Ferber – Beginnings and Endings
Rheta Ferber was moving to get away from her past – she hoped life on the island would be a pleasant change to a simpler life. Her two children, Erika and Ian got along very well – most of the time. Of course, a twelve hour boat ride does strange things to people, and Rheta could only look on in sympathy as Erika noogied Ian for his fifteenth stupid joke about farting.
Eventually though, she made them give it up and go inside while she checked out their nice new garden. Erika decided that she’d be nice to Ian and read him a story about bears (and an evil child named Goldilocks). Ian loved stories – especially ones where villains get their just desserts! (Goldilocks got THREE servings of dessert!)
Unfortunately, at the most exciting part of the story, there was a sudden noise outside, and both Erika and Ian ran out to see what was happening. They encountered Death, looking puzzled and staring at a pile of ash…
Erika, quicker on the uptake than her brother, begged Death to not take their mother. “We won’t have anyone to look after us – she’s all we have in the world! Please, you can’t take her from us!”
Death, still slightly confused, responded, “I’m sorry, Erika, but your mother’s time has come. I don’t really have much choice in the matter. Good luck – until I see you next.”
Ian, who had been hopeful that his sister would save the day, was completely overcome. He’d never felt so alone.
Erika, in a state of shock, wandered inside to stare at the bookcase. She wondered idly if she would be able to find a book to help her bring her mother back.
While Ian, outside, cleaned up all that remained of their mother.
Bonus Pic: Once Erika lost her plea with Death, she put on the best sadface. SADFACE!
Don’t you just want to give her a hug?
This entry was really quite difficult for me to write, and I’m not sure I addressed it in the best manner. I’m aiming for a cross between reality and the Sims 2 world, and I’m a little concerned that I’m not quite getting the right spot.
This is the third family – the introductory post on the last family should be posted in the next few days!
Lightnin said,
23 May, 2008 at 12:08 am
I know it would technically be out of order, but I reckon you could have ended on the shot of sister reading to her little brother, it was so sweet, and It probably best represents their changing relationship in the wake of their mothers mysterious, and somewhat abitrary death.
Mao said,
23 May, 2008 at 1:32 am
It takes a little bit before writing for both worlds becomes easier. I don’t really address much sims stuff in mine, but I try not to make it too realistic. You’re doing fine.
That is one serious sad face! I also loved the alternative twist with Goldilocks being evil, haha. And the whole “she got THREE servings of desserts!”
Monique said,
23 May, 2008 at 5:24 am
Poor Erika and Ian. That is so sad. Hopefully they will make it. It is difficult dealing with teens and children when there is no adult around.
I just wanted to say that I really like all your families so fair.
theangelofdarkness said,
24 May, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Lightnin, I considered putting the shot of Erika reading to Ian at the end, but it didn’t seem to flow right – I wanted to highlight that they were alone (for the time being, although they’re really supportive of each other normally).
Thanks Mao – the Grim Reaper in the Sims 2 actually reminds me of Death in the Discworld series. I didn’t want to skip out on a lot of the Sims stuff though – it’s so silly and cartoony but fun! (I know some people don’t like the supernatural stuff, but I really like the aliens and the cowplants, and all the weird things like that.) Goldilocks IS evil, by the way – she STEALS people’s food and breaks their chairs!
Hi Monique! I’m pretty sure Erika and Ian will make it – Erika’s got a good business head on her shoulders, and Ian is a neat freak, and takes care of the house really well.
Thanks guys for commenting – it’s nice to get some feedback!
Ann said,
28 May, 2008 at 3:30 am
The rain, the tears, the emptiness behind him…Ian couldn’t look more isolated and alone if you had staged that picture and Erika’s face in the outtake…oh my, *hugs*
That balance between reality and sim’s world is tough, but you’re doing well with it.
I like to let the cartoony seep in to the story, I enjoy it in game and it lightens up the drama in storylines.
theangelofdarkness said,
28 May, 2008 at 1:57 pm
The cartooniness is so funny sometimes too…
Poor Ian. I actually started laughing when it started raining while they were crying… (and I didn’t stage it!) I was so happy with that picture of him too – it’s just so perfect. I’ve added some rocks and things in the background now – Forgotten Island photos just looked so bare. I’m considering adding more trees, but once the island builds up then I’ll just have to get rid of them again.