The Botts! A Random Legacy Challenge: 1.2
WARNINGS: Language, adult themes, and babies. Loads of ‘em.
Last time on The Botts! A Random Legacy Challenge:
Norma joined the military. Harvey wrote his first Sci-Fi novel. The couple adopted Archer, a mixed kitten that looks an awful lot like a Siamese. He proceeded to chase Harvey around the house and threaten him for salmon flavored treats. Norma worked on her athletic skill. The Botts finally saved up enough money to afford a child, and as a result, Norma became pregnant. She then attempted to have her second weekly fight in a bar but was thwarted by the fact that she was pregnant. Onward!
We begin this chapter with a newly-pregnant Norma coddling her first baby.
Norma: “Don’t worry Arch, you’ll always be my favorite little guy.”
Archer: HAHA! Hear that, you simple seed? I am still superior to you!
Despite the fact that she’d been pregnant for a day now, she still hadn’t told Harvey.
Norma: “Alright Harv, don’t get too excited, but... I’m pregnant!”
Harvey: “WHAT NO OH GOD REALLY?!”
Norma: “Yes, really.”
Harvey: “Oh my god, that’s fantastic! Do you know if it’s a boy or a girl yet?”
Norma: “No idea. But he better be a boy or else I’ll be extremely resentful of him.”
Harvey: “Really? I’ve actually always wanted a girl-”
Norma: “We’re having a boy. Or else.”
Harvey: “Yes, darling...” *gulp*
After working out at the gym for a while, Norma finally gained an athletic skill! It felt like it took her forever, I think maybe she was just trying to resist it so hard.
Norma: “EEP. Oh god. Baby’s a-comin’, Harv!”
Harvey: “OH GOOD LORD I’M SO CONFUSED.”
It’s okay Harv, just freak out while Norma does all the work. That’s your job as a husband/boyfriend/baby-daddy in TS3.
Archer was about as concerned as he could muster.
Archer: Oh right, the seed arrives today. Wonderful. Oh, and if any of you silly humans think it can have my bed, you’re dead wrong.
Atticus Bott has arrived! He is a loner and perceptive, and his favorites are hip hop, key lime pie, and irish green.
Norma: “Mommy’s so glad she doesn’t have to resent you for the rest of your adorable little life!”
Since the family is still very poor, Atticus shares a room with his parents and, technically, the kitchen. I will be so happy when they can afford walls, oh god.
Especially when Atticus cries and wakes both of his parents, one of whom has to be up at the crack of dawn for her military job.
Norma: “I’m beginning to regret you, Atticus. DON’T MAKE ME REGRET YOU.”
Harvey: “It’s okay, Atti. Mommy didn’t mean it. She’s just tired... a lot.”
Norma: “I’m sorry, Atti. Mommy loves you! Even when you wake Mommy up and disrupt her beauty sleep. Now that’s love. Anyway, Mommy has to go for a bit. She has some unfinished business waiting for her down at the library!”
Note: it’s best if you have this playing in the background for the next few screenshots.
Norma: “So we meet again. My nemesis.”
Benjamin: “Oh god, not this crazy bitch again.”
Norma: “You thought you could just get away scot-free, didn’t you? Well I have news for you, buddy. Norma Jean Bott never forgets.”
Benjamin: “I’m still not quite sure what I did, but okay. You’re insane, lady. Go home and get some help or something.”
Norma: “ALRIGHT THAT’S IT BUDDY, YOU CROSSED THE LINE.”
Benjamin: “If there ever was a line, I think you’re crossing it now, lady!”
Hey, the rules said she had to get into a fight weekly. They never said she had to win.
Benjamin: “I didn’t want to hurt you, but you asked for it! Go on, go home and get some therapy, will ya?”
Norma: “Not so fast, dick! I let you win, ‘cause I, uh... I felt bad for you and your stupid striped shirt! Yeah. That’s what happened.”
Weekly fight: ( √ )
At least when she got back home it was time for Atticus to get ~toddlerfied!
I WILL EAT YOU UP I LOVE YOU SO. ;_; Looks like Atticus inherited nearly everything from his mother: her hair color, her eye color, her skintone, and a lot of her facial features.
Norma: “Harvey?”
Harvey: “Yes, my love?”
Norma: “Let’s have another.”
Harvey: “With you dressed like that, how can I say no?”
Frankly, I’m surprised Harvey hasn’t gotten sick of seeing Norma in her underwear all the time. It’s all she wears around the house. At least she has the decency to put some clothes on when she leaves for work.
Harvey: “Looks like you’re gonna have a little brother or sister pretty soon, little man!”
Atticus: “I know. I saw.” *shudders*
Well, it seems little Atticus isn’t totally traumatized if he can still play with his xylophone.
Atticus: “...Da hell is this?”
Atticus: *hits xylophone* “WHOA WHAT IS GOING ON.”
Attractive, Archer.
Archer: ...You like it.
Oh my goodness, this kid. I’m afraid I may have to spam you all with his cuteness.
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Norma: “UUUUNNNNGHHH WHY DOES IT FEEL LIKE MY STOMACH’S DOING BACKFLIPS OH GOD.”
Um, that would be the morning sickness. Norma was lucky enough to skip that stage when she was pregnant with Atticus, but apparently not with this one.
Norma: “Who’s Mommy’s pink-haired prince?”
Atticus: “I am!”
Norma: “That’s exactly right!”
I pity the next three children that are to be born in this family, because Norma already has a favorite.
Archer finally got off his bed long enough to meet Atticus.
Archer: So this is the seed...
Atticus: “Kitty cuddle?”
Archer: No, no you silly seed. ‘Kitty’ only cuddles with the human female. Also.. you smell.
Atticus: “Otay.” ):
‘Kitty’ may not cuddle, but at least Atti’s got his good ol’ rocket ship. <3
Baby number two’s on its way. (:
Norma: “Harvey, you better start writing some more of your novels if we can even hope to support two children.”
Harvey: “..What?”
Norma: “I’m pregnant again! You know, like we decided?”
Harvey: “OH! Oh yeah! Oh my god, I’m so excited, Norma! You’re right though, I’ll bike on over to the library right now!”
These two really aren’t the greatest planners in the world. xD
*writes a few more chapters of Buying Back Bently*
Once Harvey got back from the library, Norma headed over to the gym to keep working on her athletic skill.
Norma: “I will be so happy when I reach level five of this god forsaken job. YOU HAVE NO IDEA.”
You and me both, I’m sick of trips to the gym. :/
It seems Archer’s had a change of heart about Harvey! Or maybe Harvey bribed Archer with more salmon treats, it’s hard to tell.
Archer: I love you, salmon cookies- I mean, human male.
Harvey: “Aw, I think he’s really taking a liking to me! Norma, you’ve got to come see this!”
Norma: “LITTLE BUSY RIGHT NOW HARV.”
Meet Lydia Bott, a clumsy genius who favors soul music, hot dogs, and the color white.
And look! The Botts finally have the luxury of walls. Ahh, this is nice.
Norma: “Harv?”
Harvey: “Yes, my dear?”
Norma: “I want another.”
It’s like you guys want to be broke! Good lord.
Well, it’s that time of the week again. Norma went to the junkyard to find some halfway decent furniture to salvage and ran into this guy.
Norma: “Hey you! Yeah, you, flatfoot! Just who do you think you are, taking that armchair like that? Did it ever occur to you that there might be a family with two kids and another on the way that deserves it more?”
Flatfoot: “I’m terribly sorry miss, I didn’t realize you had your eye on this chair. You can have it if you’d like-”
Norma: “No way! You think that would suddenly make everything better? Well you’re wrong! Never in my life have I come across such an awful, inconsiderate, corrupt police officer such as yourself. You should be ashamed, sir!”
Flatfoot: “Corrupt?! I’m corrupt for taking a chair from a junkyard that you wanted? Listen miss, I’m a pretty fair guy, but if you don’t stop, I will have to take you downtown to the station-”
Norma: “YOU’LL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE, COPPER!”
Flatfoot: “Oh god why is it always me?”
To my great surprise, she totally kicked his ass! She’s probably going to jail now, but she totally kicked his ass!
Norma: “That’ll teach you to patronize me, you corrupt bastard!”
Flatfoot: “Okay, okay, jeez! Just let me go home to my wife, I won’t arrest you. I just want to go home. I’m getting to damn old for this shit..”
I dunno how she managed to weasel her way out of that one, but I’m glad she did. No matter how crazy and angry Norma is, her kids and Harvey need her.
And here comes baby number three!
/obligatory adorable shot of Atticus on the potty.
Aaaand it’s birthday time for Lydia! Waiting to age up the larvae has been the hardest thing about this challenge so far, seriously.
More adorable pink-haired goodness! Like her brother, Lydia seems to be another Norma clone. The only difference is that she’s got Harvey’s skin tone.
Harvey makes such a good dad. Don’t get me wrong, Norma is a surprisingly good mother too, but Harvey especially is just so great with the kids. <3
Norma: “DEAR GOD ALMIGHTY NOT AGAIN.”
That was quick. I must not have taken many screenshots between the time she spun into maternity wear and now, oopsies. :/
Harvey managed to freak out while Norma did everything, like he always does. At least he’s consistent.
Harvey: “THIS IS ONLY THE THIRD TIME I’VE BEEN THROUGH THIS, OKAY? I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DOOOO!”
And, once again, Norma did fine on her own. This is Juna Bott, who is both brave and hydrophobic. Her favorites are hip hop, stir-fry, and the color orange.
Harvey: “YAY I HAVE TWO DAUGHTERS NOW oh yeah and it’s my birthday so that’s cool too I guess.”
Harvey: “I feel... distinguished!”
Norma: “AHAHAHAHSHHAHA OH GOD HARVEY. YOU’RE WRINKLY. HSHAHAHAHAHA OH MY GOD I CAN’T EVEN. YOU’RE SO FUNNY-LOOKING.”
Harvey: “...Thanks for the confidence boost, Norma.”
And this is where I’ll leave you. Join us next time for:
• Richer Botts
• A new house (and maybe even a new town)
• Birthdays, as per usual
• More adorable toddlers
• Other stuff you should be excited for
Thanks for reading, until next time! <3