The Confounding Nature of Compliments (TND)

Maristella (a.k.a. Oasis Springs) is gorgeous. Look at that stunning sunset!

Kellie was practically glowing. She invited Johnny out for some fishing. I have no clue what he was wearing. The fishing hat works, even if it’s a bit goofy. His red hoodie works. But he was wearing loafers, no socks. Okay… Sim logic at its finest. He was in a foul mood. Kellie immediately tried to cheer him up.

I love that I’m playing the game and noticing new things. Like this pretty little waterfall and green bridge in the background. Of course, it’s not crossable by Sims, but it does make for a nice backdrop in the world. I decided to call this area Pathways Park in honor of this tidbit of trivia from the Sims game.

Kellie did her best impressions, jokes, and funny stories. Johnny was really struggling with his bad mood. He seemed uncomfortable. The rolled up sleeves might indicate he was overheating. I didn’t want to interrupt the friend hangout to change his attire/appearance. Also, he lost his custom eyelashes so that’s why I only have back and distance shots.

Johnny took time to “trash” another Sim. Specifically, his mom, I think, based on his thought bubble, which I hadn’t turned off yet. Not everything can be safe and sanitary and good in the Sims world. Drama adds to the realism. Either way, Kellie was shocked. She has a good relationship with her mom. I imagine, Johnny is frustrated with how his parents treated him when he chose not to go to university and picked a profession they believed was “beneath him.” Still, Johnny. Maybe lay off the forbidden words until you know Kellie a bit better.

Once they switched to fishing, his emotions calmed down. I love the little sparkles on the water. It’s a beautiful glowy gold in the late afternoon.

Johnny complimented Kellie’s appearance, and her smile, which is I’m sure what led to Kellie feeling stressed about fresh breath all the sudden (rolling a whim/want about brushing her teeth). I’m not sure you’ll be that close to him yet, sweetheart. I’m trying to follow as many whims as possible to stay true to her personality in game.

She had so many moodlets – happy from beautiful surroundings, stressed from Johnny’s negative mood, and flirty from his compliments. She tried complimenting his appearance too and asked if he was single. He liked the compliment, but disliked the question. Maybe he’s in a relationship. Oh Kellie. Smooth… real smooth. The loafers are killing me! *face-palm*

I’m not sure I’ve ever really explored this area. It’s very pretty. Butterscotch came running down to join them on the beach. He pawed at the ground a lot. No clue why. I wish we could hide the ugly “fishing spot” signs. They break the vibe. Also the odd sudden sharp angle changes to the different color sands and water are jarring…

Particularly noticeable here.

Aww pup! So precious! Posing with his eyes closed. What a cutie!

Kellie didn’t catch anything until the late evening. Butterscotch settled down on the sand, still warm from the sun, to take a nap. Wow! That is a huge purple fish! Proportions are weird in the Sims, amiright?

Look at that stunning three-quarter moon. And the Oasis Strip. That’s what I’m calling the “downtown” area of Maristella. I’m using Zero’s moon replacement mod because the base game is sorely lacking.

Kellie also caught a treasure box. Like that’s realistic? Haha! Nothing good inside. Some seeds and dirt, I think. At this point, they had been fishing for almost five hours. Johnny decided to go home. He seemed to be annoyed, but maybe that’s because he never seemed to catch anything. He did give her a hug before he left (and I didn’t get a screenshot because she immediately raced off to use the facilities).

Kellie ran into Brenna as she arrived home. She asked Brenna for advice about Johnny. I think she likes him, but his bad mood did make her question their growing friendship. Brenna was kind enough to stay outside and talk with Kellie until one in the morning. They barely scratched the surface when discussing friendships with guys, flirting, and compliments. Brenna did “talk up” Johnny. Perhaps they have crossed paths at the restaurant. Johnny did a few comedy acts at the place where Brenna works perhaps, and maybe he always over-tips the wait staff. Kellie also encouraged Brenna to talk about her feelings, particularly with her husband (since those two are having some issues).

Kellie came home and washed her dishes. That neat trait is kicking in. She had the option to polish to perfection, which she did. She was in a calmer mood since chatting with Brenna. I love how those two cheered each other up.

Once again, Kellie is matching her surroundings. She changed into this towel after her thoughtful shower. This is a mod by Zero that I feel adds realism to the game. Johnny called her the moment she was out of the shower to chat. Aww… you just saw him. She looks so pleased here, so the conversation must be good. Perhaps he called to apologize for his moodiness and shared that he had a good time hanging out.

Let’s stay hydrated. Kellie grabs a glass of water from the sink as she winds down for the evening. I’m slowly trying to add more decor to the house – the Dine Out flowers are on her shelf. I think purple is a nice complimenting color with the mint and soft yellow. The dog calendar already was on the wall, which is fitting now that she has a dog too.