Strangetown, Season 3 - Academie Le Tour

Académie Le Tour is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Simnation, populated by only the smartest (or the richest) of sims. It is a favorite of old vampire, faerie and witch families, although “newer” supernaturals feel more at home at LFT. Sims can get a first-rate education in any subject here, but it is particularly well known for it’s Fine Arts programs. Its old traditions are somewhat at odds with the increasingly political student body, which includes a growing LGBT+ society, wealthy students rebelling against their families, and a thriving alternative music scene. Noticing the popularity of llama mascots, the Le Tour simball team recently jumped onto the trend and changed their mascot from a gnome to a llama, outraging hundreds of students.

I moved Marla, Lilith and Hermia into my made-over Boggs Hall, only to discover a tree from next door poking into Lilith’s room. Gotta fix that.

And the Tricous move into the newer version of Lam Plaza! They kick things off with a party, where nobody appreciates Swan’s lack of piano skills.

Marla and Orion really seem to hit it off!

Meanwhile, Loren’s been dating Jessie Pilferson. I caught them flirting on a community lot one time, so I had him take her out on a date. It hit the “dream date” mark pretty easily!

For whatever reason, Swan and Loren really don’t get along. They’re both sports fans, so maybe their teams are rivals? They’re the only two out of the Tricou kids that aren’t interested in rebuilding the family business (crime), so you’d think they’d get along, but nope.

Despite their dislike, they often seem to be around each other. Loren’s the only sim that seems to enjoy Swan’s piano playing.

“So, we still on for Saturday?”

“You bet!”

“So… biology. That’s rockets and aliens and shit, right?”

“Uh, not quite. Professor Reeves does teach a xenobiology module, but aliens aren’t really my thing.”

“What’s your ‘thing’, then?”

“Zoology! I’m going to be a vet. How about you?”

“Well, I’ve got stakes in the family business so I gotta be helping out there, but it’d be cool to do something creative on the side.”

The entrance hall is great for studying.

After discovering Delilah, well, didn’t exactly swing his way, Edwin’s attention has been focused on Marla Biggs. She’s smart, like him, a little inexperienced, like him, and a little shy, like him! The problem is, they’re both a little too socially awkward to make any sort of a “move”. Heck, Edwin gets so nervous around her that he hides behind books.

The house have been getting on much better since Edwin and Jonah made peace with each other. Edwin rarely comes into their attic hangout, so Roxie mostly just avoids him.

“Hey, girlfriend! What’s new?”

“Let’s see… I made the Dean’s list, just finished a new painting, a bit more abstract than my usual work but I’m pretty proud of it…. Oh, and my friend Lilith from high school moved into the dorms. You’ll like her, Rox, she’s a bassist like you, and-”

“Yeah, whatever, boring. I mean what’s new in your love life??”

“Uh… nothing? I’m still steady with Puck.”

“Is that so?? Because a little birdie told me you were canoodling with Mercutio Monty in the library the other day!”

“What birdie was this???”

“A reliable source!”

“Ugh. It was just a bit of harmless flirting. It’s not like Puck would mind, anyway.”

“Hmmm.”

“What are you ‘hmm’ing about?”

“Just general ‘hmm’ing!”

“Anyway, since you love your gossip so much: tell your brother he needs to get a move on if he really likes Marla.”

“Well, duh. I keep telling him to stop being so useless already and just ask her out but he won’t listen! Brothers suck.”

“Tell me about it. But yeah, Marla went on a date the other day, with Orion Tricou.”

“What!!!”

Roxie felt like shit after eating some dodgy food, and decided to take a couple of days off to recover. Much to her horror, she ends up tanking the exam and being put on academic probation. Ugh!!!

“Hi there!!”
“Hey. Sorry- did I wake you?”
“Nah, just haven’t bothered getting changed today. I’m sick.”
“Damn, that sucks. Just wanted to swing round and say hi, introduce myself, all that good shit, since I’m living just across the road. Hermia says we’ll get on.”
“Sounds like fun! Want to come in?”
“Sure. You’re not infectious, yeah?”
“Nope! Stomach bug.”
“So you’ve got the shits?”
“Gross! But, uh, basically.”

“So you’re new in town?”

“Yeah. Finally out of the hell-hole they call Pleasantview, and I’m never going back! Except to see Mom once in a while, I guess.”

“What about your Dad?”

“He can go rot in hell.”

“Yikes!”

“So never mind that asshole. I see you’ve got a bunch of instruments up here.”

“Yeah. Me and Jonah -that’s my boyfriend, wait until you meet him he’s so hot- we play together. He’s a drummer.”

“Nice. Are you guys in a band? I used to work in a record store, and it got me really wanting to be a rock star.”

“We’re not, but we could totally start one!”

“I’m down.”

“If you head downstairs, my brother’s making eggs. He’s kind of a dork, but he’s a pretty good cook so, y’know, I tolerate him.”

“Sounds good. You coming with?”

“Ew, no. If I eat I’ll probably barf it up again. I’m gonna take a shower.”

The Le Tour/Sim State sports team “you-copied-our-mascot” rivalry I envisioned is coming to life right before my eyes…

I have some uni pictures from Boggs Hall dorms I forgot to post, too. Life’s been hectic lately! Max Flexor came to visit and hit it off with Marla, although Lilith wasn’t impressed with his jock ways.

Super pleased the lounge area is used as frequently as it is!

“Y’know, you’ve got a pretty distinctive look.”

“Coming from the girl with the pink hair and facepaint.”

“No, I mean your facial features! Could I try painting you for my assignment? It’s okay if you’ve got better things to do, I just thought-”

“Hell no, I’m up for it! Lemme go get changed.”

Marla and her wormrat, Ronnie!

“Hey, Ange!”

“Yeah, it’s going great. The dorm is fucking huge and there’s people in your space constantly, but I’m having fun.”

“Wow, he really sounds like he’s getting in your space! What did you say his name was?”

“Tank Grunt! That asshole brother of Ripp’s? It sounds like he’s got a thing for you, to be honest.”

“Yeah, yeah, whatever. How is Ripp doing, anyway? He got laid yet?”

“What about me? I don’t know, it just doesn’t really feel like the right time yet. Is that a crime?”

“Haha, I dunno. Not everyone’s a fucking nympho like you, sis.”

“Hey, it’s not a bad thing. But you gotta admit you and Dustin fuck like rabbits.”

“Ha! Okay, have fun with that. I’ll catch you later, sis.”

“…Yeah, love you too.”

This dormie sure is a player!

The world’s cutest.

“Hey, how’d the big test go?”

“Okay, I think… I mean, I’m pretty sure I got most of the questions right…?”

“Hell yeah, I bet you aced it!”

“Thanks. I hope so!”

Marla’s got to give a presentation for her class this week, and she’s pretty nervous! So she gets a bit of practice in the drama studio.

Orion and Lilith hit it off.

“You know what you look like? A front man. I could probably use you.”

“I try. So what, you’re thinking of starting a band?”

“Maybe, yeah! Le Tour needs a decent student band. Fiesta’s got the Shifting Paradymes and we’ve got fuck all.”

“There’s so many cool venues here, too, it’s kind of a waste. We could perform at the coffee shop, the music Hall, the amphitheatre…”

“Shit, I haven’t even been down there yet.”

“Oh man, you gotta. They’ve made it into an outdoor restaurant now, it’s great for dates.”

“Hmmm. Is that a hint?”

“Might be.”

“Okay, I’ll bite. Let’s go check it out.”

“Do you date a lot, then?”

“Heh, kinda. Me and my siblings are all pleasure sims, so on any given night at least one of us is on a date.”

“Damn! And which of you is the most successful?”

“Depends on your parameters for success! Tiave goes out the most, I think. Kestrel’s the most popular and gets asked out by guys all the time, she’s got that sweet innocent thing going on and they all love it, but she’s into girls so no dice. Loren’s only got one girl he dates but he’s pretty smitten with her so maybe he’s the most successful, in a way?”