#another fun crossover

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276 - “Happily Ever After” (pt. 1)

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(( After All is Said & Done | Bailey Kay & Javier Ibarra))

Special thanks to @budgie2budgie for loaning out Donno and Nicky (again) 😅. @ladybugsimblr & @storiesbyjes2g for the musical stylings of the illustrious @iambkay & Mr. Javier Ibarra😉.

And a special, special thank you to @xldkx for the custom Deco Sim audience of WalObie's loved ones!!! You truly are a lifesaver and the G.O.A.T! 🤗

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187 - “Six Degrees of Penny Pizzazz”

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(( Feels Like Summer- Childish Gambino ))

For easier reading, please see transcript below:

The next few days were mercifully brief, but very hectic. Obie found himself working late nightly on a self-imposed deadline in preparation for a “hard-won trip to paradise”. He was determined to clear his work docket as much as possible so that he wasn’t bombarded upon his return.

I closed out the handful of open projects I was working on, and ran any outstanding errands for the both of us since my schedule was far more fluid.

The evening before departure felt like a mini reunion, as we welcomed friends and family into our tiny home. I hadn’t seen Emmy, Jess, or Arun since leaving San My, and I don’t think I ever realized just how much I missed them. Seeing my and Obie’s worlds meld, warmed my heart more than I thought it would…

Ethan: So, D-Dirk, if you don’t mind me asking, how, um… how do you all know each other? *laughter*

Dirk: Actually, Pen, should probably take a victory lap this evening. Many of us wouldn’t be here were it not for her.

P: *laughing* How do you figure?

W: You’re kidding, right? You set all this motion. *Penny rolls her eyes* You introduced me to Dirk, and Obie for that matter—

Donno: I introduced you to Obie.

W: *laughing* True! But Penny introduced me to you!

Dirk: *interjects* And because she introduced me to Walker, Walker was able to introduce me to Devon—

Jess: Who, in turn, introduced Dirk to all of us. *gestures with a flourish*

Devon: And now here we all sit…  à la six-degrees-of Penelope “Pizzazz” Carmichael. *laughter*

Clem: Pizzazz?

P: My pen name. The downside of starting your career at a gossip rag, fresh out of college before you sense! *laughter* Though, to be fair, it gives me plausible deniability on Smoogle searches *winks, everyone laughs*

Carmen: You know, I’ve always wondered about that myself… Why, Pizzazz?

P: Oh! It was my line name. *Carmen confused*

W: *in explanation* Sorority stuff. *laughter*

Carm: Yes! Your sorority! I never did get to ask…

Ani: You look happy…

O: I am happy. Thanks for coming—

A: Are you kidding?? We wouldn’t’ve missed this for the world. It’s a beautiful place; *teasing* a little small for a family though.

O: *laughing, then sighs* I’m learning to pace myself.

A: *amused* You mean Walker’s teaching you to pace.

O: *chuckles* It works for now. Once we’re married, we’ll re-evaluate. *Anitha’s eyebrows raise* Walker is kinda goal oriented.

A: *conspiratorially* You have a ring already, don’t you?!

O: *laughing* No-no-no-no—

A: You do! You’re gonna propose in Sulani!

O: *blushing* I thought about it, but no. When the time comes, you’ll know. Trust me…

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135- “Not So Happy Hour”

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137- “The Rolodex”

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Thank you @boomchicapopdatsims for such a handsome sim!

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136- “Office Shenanigans”

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116- “Read All About It...”

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(Based on Tinka’s ride home)

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*typing sounds*

D: *laughing to self* Well, well now. What have we here?

O: *answers phone* Hey. What’s up?

D: Hey! Just calling to get your take on all of this.

O: All of what?

D: *sigh* The link I just sent you! Bruh, check your phone! Looks like Tee has finally moved on… You can finally come out of hiding!

O: *rolls eyes* For the last time, I’m not hi— *sigh* whatever man. As long as she’s happy then so am I.

D: So… have you two spoken? Did she tell you herself?

O: *whispers*No. I haven’t spoken to Tee since Strangerville.

D: *whispers* Why are we whispering?

O: I can’t wit’ you. I’ll call you later. We’re about to head out in a few.

D: That’s right! Ms. San Myshuno is meeting the family today! Aw yeah!

O: *exasperated* Goodbye Donno.

D: C’mon Obie, it’s all in— *Obie hangs up* …fun. Well damn…

W: Papa, can you come here a sec?

O: Be right there!

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121- “Reckoning”

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((Oblivion - Labrinth))

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109- “The One & Only”

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Thank you @thesimsblues for letting your sweet Alan visit my game😉

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D: Thanks for meeting me on such short notice.

W: No, thank you. I need to start building a client roster if I’m going to make my mortgage this month. *Dirk chuckles* Did you get my portfolio? Any issues with the file?

D: Got it. No issues. I sent it out last night. But I haven’t heard from Izzy yet.

W: *confused* Izzy?

D: Fabulous… I believe you met at the fundraiser for The Collective. He was networking with Emmy.

W: Oh! Svelte? Pink hair?

D: Yup, that’s Izzy.

W: Ok, ok… *mentally calculating* We only met in passing. If I recall, he spent most of the evening schmoozing your other guests.

D: *chuckles* Yeah. That sounds about right. He can charm the scales off a fish, that one.

W: *laughs* Not sure if that’s true or not, but I know Emmy was excited for the connection.

D: Ignacio is a major player in her circles. As a fledgling designer, a showcase or write up from him could launch her career into the stratosphere. He knows everyone who’s anyone in the fashion world. He makes it his business to know.

W: * reassessing Dirk after hearing this* Hmm…

D: Relax. Don’t let his eccentricity fool you. He’s actually really chill. *Walker nods slowly, mind turning* Trust me. We’ve been friends since I was 11; he’s good sims.

W: Really?… wait- you’ve been friends sin— I wanna come back to that in a minute. I’m just… confused. Why am I here? It’s not exactly my world. I’m not a fashion photographer.

D: No, but according to Dev, and what I saw of your portfolio you are a damn good one. Besides, fashion is not the only world he has influence in. *sly smile* He’s pretty well acquainted with many a photog and artist.

W: *smirks* Don’t think for a second that I don’t see you. You ain’t low… but I appreciate the reference.

D: Just make sure you make me look good in front of all the hoity-toity elite and we’ll call it even.

I: And here, I thought that was my job!

D: You’re late.

I: Only fashionably dear. Hope you don’t mind I brought a friend. That’s Alan. And who is this beauty?

D: This is the photographer whose portfolio I sent you last night; Walker Pearson. Walker, this is Ignacio Duque Rojas; better known as Izzy Fabulous.

W: Pleased to meet you.

I: Likewise. *to Dirk quizzically* Portfolio? Last night??