A few days later, Alice called with a favor.  Corbin’s chest fluttered when he saw her number flashing, but it wasn’t a date she wanted.  Her babysitter had to cancel for the day and Alice had no one to watch her daughter while she was at work. 

Alice: “Thank you again, I would have called in sick, but today I have a surgery lined up that can’t be put off.” 

Corbin: “Hey no worries!  My dad was the one who stayed home with us, and as the oldest I had to watch my sister and brother all the time; don’t worry, we’ll have fun.  Kids love me!” 

Violet: Mom, MOM.  What are you doing?  This is a bad idea.  Mom, NO. 

Alice: He’s a nice guy, you’ll be fine for a few hours.  If he tries anything, stun him and go wait for me at the park. 

Violet: UGGHHH… 

[Random People Watching: Part Two.]

Pic 1&2: Colby, If this is a business luncheon, you’re failing.  Unless the point was to annoy and drive your client to threaten you with a fork.  Bob knows how many people have considered it already.  Maybe you should work on your charisma? 

booisnotaverb:

ashuriphoenix said: “GODDAMMIT… I wanted to see two chat bubbles with steaks and hearts!  I REALLY REALLY DID.  😐  How do I know if the steaks were liked or not?  YOU HAVE RUINED EVERYTHING.” 

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I thought I did! 

But when I went to set up my posts I realized that I have to keyboard-screenshot it to get the bubbles, I can’t click C like a regular picture unless I change a setting I think? 

I have to double check what my what I have toggled, and look up how to hide the plumbob… HM.  BRB… 

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So it looks like we can NOT take pictures of the thought bubbles in TS4 using the in game camera?  I don’t usually care about my bubbles, but when I do I don’t want my UI clogging up the space (like I do if I use the keyboard Print Screen button).

I googled a bit and couldn’t find a resolution.  Does anyone have an idea? 

[Random People Watching: Part One.] 

Pic2: Wine this early Tem?  Really? 

Pic3: Johnny getting pissy about the poor service while Landgraab Jr (I forget if that’s his son or nephew) is trying to grin through it. 

Pic4: You love steak?  Oh my gosh, I love steak too!  (Not pictured: two chat bubbles showing steaks with hearts.) 

Corbin focused on adjusting to his new job for most of the summer, and while he had joined a local art club to help improve his photography skills he rarely went to the meetings.  It wasn’t until Maaike came to visit Oasis Springs and begged to meet his hometown friends that he realized how much of a hermit he had become. 

He invited Maaike and

Alice (the leader of the art club) out to brunch so they could all catch up. 

Maaike: “Don’t feel too bad Alice, this bozo hasn’t called any of us since he left Windenburg.  We’ve been debating for a while over whether it was worth it to come over and harass him until he apologizes, but everyone else has been so busy that I finally gave up on waiting for them and bought a ticket.” 

[They ended up switching places; I guess the sun was in her eyes, while Corbin’s glasses have automatic sun-tinting?  I don’t know.]   ¯_(ツ)_/¯ 

Corbin: “Don’t listen to this woman.  Do you know how many club meetings she flaked out on because she was reading ‘this great new book you guys all have to get!’?” 

Alice seemed awkward when they first sat down, but slowly opened up as she saw how comfortable the other two were with one another.  Her comments were short but funny, and she was interested in every reference he made to his job at the Space Center.  After Maaike left, Alice unwound even more and the two shared thoughts on art history, star patterns, and past relationships. 

Their conversation was finally cut short when Corbin had to leave for a 1pm meeting.  He left with smile.  That may be the longest brunch I have ever had, and I don’t regret a second of it

Corbin left most of his big furniture in Windenburg; moving it there originally had been frustrating enough, trying to deal with that and the memories they would bring with them wasn’t worth the effort.  It was easier to buy a new bed and bookcase locally, and his parents dug into their storage to find a desk and dresser for him. 

His mom also gave him a few plants “-for color.  And they’re succulents so you can’t kill them!”  Gee, thanks.  He smiled and shook his head.