The Boys - Sims 4 Spin-Offs

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Didn't see this coming, but here we are again ö.Ö'

Episodes Overview -> here Read 'The Pilgrimage' from the beginning -> here To the Archives -> here

Best of Buydebug list so far -> here

I'm struggling a lot these days (with writing/creativity, inZOI and RL) and I'm not capable of keeping a whole story running, so I thought I'd keep it simple with just some spin-offs - to keep me writing (since I can't do this without the Boys - obviously) and I've missed the goats and the horses so much 🐐💞🐎 I have no idea where this is going, I like to see these episodes as their dreams while they are lying in their pods. Since in dreams everything seems familiar and unsuspicious - mostly. The Boys are still the same, just in different scenarios unrelated to the main Sims 4 story - which is -> here or their inZOI story line - which is -> here The Boys also made it to World of Warcraft, I post about them there -> here ;)

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When Jeb arrived a bit breathless at the GNOM Exhibit to meet Glen, it started to rain. No one cared, since it rained fairly often around here. Except Saiwa, he seemed to embrace it with a smile on his pretty face. Jeb had to avert his gaze, his heart was about to explode at the beautiful sight of him. (Sai does this everytime it rains <3 so cute)

Soon Saiwa continued diligently taking notes for the website, he tried hard to not notice Jeb arriving. And Jeb couldn't help staring at Sai again. Glen: ". . . So what do you think?" . . . Glen: "Jeb?" Jeb: ". . . hm?" Glen laughed: "Let's head up so Saiwa has a place to sleep tonight." Jeb: "Oh! Sure."

Glen: "It's already late, just make it liveable, hm? He doesn't stay long anyway. Also set up a desk for the computer so he can work in peace without the visitors around." Of course Jeb knew Sai wouldn't stay, anything else would be delusional, right? But he was determined to make the best out of this place - for Sai. Jack had told Jeb Sai was afraid of Werewolves: "So the Were Gnome - we're getting rid of him?" Glen: "No, put him in a box, we're trying the Exposure Therapy with Saiwa. This little Were Gnome's so cute, Saiwa won't be able to resist him and lose his fears eventually." Jeb winced, he wasn't so sure of that and hated to see Saiwa hurt and stressed. And as if Glen could read his thoughts: "It's painful, but isn't it better he goes through his fears and will be able to live his life without them?"

Jeb couldn't dwell deeper on this matter, when entered the room, he was confronted with some nude drawings, and one of them looked an awful lot like him ö.Ö' Glen chuckled: "Pretty stunning huh? Had a boyfriend who went to art school. I was quite the stallion back in my days." Jeb: "This is - you?" Glen: "Sure is. Roll them up, I'll take them home later." Jeb was relieved, he surely wouldn't want Saiwa to stare at naked Glen from his bed ö.Ö'

A few hours later, Saiwa had just finished his round through the exterior gnome scenarios, he heard Jeb hammering. What was he still crafting up there when he was just supposed to move some furniture in? When Sai stepped around the corner and looked up to Jeb, he stopped dead in his tracks. Jeb had taken off his shirt and was a sight to behold in his tight tank top! Broad shoulders, narrow hips, muscles everywhere, sweat pearling.

First Sai's mouth went dry, and then he almost choked from all the drool that was pooling up and made him swallow hard. This weak human part of him that had stepped out of the portal alongside the Incubus due to Jeffreys's inferior summoning was lacking all the restraints and safety walls his demon was able to build up around him to avoid exactly this! Getting emotionally involved and all gooey with their -> temporary(!) <- Master. An Incubus only ever conjured these emotions in others - in full control. Now he found himself on the receiving end for the first time and it hit him like a rock slide. It had been hammered inside his brain back in their realm how dangerous it was to succumb to these feelings, but Sai couldn't make himself stop and look away. He was so screwed. Dammit.

A few upsetting hours later, Jeb was finally, finally done and about to leave. Glen thanked him wholeheartedly, Sai too. And then they just stood there awkwardly for a minute or so, looking everywhere except at each other until Glen chuckled and sent Jeb back home.

Saiwa was already expecting Jeb had outdone himself and tried to stall going upstairs by collecting the books the visitors placed on the ground all around the areal until Glen eventually shoed him upstairs 'to rest'. But nothing could have prepared Sai for this. It was as if Jeb knew him better than he knew himself - at least this fake version of him. It was too much. Too intimate, too close to his real self and too close to what Jeb must be feeling for him. Too overwhelming.

This was still just a little chamber under the roof but it felt as if he really had lived here for years and decorated the place with memorabilia of his life. (This room is indeed filled with memorabilia of Sai's other alter egos/lives: Tiger is Sai's chinese zodiac sign in inZOI, he loves games in all his existences, the little bear on the raft reminds of his stay on Flamingo Island, the Flamingo of his first appearance in 2014 when he lived under the roof of the 'Flamin-to-go' diner, the Rabbit Jeb carved of his Moon Rabbit alter ego which is also his chinese zodiac sign in inZOI)

Sai sat on the sofa and tried to calm down. Jeb must be feeling as strongly as him - which would only lead to trouble. And Jeb didn't deserve trouble. He was beautiful, pure, and good down deep to the marrow of his bones. Staying any longer than necessary would only prolong their suffering from yearning for something that wasn't bound to turn into anything near healthy for any of them. Jeffrey wanted a job to be done, and when it was fulfilled, Sai could leave and crawl back to the realm he had emerged from - and never look back. It was better to rip the band-aid off as long as no one involved would get hurt any deeper than necessary.

Sai looked at the cute bunny on the shelf - and the bunny looked back expectantly. Another night with Jeb would only tie them closer together. Time to make a plan to stop this farce.

Outtakes

Sai really hissed twice in a row as soon as he entered the room Jeb had rebuilt and decorated for him! (Reminds me of when Jeb always hated the clothes Sai had picked for him in the main story hahaha. These two!)

And look who's here again: Kiyoshi, followed by Jack (in one of his cutest outfits) They are currently in two different households and Kiyoshi isn't even in a world (Jack is back at Francine's house). So they are secretly meeting for dates behind the scenes, aouwww <3

And then I noticed the roofs have partially vanished after the patch -.- I tried the suggestions on how to fix it but nothing worked so far. Never had this happen before in all these years *sigh*. Tried also to go back to older saves but it effects the saves backwards!

Jeb trying to solve the roof problem - in vain

Huh, that's adult Jack's eldest son George (because I still play the very first save ^^')

'Episode' Overview -> here Last 'Episode' -> here Next 'Episode' -> here (coming soon) Read from the beginning -> here

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Even though Lunatic seemed a bit more reassured to stay here while Jack went on his pilgrimage, Jack was still worried. But Jeb had set a bucket full of shiny, firm apples in the stable after he and Jack took care of the horses, and they hoped for the best Lunatic would calm down and settle eventually.

Valerian carefully picked the reddest, juiciest apple and nudged it over towards Lunatic. Valerian: "The Innisgreen Apples are special since we are so close to Avalon. Try." And how could he resist! This was neither the first - nor the last - time gullible individuals fell for a tempting fruit offered by an even more tempting - Temptation.

Lunatic tasted the apple Valerian had picked for him - and was enthralled. Something slightly shifted in this wild head of his - he started to see faint hints of the good in Valerian, a glance of his beauty inside and out, and he wanted to have a deeper, closer look at it. 'More.' Valerian: 'Anything you want - have at it.'

Valerian knew these apples were something else. He'd eaten them a lot. But maybe tasting them for the first time was a bit - overwhelming? He was a bit startled when Lunatic approached him but nonetheless he indulged the soft touch. Future Valerian would have to deal with the loss of Lunatic when Jack came back from his pilgrimage and took him away from him - present Valerian was head over hooves he finally found 'a fine stud to spend the days on the meadow with, galopping over the fields full of spring flowers - and the nights, cuddled up in the hay' (to quote himself). His wish had come true and he couldn't be happier.

Francine stepped out to greet Jack and reassure him they would take good care of Lunatic and everything would be fine, then she turned to Jeb: "Remind me after you showed Jack around to send you to the GNOM Exhibition, Glen needs your help." Of course Jeb could remind Francine she just reminded him, but he knew it was just a waste of time, so he just said: "Ok."

So Jeb started 'the tour' right away to not keep Glen waiting and Jack took the house and everything in. He was in awe: "Man, you've got it good, such an amazing place!" In Jeb's room, Jack looked over Jeb's work, the potions, cures, spells. "You are quite the prodigy in your field, huh? No wonder you're so wealthy." Jeb blushed: "I'm not. We're . . ." Jack: "Hey, no need to be shy. I've worked many jobs to be able to afford my pilgrimage and I've seen my share of shoddy stuff, this here is superior to everything I've seen before." Jeb: "Uh, thanks."

Jack went down to discuss the terms and conditions with Francine and when he mentioned Jeb's talent, Francine sighed and told him about their misery with Jeffrey and how much they were struggling to sell their wares - and how she wished Jeb could be a bit more like Jack and leave his sorrows behind, if only for a while. Jack couldn't quite believe it, given how carefree Jeb was this afternoon when he'd taught him to swim, but somehow he felt he should take some of the burdens they carried off them: "So how about I take Jeb with me and we sell your goods along the way? He could take his workstation with him and even find new ingredients and recipes on our journey. We are going to make good money." Peregrin jumped on the table to add his two simoleons: "He won't go anywhere as long as the Incubus ensnares his senses, I fear."

Francine also knew Jeb well enough to so not see this happen even if Saiwa weren't involved, but the idea of Jack selling their wares seemed like a good one: "If you could stay until tomorrow, we can fill you in and pack things up." Jack: "Awesome!"

They went outside to look after the horses, just to find them staring warily at them and Valerian shielding Lunatic off from any intruders trying to separate them. Francine laughed and Jack was relieved it turned out so well after Lunatic panicking so much and refusing to stay (-> here and -> here). Francine to Jack: "So as long as Jeb is lending Saiwa a hand, we'll head up and I tell you more about the potions and their effects."

Jeb didn't even wonder why Jack had to learn about his potions, he just heard the Incubus' name and cared about nothing else anymore: "Saiwa? But - you told me Glen needs my help?" Francine: "Yes, to get Saiwa's room ready." Saiwa's room. He'd be in Saiwa's room. Together with Saiwa. And with a desilusional smile plastered on his face, he ran off. It was quite the distance between Sprucederry Grove to the Coast of Adhmore, but Valerian couldn't be bothered to take Jeb there, he and Lunatic were busy.

'Episode' Overview -> here Last 'Episode' -> here Next 'Episode' -> here Read from the beginning -> here

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I'll never get tired of the bunnies (or goats, or horses) <3

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In our other story line, Leander and Wesley live in Oasis Springs with their dog Baby Ogg

Their house is one of the first houses I've ever built in the Sims 4

Right next door is Leander's (very unfinished) Real Estate Agency

(Why the hell did I keep those photos of him??? On the outside!)

This is not my preferred build style but I already built this house in the sims 3 (and here is the Sims 3 interior) and I think the floorplan is perfect.

Fun fact: Sims 3 Wesley already lived there!

View from above

When I googled for the unique name of the house I found my houses stolen again and for upload on another site than where I had uploaded, so frustrating -.- I quit sharing my builds and CC around ten years ago because of this.

Baby Ogg

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Somewhere in a stable in Bellacorde/Ondarion

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Jeb, Valerian, Jack and Lunatic met by the little waterfall not far from Jeb's home. The agreed it would be easier for Lunatic and Valerian to meet on neutral territory.

Lunatic: 'Gods - look at him, he's massive! A Clydesdale stud. And I'm just a little Gallineers Cob, he's going to crush me! Please don't leave me alone with him!' Jack: "He's beautiful and looks sweet." Lunatic didn't listen: 'And his owner is built like a butcher, I knew it! As soon as you're gone I'm in the display of the local butchery!' Jack: "Let's go over and meet them." Lunatic: 'You don't even listen!'

Valerian felt an instant attraction towards the cute Cob: 'Oh, look at him - he's so sweet! He even braded his mane for me! We'll gallop over the flowery fields together and share a haybed and live happily ever after!' Jeb: "Calm down and remember: he'll only stay for a few weeks." Valerian couldn't take his eyes from his new mate: 'No, no one's going to take him away from me. I'll never let him go!'

Lunatic reared up: 'The way he stares at me!' Valerian: 'He's even prancing for me to show off!'

Jack: "I'm going over now." Lunatic closed his eyes: 'My fate is sealed.'

Jack and Jeb greeted each other. Jack: "It's so nice of you to take care of Lunatic while I'm on my pilgrimage. I wouldn't leave him alone if it weren't really important for me. I sold all our stuff, spared every simoleon and we've been working night and day to make this possible." Jeb gave Jack and his torn jeans a once-over and felt bad he was reluctant to take the horse in. Jack obviously gave up everything for his faith, and he admired him for his commitment. Lunatic looked at the water and had an idea how to save his life: 'Jack, listen. Take me with you. I don't need to be on the small boat - I'll swim!' Jack: "Now that Lunatic mentions it, I should probably learn to swim before going on a journey on a boat. . . Can you teach me?" Jeb: "Now?" Jack: "Ok, why not." Valerian: 'Don't! When he drowns he won't come back to take my mate away from me!'

Valerian was serious and blocked the way. Jeb: "Don't be ridiculous. Go over to 'your mate' and meet already." Valerian: 'Go over and meet? Like just - go over? And meet? What am I supposed to do? And say?' Jeb: "You're a big boy. Just go."

And so Valerian went over to Lunatic. Valerian: 'Uhm - hi.' Lunatic: 'Please don't crush me!'

They stared at each other, Lunatic was shivering. This wasn't going well. Lunatic took a deep breath in - to prepare to run or hide or whatever came to his mind to escape this nightmare - and suddenly his hightened senses noticed the unique scent of the massive stud in front of him. Lunatic is the companion of a werewolf, and his sense of smell is almost as remarkable as his owner's. And dammit, did this stud smell amazing! Of spring flowers, old wood, fresh hay and - apples! Lunatic had to move closer: 'I smell apples.' Valerian: 'There are lots of apples at my place.' Lunatic: 'I really do love apples.' Valerian: 'Come with me. You can have them all. I'll care for you, you won't regret it. Please?' Lunatic: 'Mhhh.' Was that a yes? Valerian was confused. The proximity of Lunatic made him dizzy from want and the warm breath on his neck felt so good.

Meanwhile Jeb tried to hold Jack, who was pedaling his arms and thrashing his legs, over water. Jack was just as dramatic as Lunatic: "Please don't let me drown!" Jeb: "I've got you."

Jeb calmed Jack down and reassured him: "You can do this. Don't panic, this will only waste your energy. I'll hold you and won't let you go. No need to be afraid." Jack wiped his eyes: "Ok."

"Slow strokes, arms and legs move in harmony. You're a werewolf, you can swim for hours if you do it right. Try again?" Jack nodded, Jeb grabbed Jack's waist to hold him - when Jack jolted and started to giggle: "Argh, that tickles!" Jeb should be annoyed about Jack's antics, but it was just too beautiful here today. He couldn't even recall when he'd spent time here at the river just to relax and have fun and cherish the wonderful place he was allowed to live. He would work extra hard so Francine and he could stay here. It was worth it. Jack had mentioned Lunatic had worked too, maybe Valerian and him could help? Jeb: "What jobs are there for horses?" Jack: "Oh, lots actually. We lived in Moonwood Mill and Lunatic helped at the sawmill, pulling trunks out of the woods where the trucks couldn't reach. Gallineers Cobs are small but very strong and have lots of stamina, they were bred to pull the wagons of the travelers. He also modeled for the calendar and magazines." Jeb: "Calendar and magazines?" Jack: "Don't you have that here?" Jeb: "Not that I've heard of." But what even had he ever had heard about 'out there'? The world was big, and Innisgreen was small.

Enough chatting. Jack started his next attempt. Jack: "Grrgl?" Jeb: "Very good. Movement is in sync, you're calm. If you lift your head a bit, you could even breathe." Jack: "Mrggl!" Jeb: "Just like that! A bit more maybe?"

Ouf. At least Jack was talented and after the first difficulties, he learned fast! And just an hour later, Jack was an acceptable amateur swimmer. Enough to keep him - and his head - over the water surface.

Jack: "That was awesome, I owe you big time, Jeb." Jeb felt as if he owed Jack, for making him slow down for a few hours and forget about his worries. While Lunatic was eager to taste the promised apples: 'Let's go already!'

And so Jack and Lunatic followed Jeb and Valerian home.

Lunatic: 'I wonder if Tyalindo and Saiwa are ok.' Jeb jerked: "What? Did something happen to them?" Jack: "Eh - I happened to help them find their Little Goat and to better track it, I turned into my wolf - improved olfactoric senses, you know? Turned out they were afraid of werewolves." Jack: "They both are utterly beautiful, don't you think? I wonder what they are and where they come from." Jeb squirmed: "Who knows." He did! But it wasn't on him to share Saiwa's secrets. And Jack was right, Saiwa was utterly beautiful. Would he meet Saiwa in his dreams again tonight? And after they sorted it out with Jeffrey? Would Saiwa meet other men in their dreams? Jeb felt nauseous.

Behind the Scenes

In our main story line we had a whole spin-off just about the horses' antics - The Stables!

And Valerian and Lunatic were 'a thing' there ^^' The episode where they first 'kissed' is -> here And another remarkable episode is this one -> here Oh my, I just scroll through, we had so much fun. This one -> here is sweet too <3 Part 2 is -> here I love the horses so much. Even though I can just work with what they offer me, it's so much fun to write about them because they have such amazing personalities and the fact I can't control them makes it even more remarkable how well they (inter)'act' <3

In the main story line, after Vlad had died, Jeb fell in love with Jack. Even though he'd been together with Saiwa and they were grieving. This lead to Sai and Jeb's first breakup -.- It was just after Sai's 'transition' and he didn't take it well.

And now it happened the other way around! I don't know how this is even happening? This is still the same save file I left a year ago and they are technically still together/in love with Saiwa and Kiyoshi omg

Jeb and Jack hadn't much screentime together in the beginning -> here is a funny episode of them from October 2023 I still remember well :3

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just some outtakes, I'm building ^^'

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Saiwa met his new landlord at the beautiful Coast of Adhmore nearby. Since Saiwa was short on money because incompetent Jeffrey had summoned him as a whole and not just his Incubus-self through the Veil, he was stuck on this side until his order was fulfilled and the Veils were thin again on Summer Solstice. But Mr Nhoam/call me Glen! already had a solution for Saiwa.

Glen took Saiwa over to the building right in the centre of the little town: The GNOM Exhibition (short for The Gallery of Notable and Ornamental Miniatures Exhibition) He'd been curating this collection for many years and that's also where the temporary job offer came in. Saiwa would be in charge of catalogueing the exhibits - taking photos, gather information and write the entries - and putting it all together in an internet presence for everyone to browse. A Gnomepedia!

Glen showed Saiwa around, and even though Gnomes were nothing he'd been ever interested at all, he had to admit this was an impressive collection, displayed with love and creativity.

There were so many people here! Saiwa listened to the comments of the vistitors in awe. All this made him understand why this exhibition had to be be catalogued for future generations and interested Gnome lovers all over the worlds. And so he agreed.

After they ended their tour of the exterior, they eventually went inside.

There are even pottery and gem cutting workshops held, where you can craft your own Gnome!

Saiwa would live and work here, so Glen showed him upstairs to the storage: "Unfortunately the holiday season already begun and that's the only uhm . . . 'room' we have available. But Jeb will help you with painting and setting up the furniture. Tyalindo and your Little Goat can roam free and there's a stable for them at my house right nearby, so you don't have to worry about them. They have a better place than you actually. Sorry about that."

Saiwa just wanted to reassure Glen and say he'd lived in - far - worse places, when he spotted the were gnome! Fear overwhelmed him all over again, he felt as if all life was drained out of him and his vision tunneled. And the recent encounter with a real werewolf only made it worse, even though Jack only tried to help them. Glen noticed Saiwa in distress but he refused to tell him what was wrong with the place. So he just told him to take a break downstairs and promised Jeb would come over as soon as possible. Poor Saiwa apologized: "It's just a lot to deal with for me in a short amount of time, I will be fine. I'll just start taking pics and you can tell me more about the exhibits?" Glen: "Sure. We all have our package to carry, hm?"

Outtakes and Behind the Scenes

Omg Glen is just like me!

And look who also came to visit the GNOM Exhibit! Jack and - Kiyoshi! They stood there like this when I returned from 'manage worlds'. Oh gods, Kiyoshi looks so beautiful. It bothered me so much I never got him 'right' in inZOI, even after countless hours in CAZ over all these months. Ji Ho neither. It was driving me crazy, literally. One of Kiyoshi's eyes always looked off and there was no way for me to get them halfway similar. He is a Sims 4 premade and in my eyes he's perfect and utterly beautiful, I never changed his face in CAS (just his hairstyle).

TMI: Saiwa and Flamingos go hand in hand wing since he was created for a career tutorial where he was still a she and worked as a hacker under the roof of the Flamin' to Go Diner back in November 2014! More about this -> here

I've never been overly interested in gnomes either but this exhibition changed my mind. I had so much fun redecorating this lot and creating the little scenarios <3 More TMI about garden gnomes (here in Germany they are actually Garten Zwerge (=Dwarves) -> here on wikipedia

And did you know that there is a real place with these basalt columns? It's the Giants Causeway in Nothern Ireland. More -> here on wikipedia

If you like, you can vote which shoulder piece Ji Ho fits best over on our World of Warcraft tumblr ;) Poll, pics and more info -> here

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In our inZOI story, Saiwa is a Gumiho, a fox demon, and Jeb's chinese zodiac sign is rabbit (and spoiler alert: he also is the Moon Rabbit). So the straw fox chasing after a rabbit on the roof depict Saiwa and Jeb <3 plus there's also a cute fox window.

This is also the reason I chose this wallpaper in Jeb's room and the moon wall art.

He also owns a jewel crafting work bench he already had in our other story line.

Jeb on his balcony, he also collects and breeds butterflies. (Which is a very nice hobby imo)

In World of Warcraft, Jeb is also a witch (warlock) and he has an incubus companion with horns and hoves and . . . everything ;) And they have a little fox pet. 2x Saiwa <3

I don't think I ever told you why Jeb is a witch and not a witcher or warlock (or did I?) Jeb stems from a long lineage of witches and usually the powers are passed on from mother to daughter. Jeb's whole family is premade. Francine only had one son (Jeb's father Cletus) and no daughters and Jeb's father only had two sons (Jeb and his little brother Gideon). And even if Jeb had kids, the powers from their great grandmother passed on to them would be too weak to be of any use. So before the lineage died, Francine, Dtui and Mrs Coombes decided Jeb would become a witch.

If you like, you can vote which shoulder piece Ji Ho fits best over on our World of Warcraft tumblr ;) Poll, pics and more info -> here

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Jack and Lunatic finally arrived in Sprucederry Cove.

Jack: "Ah look how beautiful it is here! You will be so busy galopping over these meadows full of flowers, you won't even miss me." Lunatic reared: "How dare you leave me all alone with stranger folks! We don't even know them! They could do anything to me - evil things!"

Jack patted Lunatic's neck: "We have no one else to look after you and I need to go where my heart leads me. A weeklong journey on a small boat just isn't for you, you're better off here. The sweet lady didn't ask much, it's a bargain. You know I can't afford anything else. It's just for a few weeks, hm?" Lunatic: "That other horse is probably a meanie and he'll mob me, therefore it's so cheap. Or - they are going to butcher me and sell my meat! The countryside is no joke for pretty and well-fed animals like me!" Jack: "I'll video call you every day and make sure you're ok, ok? Let's go, they're waiting for us."

And so they went along their way, minding their own business, when the heard yelling. Someone needed help obviously. So Jack and Lunatic followed the distressed voice. It belonegd to a very good looking young man, rummaging in the shrubbery: "Where are you?" A very pretty horse came over from the opposite site: 'Have you still not found him? I've been searching the whole village square and he's nowhere! Do you think something happened to him?' Jack: "Can I help you? I'm very good at finding stuff. Give me somthing with the scent on it and I'll track it down."

The good looking young man introduced himself as Saiwa and gave Jack the blanket of their Little Goat that had gone missing. He just started to transform into his Werewolf shape, because the werewolf muzzle was superior for this task, when Saiwa ran off in fear ö.Ö' Tyalindo: 'Please excuse him, he's no speciesist. It's like some people have arachnophobia for no reason, for example, where he's afraid of wolves.' Jack: "Ah I see. He could try exposure techniques. But first we are going to find your little friend, hm?"

Jack held his muzzle in the air, turned in all directions, sniffing: "Got him. Follow me!" Tyalindo: 'Is he ok?' Jack: "I'm sure of it. No blood, no fear. Actually I can scent our Little Goat in the same distance and direction. They probably just got distracted and are playing with each other. Don't worry." Jack ran ahead and the others followed. It was quite the distance until they found them! Right back to the pond at the village border! Saiwa: "There you are! It's insane how far they run off with those little legs!" Saiwa looked at the wolf and then at the goats. . . "You don't keep goats or track them down to eat them, don't you?" Jack: "Tch, of course not! I don't eat my friends!"

And then, right above them, a rainbow spanned over the village! How beautiful.

Lunatic watched Jack cuddle their Little Goat: 'Want a good hug too?' Tyalindo: 'What do you take me for? Of course not!' Lunatic: 'Your loss. I'll stay here for a few weeks and we'll probably meet often, let's be friends.' Tyalindo looked at the werewolf and the Little Goat. If they could be friends. . . 'Ok, why not' Lunatic: 'Awesome! You won't regret it. We can form a resistance group against the dwellers trying to slaughter us.' Tyalindo already regretted it. . .

Jack thought it'd be better to turn back to his human form, to not scare the sweet old lady who was going to take care of Lunatic as long as he was on his pilgrimage . . . This was so not helpful at all for Saiwa's lycophobia. . .

Outtakes / Behind the Scenes

'I don't eat my friends' is a quote of my child-self. I refused to eat meat since I was able to ask 'Where does meat come from?' and my parents told me humans kill animals to eat them omg. I was so, so shocked. And when we went to the restaurant and the waitresses asked me why I don't wanted meat to my potatoes and vegetables I'd ordered, I told them: 'I don't eat my friends.'

We have a whole #run Jack collection over on the main tumblr, where Jack runs from Saiwa. So it was quite funny to watch it the other way around hahaha Pic below is also another screenshot of them (from this post from January 2024) that I also printed out to pin in front of my treadmill for motivation lol

OMG WHAT? ö.ö aaaah

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Aw man what would I give to have these items in the buydebug! But I haven't found them neither in the buydebug of the 'Enchanted by Nature' pack nor the basegame 😭 (with both cheats, showhiddenobjects and showliveeditobjects)

The store is located at the pretty Coast of Adhmore

Maybe I should add the best of buydebug of the latest packs to my Buydebug Advent Calendar, would make it easier for me to find stuff. I thought I'd made a list of the packs but that was probably at the old forum, dammit.

Ok! List starts here! I just have to click through December 2023 Archives in chronological order, copy the pack name and add the link! Let's see how long it takes hahaha starting at 17:36! ogogOG! In Alphabetical Order (I bet somewhere down the line I'll find that list in a post lol (ETA: No, I didn't!))

😱 BASEGAME 🙀 Part 1 😱 BASEGAME 🙀 Part 2 😱 BASEGAME 🙀 Part 3 (and last part!)

Stuff Packs

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This night, Jeb had the most . . . wonderous dream he's ever had. There was a kind of . . . Demon in his bed, with horns and hooves - and . . . everything. But he wasn't afraid or pertubed at all. He felt so right in his arms - as if he belonged there. This Demon was also the most beautiful creature he's ever seen. Even though here in Innisgreen, with all the marvellous fairies, he'd seen his share of ethereal beauty of all kind. So when the demon asked him: "Am I doing well with, eh . . . 'distracting you with my seducing powers'?"

Jeb let out a deep, content sigh: "Yes, you do." The demon caressed his cheek and whispered: "That's good. I'm lucky. You are very handsome and kind, more than I ever could have hoped for. Sleep now, Master." Jeb pulled the Demon closer and drifted off in Morpheus' arms. . .

When he woke up the next morning, the dream was still occupying his thoughts and he felt a little weak on his legs. He heard Francine in the shower, but it already smelled amazing from the kitchen!

Jeb looked at the table at a dish he'd never seen before: "Uh, what's this?" Francine: "Saiwa made them, seems it's an old family recipe. They are called 'Incubus Horns'. I hope they taste as sinful as the name promises!"

Saiwa? Jeb didn't remember a neighbour named Saiwa. And why was Francine in the kitchen when he just heard her in the shower? The bathroom door opened, Jeb turned around and faced - the demon! Just without his horns and hooves. But he wasn't still dreaming, was he?

Francine: "Ah there he is, come sit Boys. Let's have breakfast." Jeb: "Am I still dreaming?" Francine: "Ah, you've met already? Saiwa is an Incubus. I was so busy inquiring him, I totally forgot to ask about the hot details! Good to hear you match so well, with you being Saiwa's Master now and all." Master? So his dream had come true? Jeb went beet red: "But - how? I swear I didn't summon a Demon! Let alone an Incubus for . . . for my. . .p-plea. . ." Francine: "I already know that. From Saiwa's description it must have been Jeffrey who summoned him - 'to distract you with his seducing powers' so senile old me would sell him the house. Tch, as if. Why would he go that far for this old shack? With ruining the market for our wares? We need to find out more and we need to play along to not put Saiwa in jeopardy." Saiwa: "It will also put my Master in jeopardy if we continue our nightly encounters for too long. "

Jeb felt even weaker and sank on his chair. The Incubus' chair was obviously right next to his and the Demon's proximity stirred all kind of feelings inside his utterly confused brain. Francine felt poor distracted Jeb needed a more thorough explanation: "See, Jeffrey summoned and send Saiwa here to seduce you in your dreams. Jeffrey's obviously still after the house and I fear he tried to ruin us with the lower and lower prices he paid for our wares to make us leave. Good for us he only had inferior spellware at hand because we refused to sell the good stuff to him yesterday. So the influence he has over Saiwa is weak, and Sai rather is inclined to help us until we find a solution. Isn't that nice?" Jeb still wasn't able to think clear in the proximity of the Demon he'd held so tight in his arms in his very own bed just a few hours ago: "Eh. . . I think so?" Saiwa: "Since this Jeffrey guy not only pulled my incubus form through the portal but also my human form plus my horse and goat, I'll leave after breakfast to find a place for us." Francine: "I'm so sorry you have to suffer because of us and we can't even help you with money and you can't stay here because that would make Jeffrey wary, but I'll let the mayor know and he'll help you find a place." Saiwa: "Don't worry, I'll be fine." Jeb wasn't fine at all but these Incubus Horns were so delicious, Francine was an extraordinary cook, but he'd never ate anythis as good as this before. Did the demon put a spell in the food to weaken him even more?

After breakfast Saiwa left and Jeb looked after him until he vanished around the bend. When would he see him again? Tonight in his dreams? And where did he go? Francine: "He'll be fine, come inside."

When the old hag and her oblivious grandson eventually stepped back inside, Jeffrey left his hiding spot and chuckled manically. The demon had done well, given the stupid look on Jeb's face when he looked after him, standing there, barefoot in the pouring rain. Such a fool. Soon this house, and all the power it bore, would be his! Then he wouldn't have to rely on second hand spells and inferior ingredients anymore, and no one would dare to laugh him down. They'd kneel and grovel and beg! Valerian, who had watched Jeffrey, would tell Jeb later what he'd witnessed.

After the Demon left and his spell on Jeb faded, he took Francine aside. Jeb: "How do we know we can trust him? He's a lust demon!" Francine: "You should know me better than that. Of course I tested him. He's clear. And what choice do we have anyway? We must play for time and try to make enough money to survive until then. Now put some dry clothes on and welcome our guest." Ah right, the horse they'd care for as long as it's owner was on his pilgramage.

Outtakes

Peregin ^^'

Saiwa loves the rain!

Reminds me of the following screenshot from this post from June 2023! Fun Fact: It's one of my all time favourites, I printed it out and it hangs with two other screenshots in front of my treadmill for motivation lol

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That's one cute login screen <3

The way Jeb and Peregin look at Sai and how Francine looks so done hahaha

They are all so cute

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Beltane

While everyone else in Innisgreen gathered around the Beltane Fires, Jeffrey May was furious. This damn old hag and her stubborn grandson! Jeffrey spent months ruining the market prices for their goods and they still wouldn't give up and sell him the house!

And since that stupid Boy didn't return yesterday and sold to him, he now had to wing the ritual with the stuff he had at hand. Which was neither the quality nor the amounts he needed, some core ingrediences were even missing. But the ritual was powerful in itself and it would conjure some'thing' useful regardless. Because this was Beltane, and the Veils to the Otherworld were thin tonight. So no matter what crawled out of the old tree, he would make its will his own and he'd make it so it'd bring so much misery and pain upon that obnoxious biddy and her offspring, they'd run off in utter fear and despair and never - ever - look back!

Jeffrey reached the ritual site and placed the offerings on the altar, lit the candle and started the conjuring, muttered and sang the words of power.

Smoke biled up from below and magic lights glowed up. The earth rumbled and shook. Ahhh - Jeffrey felt the magic running and thrumming through his whole body. There was some'thing' good about to come!

The first thing Jeffrey spotted coming out of the tree was - a hoof? Probably a Centaur! Or maybe even a Minotaur! Awesome! Both strong and helpful for his cause!

It did have horns though, but was neither of the above. It was too pretty, too - alluring. It could only be - an Incubus!

Not exactly what Jeffrey had hoped for, but given the limited resources, he'd count it as a win. He'd bring it to an use, no matter what. And he also already had a devilish plan! Jeffrey: "You, Incubus! Your Master commandeth thou to . . . eh distracteth Jeb Harris with your seducing powers! Goeth forth and doeth as I ... eh sayeth!"

The poor Incubus was still dizzy and half deaf from all the ligthing and earth shaking. Even on Beltane, stepping through the Veil wasn't an easy task. That human had mumbled something about his Master who wanted to be seduced. What was literally what Incubi were for. He just hadn't understood the name of his new Master, so he'd better ask to be sure to not make a mistake. He scrambeld up: "Who . . ." Jeffrey wondered if this Boy was deaf or dumb, probaby both, so he mouthed loud and clear: "J-E-B H-A-R-R-I-S!!! Understood???" Incubus: "As you wish."

The Incubus stepped out of the summoning circle and let out a screaching noise.

Jeffrey heard clattering and then he spotted even more hooves emerging from the tree! Uh - did he summon a whole . . . herd . . . of these super hot Incubi? Wow! The possibilities! He could send them to all his customers and ensnare their senses so they'd sell for even less. He'd become incredibly rich! And he'd keep the prettiest of the Incubi for himself - ohhh. Best Beltane ever!

But it was just a horse, and a little goat -.-

That horse seemed a little very evil. The way it stared at him with squinted eyes and pawed the ground as if to attack him at any moment. ö.Ö' Jeffrey never liked horses and decided to better keep his distance.

The summoning was done, the smoke dissipated and the lights went out. The Incubus mounted the Stud-from-hell and they rode off without a word. Followed by the Little Goat. The horse alone was so intimidating - Jeffrey had no doubts they'd wipe Jeb right off his feet - and then he'd had an easy game with his grandmother, who had her head in the clouds all the time anyway. The house would be his in no time!

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Omg I can't believe how easy and quick I created this episode! Didn't even take me two hours (including the set-up/building the scenery!) And it was so much fun! Taking pics and building in inZOI was so annoying, an Episode took me several days and in the end it was less and less fun and I kept stalling. I'm so glad I went back before losing the Boys and the will to write/tell stories. It was worth it even though it's a lighter/easier way but it's all I'm capable of atm.

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Early morning in Sprucederry Cove/Innisgreen

Jeb brushed Valerian's coat: "I can't spend much time with you today, I have to get the delivery ready." He sighed: "It must be lonely when I work so much, huh?" Valerian snorted in agreement: 'I'd love to have some company, a fine stud to spend the days on the meadow with, galopping over the fields full of spring flowers - and the nights, cuddled up in the hay, that would be wonderful. You should find someone to love too." Jeb: "Me? I don't have time for that. These are difficult times, I have to bring some money in. You know how hard it is these days, even out here, far from the city."

At breakfast Francine told her grandson how much they were actually struggling, more than he'd expected. Francine: "See Jeffrey is paying good money for our goods. No matter how much he tries to twist you around his greedy little fingers and bamboozle you. Another scarce month like the last one and we'll have to sell the house and move on."

Jeb didn't even want to think about where to. And who even was going to buy this old run-down house in the middle of nowhere? So he promised he'd do everything in his power get well paid so they could keep the house and stay. He liked it here. But Francine also had some good news: "We're taking in a horse as long as their owner is on his pilgrimage. He can't pay much though, but at least Valerian has some company while we're busy making a living, hm?" Another hungry mouth to feed . . . Jeb: "I better get to work then."

After what Francine had told him, poor Jeb wasn't hungry anymore but Francine insited he'd eat up. He packed the wares they'd produced over the week - cures, potions, rare herbs and ingredients - and went over to Jeffrey's apothecary stand.

The price he offered for all their week's work was ridiculous, not even enough to cover their expenses - let alone provide for an additional household member. Jeffrey: "We're all struggling these days. Maybe it's time for you to move on, huh? I'd be interested in the house though. But you should decide quickly if you want to sell. A few houses around already stand empty and I have to make a decision soon." The price Jeffrey offered for the house was just as ridicoulous as his offer for their wares. Not nearly enough to find another appropriate place for all of them, even further out in the wilds. And who would buy their goods there? Jeffrey: "So, what's it going to be? Sell your stuff or go back with an empty wallet and disappoint your poor grandmother?" Jeb: "I'll talk to Francine about it and let you know." Jeffrey: "Ah, don't be stupid! Why worry the poor old lady and carry all the stuff back home! Here, I'll give you an extra fiver, you don't have a choice anyway." That was true, he hadn't. Jeffrey was the only customer for their wares. But Francine had warned him and so he bid farewell and left.

Jeb couldn't get himself over to convey the bad news to Francine yet and went fishing instead. So he'd at least bring something home for dinner. If only he came up with an idea. Such a beautiful place and so many sorrows . . .

And when he was eventually on his way home with a heavy heart but a fat fish to feed them for two days, he met Spruce Almighty!

Jeb asked him for advice but Spruce claimed everything was going to be alright, Jeb just should have some faith. Ah, well.

TMI

Spruce almighty is quite the interesting Sim! He is the former husband of Mother Nature herself and created the Plant Sims and the Gnomes! And he's quite the catch!

Following found -> here 'Spruce was a gift to Mother Nature from nature itself, sprouting in her very own garden. Their love for Mother Nature lives deep in their roots and spreads to each needle, and like Mother Nature, they’ve dedicated their life to protecting the wonders of the natural world. Spruce, however, is not all-powerful like their eventual wife, but powerful nonetheless–they created the Gnomes, after all. Devoted to their creator, the Gnomes have a special, but troubling bond with Spruce.[1]

The Gnome Wars began when non-magical Sims of Innisgreen began developing technology that separated them from this land of natural wonder. This way of living enraged Spruce, leading to their loyal Gnomes attacking these Sims, in Spruce’s honor, and attempting to drive them out. The Fairies of the land stepped in to defend the non-magical community, eventually leading to Mother Nature herself getting involved and putting an end to the aggression. Spruce agreed to not engage in any further conflict, while the Gnomes were rendered inanimate as their punishment, except when Fairy magic temporarily permits them to animate once again.

The relationship between Mother Nature and Spruce Almighty is complicated, lingering in the very soil of Innisgreen today. Although divorced, Spruce still pines for Mother Nature's warm embrace, never losing hope to one day rekindle their lost love.'

Townie Oberon Summerdream is clearly inspired by Fairy King Oberon who appeared in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and even earlier stories. I know Oberon from the Rivers of London Books.

And here I told Jeb to perform a sci-fi scene(?) very strange. . .

Ah now! lol

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Just a nonsense spin-off to keep me writing ^^'

'Episode 1' - Vlad in Ravenwood - Full Moon Revelry 'Episode 2' - Vlad in Ravenwood 2 - At the Manor 'Episode 3' - Jeb in Innisgreen/Sprucederry Grove The 'Episode' between 3 and 5 - Saiwa at Beltane (Innisgreen/Everdew) 'Episode 5' - Saiwa and Jeb in Innisgreen/Sprucederry Grove 'Episode 6' - Saiwa and Jack in Innisgreen/Sprucederry Grove 'Episode 7' - Saiwa in Innisgreen/Coast of Adhmor 'Episode 8' - Jack and Jeb in Innisgreen/Sprucederry Grove 'Episode 9' - Jack and Jeb in Innisgreen 2/Sprucederry Grove 'Episode 10' - Saiwa and Jeb in Innisgreen/Coast of Adhmor