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Mikezumi
7 years ago

The Watcher's Caretaker - A limited ISBI

This is a limited ISBI save. Limited in that only the designated breeders will be made unselectable with MC. If I am lucky enough to get any children, they will be controlled and, on reaching young adulthood, will be moved out with the exception of the heir who will become unselectable once a partner has been picked and moved in. My elder SS, Mikezumi, will be the only controllable grown up and it will be her role to ensure that most family meals are had together and that any children will be skilled if the parents don't do it autonomously. I have found some mods that make toddler training (potty training, teach to walk and teach to talk) autonomous and add fun factor but this doesn't guarantee the parents will do it.

For those of you who read my Zumi and the Winchester brothers you will be familiar with my designated breeders. In that save the boys were Sam and Dean Winchester, brothers. In this save, they are Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, not related so no funny business involved ;)

The Watcher's Caretaker

Day 1

Spoiler
Mikezumi, Jared and Jensen arrive at their new home.
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Because Mikezumi can talk the legs off a chair and I wanted the boys to get to know each other, I sent her to the garden to harvest some limes and tomatoes and then to the kitchen to prepare some pancakes and spaghetti for later consumption. There were a couple of failed attempts at flirting by Jensen in the beginning but before long things were on track :)
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When they boys went off to do their own thing - Jared was exercising to the TV and Jensen was playing computer games - I decided they should have the day out. I had Mikezumi take them to the bowling alley. I need to buy them a faster car because it took forever to get there!
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The boys started bowling as soon as they arrived so I had Mikezumi socialize. This is Rosemary Rotter (Sinbad gender switched).
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This is Gwendolyn Goode (Goodwin Goode gender switched)
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After a bit of chatting I sent Mikezumi downstairs to bowl.
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Jensen had been playing the guitar and Jared joined him for a flirt when he finished bowling :)
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They were both trying to get off the platform at the same place and, after a little shuffling, stopped at the edge so I took a pic because they looked so cute :)
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While Jensen bowled, Jared played some pool.
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Because of Jensen's Irresistible trait he was soon interrupted by Rosemary.
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To stop Mikezumi from bothering the boys, I had her watch some TV. She learned the recipe for frog legs while watching the cooking channel :)
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When it started getting late, Mikezumi took the group to the Bistro for dinner.
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Mikezumi was the first one out and she went straight to Stein Svard for a chat. When Jensen came out he went to Daniella Costa to make a funny face. The sim reading is Stefan, Stein's brother.
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I could see that Jared was trying to get to Jensen but he had to wait his turn. Shark Racket is running past the Bistro.
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Mikezumi also wanted to chat with Jensen and, like Jared, she also had to wait.
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She didn't have a chance because Estella Olivia had jumped the queue. I had her chat with Jared instead. As it was getting late I had Mikezumi take the group home. I normally hate grouping but it will be handy for getting the boys out and about.
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When they got home, Jared went straight to bed. Jensen played the guitar for a while before sleeping.







  • Mikezumi's avatar
    Mikezumi
    7 years ago
    Day 6 - Part 2

    Spoiler
    I had noticed when Eddy was a roommate of one of my sims at uni some time back that Eddy would often walk outside the front door between actions. It would seem that unselectable sims will do the same because I often find Jared and Jensen heading out the door and when I check their tag in map view it says "step outside". Anyway, while the boys were stepping outside, Jensen got his notice :)
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    I took him straight into Stylist and fixed his clothes. I didn't get a popup that he was pregnant so I am now wondering if I will get a popup to name the baby.
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    The boys celebrated the pregnancy notice in their own way ;)
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    I had Mikezumi take the boys to the park.
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    She introduced herself to the handsome Stefan Svard, brother of the even better looking Stein :p
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    They didn't get a chance to talk because he immediately changed into his work outfit and left.
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    I could see that Jared was trying to flirt with Jensen but Sandy interrupted for a chat.
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    I found Jensen eating a burger from the picnic basket. I definitely never let my active sims do this as I prefer them to eat perfect quality meals.
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    Jared joined him at the picnic but didn't eat.
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    When Mikezumi finished her book she also joined in.
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    Before Jared or Mikezumi could grab a plate, I had her take the boys to the Bistro.
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    There are no homeless sims in my town so I had to disable the Consignment Store register because I didn't want one of my breeding townies to be stuck there. Becky Black was moved in to fill the role. She has aging and romance disabled. I have had many popups that she is working on her writing skills so I know she will be quite happy in that position. I saw her across the street while my sims were eating.
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    She chatted with the male playing the guitar for a bit before sitting down to her computer - probably working on her next novel ;)
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    When Mikezumi came out she had to wait but she was happy to read as she is a bookworm. Jared joined her at the table while waiting for Jensen to come out.
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    They were about to get into the car to go home when I got a popup that Jared was tired and wanted to call it a night. It cancelled the action and Mikezumi went home alone. The boys came after in brand new Big Lemons which they must have bought on the spot! :#
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    The boys only got one flirt in before Jared went off to bed. Jensen played his guitar for a little then went to bed as well.
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  • Mikezumi's avatar
    Mikezumi
    7 years ago
    Day 7 - Part 1

    Spoiler
    Jared woke shortly after 3 and exercised to the TV.
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    He managed to get an hour of exercise in before Jensen woke.
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    Flirting led back to the bedroom :p Well, that's one way to get the bed made ;)
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    Mikezumi called the boys to breakfast shortly after 6.
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    I sent Mikezumi to do the gardening. The boys ignored the dishes while they flirted.
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    I took the elevator to the nectar cellar out of my other house because of constant woohooing. I might have to do the same in this house.
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    I sent Mikezumi to the gym to meet people. While she was talking to Estella Jared and Connor Frio arrived.
    @Charlottesmom You will be sad to hear that Connor and Emma Hatch are expecting a baby :o :p
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    It's good to see the boys playing catch because Jared needs to max his athletic skill as part of his LTW. I got a popup that he has reached level 4. Mikezumi was baking a key lime pie. Half way through cooking it, I realized that even if Jensen craves it, I will never know!
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    I bought Mikezumi a sculpting station. Because the boys had been playing catch for a couple of sim hours, I knew I would have to intervene.
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    I had Mikezumi feel Jensen's belly to make them stop.
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    Jared and Jensen went inside for a little rest after all that ball tossing!
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  • Mikezumi's avatar
    Mikezumi
    7 years ago
    Day 7 - Part 2

    When Mikezumi finished her sculpture she went inside and talked with Jensen.
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    If I'd known she was going to listen to Jensen's belly I would have arranged for her to do it away from a wall! Still, it was cute :)
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    After Mikezumi listened to the baby bump, Jensen headed for Jared. I kept Mikezumi busy by making some romantic drinks.
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    They had Mikezumi's favourite, fish and chips, for dinner :)
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    As soon as their meals were finished, the boys headed for the treehouse. Calling them to meal must have interrupted them.
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    Both headed inside to clear the dishes when they were done but Jared got there first because of Jensen's pregnancy waddle.
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    Not long after Mikezumi started her second sculpture, she got a text saying that Pedro Herrerra's party was about to begin.
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    When she arrived, I had her prepare a cheese plate. Pedro headed upstairs to read a book.
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    I checked back on the boys and they were doing fine on their own ;)
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    I saw that Pedro was nice and comfy so I had Mikezumi read a book downstairs.
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    Estella arrived at the party and interrupted Pedro so I sent Mikezumi up as well.
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    The boys were in bed by the time she got home.
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  • Mikezumi's avatar
    Mikezumi
    7 years ago
    Thanks @king_of_simcity7 :) You haven't seen the last of my young SS since this one can't have babies ;)
  • Mikezumi's avatar
    Mikezumi
    7 years ago
    Day 8 - Part 1

    Spoiler
    The boys woke at the same time. It was a little after 3.
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    Jensen was first to start the flirting :)
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    After flirting in the bedroom and the living room the boys ended back in the bedroom :p
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    They finished woohooing in time for breakfast :)
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    Although Mikezumi tried to clear the dishes, I cancelled it and sent her to the garden instead. Neither of the boys made a move to clear the dishes :/
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    I feel so sorry for Jensen. If I were controlling the boys, he would be the one getting the massages. I don't even know if he's had any cravings :(
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    When Jared "stepped outside" Jensen tried to play the guitar. It didn't last long because Jared came right back to him.
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    Jensen tried to recycle the old paper but Jared interrupted and it was dropped on the ground. To save Mikezumi the extra work, I sold it ;)
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    When I saw the boys heading for the treehouse I was sure that Jensen was about to go into labor. Most of my other sims do after treehouse woohoo :p
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    After woohooing, Jensen watched some TV while Jared played chess but it wasn't long before Jensen went into labor.
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    Mikezumi had been sculpting but I thought she should take part in the baby dance ;p
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    Jared was probably happy to get two hours of uninterrupted exercise ;)
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    I really like this fish :)
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    Just before Jensen gave his final push, he looked imploringly at Jared ;)
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    Welcome Amery :) His game-generated name was Angelo but I wasn't having any of that!
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  • Mikezumi's avatar
    Mikezumi
    7 years ago
    Day 8 - Part 2

    Spoiler
    As I said at the beginning of this save, I will be controlling the children until such time as an heir is ready to take over. Avery was born hungry (although not in the red) but Jensen put him straight in the crib.
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    I had Mikezumi feed and play with Amery for a while.
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    Since I don't do babies, Amery got an instant birthday. I could hear woohoo and when I zoomed to Amery for a birthday pic, I saw the boys at the treehouse in the background.
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    Amery was a Jensen clone and I don't do clones. After this pic was taken I used MC's "Play with Genetics" and got a lovely blend on my first try :)
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    Neither of the boys made any move to spend time with Amery for the rest of the day.
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    Jared "stepped outside" for a moment and Mikezumi jumped in to fill the void. She and Jensen exchanged funny faces before Jared returned.
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    I left the boys to it and had Mikezumi play with Amery so he wouldn't be lonely.
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    I saw §40 deducted from the household funds and discovered that Jensen had bought flowers for Jared :#
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    The boys have it good! A live-in maid/babysitter/master chef LOL
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    I let Mikezumi have a well earned drink while Jared cleared the dishes.
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    When Amery needed to go potty, I had Mikezumi take care of it.
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    Mikezumi also fed him since the boys were otherwise engaged.
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    I left the potty chair in the hope that the boys would empty it but got sick of Mikezumi having a dirty surroundings moodlet and had her empty it.
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    Mikezumi put Amery in his crib and read a book until he slept. The boys went to bed without having once tried to interact with Amery :( In their defence, they would probably do something if I let Amery's needs get too low and I simply can't do that to a kid.
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  • PalmArrow's avatar
    PalmArrow
    Seasoned Hotshot
    7 years ago
    I saw that you were playing a new save, and I was hoping you had a story thread so that I can catch up on the story from the beginning! What an interesting premise! I will have to try playing with only one selectable sim someday too.
    Amery is a cute toddler. I hope his dads will start interacting with him!
    How did you know he was a Jensen clone? I can never figure out who toddlers get their features from, except the eyes and hair colour!
  • Mikezumi's avatar
    Mikezumi
    7 years ago
    @PalmArrow Thanks for visiting my story thread :)
    I don't direct my sims much in my normal saves so this isn't too far a stretch for me. Having said that, I have always been a stickler about having my sims eat together and sleep at normal times so this is a good way for me to step out of my comfort zone. The eating together is not a problem because calling sims to a meal will ensure that they eat at the same time but seeing the boys get up in the middle of the night was a little worrying in the beginning because I didn't know how they would have the energy to stay up all day.
    When I take the toddlers into CAS for their birthday makeover I age them up to YA for a close look at their features. This isn't always necessary because some features are so unique that I can tell as a toddler who they belong to. Some features are not so easy to compare visually (like cheekbones) but a quick comparison of slider numbers is all it takes.
    Do you use a CAS camera zoom mod? Seeing sims up close makes eyeballing the likeness much easier.

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