*
Hektor: That bastard.
Every day after school, there’s always a massive pile up at the front door. EVERY DAY.
Apollo: This victory is bittersweet. Apparently my supreme getting-through-the-door-first skills aren’t enough to secure me the title of heir :/
Sweet Jesus, guys. It’s a door. Just walk through it.
Leonidas: I’ll RUN though it with no regard for my own safety coz that’s how much of a fearless bastard I am!
Yeah, you’re not fooling anyone Leo.
Apollo: Right. Wow, this is hard. Help me out guys… the answer to number 4… is it ‘because the police told him to’?
Cassandra: This is maths, Apollo.
Apollo: Oh. Well you don’t have to be so mean about it.
Artemis: Okay, next question. I’m thinking the answer’s 62?
Leonidas: *mumblesnoredrool*
Artemis: Our homework club is so much better than theirs.
On a side note, I finally got round to making a Self Sim!
Complete with hunky manfriend! Yayforthat.
Blondie: BURGLAR! BURGLARRRR!
Leonidas: Oh shit! Where??
And why is Leonidas sneaking around in strangers houses, you might be wondering?
Well, I was trying to get him to meet this mystery specimen. She was asleep though. In case you couldn’t work that out from the bed and the ZZZs.
And now… here’s Harvey, bringing you another instalment of “the top 50 strangest places to play the drums”.
Number 49: Your sons’ bedroom.
Speaking of Harvey… he FINALLY got promoted!! Though you wouldn’t guess it, as he still can’t afford a shirt without holes in apparently.
And the day has finally come. Skylar is turning into a frumpy old lady. Okay, we all know she won’t be frumpy, but still.
Carlton was invited to the party and rather than boring everyone to death as usual, he seems to be boring HIMSELF to death instead. Sucks to be you, Carlton.
Carlton: NO. I must not let my mind-numbing dullness overpower me!
Leonidas will be missing out on all the festivities, because he’s setting out on a special mission…
Leonidas: There’d better be some cake left when I get back.
Take #2 at meeting the mystery specimen across the road!
Leonidas: No-one’s in. Dammit. Foiled again!
Awwh. Well, not to worry, at least you can go to the party now!
Everyone: Door? Doorbell! What? What’s going on? Door? Doooor! DOOOOORRRRR!
On second thoughts Leonidas, maybe you should run for the hills :/
Yes. I would be scared too.
Leonidas ignored my advice and came home anyway where he found his computer buddy hanging around outside. At least they aren’t having this conversation in the bathroom again, but I suspect that’s just because there’s a crowd of people blocking the door.
Aren’t you gonna go inside and celebrate your mum’s birthday?
Artemis: Why? She’s getting wrinkly, big deal.
Cassandra: We can’t get inside anyway. It’s like sardines in a tin can in there. Except without the sardines… so basically just a tin can…
Artemis: What’s your point?
Cassandra: …I’m not sure.
The people who were lucky enough to actually get inside the house were having a lovely time… apart from Apollo, who was being punched in the neck by Bonnie. Revenge for the pool incident maybe?
My god, this house really isn’t designed for big parties.
*Obligatory old person with stupid hair shot*
Leonidas: HAHAHA YAYYYYYYY :DDDDDD
Molly: Oh my god, is he having a seizure?! SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING!
As soon as Skylar had moved out of the way, it was every man for himself… only the fittest will survive in the battle to get the cake.
My odds are on Jared. He’s got his game face on.
As fun as all that is, Leonidas has more important things to do… like head across the road to meet a certain someone… as if you didn’t guess that already.
This guy’s coming with him apparently.
Leonidas: Do I have to do this right now? I’m tired!
Yes. Get on with it. You’ll thank me later! ;)
Result! The mystery specimen is awake!
Meet Xena warrior princess Cannon.
She’s the spawn of one of the families I used to play with and she’s pretty awesome if I say so myself!
Leonidas obviously agrees if his attempt at an alluring face is anything to go by.
Xena does not appreciate pick-up lines involving bathtubs…
Steak and chips though? HELL YEAH.
Leo was on the verge of collapsing, so I sent him home and left Xena alone to talk to her hands.
As you do.
Back at the house, I gave Skylar a makeover. She may look slightly like a creepy old lady…
But she’s still got some moves!
Harvey’s waaaay behind with his LTW, so he spends every spare minute of his life playing instruments. Artemis has taken up the reins vis a vis the family’s alcohol consumption.
Harvey: That’s my girl!
Leonidas: Your face is as beautiful as a bouquet of-
Xena: TAG, YOU’RE IT!
Leonidas: …whut.
Xena: I said… TAG! Now RUN.
Leonidas: … I’m not sure what just happened here.
Hey, what’re you doing Leonidas? This ain’t no game of kiss chase.
Leonidas: It’s so dark out here. Don’t you think it’s a bit dark? It’s just… REALLY dark.
Xena: You’re a wimp, that’s fine. I’ve got enough balls for the both of us; I AM a warrior princess after all. Now give me your hand and we shall journey into the abyss together.
Leonidas: Riiiight. Well, I’d love to. But I’m kinda hungry at the moment… raincheck?
So later on, I assumed Xena had gone home already, but I found her in the boys’ room playing with a boat haha.
LOOK AT THAT FACE.
I love her already xD
Xena: Right. It’s 3 in the morning… everyone’s asleep. What to do?
Xena: DOLL’S HOUSE!
The next day at the park, an impromptu Raging Alcoholics band rehearsal is taking place. Jared looks less than happy about this.
Wow. He’s so stylin’ with his leopard print and apron.
And here’s Skylar… zapping her daughter while she sleeps… Is this a good enough reason to call childline?
Artemis: Oh. Hey mum…
Skylar: I wasn’t doing anything.
Leonidas spends a lot of his time at Xena’s house now.
…Wait a minute……….
…??
Cassandra: I’m not sure why I’m here. I don’t even know her.
Xena: You know I am so not into voyeurism!
Outside the house, Xena’s mum was having an… episode.
So Cassandra was charged with distracting her while Leo carried on wooing her daughter…
Or rather… failed at wooing her daughter.
Coz obviously doing THIS is a lot more fun than spending time with your boyfriend.
Cassandra…??
CASSANDRA!!
Xena: Hey. Wait a minute. YOU’RE NOT LEONIDAS!!
Aaaawkward.
Xena: Ehehehee, my plan has succeeded…
Do I even want to know?
Oh right, you’ve lured Leo into the bedroom.
Well, joke’s on you coz I haven’t got a teen woohoo mod installed! Ha.
Xena: What?? NOOOOOO! D:
While I was busy stalking Leonidas and Xena, I completely forgot it was Apollo’s birthday so he’s growing up in his bedroom in his underwear. Classy as ever.
You so sexy Apollo.
He had to celebrate his birthday alone because the rest of the family were doing what they do best.
Harvey: Okay kids. It’s another one of those blasted doors. This could take a while…
First thing the next day, Apollo invited Karla round…
Skylar: What’s going on here then?
Apollo: Karla, would you do me the honour of marrying me?
Artemis: Guys. We’re trying to get to the sink.
Karla: Yes! Yes! Oooh I’m so happy!
Skylar: That’s great, but there are DISHES to be washed, people!
Carrying on with the celebrations, the triplets are having their birthday. Priam had to go and ruin the picture by standing the wrong side of the table. :l
Leonidas: Why is he going before me? I’m older.
I don’t know… but he looks like a FOOL.
After some quick makeovers, (YES I gave Hektor a moustache, what of it??) I sent Priam and Hektor on their way. Bye boys!
I think this is the happiest Priam’s been in the entire legacy. Nice.
And here’s Leonidas after a makeover, pulling the best expression he could manage. Three guesses who’s in the background ruining the picture. Or making it better depending on how you see things.
And now that there are less people in the house, the picture ruiner Apollo and Karla can get married!
I don’t want to know why Karla’s thinking about the police at a moment like this.
Apollo: Guys, are you watching this? You’re meant to be witnessing.
Artemis: Huh? Oh, yeah… it’s a beautiful ceremony. Pour me another drink dad!
After tying the knot, the happy couple headed off to start their lives together.
I’ll miss you Apollo! And I’ll miss playing ‘how many times does Apollo’s underwear feature in the update?’ :’(
The next day was Harvey’s final birthday.
As you can see, Leonidas is absolutely beside himself with excitement.
Leonidas: Well excuse me if I'm not in the mood for a birthday party at 7am -_-
Harvey: …Huh.
Skylar: Oh gods, WHAT’S HAPPENED TO YOU??
After getting a slightly more rock ’n roll look to remind him of the rock star he failed miserably to become, Harvey retired.
And of course the whole waving of the yeti poster thing happened. Do I understand this? No, no I don’t.
Leonidas: Well, the streets will be a much scarier place now that the police force has lost you, dad.
Harvey: That they will, son.
Hmmm. But you weren’t a police officer though were you? You were in the music career…
Harvey: Shush. What he doesn’t know won’t hurt him.
Now he doesn’t have a job, Harvey can literally spend every second of his life playing instruments. I’m pretty sure he’s gonna come nowhere near achieving his LTW, but it’s worth a try is it not?
You know what they say… when one person retires, another person gets a new job. Or something.
Leonidas is embarking on his new life in the law enforcement career.
Leonidas: Just like dad!
…Sure.
Leonidas: What… what’s that? Is it a… no, it can’t be… wow, space is a scary place…
Harvey: *plays X-Files theme tune*
Meanwhile, Carlton has decided to pay a visit. Here he is, pretending to throw up on Cassandra.
Cassandra: He’s so charming.
Artemis: Carlton… Can I talk to you for a second?
Carlton: In a minute. Can’t you see I’m busy staring at your sister?
When Carlton had finally stopped being a creeper, Artemis went in for the kill. Kiss wise.
Carlton looks absolutely terrified.
Denied :(
Artemis: Hug?
Carlton: I think NOT.
It’s all systems go in the Staccato household in the romance department today.
Cassandra’s trying her statement move on another unsuspecting victim.
And it goes just as well as last time, i.e. not very well at all.
Leonidas: Well. This is all terribly awkward.
Artemis finally gets her first kiss with Carlton… while her mum’s watching. Romantic.
Skylar: I’m not looking. Really, I’m not.
Jared: Neither am I…
Aaaand in other news… Jared has won the ‘most inappropriate man of the year’ award!
Congrats!
And it’s finally the girls’ birthday. I thought I’d age up Xena as well… just because.
Here they are as young adults…
And THAT is where I will leave you coz this update is already far too long for my liking.
Urghhh I hate writing the first update of a new generation, it’s always just getting the kids moved out and stuff. Hopefully this wasn’t too boring for you and the next update should hopefully be more exciting!