The Pendragon Legacy
Midlife Crisis
We last left the Pendragons celebrating
the birthdays of Clare and Martin. Let’s
see how they look as teens shall we!
First up is Martin who gained the
Dramatic trait.
And then Clare who gained the
Disciplined trait.
I think they turned out rather well J
Butler Michael was having problems
keeping some of the guests in line.
Butler Michael: What are you doing up here?! All guests are to limit themselves to the
first two floors! This was made clear on
arrival! And yet here you are, wandering
around the master bedroom touching stuff!
Purple Haired Girl:
But I didn’t touch anything! I
was just going to use the bathroom; the other ones have people in!
Butler Michael: That’s what they all say, “Oooh I was just
looking for the bathroom; my kitty ran up the stairs” then next thing you know
half the furniture is missing and the next time you see it it’s up on Simbay!
Purple Haired Girl: You realise I’m only 8 right?
Butler Michael: You may have accomplices!
Purple Haired Girl: I think I’ll just go and see if the other
bathroom is free. *backs away slowly*
Martin had found a
maternal side on becoming a teen and left the party to spend time with his
little sister.
He even took the time
to help her with her walking.
Martin: Okay Destiny, I’m going
to let go of your hands..
Destiny: Nooo!
Me fall down!
Martin: Now don’t worry; I’ll be
here to catch you. You’re a big brave
girl! Ready?
Destiny: ‘Kay. But if I fall I be biting yous ankles!
Clare had discovered
no such instinct. She was just pleased
to be able to use the grown up equipment to further her athletic skills.
I think she might
need a bit of practice!
Kami’s hormones were
playing havoc and she was obsessed with making drinks.
Lots of drinks!
Dillon and Galen were
playing tag in the snow.
Dillon: Dad! You’re cheating!
Galen: How!?
Dillon: We agreed no genie
powers!
Galen: Really? I didn’t hear that. Tag!
You’re it!
Martin was spending a
lot of time with Destiny and she loved the attention.
The only time he
could be persuaded to do other things was while she was sleeping. In those hours he decided to learn sculpting.
Clare liked to rest
her aching muscles in the sauna room between exercising.
The time had finally
come to welcome the new addition to the Pendragon clan.
Kami: Julian, be a dear and tell
your father to meet me at the hospital.
Julian: Wha! OMG!
Are you having a baby!
Kami: What. Only just noticed?
*laughs*
Julian: No, I...I mean... have
fun!
Kami: Yes dear, your father?
Julian: Yes, of course. *slaps
himself on forehead* Have fun? Have
fun! I’m an idiot! Daaaadddd!
Once Julian finally
pulled himself together he ran off to tell Galen the message. Using his genie powers Galen reached the
hospital first.
Galen: What took ya?
Kami: If I wasn’t in so much pain right now I would
slap you!
Its twins!! Welcome Grayson (witch) and Jonas (genie)!
Grayson rolled the
Clumsy and Absent Minded traits.
Jonas rolled the
Hates the Outdoors and Couch Potato traits.
*Head…desk*
To celebrate the
arrival of the twins and Snow Day, Julian decided to throw a party.
Martin: I think I’ll make some drinks for our guests.
No. Please don’t. There are already plenty of drinks.
Martin: Can’t have people going
thirsty now can we!
Really?!
Martin was persuaded (yes
by me and my all powerful mouse!) to play the piano for the guests as they
arrived.
Which meant it was up
to Clare to see to Destiny when she awoke.
Destiny: Waaaa! Where’s Martin?! Don’t you touch me!
Clare: She hates me! What do I do?
Just grab her quick while she’s not looking!
Clare: What if she bites?
Look, I’m not going to lie to you.
It’s a possibility. Just get her
down on the floor and give her a bottle as quick as you can.
Clare: Okay. I’m going in!
Good luck!
Clare successfully removed
Destiny from the crib without injury.
Destiny soon calmed down and headed off to play with her dolls house.
Destiny: You is sister dolly and
I bites yous head of! Nomnomnomnom!
Yikes!
Clare: I don’t know how you cope
with that little brat!
Martin: She’s not a brat
sis. You just need to know how to talk
to her.
Clare: Well I think I will leave
that up to you in future!
The party had finally
begun and Poppy arrived.
Martin: Hi Poppy.
Julian is around somewh….
Dillon: Poppy and Julian sitting
in a tree. K.i.s.s.i.n.g!
Martin: DILLON!
Martin: Apologise to Poppy.
Dillon: Shant.
Martin: Dillon!
Poppy: It’s okay Martin,
thanks. I’ll just go find Julian.
Poppy: There you are!
Julian: Are you okay? You look a little flushed.
Poppy: I’m fine. Really.
You want to dance?
Peanut: Ha ha! She dances like a drunken
squirrel!
Julian: *under his breath* shut
up Peanut!
Poppy: Did you say something?
Julian: Ah, um. Your hair looks nice.
Poppy: Why thank you!
Seriously
people. STOP MAKING DRINKS!
Destiny: Hello wobot.
You are going to be my wobot bruvor and I is going to hugs you and hugs
you till yous eyes pop out.
I’m getting a little
worried about this one!
Julian: Look Poppy, mistletoe.
Poppy: *gasp*
Peanut: Don’t do it!!
Peanut: Ugh! He’s doing it! I can’t watch.
With the party still
in full swing it was time for the teens to attend prom.
Martin got crowned
prom king and got romantically involved with someone called Sophie Dwyer. Don’t get too attached there Martin, I have
plans for you! ;)
Julian and Poppy had
a fantastic time and Poppy asked Julian to go steady. He said yes!
Clare was crowned
prom queen, got in a few fights and hooked up with Orion Lawless. I can’t see that relationship going anywhere
either ;)
Destiny’s witch
powers were starting to show and she was getting confused by her disappearing/reappearing
toys.
Clare decided to see
if her luck with her new brothers was the same as with Destiny.
Clare: Well he’s not crying.
Clare: Look! He likes me!
Martin was also
bonding with his new siblings.
Clare: What is it with you and children?
Martin: Oh Clare.
Look at them! They are just
adorable! I can’t wait to get married
and have my own. I think Sophie would
make a great mother.
Maybe so, but not to your children!
Martin: What! What did she say?
Nothing my dear boy. But I have
plans for you. Mwahahahahaha!
Martin: Voice. You scare me.
What? I don’t know what you mean
;)
Clare: That’s enough of children
for me for one day. Time to chillax.
Martin had been
practicing hard on his guitar and had started composing his own songs.
Martin: Hey sis, listen to
this. I call it Baby Love.
Clare: Not now Martin I’m
training.
Martin: Small and squishy, button nose. Little fingers little toes. You take me to a
place I love, so dear to me my turtle dove.
Baby baby my baby love. Your eyes
so…
Clare: MARTIN!
Martin: You’re right. It needs work.
Since making things
official at the prom, Julian and Poppy were in constant communication and their
relationship was growing stronger.
Martin had decided to
take Destiny out into the snow for walking lessons.
Martin: See, the snow is all soft so it will be fun
when you fall.
Destiny: But it cold!
Martin: Then you had best learn quick little lady.
Julian had found a
snake in the garden and caught it to keep as a pet. He called it Jin.
Moss: Hey little sis you’re
walking!
Destiny: Yuss had to or the cold
bite me.
Moss: Oookkkaaayyy.
Destiny: Hey brudda can I’s play
with your dolly?
Dillon: Umm sorry Destiny Bobo is
broken.
Destiny: He not look broked
Dillon: well he is.
Moss: OMG!
The plate is glowing! What did I
just eat!
It’s just the full moon Moss.
Moss: Full moon? Oh no!
I’m going to turn into a werewolf!
Muuuummmmm!
No, I mean, wait! *sigh*
Destiny: So Bobo not broken now?
Dillon: He’s still broken.
Destiny: But yous is playings
with Bobo.
Dillon: Uh, no. I’m just singing to him to make him better.
Destiny: Awws yous is doing good
things brudda.
Clare: Come on Destiny leave your brother alone.
Destiny: Puts me downs or I’s bites yous nose.
Clare: Okay, down you go!
Dillon: OMG!
Moss! No!
Moss: What?
Dillon: Get away from the dishwasher!
Moss: Why? I’m not doing anything.
Dillon: Dishwashers are bad, they kill people!
Moss: Oh don’t be so silly!
Dillon: Julian!
Moss is playing by the dishwasher!
Julian: So?
Dillon: But it kills people!
Julian: Now is he playing with
the dishwasher in any way?
Dillon: No. But…
Julian: Then he will be
fine. Just remember to never play with
it, being next to it won’t hurt you.
Dillon: You sure?
Julian: Positive.
The drink making is
getting out of hand!
Clare had decided to
try her hand at science.
Martin was working on
his musical skills.
While Julian chatted
to Poppy on Simbook.
Galen had decided to
sketch Moss in the snow.
Galen: Quit wriggling!
Moss: I’m not wriggling I’m
shivering! Did I have to do this in my
PJs?
Galen: It creates a good look. You really shout superhero with that pose!
It was Kami’s
birthday and she had been invited to a friend’s party.
Kami: You sure you don’t mind me going?
Galen: It’s your birthday go enjoy
yourself!
Kami: Right I’m off to get ready.
Galen: Have fun!
Kami arrived at the
party a little late.
And the sparkles
appeared before she could get in the house.
Kami: Ohhhh!
I’m old!!!
Oh dear. Midlife crisis alert!
Rather
than enjoying the rest of the party, Kami spent the evening looking for
wrinkles.
Kami was finding it
hard coping with her recent birthday and spent her time moping around watching
telly when she wasn’t checking her face in the mirror.
Galen tried to cheer
her up by building her a snowman.
Galen: Kami come look, I built
you a snowman.
Kami: I can’t go outside looking
like this.
Galen: Like what?
Kami: All old and wrinkly.
Galen: *sigh*
The
teens helped out with the younger children.
Dillon: Mum’s better at this you
know. She does the voices.
Martin: I can do the voices.
Dillon: It’s just not the same.
Galen tried painting
Kami a picture to cheer her up. But
nothing seemed to work.
Galen: I’m worried about you Kami. All you do is mope around the house; you don’t
spend any time with the kids. They miss
you. I miss you!
Kami: You just don’t
understand! You’re still young and handsome! I’ve got wrinkles and I’m all bloaty, I’m
just not me anymore.
Galen: You’re beautiful! You don’t have wrinkles and your body is
perfect. Please come back to us Kami.
Peanut: Hahaha!
Look at that funny looking thing over there! It looks ridiculous!
Julian: That’s your reflection in the window Peanut.
Peanut: Oh.
Kami had finally
ventured out of the house, if only to tend her precious garden. She just couldn’t explain why she felt so
low. She knew it was silly but couldn’t
help it.
Galen had finally
figured out how to get rid of all the drinks lying around the house. Genie clean!
Martin: You know dad just cleaned up all the drinks
right.
Julian: So?
Martin: So don’t you think he will be mad you’re
making more?
Julian: Nah, I’ll just clean it
up before he sees it!
Martin: Well if that’s the case. Move over bro I’ve got some mixing to do!
Kami had finally
changed out of her swimsuit but was not happy.
Kami: Look at me!
You can see every roll of fat. I
look like a sack of potatoes in this jumper!
Galen had brought
home a gift he received from an exotic client at the restaurant and given it to Clare.
Clare: Thank you dad! I love it!
Clare: I will master you training
dummy!
Butler Michael: What’s all that squawking?
Ah, that would be Clare. Galen
brought home a SimFu training dummy.
Butler Michael: Cool.
She did quite well
for her first go!
Julian: Hey I thought we were playing chess?
Martin: I got bored of waiting for you to take your
turn.
Galen had been
offered a job by City Hall to brighten up the park with his street art
skills. He was only too happy to accept.
Everyone was very
impressed with his work.
Kami was starting to
feel better about herself after a trip to the salon and a change of
wardrobe. For once she didn’t face the
mirror with fear.
Soon it was time for
Galen to join Kami in adulthood.
But Galen was about
to find out what Kami had been feeling as he hit a midlife crisis of his own.
Kami: Whoa! What was that for?
Galen: I’m sorry I was so insensitive. I know how it feels now. Forgive me?
Kami: Always. We can get through this together now.
Clare: Oh please! Ewwww!
Do you have to? I’m right here!
With the snow finally
cleared the kids were back at school and this meant homework.
Clare: Seriously I’m a genius and this doesn’t make
sense!
Julian: How you going there Dillon?
Dillon: Don’t ask.
Moss: If I keep staring at it
maybe it will magically do itself.
Kami had reached the
grumpy stage of her midlife crisis.
Kami: Kids get in here and help your mother!
Clare: How long do you think mum and dad will be
like this? They are driving me nuts!
Julian: I don’t know.
Hopefully not too long.
Martin: What?
I think it’s great looking after the little ones!
Clare & Julian: SHUT UP
MARTIN!
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