Gaggle of Cities Part 7
*clears dust*
So, it’s been ages since I’ve last updated my WYDC, but with so many things going on with me, I put this on an unannounced hiatus of sorts. Nevertheless, the WYDC lives on, and I’m determined to document it. Thanks to keika20’s WYDC, I really miss playing mine. Thanks for giving me the desire to get back to this challenge, Keika!
As a side note, I’ve played this challenge way ahead of the documenting, so bear with me as I try to remember what happened during these times.
If you’re new to this or you missed an update, I suggest reading the previous update(s) in order to get a glimpse of what’s going on.
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From where I left off from the last update, Copenhagen and Dubai left for college, Essen grew up to a teen, baby Havana was born, Fez and Georgetown grew up to children with Havana following suit, and Karen got pregnant again… with Forest for the second time. The last part did not please me at all. Anyway, the baby list so far goes like this:
Name Father Conceived at home?
Alexandria Husband (Forest Fossey) yes
Bandung Zombie (Owen Hendrix) yes
Copenhagen College Student (Aaron Wilder) yes
Dubai Genie yes
Essen Bigfoot (Cody) no
Fez Slob (Javier McKellan) yes
Georgetown Pollination Technician+Husband yes
Havana Bartender (Alexander Spencer) yes
"Baby I" Husband (Forest Fossey - again) yes
To start things off, Karen’s off to barf at the toilet. Looks like the next baby is underway.
“Why does it have to be like this?”
Well, it’s your fault for getting your husband knock you again. *grumbles*
Meanwhile, Essen’s being a good sister by dancing with little Georgetown.
“Aren’t you excited that we’re gonna have a new brother or sister? I am already.”
“Yeah! A younger brother or sister!”
“Aieeee!!!!! They cancelled the trip to Takemizu Village I booked! How are we supposed to enjoy another family vacation?!”
Don’t blame me. It did it by itself, I swear. Or maybe they know you’re pregnant with your husband’s second kid, so I guess my game is doing me a favor.
“Fine. I’ll just practice pottery instead.”
Go ahead. You need to regain your Arts and Crafts enthusiasm back to its former glory.
“Why, hello there, Mr. Headmaster. Would you mind accepting my younger kids to private school?”
“Only if you can prove to me that they’re not riff-raff in the slightest bit.
“You see, my wife and I are best friends with so many people that we have the connections to object should you reject the kids from private school. Do I make myself clear?”
“Er… okay?”
“Your house is awesome, Mr. Landers! I am so admitting your younger kids into private school.”
Yes!
Meanwhile, Havana has finally learned to study from Forest. Nice.
Why are you guys sleeping on each other’s beds instead of your own? This is just bewildering.
Baby bump ahoy! Now let’s see whether the kid will have red hair or not.
Yes! Essen has finally topped the Culinary career! I tell you, it was about time!
“OK, I know you’re not really my kid, but I still love you as much as my own kids. In fact, count yourself as one of my kids if you want.”
Georgetown: “Does that mean they have to share my toys?”
Karen: “That’s right.”
Awww… bonding time never fails to warm me.
Georgetown: “Wanna give me a hug?”
Havana: “Ummm… no.”
:(
Time for Fez’s birthday. He rolled Family for primary and Romance for secondary. Oh, the irony.
And now it’s Georgetown’s birthday. He rolled Fortune for primary and Knowledge for secondary. Sweet!
And here they are in their makeovers. Their parentages are showing in them, particularly Fez. He looks so much like his dad.
This is too heartwarming to be excluded, that is all.
And now the moment of truth has come. Will the couple’s second child be blonde like Karen or a redhead like Forest?
“Cut the crap and get into this thing already!”
And here it is! The child is a boy named Istanbul after Turkey’s largest city, so I’ll call him “Stan” for short. Alas, he has blonde hair like his mom.
“Aren’t you adorable? I hope you’ll take after me when you grow up.”
But what about variety?
“Relax! He has Forest’s eyes, so isn’t that enough?”
Alright, fine.
Warning: This happens to male teens in the dance career track. Their hair will always look like this regardless of their current hairstyle, as Fez would like to point out to you.
“Oh, shut up. At least my hair won’t get tangled.”
Meanwhile, Georgetown, whom I would like to call “George” from now on because it’s shorter, is being a great big brother by bathing Stan in the sink.
“Who’s a good boy, Stan? Yes, you are. Now be a great boy and don’t fart on your diaper often, okay?”
Speaking of great…
Georgetown has finally topped his teen career! I didn’t get a portrait of him, so this should suffice. I am so proud of him.
In a streak of luck, Forest has made me proud by topping Paranormal! That means five points added into the final count! Hooray!
“Can I switch careers now? I’m getting bored with this supernatural stuff.”
Of course you may. You’ve reached Platinum Lifetime Aspiration, so you’ve earned it.
To celebrate, Karen invited one of her friends over. His name is Gregor, and he’s a plantsim.
Wait a second. Did I hear that you want to know how he came into being?
It started out when I was playing the Contraries, and I gave Opal a huge garden. She kept spraying on it until she became a plantsim. And she still is one to this day.
And then I had her spawn a plantsim baby through a spore. Hence why Gregor came into existence.
Anyway, on to the challenge.
Hey, Forest! Mind if you go for a little hike?
“For what? So that I can get chased by bees again?”
Oh, no. I would not want you to go through that ordeal again.
“How about a no? I have some lemons to harvest.”
Just go already! You’re wasting my time!
With Forest off for a hike, Karen can now woohoo Gregor. With that, Baby J is on the way.
“Ugh! I knew I should never have gone to that stupid hike. If being chased by bees was bad enough, there had to be poison ivy on the trail.”
*whistles innocently*
Gregor: “Ahahahaha!!!!! You got poison ivy on your way back!”
Forest: “Why I oughta…”
After that, we have Stan’s birthday. He’s a Taurus (5/7/7/10/4), which means he should be quite a handful by now.
He managed to learn how to walk, talk, and use the potty. That should make him more bearable.
“Now that I’m all buff, chicks will go wild at me.”
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Keep working out, Fez.
“I must outdo that twit who just made fun of me when I came back from hiking. This will show him.”
By going around in a ballet leotard?
“Shut up! I’m trying to concentrate.”
Another teen career topped, another scholarship rewarded.
“Yes! I’m finally buff enough to punch that moron in the face!”
Get back to practice, would you?!
“Fine, but let me revel in my newfound muscles first.”
Now this is more like it. Forest has finally maximized his Body skill. You can stop now.
As adulthood is fast approaching for Essen, it was time for her to apply for scholarships to aid her in the transition to college.
“Ooooh! Why is it that every time I go into labor, it’s always in the bathroom?”
Not every time, but maybe you should try choosing a more spacious place next time.
And lo! Baby J was born. I shall name him Jeddah after a famous port city in western Saudi Arabia. Only time will tell how he will look like other than having black hair.
And that’s it! Stay tuned for the next update!