Welcome back to more Oasis Springs Society. We’re back with everyone’s favourite aliens, the Evaristo’s!
Last time…
Trying to appease Quartz’s ‘soulmate’ aspiration, which is entirely out of character for her anyway, she began to date Andres Speer who is the only sim on the planet she’s met so far she doesn’t argue with. Cliff continued to write books, Syrah and Agnes continued to be cute and Chiara decided a little side venture from her usual critic stuff was called for, and she began to chase fame as a live-streamer with cooking and fitness content.
We’re due a couple of birthdays this rotation, so lets see what happens shall we!
Chiara has eased in to Sunday morning by having a run, which has really become part of her morning routine (and I find it helps keep the waistline in shape being a food critic). She is also joined by her drone as she attempts to climb the dizzying ladder that is fame – never mind that we’re about as high up as a step-stool on this metaphorical ladder!
She is also joined by Syrah, her son. But wait a minute, the Evaristo’s have moved again?!
Yes, yes they have! I was sick of the apartment which was becoming cramped for space, the neighbours were awful and I thought to complete Syrah’s aspiration of mansion baron he will probably need to go in with his parents to combine their income. The Evaristo’s are well-off, but not swimming in cash. So it has always been my long term plan that Syrah will stay at home, whilst also raising his family there.
The Old Salt House seemed like an obvious choice, still in San Myshuno, spacious and with potential to expand. It’s a bleary summer’s day today though! I forget how grey this neighbourhood can be.
But it’s time to work on Quartz for a minute and we head out on a date with Andres.
These two get on really well (I think Andres is also mean) and just seem to enjoy spending time cracking jokes.
Speaking of which…
Quartz: “This is what my mother, Pollination Technician #3 used with my father, you see the duck goes right up….”
Andres: “Oh geez Quartz, please!”
Although the *ahem* nuance of alien humour isn’t always found on human test subjects…
Although the pair do go inside to sit and chat for a bit. I don’t know why I took two teens to a bar, I’ve not been here in a while and was too lazy to then go somewhere else.. However, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend today so that’s good!
Back at home, Syrah continues to be the delicate little flower he is. He currently has two fears, one of unfulfilled dreams, the other of failure (I think… I should take better notes)! So he heads to his dad for some life advice.
Cliff: “Son, you’re just a teen, you have so many opportunities ahead of you! I know the big world isn’t made for laid back aliens like us, just do what I do. If in doubt, nap it out”.
Which is exactly what Cliff does. That must have been some exhausting parenting, as he goes to lay down in the garden. It’s nice that these guys have some outdoor space now even though it is so grey today. I just realised that the kids have never had a garden as for the longest time the Evaristo’s have been apartment-dwellers!
Although there’s still that community spirit as locals eat fruitcake off the floor from outside the house.
That evening, Chiara and Cliff decide to try out a new restaurant I’ve built.
It’s called Jazz-Aret and is absolutely based on the nightclub from Bob’s Burgers, season 11. I’m not a good builder at all, but I seriously tried with this. Maybe I’ll show some pictures of just the lot at some point.
It looks like all the big names are here for opening night. Including some children? Sigh! I wish there was a way to make a venue adults-only.
Chiara has a great time though! I love her so much!
And the pair really enjoy their date. Eagle-eyed readers will spot Vihaan and Candice in the background.
The next morning, Chiara manages to paint a masterpiece… yes, this thing.
But it’s time to do some work and socialising all in one, as Chiara has to review three drinks for her work task. So we head to the bar in Mount Komorebi with the girls. I love the feel of this place, it’s so cosy and the time just passes so quickly when I play here.
The girls quickly settle in to playing some cards once Chiara has had a few drinks.
Which is just as well really, as the bar tender joins in to play a game! All the others look deep in thought, Chiara looks like she feels she’ll be taking home a lot of money!
Back at home, Quartz is raging about something. She’s been in an awful mood recently and has been walking around with a moodlet about how she doesn’t feel welcome in the family for quite some time now. She feels hurt around Chiara and Syrah (that’s rich considering how horrible she was to him as a child!) and so she spends her days fuming away. In fact, the only person in the family she likes is her dad.
Although just because she hates the place, doesn’t mean she has to burn it down. Thanks Quartz!
Sigh.
This only fuelled Quartz’ bad mood and by this time she was literally about to crack, so I sent her for a nice bath whilst Chiara was left to clean it all up. It’s going to be a long time for Quartz yet to be able to move out of this place, as she is only just in the middle of her teenage years.
Anyway, Chiara is just fine, thanks.
I still absolutely adore her, particularly when she does amazing, in character things like this whilst on a date with her husband.
Maybe it’s having a party animal for a mother, and a lazy author for a father, but these kids are incredibly maladjusted. Yes, I know I love Syrah, but even Syrah. We have Quartz who wants to end all sim life, starting with her family first it seems, and then you have Syrah who is gloomy and so is sad all of the time and will frequently retire to his bedroom to cry. I’m hoping when Syrah ages up and settles down with Agnes he will start being a bit happier?
Anyway, ignore Cliff in his pants… but don’t ignore him too hard, because this beautiful sim just wrote his first best seller. Good plumbob! It did almost finish me off. And we still have 2 more to write… but he has at least got one out of the way. Well done you clever little alien sim!
Cliff: “Who is the ‘lazy author’ now, right?”
Ah poop. Well, you are lazy, and you are an author… besides, part of your charm is that you’re so easy to please Cliff.
Difficult conversation over, it’s time for a birthday party. This time, it’s a joint party of Chiara finally ageing up to elder (sniff), and Syrah who ages up to young adult.
Chiara still definitely has the moves whilst live-streaming her own birthday party.
And they all look like they’re having a great time! Agnes and Syrah share a brief moment together before Syrah ages up, just to see them through the period of time where their age-gap would be highly inappropriate.
Anyway, Chiara goes first… and I wasn’t sure what to expect with this.
But she’s still gorgeous! A quick costume change is being organised to ensure Chiara’s outfits are a little more ‘age appropriate’ but still in keeping with her large personality.
And Syrah next…
…who actually has massively filled out in the shoulders! Goodness, he could give Walter a run for his money… I mean just look at him! *Ahem* anyway, as I was saying *checks notes*, Syrah rolled romantic as his final trait. I guess this is rather fitting as he and Agnes are entirely smitten for each other.
With the formalities out of the way, this lot are free to party-down!
I always forget that Johnny is a member of Partihaus, but he certainly has the moves!
And whilst Johnny is letting loose on the dance floor, the more ‘adultier’ adults all enjoy a slice of cake.
Even Cliff took a moment to dance! He still has the moves as well! I’ve not seen him dance like this for a long time!!
Kirby however showed her age ever so slightly. Oh my beautiful Kirby, I still love you loads!!
The party came to a natural finish after much dancing, joking and everyone left very happy. In fact, I really enjoyed playing that and it really entertained me. Syrah got a bit of an early night.
Meanwhile, Cliff was entirely drained from all of the social interaction and dancing so decided to play sims.
Sounds about right, my man.
Although then, Syrah just got himself out of bed to go and investigate a weird light.
No Syrah no!
Ah crud.
Although at exactly the same time Cliff also goes outside to investigate a weird light.
Kirby: “Evening again, Cliff! Nice night for it!”
Double crud.
Honestly. Father and son abducted at exactly the same time! I was in a state of shock! My husband came downstairs and I just had to tell him. But seriously?!
Kirby: “Yeah, freakin seriously! I’m trying to go to the bathroom here?!”
Syrah found that after his rude awakening he couldn’t then sleep. He took his abduction incredibly hard and so stayed up that night fixing the sink.
The next morning, usual service resumes as Chiara dances for her social media followers.
And Syrah practices his writing skill for his new career path as a salaryperson.
I was actually very unsure what I wanted Syrah to do, but I figured that this was a good solution and provided a job that didn’t require him to be outgoing and in a way, fits his ‘wanting to please’ personality.
Meanwhile, both boys have a queasy and uncertain feeling about them. I have a feeling we are in for two alien babies, which will technically belong to different generations, but also belong to the same generation due to the technicality of their mothers being Pollination Technician!! Technically! Yes, don’t think too hard about the genetics of how two babies will essentially be each others half siblings but also aunt/uncle, niece/nephew combo. In fact, no one in this house seems to think too hard anyway these days, it causes wrinkles.
Syrah: “oh dear, what is Agnes going to think of this?!”
Syrah continues to take the violation of his insides particularly harsh bless him.
Cliff: “oh Quartz! This new alien offspring is turning my insides in to fluorescent goo! Just like you did when you were carefully placed in to my lower intestine by the surprisingly alluring pollination technician to advance our alien race!”
As if Quartz didn’t already hate every aspect of her home life, the idea of an alien sibling coming out of her father (and her brother) seemed to psychologically perturb her even more.
Look, kid, I’m really trying here, understand?
Quartz comes round and gets a smile on her face when she actually goes in the water though! And what swimming class for children is still going on at 9pm over there?!
Still, she cheers up just enough to have a kiss and a grope of Andres before it’s time to call things a night.
Syrah: “oh… I don’t feel so good…”
Chiara was quite done with being in that loony bin for so long, and she figured she needed to catch up for a coffee with the OG Oasis Springs Society. They head to the cafe in Windenburg which is one of my favourite lots!
Nancy: “So let me get this straight… since we saw you at your party just a few days ago… Quartz hates living with you all, and both Cliff and Syrah got abducted and are now having babies?! Geez, that’s harsh!”
Chiara: “you can see why I just needed a coffee… still, it’s the work of the great pollination technician to advance the alien race and it must be an honour for both my husband and son to be chosen! But I can’t help but feel a bit crappy about it, like my husband having another baby?! I’m old now!!! I’m a low-level celebrity?! I can’t be a mother and a grandmother again and all at the same time!”
man next to Kirby: “umm what? This is the last time I just pick an empty chair at this place.”
I don’t know what virtues and wisdoms of family life Nancy gave to Chiara, but she came home that evening and gave her pregnant son a hug.
…
It was very touching.
Syrah however, responded by yelling at her. You see, his state of misery has now transformed in to fear and he walks around absolutely petrified on account of his abduction. He really is a sensitive little alien who is taking this incredibly hard.
Cliff on the other hand doesn’t seem to mind, and I think Quartz has also mellowed a little as the pair enjoy their own hug.
Another masterpiece, another absolutely bizarre painting. But that’s art, right? Are you alright there in your old age Chiara?
Chiara: “I just love the colour of this dress, and I thought I’d paint Mrs Windy-Day!”
The fact she earns money and fame from this just curdles my brain.
Anyway, Syrah is exhausted and upset, so again retreats to his bedroom to cry.
Although you can partly see why, can’t you? Honestly, I feel so stinking bad for this kid. You can imagine it now, being a boy who for his whole childhood was tormented by his sister, you want nothing more in life than to have a nice home with your long-term girlfriend who you’ve completely fallen for. And then, on the night of your birthday(!!!) you are abducted by your alien race and impregnated – in to the lower intestine if Cliff is to be believed. No wonder he feels so crappy about it.
But this is all the Oasis Springs Society that’s fit to print right now, which means that the babies will be born whilst I’m not on the lot. Hecking plumbob, if that’s not a cliffhanger I don’t know what is? So…. place your bets… Boys? Girls? Skin tone? Well, you’ll have to wait and see… And join us next time too I guess for Syrah starting his life with Agnes, Chiara becoming more famous? Will Cliff ever write another best seller? And will Quartz finally move out and be happy? These are all pertinent questions, but seem less dramatic then two tiny alien flesh bags! Until next time!
And just look at the family photo! I lol’ed so hard! Although it’s a shame they’re not stood like book ends…