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[changingplumbob]

Shout out to the production team!

The people who have carried me through- find out about their own exciting projects.

My thanks to the wonderful people who helped me create, play and write this bachelorette challenge. I highly suggest going to check out their sim stories, sim creations and gameplay. They're a diverse bunch and I'm lucky to have had so many experts with different skills helping me.

In alphabetical order...

@abbysimsfun

Ghostwriting multiple sims

Maker of guest judges Heather, Conrad and their dog Gord

Co writer/producer for animal friendly challenge

Sounding board for figuring out how to cut sims

Follow Abby as she plays through her Sims In Bloom legacy

Most Recent Episodes Gen 1 (Daisy) | Gen 2 (Buttercup)

@deardiaryts4

Maker of guest mentors Amiyah, Solomon and Taryn

Photographed/styled her sims

Co writer/producer for escape room challenge and karaoke

Tune in to the compelling story of Detective Wolff where there's always a mystery to be solved

Beginning - Latest [app friendly]

@eljeebee

Maker of guest judges Perlas and P'tonia

Photographed/styled her sims

Co writer/producer for beach cleaning challenge

Currently laptop-less 💀 but she has an extraordinary backlog of stories to read from sims 3 and sims 4. Her current project...

Beneath | chrono

@ethicaltreatmentofcowplants

Maker of guest judge Araminta and her horse Duchess

Co writer/producer for animal friendly challenge

Rebuilt Club Calico, built the second park used for dates

Built a lot I forgot to use 🫠

Lots of helpful BC advice

Catch up on her Odd Money Legacy or follow through the now completed bachelorette challenge to see who won Lilac's heart

ODD MONEY LEGACY CHALLENGE SIMPLY LILAC: A BACHELORETTE CHALLENGE

@hashimasims

Maker of guest judge Elucea

Co writer/producer for animal friendly challenge

Adopter of all the pixel mini goats and mini sheep

Built the first park used for dates, the combined outdoor bowling and park date lot, as well as the fitness lot used for the rock climbing challenge and soccer juggling

Follow her for high stakes occult adventure, or newborn objects aging up into cc accessory attached kids

Glynnan Legacy Not So Berry Challenge 100 Baby Challenge

@matchalovertrait

Maker and photographer of guest mentor Noemi

Best patience ever for agreeing to help last year and only seeing her character in October

Co writer/producer for the baking challenge

Support Noemi's daughter Dulce as she leads generation 2 of Amy's Alegria Legacy- the stakes are getting high!

Read Latest Posts / Start From the Beginning (of gen 2)

@paracosmic-sims

Nearly died from stress during her top tier renovation of the villa

Upgraded everything only for it to not carry over in the tray files

Realised patios should be covered

She is generally a ray of sunshine sprinkling sims upon us.

Astrowanderers

@ruthplaysthesims

Maker of guest judges Carlos and Tyson

Catch up on the stories of her amazing S.I.M.S spies while she works on building back her mods folder

The S.I.M.S Spies - Chrono

@simmerbeans

Maker of guest sims Lulu and Dom

Co writer/producer for nectar challenge

Built the spa lot

Witness to my behind the scenes spiraling

Check out Sarah's custom legacy with the Lockharts, or follow her sim Aspen around the sims worlds

The Lockhart Legacy The Globetrotter Challenge

@sleepyselkiesims

Ghostwriting multiple sims

Built the cafe used for dates

Built a lot I forgot to use 🫠

They have many great stories to follow that are gameplay centered, for those who enjoy seeing sims without poses and with occasional plumbobs living life

Human Enough Disney Princess Legacy Challenge Solan Tiny Town Challenge

Truly, production team, you guys know what I'm like with my fatigue. This project couldn't have been as wonderful as it was/is without you and your help. Sincerely, thank you for helping me. I appreciate you and I hope you've had some fun making/seeing our group project take flight💗🫂

[changingplumbob]

Final Results

Nyami created and written by @riverofjazzsims

Total Romance: NA Result: Fourth

Nyami: *holding her hands tightly, eyes filled with unshed tears* hakuna matata... I guess after that fight well... sometimes there's no going back. I do have a parting message for Deanna though

Nyami: I am happy you are happy and you have who, *voice cracks* who's your person. If I never told you before, you are such a beautiful, kind soul and I hope you set this world on fire with your magnificent mind and inventions. May you be blessed with the abundance you deserve. If you ever find your way to the Jungle the Neptune family will welcome you with open arms

Despite the incident Nyami can leave with her head held high for a superb performance across the rounds. Deanna hopes they can still be friends- she looks forward to Nyami finding her person in the future.

Apart from Nyami, Deanna will be telling contestants their result in the order of the dates this round. First to hear the news, Apolline.

Deanna: Hey Line

Apolline: Bon jour Deanna

Deanna: Wow, okay, um... I had a wonderful time in Mt Komorebi with you. I couldn't imagine it going better- well unless I decided not to have a picnic in the snow

Apolline: *laughs*

Deanna: However, there's someone else that I feel a closer romantic connection to

Apolline: Oh

Deanna: You were, are, amazing. You overcame heartbreak to put yourself out there and I am so glad we met

Apolline: *sniffles*

Deanna: I am going to miss you so much, but I can understand you needing some time to yourself after this. Just please don't shut down forever

Apolline: *goes in for a hug* No promises

Deanna: I mean it. You are an incredible woman and one day you're going to meet someone who only has eyes for you

Apolline created and written by @paracosmic-sims

Romance Gain: 52 Total Romance: 141 Result: Second

Apolline: To think I reached this far... Hurts more than I want to admit. I didn't exactly join for the right reasons - I was there for the thrill of the game, initially - but... Deanna did manage to carve a space on my heart that I thought didn't exist anymore. I truly fell for her, despite my expectations for the show.

Apolline: It's unfair to Deanna to place my self-esteem on a result like this. I know that. But, still... I can't help but wonder if maybe I'm just... The kind of person who people get enamoured by, but not love. That maybe I'm just not enough to get anyone to stay. Maybe there's just something too unsightly inside me, despite my best efforts to improve. I don't blame her for... Choosing someone better. Cleaner.

Apolline: I dreaded the moment I was going to be sent home every single round. I knew it would happen, eventually. But, honestly... It would've hurt less if I had gone before the last one. To be so close, yet just out of reach... Is too much dejà-vu.

Nephinae: *huffs* Finally! Moment of truth

Deanna: Woke up on the wrong side of the bed?

Nephinae: It's one of those days, yeah

Deanna: Well I won't keep you waiting-

Nephinae: Good because it's been hell this week. Not Batuu, but the other days

Deanna: Yeah Batuu was good. So good that, I'd like you to be my girlfriend, if that's okay with you?

Nephinae: Wait seriously?

Deanna: Yes. I love you Nephinae

Nephinae: *Sniffle* I woke up every morning this week….wishing I could open my eyes and see you there. You’ve made my wish come true. And now…I can fall even more in love with you without fear. So thank you. Thank you. Thank you

Deanna: Thank you for signing up! Look I still have to break the news to Kristina but we'll talk afterwards okay?

Nephinae: *still sniffling* Mmhmm

Nephinae created and written by @invisiblequeen

Romance Gain: 72 Total Romance: 167 Result: Winner

Nephinae: *Wipes tears* HOLY cow plant, all these tears! But they're happy tears

Nephinae knocked it out of the park with her romance this round. As I was playing through her day in Batuu there was hardly a moment where flirtation was possible that she or Deanna didn't take advantage of.

Deanna: Are you alright?

Kristina: Sorry- the voices in my head are just really bad today

Deanna: I'm sorry to hear that

Deanna: You are amazing, free and wild, but there's someone I like more. Nephinae

Kristina: Oh...

Deanna: I know the two of you had a rocky start and patched things up so this will probably be extra difficult

Kristina: We did. But she is a wonderful woman

Deanna: So are you. And I hope one day you find someone who sees that, because you deserve it

Kristina: Well... if you're ever visiting Reece in Moonwood, you know where to find me. Drop in and say hi

Kristina created by @bakersimmer, some ghostwriting by @abbysimsfun

Romance Gain: 36 Total Romance: 139 Result: Third

Kristina: I didn't expect this. I know Deanna and Nephinae have an incredible connection, but I really felt like ours was the strongest. *Composes herself* I'm really happy for them and I'm excited for their future

Kristina: *to the voices* No, not our future. It's just me and you guys from here

Kristina went into the finals with the strongest romance score but the voices distracting her, and some negative reactions to Deanna's flirting, held her back.

Deanna: Okay I'm back- are you alright?

Nephinae: Well I've stopped crying- for now

Deanna: Did you ring your parents?

Nephinae: *smiles* I did! Mom is really happy for us- Dad wants to know if my succulent is still alive

Deanna: *laughs* Guess we'll have to give them a new address to send the care packages to- unless you want to stay in the hotel?

Nephinae: If your bed is an option I pick there

Deanna: *blushes* Well there's my sort of side dwelling on my parents property- but we can look into getting our own place, so that we can have a place that's for both of us

Nephinae: I'd like that. I'd offer to build it myself but then I probably wouldn't have time for my hobbies

Deanna: I will be a bit busy while I finish off my degree

Nephinae: That's okay. There's plenty I can tinker with- and I'm still hoping to get enough for a shop

Deanna: Definitely! I believe you'll get there. Your designs are amazing

Nephinae: *blushes* Thank you

Deanna: So... still think I'm clingy?

Nephinae: *laughs* Yes but I'm used to it now. It'll be nice when I have to travel for craft fairs to know you're missing me

Deanna: I will but I know it's what you need to do. I'll be here to welcome you back home

Nephinae: Sounds perfect to me

Thank you for following along and reading!

[changingplumbob]

Final Round - Nyami 2 of 2

Thanks to the creators

Way back when (a year and two days ago) I sent out a casting call and I didn't know what to expect. I thought maybe if I was lucky I would get eight people volunteering sims for what I hoped would feel like a group project rather than a- drop your sim at the door and flee project. I was lucky- the idea of a challenge where you could keep giving input for your sim seemed to really resonate with my mutuals and beyond.

An incredible 26 people spent time making me a sim, or multiple, to play with. I am extremely grateful for the love and care that was put into not just creating sims- but writing for sims, and following along with the adventure. I hope you've had fun!

So this post is for you, the creators. Without you we wouldn't have had the diverse and dramatic cast we did. You deserve your flowers!

Before I get into the alphabetical roll call I would like to take a minute to give extra gratitude to my ghost writers! They each wrote for their own characters, a bulk for some others, and also little bits here and there that I needed help with (like contestants opinions on group members or winning or losing etc). With my fatigue I truly couldn't have gotten the posts out without them.

@abbysimsfun - Nicola Moody-McMillan

PLUS Ghostwriting for Cassie, Billie, Posy, some Yasmine, and the last few rounds for Kristina

@sleepyselkiesims - Arista Queen

PLUS Ghostwriting for Elise, Nathalie, Dee and the last round Lara appeared in

Now on to the rest of the wonderful people who made the scale of this challenge amazing by contributing their creations. Whether they wrote a little or a lot these characters wouldn't exist without them.

@ashubii - Kennedy Bird

@bakersimmer - Kristina Voss

@belsasim - Billie Newman

@berrysims-lp - Cassiel Reardon & Nathalie Carrillo

@cawthorntales - Harmony Golden

@corrienteallita - Dee Prescott

@daedriyth - Kay Barkley

@eljeebee - Isabella Manalo

@ethicaltreatmentofcowplants - Berenice Smalls

@fallin4fiction - Yasmine Greenwood

@hashimasims - Kaye Glynnan & Alaina Osborne

@igglemouse - Callie Santos

@invisiblequeen - Elise Agro, Nephinae Orme & Posy Valentine

@jonquilyst - Isla Vinca

@lostinsixam - Abigail Sanders

@matchalovertrait - Quetzalli Apanco

@paracosmic-sims - Apolline Odette d'Artagnan

@perolesims - Hana Ozu

@pixeldistractions - Sarah Harris

@ravingsockmonkey - Mariela Faba

@riverofjazzsims - Nyami Neptune

@sanitysims - Evelyn Huang

@simscici - Lara Silva

@simstagramsomeone - Jerrica Gibson

Can you believe our group project ends tomorrow? Whoever wins I hope we've all enjoyed the journey- I know I am closer to many of you now just from all the communicating we've done over this. Remember the fate of the franchise may be up in the air but we've got more than a game. We've got a community. Whether we stay with sims 4, go back to past sims games or explore new games entirely, many of us will remain on this platform to share our adventures and see those of others.

Lots of love, Kirsty aka ChangingPlumbob

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Final Round - Nyami 1 of 2

Nyami created by @riverofjazzsims

Henford in the fall! A sight to see- if these two ever leave the rental.

Deanna: I love that jacket! It's very you

Nyami: *grins* Thanks

Nyami: I'm so excited we're here! There's got to be so much to do

Deanna: I was thinking we could spend the morning in the Bramblewood, there's lots to explore. Then this afternoon it's the llama fair!

Nyami: *excited* Llamas!!! Perfect

Deanna: Perfect with you

Deanna scoops Nyami's hand and plants a kiss on it, causing Nyami to swoon.

Nyami: It's probably the wrong season but I hear people kiss under plants here...

Deanna: *giggles* We should definitely try it out

Nyami: I'm glad I'm the last day date before the final pick- it means I can be in your mind

Deanna: *smiles* You're in my mind, don't worry about that

And then Nyami autonomously started a fight with Deanna...

I lost the plot...

I messaged Sarah in confusion...

I checked the wiki and it wasn't a bug...

To quote "Erratic Sims may autonomously use mean socials regardless of mood or relationship"...

Nyami was sitting with full friendship and 93 romance before this...

I am HEARTBROKEN this happened...

But since it's not a bug- I have to let it happen... I am so sorry fellow Nyami fans.

In the end Deanna won the fight.

Deanna: What the heck Nyami?

Nyami: *with a dazed moodlet from losing the fight* What?

Deanna: What? You just attacked me!

Nyami: *taking Deanna's hands* That can't have been what happened

Deanna: *snatches hands back* Don't gaslight me! I know what happened- we have footage!

Nyami: You do have a great right hook. I shouldn't be surprised- all of you is amazing

Deanna: Are you serious? You're just going to- no. No, I'm done!

Nyami: Done? But we have the whole day for a date. I want to spend time with you

Deanna: And I don't want to have a relationship with someone who will attack me randomly. It's not healthy. I can be your friend but- that's it

Nyami: Fine! But I'm the best lady left- you're missing out. Yeah you heard me

It's at this point Deanna realises that Nyami is yelling at the empty space beside her. We call in the med team to check her out but Nyami wants to finish the day, even if it can only be as friends. She doesn't know if she will ever be in Henford again so she wants to make the most of it.

The pair go and explore Sophie's trail. They take selfies with the famous snail and leave some gifts for the next visitors.

Reliving childhood memories the pair also frolic in the pond- splashing around for fun.

Deanna: Want to do some cloudgazing?

Nyami: On a cloudy day? And they say I'm the erratic one

Deanna: I'm sorry I can't handle it Nyami

Nyami: It's not your fault- I can be a lot

Deanna: I know there's someone out there for you though. Someone who will love you and accept the extreme erratic bits. You're amazing

Nyami: *smiles* I am, aren't I?

Llama fair time! And Deanna gets a call...

Aaron: Deanna? Are you alright? Production told me what happened

Deanna sighs and finds a bench to sit down on.

Deanna: I'm fine pa. Like ma could be as high up in the military as she is without her kids knowing how to defend themselves

Aaron: Where's Nyami?

Deanna: Talking to the show llamas. I want to make sure we help her with whatever she needs after this. I don't want to be part of making mental health more stigmatised

Aaron: I know bambina. Stay safe, your ma and I will see you tomorrow

Nyami: Deanna! Did you see that the llama can scratch itself with its back leg? How cool is that?

Deanna: Very cool. Look you don't have to come back to Tartosa if you don't want- we could book you a ticket straight home

Nyami: Thanks for the offer but- I want to finish. I don't want to miss out on stuff because of my brain you know? I made a commitment to the show, I want to see it through

After dinner Deanna's phone rings again.

Devin: De! What were you thinking not calling the day off?

Deanna: I wanted Nyami to have happy memories here. No reason to just spend the rest of the day sitting inside

Devin: *sighs* I get that. How are you feeling?

Deanna: Pretty good actually. When the fists stopped flying I realised there was just one lady I wanted to comfort me

Devin: Oh!!! Tell me tell me tell me

Deanna: *chuckles* You'll find out tomorrow

You to can find out in 24 hours

(10am NZDT if tumblr is on to it, likely 5 or 10 minutes after tbh)

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Final Round - Kristina 1 of 2

Kristina created by @bakersimmer

Deanna: Here we are, Selvadorada

Kristina: Are we near where Nyami grew up?

Deanna: Not really. Her home is about two hours north east

Kristina: That's one big jungle

Deanna: You look beautiful today

Kristina: *kisses hands* So do you. Although... it is rather hot

Deanna: If we need to change before we head out we can

Deanna: I brought you something

Kristina: *smiles* Yes?

Deanna: A rose. We passed that stand in the village and I couldn't resist

Kristina: It's lovely, thank you

Before she knows what's happening Deanna is draw into a kiss, sighing contentedly.

Deanna: *kisses cheek* You're so sweet when you want to be

Kristina: You make me want to be

Deanna breaks out in a serenade again, filled with emotion.

Someone else who is filled with emotion is Kristina- erratic emotion. After some time she leaves to go talk to her "friends" in the kitchen… She seems to tell them an incredibly dramatic story.

Our date day is starting off at an Omiscan temple. The locals have come up with their own unique solution to grave robbing and fake artifact sales.

Kristina: So they bury fake relics inside the temples for tourists to dig up? For the experience?

Deanna: Exactly. It makes sure nothing authentic is damaged- and that we can play tomb raider

Kristina: That must be good for the local economy

Deanna: I think so. The donations from us and other tourists who book the experience help fund the real digs

Kristina: I'm sad we're not out in the sun

Deanna: You say that but if we got sunburned- it would ruin the whole day

Kristina: But we will be able to spend some time out in the sun?

Deanna: Absolutely! When we dust off the artifacts properly

Kristina: I'm so glad I decided to get changed- it's really humid here

Deanna: Tartosa has its moments but this is... intense

Kristina: Did they say how many artifacts are in this pile?

Deanna: Nope. I think we just dig until we have an artifact each

Kristina: Oh I found... something! I need to take a photo

Deanna: *wipes brow* Perfect! Then we can head back to the museum

Archaeology tables were set up by the museum for visitors to practice uncovering and identifying the artifacts from the digs.

Deanna: Mine is... some kind of... vase?

Kristina: *muttering to self* Definitely a statue

Deanna: So how do you pronounce it? Vase rhyming with cars, or vase rhyming with haze?

Kristina: Hm... is there a wrong answer to this question?

Deanna: Maybe...

Kristina: *chuckles* Well growing up in Moonwood, we say vase rhyming with haze. I think the choice is regional?

Deanna: Probably? What about gif?

Kristina: What's a gif?

Deanna: You know like when you're scrolling and there's a moving picture that's not a video

Kristina: Oh like an ad?

Deanna: I- maybe? I would actually need to ask Joey about some of those ads but I think most are videos

Kristina: *grins* I'm kidding, I know what a gif is

Kristina: UGH! Why are there so many bugs here? Can we go inside soon?

Deanna: I thought you loved the outdoors

Kristina: Oh I do! Doesn't mean I like my blood being stolen

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Final Round - Apolline 1 of 2

Apolline created by @paracosmic-sims

Apolline and Deanna wake up in the rented house and after breakfast sit down to catch up.

Apolline: Your hat looks adorable!

Deanna: *smiles* Thanks. Ma found out I was heading to the snow and insisted on making it. I see you've got a hat to

Apolline: People who haven't been in the snow much don't expect it- but the sun shining off the snow causes a glare sometimes

Deanna: Well today seems beautifully sunny

Apolline: Did production look at the weather report before booking us?

Deanna: That would be telling *kisses neck*

Apolline: I'm really happy to be here Deanna. I want to show you we belong together

Deanna: Sounds like you're in the right headspace for the finals

Apolline: I am

And with that Apolline pulls Deanna into their first kiss!

Deanna: Is there anything in particular you wanted to do or see today?

Apolline: The onsen? Although that is more a warm up after being outside activity

Deanna: So outside we go?

Apolline: That's where the adventure starts, oui?

Deanna: The adventure started when we met. This is just the latest chapter

Apolline: *smiles* Flatterer

Deanna: Full disclosure- the last time I did one of these, it didn't go well

Apolline: That's because you didn't have my eye for design to guide you

Deanna: *laughs* Fair. Are you sure it should be that high?

Apolline: Do you want to make a snowpal or a snowchild? Size matters here

Deanna: Snow pal please! Alright- that's got to be the basic shape

Apolline: Now... to elevate it above basic. It needs to be the height of fashion

Deanna: Fashion for snowpals?

Apolline: Everyone should have some

Apolline: There. Tres magnifique

Deanna: Aww, let's call him Scrooge. He looks like a Scrooge

Deanna flopped down in the snow and Apolline looked at her skeptically.

Apolline: What are you doing?

Deanna: Making a snow angel! Come on, it's fun

Apolline: My clothes-

Deanna: Are you or are you not dressed for the snow?

Apolline: *gulps* Okay. I can do this

Apolline flops to the ground where she joins Deanna making snow angels.

Deanna: You did it!

Apolline: Mine is the best snow angel

Deanna: *laughs* There was never any doubt

Deanna: The sledding slopes should be right up-

Apolline: Run! The green demon is there

Laughing the women ran away from Yamachan- let's hope Yamachan didn't hear their comments.

At the top of the bunny slope they settled into the sled.

Deanna: Now... which one of us is driving?

Apolline: I feel like the back drives

Deanna: If I'm driving what are you doing?

Apolline: Sitting looking pretty like you?

Deanna: *blushes* Goal achieved

Deanna: Alright this isn't so bad

Apolline: I am glad to not be skiing

Deanna: And we slow to a gentle-

But before she finishes the sentence the sled tips!

Apolline: *coughs* Were you about to say gentle landing?

Deanna: *winces* That was the idea

Apolline: *laughs*

Apolline: Onsen time?

Deanna: Oh come on, let's try again

Apolline: Fine but... I'm driving

Deanna: A different colour sled?

Apolline: And a different slope. Anything to try avoid another fall

They had fun going over the bumps but again- something went wrong.

Deanna: Yikes

Apolline: Can we go to the onsen now?

Deanna: Please take me to the onsen

Apolline: *laughs through pain*

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Final Round - Nephinae 2 of 2

Nephinae created by @invisiblequeen

With Sabacc over the pair head to the bar. Nephinae blows Deanna a kiss before we discover that actually both bartenders are on the other side of the bar- meaning we have to move.

Deanna: I don't know what any of these drinks are... so I guess... a Fuzzy Tauntaun

Nephinae: Good enough to keep Luke alive. Um, a Dagobah Slug Slinger for me please

Don't get the Dagobah Slug Slinger folks- turns out to give a dazed moodlet.

Nephinae: These are pretty good quality clothes really

Deanna: You trying to figure out the patterns they used to make them?

Nephinae: I mean... do we get to keep them for me to take apart?

Deanna: If you want to keep them I'll clear it with production

Nephinae: *smiles* Thanks. You know... I could take apart your clothes as well- if you get what I mean

Deanna: *blushes* Not on camera

Nephinae: You're really not going to have woohoo with anyone before the competition ends?

Deanna: I just... I guess my fear is I sleep with someone then they don't make the cut and it majorly damages their self esteem

Nephinae: Alternatively- you sleep with us, I win, and then I know I'm the best at woohoo

Nephinae: I've found dinner!

Deanna: What the heck is this?

Nephinae: The vendor said they were... Ronto wraps

Deanna: Do we know what a Ronto is?

Nephinae: I'm just really hoping it's not the common name for a womp rat

Deanna: *laughs*

Nephinae: Stormtrooper, my eleven o'clock

Deanna: What do we do?

Nephinae: Don't worry, I got this

Stormtrooper: ID's ladies? We have to be sure there's no resistance sympathizers about

Nephinae: It's okay. We're not the rebels you're looking for

Stormtrooper: You're not the rebels I'm looking for

Nephinae: You will carry on with your patrol

Stormtrooper: I will carry on with my patrol

The stormtrooper turns to leave and Deanna grins.

Deanna: Alright that was very impressive. How did you know it would work?

Nephinae: It said online they're bound by the laws of the movies- it just made sense

Smiling Deanna pulled Nephinae in for a kiss as the worker went off to bother some other visitors. Toodles.

Nephinae: Thanks for bringing us here Deanna *kisses neck*

Deanna: *giggles* I didn't know you were so romantic

Nephinae: Only for you

Nephinae dips Deanna into a kiss, nearly sweeping her off her feet. When Deanna opens her eyes again- Nephinae looks different.

Deanna: I uh- I think you've caught a bug? You're kind of covered in spots. Let's get back to the accommodation so you can have some medicine

Nephinae: But my hair still looks good right?

One handy dandy dose of medicine later Nephinae is back to normal! Isn't it good I made them this accommodation in the real world because Deanna's normal medicine disappeared with the rest of her inventory in Batuu... kind of seems like an oversight EA

Nephinae: Do you think they'll notice if I take a porg?

Deanna: *laughs* We are on camera

Pulling Deanna into an embrace Nephinae sighs happily.

Nephinae: I've had such a good time today Deanna

Deanna: Me to! This was more fun than I thought it would be

Deanna: Of course maybe the company just had me feeling good all day

Nephinae: *swoons* Charmer

Deanna: Why did the crab cross the road?

Nephinae: I don't know

Deanna: She didn't. She used... the sidewalk

Nephinae: *laughs and blows kiss*

Deanna: But how did that work when you broke up? You were neighbours. Was it super awkward?

Nephinae: Meh, we were only ever friends with benefits. I just shifted my schedule for leaving the house- and occasionally blared Simdiohead louder than I needed to

Deanna: *laughs*

Deanna: You don't think it's weird I was only in one solid relationship before this

Nephinae: Hey, you don't judge me for my past lovers. I don't judge you for yours *kisses cheek*

Then Nephinae takes a page out of Deanna's playbook- and serenades her with some of her own favourite songs.

Deanna: You have a lovely voice. I'm surprised you didn't win karaoke

Nephinae: *laughs* You should know from all your tinkering with machines- they don't know everything

[changingplumbob]

Final Round - Apolline 2 of 2

Apolline created by @paracosmic-sims

Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse wasn't far from the pairs accommodations. Keeping with cultural practice the women changed into swimwear and showered before entering the hot springs.

Apolline: *sighs in satisfaction*

Deanna: This is nice

Apolline: It's gorgeous

Apolline: Now I know I will win- but if I don't...

Deanna: *hesitantly* Yes?

Apolline: I think I will need a clean break. My last proper relationship... I couldn't avoid her afterwards and it sort of... tore me apart

Deanna: The day isn't even over yet! But I hear you- I promise I'll do whatever the people who don't make it need. For now... can I compliment your decision to wear another hat?

Apolline: *giggles* Does it look silly in the snow? It pulls the outfit together- the ensemble would be incomplete without it

Deanna: You look beautiful, as always

Apolline: *smiles* Merci. Our blues match without being... matchy matchy

Deanna: *grins* We wouldn't want that

Apolline: *nods* It would be a disaster

The pair giggle.

Apolline: It was cheeky to find out where we wanted to vacation on our last dates

Deanna: I wanted to show I was paying attention. That it's not all about me

Apolline: I hope I'm worth it

Deanna: Of course you are! You're a wonderful woman Apolline *blows kiss*

Apolline: *blushes* Merci. Have you soaked long enough? I'm a bit hungry

Deanna: Sure, let's get dressed

In search of hot food the women find a stall selling local favourites.

Owner: What can I get you ladies?

Deanna: Something hot?

Apolline: Something healthy?

Veggie yakisoba it is!

Deanna: Veges, noodles, sauce. Shouldn't be too hard?

Apolline: Never used chopsticks before?

Deanna: Not really...

Apolline: It's not too tricky. I'll help you through it

Many noodles later...

Deanna: How did I do?

Apolline: *trying to be polite* Well... nothing ended up on your sweater

Deanna: Probably not the best picnic location then...

Apolline: *disbelief* Picnic in snow? *huffs then calms down* It was a sweet thought

Don't take your sims for a picnic in the snow everyone- they get sad moodlets. I canceled them though since it was technically my own fault for trying to be cute.

Cleaning up the plates the pair giggle and whisper in each others ears.

Deanna: So why did we run from Yamachan?

Apolline: *laughs* I made several costumes in my studies. You don't want to mess with the grime they pick up with frequent use

Deanna: Saving us from illness? You superhero

Apolline: *smiles* I am pretty great

Deanna: Yes you are *kisses cheek*

Apolline: *sighs contentedly* Had enough snow?

Deanna: Yes. Let's go find a fire

Apolline: Don't set yourself on fire

Deanna: Don't worry, I'll be careful

Deanna: So have you had a good day?

Apolline: The best day with you

Deanna: Why did Beethoven get rid of his chickens?

Apolline: Why?

Deanna: All they ever said was "Bach, Bach, Bach"

Apolline: That's the whole story really, of me and her

Deanna: Don't worry, I'll have them cut it out. Thanks for trusting me

Apolline: *shrugs* That's what couples do, oui?

Deanna: You look like you need a hug

Apolline: I'll always need a hug from you

Deanna: Just a hug?

Giggling Apolline leaned in and whispered in Deanna's ear, covering her mouth so the cameras couldn't see what she said.

The watcher may have made sure needs bars stayed green and deleted all sinks BUT don't get between a sim and a glass of something to drink. In this case, milk.

Deanna: We should have some hot cocoa- someone on the crew must know where to find some

Apolline: Let's just stay here a bit longer. I like talking to you