Mischief & Mayhem

Thanks @SoulGal7 and @permanentrose. I am loading my game now, gonna build her a little house or download one and refurnish it LOL

I have a small update, but my game crashed, so none of this actually happened. :D (or, I'll just have to do it again, really).

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Ulrike started by researching her options. Her art career was getting her nowhere; she had no cash and Maaike had taken all the food with her when she moved out. The nerve. She needed a new job fast so she could make some good money while still being able to focus on her painting.

There was a position open as an agency clerk at S.I.M.S. and that seemed like a good option. Plus, browsing the intelligence database was interesting and left her feeling very focused.
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The only thing decent in the fridge to eat were some leftover cold cuts, but Ulrike had an idea.
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Maaike had left her furniture when she moved out, saying she'd "come get it when I need it," but Ulrike thought she probably needed it more. She'd just sell Maaike's bed and that would get her some cash to start on. Maaike would probably be mad when she found out, but whatever. It was just a bed.
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That gave her enough money to buy some canvases for some paintings. She was still feeling focused, so she made a mathematical diagram. She figured the logic skill would probably come in handy as a secret agent.
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And with a painting under her belt, she settled in for a good night's sleep.
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Extra:

Chapter 2

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@Belalucina Ugh, that's the worst when it crashes, but I use screenshots I take when the game crashes too and then just quickly catch up as best as I can haha. I like your reasoning behind Ulrike not being good roommate with Maaike and it will be fun to watch her tackle this career!

@permanentrose great update :)


Edit:
I like that you aged up children for his roommates. It's a nice touch. Having the other challenge Sims in my game while doing omowoy was fun, it almost makes me want to do it with this one too, even though it's a shorter challenge. :D

@Belalucina I uploaded Max to the gallery and here's a link to his CC hair if you want him haha (you'll have to select show custom content for him to show up)

Happy New Year! Been building a new house for the Samuel-Chavez family as it’s expanding. Update soon.

Edit my post to say. Cant play, dropped my mouse and now it wont click. Will have to go buy one tomorrow, almost 8pm here now.

@permanentrose @Ellupelluellu @NRowe @Belalucina @mcrudd @Skeilah

Happy New Year everyone!

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CLEMENT FROST - A TROUBLED LIFE

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It was Sunday and Clement Frost (Clem) was in the Newcrest Boxing gym. He was signed up for another fight and was doing a warm up when a sim approached him.

Dennis Racket: "Are you Clement Frost?"

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Clem stopped punching the punching bag and looked at him, "Who wants to know?"

Dennis Racket: "I'm Dennis and let's just say I am here representing someone who is interested in your fight today."

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Clem picked up a towel and wiped the sweat off his face.

Clem: "Let me guess. You want to pay me to take a fall. Not interested. I don't take dives. The prize simoleons is what I am after and the reputation that comes with it. So, if you're here to offer me dive pay...move along..."

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Dennis Racket: "On the contrary, my boss wants to make you an offer to come and work for him. A rather lucrative deal if you ask me."

Clem shook his head, "Not interested. I do what I want when I want."

Dennis Racket: "So, how much you gonna get today if you win?"

Clem: "$500 simoleons and an increase in my reputation. Undefeated in five straight matches. I am looking to make it big."

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Dennis Racket: "Make it big, huh? Well, I am not sure how $500 simoleons will cover all of your expenses today, " he said consulting his cell phone, "...behind in your rent for three months and facing eviction, fired from your last job as a dishwasher in some seedy diner, behind in your bills with debt collectors tracking you down...oh, and this one...borrowed $1,000 simoleons from the Bagley Family...and they are expecting payment today...the Bagley's don't take kindly to not getting all their funds paid back on time..."

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Clem gritted his teeth, "Listen, I don't know who you are or where you got your information, but I'm fine. Got another gig after the fight..."

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Dennis Racket: "Oh, yes, the gig...escorting a rich broad to some art gallery charity event...I'm surprised you even have the proper clothes to wear to such an event...or perhaps she's buying you some for your...um...services. $500 for the night. I guess that will cover the $1,000 simoleons you borrowed from the Bagley Family...but then there's that interest that they will want, too. It would be a shame if you couldn't pay it and your arm was somehow broken in the negotiations..."

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Clem narrowed his eyes, "Look, I've got a fight in a few minutes, so if you're through I've gotta go..."

Dennis Racket held out a business card, "My boss is willing to offer you an advance of $20,000 simoleons, a nice place to stay, and to wipe out all your debts, including what you owe the Bagley Family, plus interest. Of course, he'd want you to sign a contract to be an exclusive and work just for him. He thinks you have potential. He wants to be your mentor, help you branch out in other fields. I would think about it if I was you because I also saw one of the Bagley Family thugs hanging around out front. You're a smart kid, so, do yourself a favor, and call the number..."

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Clem grabbed the card and without even looking at it, threw it on the floor, "I'm outta here. I'm sure you know where the exit is..."

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At that minute, Clem was called to the ring. He was the defending champ and he heard a lot of sims cheering him on.

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Clem was pretty confident, but the fight between challenger, Brant Hecking and Clem Frost didn't last long.

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It was beginner's luck and somehow that Brant guy won the match.

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Those $500 simoleons that Clem had counted on suddenly vanished into thin air.

He left the ring and was suddenly approached by one of the Bagley Family's thugs.

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Thug: "Frost, we need to have a word...in private..."

They headed over to a couch area and sat down.

Clem:"Look, I know I lost the fight tonight, but you'll get your simoleons. I've got another gig lined up for tonight, and all those funds will be yours. Just...um...give me a few days to get the rest. You know I am good for it. I've got another fight next week...and I'll win..."

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Thug: "Like you won tonight? Shame about that. But you know, Ma Bagley ain't gonna wait for her funds, and we already know about your "other" gig tonight. We'll be waiting outside the art gallery charity event for those funds. And you better deliver Frost. You know Ma doesn't like to be disappointed."

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Clem nodded his head and the thug walked away. Dang! How had it happened? How had that Brant guy won the match? Clem had never seen him before, and he didn't look like he should be in the lightweight division at all. Somehow, the fight had been rigged, and Clem suspected that the Bagley Family was behind it, but he couldn't prove it.

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He still had time before he had to meet his "date" and thought he would work on his defensive punching. Just then his cell phone rang. It was his "date" for tonight, and she was cancelling because she was sick and wouldn't be able to attend the charity event. Funny though, she didn't sound sick. She told him that she would call him again when she needed him and promptly hung up.

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Clem looked at the phone and shook his head. First he lost the fight, and now his "date" had cancelled. He was definitely having a bad day. And that Bagley Family thud would be waiting for him outside the art gallery to get those funds. Funds which he didn't have. And when Clem didn't show up...they would come looking for him. Oh man, he was in trouble. Big trouble.

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As he walked towards the punching bag, he spied the business card lying on the ground where he had thrown it. Without even thinking he picked it up and scrutinized the name on the card.

Max Racket, President,
MBO (Management By Objectives) Views
Business Consultants

Clem thought for a moment and remembered what that guy Dennis had said..." It would be a shame if you couldn't pay it and your arm was somehow broken in the negotiations...". He knew what he had done when he had gotten that loan from the Bagley Family, and if he couldn't pay it back, they might definitely do what Dennis had implied. Clem looked at the card again and then punched the number into his cell phone.

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Clem: "Sul Sul...Mr. Racket. This is Clem Frost. I heard you had a business proposal for me...yeah, sure, I know it. I'll be there in an hour..."

Clem hung up the phone and thought that this might be the start of something good.

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Notes:

MBO Views is an acronym for Mobwives, the organization that sims join when they enter the criminal career in Sims 4.

The Racket Family & Bagley Family are criminal families in the Sims 3. We will be seeing them during the story. (Click links for the Sims 3 storyline of the family).

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The thug for the Bagley Family was made by this simmer.

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Brant Hecking is a pre-made sim in Sims 4. He is at level 5 of the Bodybuilder Career at The Other Sports Team (personal trainer) and has 4 skill points in fitness. He also has the good trait. Clem and Brant now dislike each other.

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Boxing gym build used.

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Happy New Year to you all!

I don't have much yet, but its a start :p