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Joaquin’s life began when he met Valeria Rosales. He could recall meaningless moments throughout his 22 years before that peculiarly sunny autumn morning, but unfortunately, they all seemed very cold. That coldness was a feeling that Joaquin was familiar with when it came to diamonds and his everyday life, but there was something about Valeria that burned hot like a star, and he needed to know why. Knowing Valeria changed Joaquin's life in the best way possible; she expanded his mind in ways he didn’t know possible with her endless creativity, and she warmed his heart simply by being near him. Valeria was radiant in every aspect of her being. Her smile, her words, the air that followed her. There wasn’t a thing less than extraordinary about Valeria, including the way Joaquin loved her. After the passing of his beloved wife following the birth of their youngest son, Joaquin threw himself into work and never looked back. He had never been in touch with the emotions of his boys or himself for that matter; she was always better at talking about that stuff, but he knew the one thing he could do was provide for them and hope they would understand this was all he could do for them.
✦ Francisco Santiago・27 | Trust Fund Baby
The one thing Francisco always wanted to be when he grew up was a free man. Being the eldest Santiago came with the weight of the world on his shoulders; as a teen, it was sitting in on Joaquin's 5 AM international business calls he would take from his office before Francisco went to school. At school, Francisco was expected to bring home top marks in all classes regardless of the relevancy to the distinguished business degree that Joaquin also expected of him. No nights out with friends (what friends?), no time for a girlfriend, and absolutely no unnecessary risks with the press. Pretty much all that went out the window when Francisco touched ground on Foxbury Campus. He spent every night out with classmates who only knew him by his name and every morning perpetually late to class because he was stumbling around the dorm of last night's fling to find his boxers. It didn't take long for Joaquin to learn of Francisco's major lifestyle changes after Francisco made the cover of Sim News Magazine for streaking through San Myshunou's financial district after more than a few drinks after karaoke night. Francisco held on for another half semester before he made the decision to drop out; his sister, Valentia, was going through major life changes and wasn't receiving any support from father dearest, and Francisco could say with certainty that this whole heir to the kingdom thing was not for him.
✧ Alejandro Santiago・22 | Foxbury Econ Major
Alejandro Santiago is now in a position where he is expected to clean up after his older siblings. Can he say he's a little bitter about his siblings effectively stealing his freedom out from under him while pursuing their own? Yeah, he can. Is he going to complain about it? No, he's not. If there is one thing about Alejandro Santiago, he knows how to get a job done. Alejandro could see the path his brother was heading down while Francisco was attending Brightchester; and knew what that would mean for him, so he put his hens in a row and secured the valedictorian spot his senior year at Copperdale. Two semesters into his studies at Foxbury and Alejandro can understand why Francisco lost his shit in this place. All the people here are faker than their designers bags, and as the heir to Santiago Diamonds and Fabrics he would know. The mantra on repeat in Alejandro’s head: two more years and he’ll graduate and have the power to never see these people again. Six more years and he’ll inherit SDF and have all the power he could ever imagine. For now he needs to do what he’s best at: suppress, don’t feel, and fake it harder than everyone else around him.
✦ Rafael Santiago・17 | Copperdale High Icon
When friends comment on how happy Rafael is they always know what they will hear in response from him, “Why wouldn’t I be happy? I’m rich!” Having no responsibilities and growing up surrounded by meals, art, and entertainment of only the most excellent quality may have spoiled him a little; at least that is what Valeria always said, but underneath the fine layer of gold that tints his rose-colored glasses, Rafael can understand that his wealth is the reason behind all of what he has including his friends who laugh every time he tells the same joke… and that’s a-okay! If money can make people act like this, who would want to live any other way?
✧ Teo Santiago ・12 | Daddy's Boy
Losing Valeria was the hardest on Teo and Joaquin. Teo had lost the chance to ever get to know his mother, but her legend was palpable in the Santiago home. He could spend days roaming the halls looking at her pictures or asking for stories from his older siblings trying to feel a connection, but he never would. On the other hand, Joaquin had lost the light of life, his northern star; as a result, Teo and Joaquin's relationship bloomed like no other in the Santiago family. Even at his age, Teo lives a life just as fast as the rest of his family, going city to city on business trips with his father and being homeschooled by Joaquin in their rare free time. Teo wouldn't have it any other way as he has learned that when he is constantly moving, his thoughts never stay the same for long.
As a 17-year-old, Keres chose to part with the sim that meant the most to her shortly after being turned into a vampire against her will. Keres realized that she would never be the same person she was before... and Keres was okay with that. The realization started with the feeling of crisp wind blowing against her face at the height of her first high-speed midnight chase; then she saw the fear in the eyes of her victim when she passed her tongue over her fangs. But nothing could ever beat the blood of it all. The rush she felt when she sunk her fangs into that spot just below her victim’s ear was everything to her. Almost too quickly, she concluded that she had been missing that warmth her whole life. Just as quickly, Keres disappeared from society; she knew she could not live how she now desired and keep appearances around her small town. It did hurt Keres’ heart to leave behind everything and everyone that she loved, but the thought of harming those people was unconscionable. In her years of solitude, Kerese has become a friend to the creatures that reside within the forest of Forgotten Hollow. Early each morning, Keres ventures in and listens to the songbirds sing and spreads feed for the deer. Keres decided her favorite thing to do each morning was to watch the moon reflect on the lake and appreciate its beauty. When Keres returns home each morning, just before the sun rises, she composes songs based on those she heard from the trees and paintings inspired by the pulling allure of the moon.
✦ ONE WITH THE STARS CAS CHALLENGE | ▿
hair color | white
skin color | natural
eye color | red
details | scars, tattoos
extras | your sims muse is nature itself, your sim has made a pact of some kind
✦ AUTHOURS NOTE
hi yall, keres here was born because of @j3lly-fish one with the stars cas challenge. i had loads of fun and def think i might go in for a second round after some heavy cc shopping 🤭
As a 17-year-old, Keres chose to part with the sim that meant the most to her shortly after being turned into a vampire against her will. Keres realized that she would never be the same person she was before... and Keres was okay with that. The realization started with the feeling of crisp wind blowing against her face at the height of her first high-speed midnight chase; then she saw the fear in the eyes of her victim when she passed her tongue over her fangs. But nothing could ever beat the blood of it all. The rush she felt when she sunk her fangs into that spot just below her victim’s ear was everything to her. Almost too quickly, she concluded that she had been missing that warmth her whole life. Just as quickly, Keres disappeared from society; she knew she could not live how she now desired and keep appearances around her small town. It did hurt Keres’ heart to leave behind everything and everyone that she loved, but the thought of harming those people was unconscionable. In her years of solitude, Kerese has become a friend to the creatures that reside within the forest of Forgotten Hollow. Early each morning, Keres ventures in and listens to the songbirds sing and spreads feed for the deer. Keres decided her favorite thing to do each morning was to watch the moon reflect on the lake and appreciate its beauty. When Keres returns home each morning, just before the sun rises, she composes songs based on those she heard from the trees and paintings inspired by the pulling allure of the moon.
✦ ONE WITH THE STARS CAS CHALLENGE | ▿
hair color | white
skin color | natural
eye color | red
details | scars, tattoos
extras | your sims muse is nature itself, your sim has made a pact of some kind
✦ AUTHOURS NOTE
hi yall, keres here was born because of @j3lly-fish one with the stars cas challenge. i had loads of fun and def think i might go in for a second round after some heavy cc shopping 🤭
