It happened like this: What a scare! The famous critic, Francois Landgraab came into the restaurant and demanded a meal fit for a king. Everyone ran but Sacha, who did her best and came up with a tasty new twist to an old favorite. The Beast has been appeased.
To top it off, Landgraab Industries sent Sacha an interesting new refrigerator.
At first Sacha was afraid of the thing, but after using it for a day she decides it truly is superior equipment.
For a brief time, Jazz and Sacha's three sons are all teenagers.
Since they all have A's, they think nothing of being three hours late for school due to video gaming.
Melody visits just as often.
Her offer to be Martin's girlfriend still stands.
"You're so smart... you should help me with my homework..."
Arthur walks by, trying to ruin the mood with his face.
Sacha seems to approve of Melody. Melody isn't insane, and loves the outdoors. She enjoys gardens and isn't totally repulsed by the steaks growing in the front yard. A good sign.
Martin's house fascinates Melody. The Grisby manor is in disrepair. Its furnishings are the same as when her grandmother was a child, not counting the various objects Lori has burned or destroyed due to imaginary hauntings. But the Archer place seems fresh and alive, while still retaining respect for things like Randi's old invention designs, there.
She is kinda pretty, eh? Maybe not the best looking girl in school, but familiarity causes Martin to overlook her imperfections. Melody's stylish haircut even draws attention away from her huge ears.
Martin proposes they go steady. Otherwise it would only be a matter of time before some other teen boy took interest in her.
"I sense there was flirting in my room."
When Melody isn't visiting, Martin spends long nights talking to her on the phone.
When Martin gets a job folding clothes at the day spa and isn't home all the time, Sacha helps Melody with her homework.
Chess. Melody may have won the boy's heart, but can she put up a good fight against a genius in chess?
The benefits of a boyfriend who works at a spa.
Since the Archers lack a proper guest room (Sacha feels bad about that!), Melody sleeps like a princess in the fancy tent in the front yard. She loves the outdoors as much as she loves soft things, so this is a win-win.
Melody truly hates going home. It may look like a nice place on the outside, but she never knows what she's going to find when she walks in that door.
His painting of Melody complete, Martin begins his next masterpiece: Demon Zebra.
Pavel has it in his head he's going to be a forensics analyst. He's going to make a difference. Best to start training for the law enforcement career.
Marty's only response to this is, "What... are you... wearing."
Pavel grins. "Something that will annoy you."
Part of the family. In this picture Melody replaces Arthur, who has a part-time night job.
Sometimes, Melody spends more time staring at Marty than she spends playing the game. Pavel can't help but to be annoyed.
Melody smiles. "So, the garden..."
"Overgrown?" Pavel interrupts, "Yes. It is. I'm tired."
Melody has a tired face too.
"Sometimes I wave my hands and yell, as if someone's paying attention," Pavel explains. "It makes me feel better."
Melody decides to go along with it.
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Etc.: The Francois Landgraab event made me laugh. I wonder if it was part of the game before or after the Landgraab Chateau in France, which involves the beast puzzle. I wouldn't have included it if it didn't give me an idea for how to explain the refrigerator.
The moodlet with the culinary career level 10 fridge is neat, replacing all meal moodlets with a much higher one called "superior equipment" or something like that. It may also boost all meal quality in some way. Sacha cooks every meal perfectly, which is nice to see.
I gave Melody freckles in CAS. I didn't modify her looks in any other way. Though when she moves in with Martin, she'll be required to sport some new tattoos.
Nice update. I love that fridge from the culinary career. IIRC the bit about Francois Landgraab was in the base game.
ReplyDeleteMelody is very cute, in a Grisby sort of way.
I like how Martin's expectations are so low that "not insane" means she's a catch XD That said, I think Melody is super cute and you're making her very likable with that back story.
ReplyDeleteYou were so lucky to get the chef career and the cool fridge so early on in the legacy!