3.18 Tough love

     Everyone loved Gilbert. Not just because he had the cutest little tail, but he was such a handsome devil. No wonder Sekhmet couldn't resist him. Aino was sure that if she ever met anyone she was immideately attracted to, she'd never do what the cats did; jump into a relationship, get pregnant and then move in together. It just seemed like such a hassle.

     But Gilbert, why were you gone for so long? Sekhmet seemed so happy, but still a bit unsure. Did he truly love her? Was there someone else?
     Come on baby, Gilbert meowed: Don't do this. You know I love you. But my other sims had really tasty catfood, so... you know how it is.

      It was so good that Gilberts previous owners had let them keep him: I love you Gilbert. 
      I love you to, Sekhmet.

     Aino stopped watching the cats grooming eachother, the lines she'd made up of their imaginary conversation easily lost; she'd been interrupted by a message on the phone. It was from Hans, as usual.

     She'd bet he wanted to meet her, since they'd been pretty much inseperable lately. Opening it, she quickly read through it several times before letting it sink in: Kol told me. It's over. That was it, nothing else but those few words. What a shame, she'd kind of liked Hans.

     Pressing the palms against her eyes to the point where the eyeballs starting aching, she physically pressed the tears back. Crying was pointless, and never lead to anything. But mainly she just didn't want dad to see. That way he'd think she was unhappy with him, and she wasn't.
     It wasn't a pain to live without a boyfriend. But she really wanted a good and close friend. Like the ones she saw sims had in movies.

     She hadn't been in love with him, so she didn't even understand why it made her sad. Beeing a couple didn't make Kol stay away either, he just got worse. Maybe she wasn't capable of falling in love at all, that was possible. Many sims lived their lives single and happy. But, she was sad that she'd lost another friend. Why didn't anyone want to be her friend? It was probably because she did weird stuff like pretending she was the cats.

     And because she bathed with a rubber duck. What was wrong with her? Couldn't she just grow up already?

     Mum was right, she was supposed to be alone. That's why she'd decided to become the crazy catlady. And she'd be the best crazy- catlady that had ever lived: Aino? Is everything alright? 
     She didn't want dad to worry, so she made it seem easier than it was: Hans broke up with me. The window was all covered in frost, keeping her from seeing the grey wall they called a fence outside- maybe this was how it felt like to be in prison.
    I'm sorry... she quickly smoothed over it: It's okay. I didn't really like him that much anyway. Atleast that was true, he'd just been a good friend when no one else wanted to be around her.

     It was time for something she should've done for a long time. She'd had an idea for a while, and only sim could answer her question: I want to meet mum
     No. For once Ian was sure what to answer. His only regret beeing that he'd ever mentioned it to her to begin with. No way would he let her meet that hag. But this time Aino was unstoppable: You can't say no. You've wanted me to meet her for so long, and now I want to.  
     Aino, it's not a good idea. Please don't do that to yourself. His little babygirl was way to delicate for that troll. 
     I want to. And you can't make me change my mind.

      Please Aino, rethink it. Atleast give it until spring okay? It's not that far away; please. She wasn't going to change her mind, but she still answered so dad wouldn't have to worry until then: Okay. But then you won't stop me. Promise? 

     Promise.

     Are you sure I look okay? Aino asked him for the thousand time that day. Not that he got why she needed to dress up to meet her own mother, but maybe it was some girlthing?

     You look adorable. That was probably what she was aiming for. It couldn't be that she wanted to look like a grown up, she was his little girl. Besides, she did look adorable. 

     But, do you think mum will like me?

     Ofcourse she'll like you. Ian wasn't even sure why he said that. Skuld was an evil old hag after all, and Aino was an adorable little doll.

     So he asked her one more time: Are you sure you want to do this? 

     Nodding, Aino didn't look hesitant: Yeah, I'm sure. She's my mum, and think I'll regret it forever if I don't do it. And she didn't have to meet her ever again either. It wasn't like mum could do anything, because there were big guards there. Atleast that's what dad said. 

     That's true, but remember that you don't owe her anything, mimicking what she had told him so many times. 

     I know, but I want to meet her. She had something important to ask her, after all. If she was ever going to get a friend, she would have to find her doll and make it come alive. 

     Are you sure you don't want me to come with you? Ian asked once again. He wanted to stop her, but he couldn't keep her away forever. To think that he'd once wanted her to visit her mother. What had he been thinking? And now the tables had turned; he didn't want her to, and she was on her way. He could hope that Skuld wouldn't say anything wrong, and if he was lucky, she was so drugged anyway that it didn't matter. 

     I think it's better if you stay away. Aino said: Incase she's angry about the divorce. Dad had finally gotten rid of the weddingring, a white band still on his finger where it had been. Maybe it would never disappear: I'll be back in a little while, okay? 

     Okay. Just remember that she's not at her best mental health, okay? So if she starts talking about the dead, just ignore it. 

     She sat all alone in a big room, staring emptily at the chair infront of her. She didn't look to thrilled about have a visitor. The lightblue uniform didn't do wonders for her complexion, and the ghastly lighting that stung in the eyes, made her look older than she was. Aino had expected to see a beaten woman, but for now her mother gave her just as much goosebumps as she always had. Mum was beautiful, even in the terrible lightning. Her hair still looked like gold that had been polished a few times to much.

     Feeling insecure all of a sudden, Aino hesitated. Then she remembered the women that worked there, and she didn't want them to think she was a weirdo; even if she was one: Mum? It took a long while before she saw recognition in her eyes. But she didn't say a word.

     Where's Ian?  

     Dad's not coming, Aino lied: He's very busy at the moment. Mum rolled her eyes, showing that the lie was revealed: He divorced me, even if he promised not to. You can't trust men, Aino. You know that right? Yeah, she knew boys weren't worth placing trust in. They just left: I know that Ian has someone else

     You're the only one for him. She lied again, worried about hurting her feelings: He had to divorce you, because forms aren't made for married couples where one isn't available all the time. 

     She'd hoped mum would say how pretty she looked, but instead she went: You have quite the chickenlegs on you. I'm surprised you're capable of lifting those clunky shoes. Sighing at her, Skuld continued: I guess I shouldn't be surprised. You've never been good at taking care of your looks. 

     Aino wasn't sure why, but she felt just like a little girl again; looking up at her beautiful mother, hoping one day she'd make her proud. Once again she'd failed: I know mum, I'm sorry. I'll never be as beautiful as you.     

     No you won't. She said matter- of- factly: You have shoulders like a man, but atleast you're not fat. Guess it's better than nothing.

     Thank you mum. May I sit down?

     Mum didn't answer, but Aino decided to sit down at the table anyway; especially because the big ladies started shuffling around a bit and she didn't want mum to get into trouble. Even if she'd seemed uniterested, mum asked her a question: So, do you have a boyfriend?
     No... or I did, but he broke up with me. Aino tried keeping her voice as low as possible. It was a bit uncomfortable having two others keeping you under surveillance.
     What did you do? It has to be your fault; you look like a little whore. Could've sworn I told you what I thought about red. It's a whore colour.

     Yes mum, thank you.

     She didn't want to tell mum about Kol, that might make her feel guilty. It made her feel guilty atleast: So what was his name?  

     Hans... He's a genious like you. Aino swallowed the small sensation of pride that a boy that was really smart wanted her: And he broke up with me. Not the other way around.

     It's because you're stupid. What plans do you even have for the future? Let me guess; None. Mum was so smart, so Aino nodded. She hadn't thought about it. She was just planning on taking an education and start working: I lost someone else to; he didn't want to be my friend anymore. It felt a bit right that mum told her the truth about herself.

     Skuld listened intendly to her daughter, looking so intense that Aino started stuttering. Then she interrupted her: Aino. Do you know why I told you all those things when you were a little girl? She paused, referring to all the times she told her that no one would ever be her friend, and she didn't deserve love: I bet, Skuld continued: that a lot of sims has told you that I was wrong, and just beeing evil and meanspirited. Am I right? Aino wasn't sure what to do, but she didn't dare nod, even if that was exactly what she'd been told. 

     I was trying to protect you. 

     Leaning forward, Aino listened; swallowing mums every word like it was truth: You were?

     Ofcourse I was. I knew it was a cold thing to say, but I didn't want you to be unprepared for life. Look at all that I did, and sims wanted to be my friend. They still do. I get letters from sims I've never met, just because I'm beautiful. Do you? 

     Aino shook her head, so Skuld continued: And I had many men that wants to be with me, even if they know what I've done and that I'll stay here for a long while. But they leave you. That's proof that you're ugly, that you don't deserve love, isn't it?

     I wasn't trying to be mean, I didn't want to see you like you are now; disappointed and heartbroken, because yet another sim that you cared for left because you weren't good enough for them. It wasn't cruelty Aino, that is what sims do when they care. They hurt you, for your own good. It's called tough love. Wow, mum was so clever. Aino never knew she cared about her that much. 

     How many sims have you treated fairly, been kind to, and then they walk all over you? That's because of the things I've told you all the time. It might have seemed cruel at the time, but do you believe me now? Mum had that intense look again.

     Aino didn't notice she was nodding at her all the time. Mum was right. That's why good things didn't happen to her. She didn't deserve it: I bet you don't have any girlfriends either, do you? I bet they just take one look at you, and immediately hate you; talk about you behind your back, and judge you. It never matters what you say or do, the boys do the same thing, don't they?

     She nodded again, so mum continued: They aren't wrong Aino. I wanted to protect you. You're better off without anyone. That's how sims like you survive in simnation.

     Mum was so smart. Mum was a genious, and she wasn't. What was it that dad had said, that she wasn't at her best mental health. Aino thought that she'd never seemed clearer: Mum? 

     What? Skuld didn't sound any warmer: Do you remember my doll? She'd hated that thing, of course she remembered it: Yes. Why?

     Do you think dolls can become alive? Aino hoped mum would say yes, because if she did, she was never going to try to get another friend again. She was going to try to find her doll, and turn it into a real sim. That was the only way she could have a friend.

     Skuld swallowed a big smile, looking at her daughter; she had to be the most transparent sim to have ever existed. This was so easy, it was barely fun. Who was she kidding, it was hilarous; she loved tormenting her daughter. She was so gullible it had to be some kind of record: You know what, Aino. I think that's your best bet. You should look for your dollie, and try to bring it to life. That's the only way you'll ever get a friend.

     That way, her stupid daughter could waste her life looking for a doll and hope it would start living. It would make the girl miserable, and then Ian would be miserable. And that made her happy, and anything that made Skuld happy was the right thing to do.

     Ian had been worried for no reason it seemed, Aino seemed so happy for a change: It was great dad! I don't understand what I was so worried about! Mum is so smart, and so beautiful! And she answered so many of my questions!! She's not mad at you though, she lied. It was better to calm dad down. 

     She wasn't sure if she ever wanted to visit again, because the place scared her a bit. But atleast now she knew what to look for! She was going to look for her doll, since it was the only way she'd ever get a friend! That's probably why she'd found the book "where's Bella at", it was a sign to her that dolls could become alive. 

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Poses: TheiaNyx, Sunny, 

Last chapter with Aino as a teen. She's a bit over halfway through the teenyears, so it seemed fitting to end it here. She also might change a bit from now, to next chapter. But she's so indecisive and easy to lead anyway, so it's probably plausible

And if anyone wondered about the "has no friend" thing, is that I've wanted to port the town to a new save. So then I'll get rid of a bunch of sim and get new ones in. I didn't want to restrain the choice by having to keep potential friends of hers. And I haven't been in the mood to tweak, remake sims, make new families, thinking or planning for a while. I've just had a real storytelling and writing period. So, it'll get better. I'll just have to have the pure simming- lust back.

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3.17 Dedicated

warning: NSFW

     There's absolutely nothing to worry about, Ian assured Maya: I'm a great iceskater. 
     Is that so? For some strange reason she didn't seem to believe him. They'd taken an early morning trip to the fair. That way it would be less crowded, and easier to get on to the ice. It was, after all, one of the most popular events. The ponds around town were a bit to small to skate on.
     Yeah. I've been doing this for years, he lied. He really just didn't want to admit it was strange he hadn't fallen yet. He wasn't that terrible ofcourse, but time has a tendency of making sims forget their skills. Especially when they didn't get to work on them all the time.
     You seem a bit wobbly Ian...

     Okay... he grunted... Maybe my skills aren't all that impressive.... No point trying to lie his way out of facapalming the rink; are you okay?
     My butt hurts... she answered: But other than that I'm fine. Ouch... This might be the time to tell that my skills aren't very good either. 
     I figured as much...

     How did your leg take it?
      I don't have a problem with my legs.... Ian did his best to ignore the stiff knee he had. It made him feel older than he was.  
     Okay...Well, we wont get any better if we stop trying. Maya had a good point, and Ian didn't have any plans on telling her that he was to old to learn new stuff. She was older than him, and if she could learn new things, so could he.

     Aino didn't mind that dad and Maya were dating. He'd divorced mum, and it was about time. Well, they were separated, but they'd get a divorce in the end. Now he just needed to take off that weddingring, but Maya didn't seem to care about it. Ofcourse they'd been involved for longer, but for some reason they didn't think she got it. Which was okay with her; grown ups were a bit dumb. She on the other hand never wanted to grow up!
     She'd come to terms with the fact that she'd never figure out how she felt about her own mother. She still loved her, and thought she was the most perfect thing that had ever existed. But she was still scared of her, and mad beause she'd hurt dad. That was probably okay to feel like that..

     She didn't really know what Mayas kids thought about it, she hadn't met them. But they were a lot older than her to, so she didn't care. They'd probably want their mum to be happy. And dad made her happy. As long as they didn't keep up the kissing. It would've been nice if they stopped that.

     EEEWW!! Why did they have to do that infront of her? Dads were so gross!

     Ideally she'd wanted to get something warm to drink, and get away from dad and Mayas smooching. But she was interrupted before she got that far, because; cat. Maybe she could take it home with her? What was the sentence for catnapping? Especially because she was going to be nice to it. She loved cats.

     Unsure of how long she'd spent contemplating catnapping, Hans interrupted her grand scheme. They hadn't shared a word since he'd talked to her when her teddybear was destroyed. Not that he'd told anyone either, but he was a pretty nice guy. He was also a bit shy: Hi
     Hi. Aino didn't have a lot to say to him either. The fair was staring to crowd up, so the noiselevel was higher than earlier. It was one of the problems with weekends; to many sims showed up at the same time.
     So, are you here alone? Hans looked around for a little while, but she wasn't sure who he was looking for.
     It was a bit strange, but she answered anyway: No. My dad and his girlfriend is here.

     He gave a quick and shy smile: I meant if you were here with Stein? 
     Uhm, he's not here. He's probably with his girlfriend. It would've been nice if he was here though. They usually had a lot of fun together. And she hadn't had sex in a while either.
     Girlfriend? Hans looked surpprised for a second: I thought the two of you.... Clearly he wasn't paying attention to school gossip. But it was a pretty big school to, so that might be it.
     No, we're friends. We've known eachother since we were kids. And they slept together once in a while, but that was called friends with benefits.

     Really?! He pulled another small smile, before suffocating it again: So... does that mean that it's a chance you'll go out on a date? With me, I mean! 
     Why wouldn't she want to go on a date with him? Hans was nice enough: Okay
     Really?! He sounded so surprised. Wonder why: damn.. I didn't think you'd say yes... Then he let out a breath she hadn't noticed he'd kept.

     She saw him in the corner of her eye; Kol. They were probably here together! She didn't like him, and she was scared that he was going to make her give him another blowjob. His dick was so gross... But maybe.... Hans was nice. He'd never make her do anything she didn't want to, and he liked her. She wasn't in love with him or anything, but he was nice. And she'd be nice to him to. So maybe, if Kol saw her with his friend, he'd leave her alone: Hans?
    Yes. He smiled at her, he seemed so much lighter than he had when they just met earlier today: Do you want to kiss under the mistletoe? It's tradition.

      He wasn't difficult to persuade in any way, even if they missed eachothers lips. But he got a nice, red lipstick mark on his chin instead. Kol just stared at them with the same expression, but atleast he didn't say anything. With Hans and him beeing bestfriends, he'd never bother her again! Aino was a genious. She knew that it wasn't the right thing to do, taking advantage of Hans. But she'd be nice to him.

     He was a lot of fun to spend time with to. As he wasn't a fan of modern technology, they had to find other ways of entertaining themselves. And that meant they had to find other things to do, than to watch tv.

     The best thing was that he was a genious, but never made her feel stupid. Sometimes they'd do stuff together than not a lot of other teenaged couples did. Hans knew she liked pictures, so they often took the trip to the artmuseum. She liked listening to him when he talked about the art, and the different timeperiods. He was so smart. Mum was smart to.

     For someone as smart, he wasn't great at everything; but he was a very quick learner. Atleast this way she also had something to contribute to the relationship. Hans was also really pale. Wonder if he burned easily in the sun?
     The best part about everything, was that he was really sweet. But she didn't like him that much. He was more like a good friend. But friends with benefits were great to, even if he called her his girlfriend. It was really mean of her though. Maybe using other sims to their own benefits was something everyone did.

     Sekhmet was like most cats, she would groom herself to the point where parts of her fur would fall off. And she didn't like dirty little kittens either, so the little one needed a good wash to. He seemed to enjoy it a lot. Because cats love grooming eacother.

      One thing Sekhmet did not like was strange cats in the house; around her baby! She did her best to scare it off.

      The new cat was terrified! With good right. It didn't belong here!

     Wait a minute? Where was that cat coming from? Ian had never seen it before in his life. It looked well groomed and healthy, so it had to have a owner. This was the problem with having a catloving daughter, she'd let everything with fur into the house. How long had it been in here?

     The cat had to put it's tail between it's legs and went home to it's owners.

     Swimming was still a big favourite to do. Even if Aino didn't have as much time as earlier, she tried enjoying it as often as possible. She couldn't wait until winter was over, and summer came along. Then she could go and swim at the beach. Swimming was the best; it cleared her head, and made her tired in a good way.

     It took a little while before she noticed him, hesitantly waiting: Stein! Hi! They had barely seen eachother after she'd started dating, and she really missed him. Maybe he missed her too?

     Do you want to come and swim with me for a bit? She hadn't seen him, so maybe he'd been in the hottub or the other pool. Unless he'd just showed up, that was ofcourse another option. It was a big poolarea.
     He barely looked at her: Nah. I should go now
     Is something wrong? Aino tried not talking to louddly, but it was a bit difficult in the large room.
     Nah... Even she got that something was wrong.
    Please tell me what it is. They were all alone here anyway, so what was the problem? It had benefits to skip school sometimes.

     After a bit longer of uncertainty, Stein finally sat down on the ledge. He didn't say anything, just stared at her until she got nervous and asked him: So what is it? 
     You're dating
     Yes. Was that a problem? He dated to, he'd even had a girlfriend the entire time they'd seen eachother: Are you sad that we don't sleep together anymore? Hans wouldn't be fine with her sleeping around. He was a bit traditional in that area.
     Nah, that's fine. I just thought...
     Thought what? She had no idea where this were going.

     I just thought that if I gave you some time, you'd... you know..
     No, she still had no idea what he was talking about: What?
     You know... that you'd fall in love with me to. For a second she worried that she'd drown in mere shock: I don't get it.  
     You never do. He sounded so tired when saying it, like it had been on his mind for a time.
     What?

     I really like you, and I thought that if you just got some time on you, you'd realize it and would like me back....
     Oh... Now she got it: But, I thought you had a girlfriend. He did, they were still a couple.
     I do, but she's not you. And then you go and get together with Hans? Why him, and not me? 
     How was she to have guessed that: But I didn't know that you liked me liked me. I thought we were friends.
     We slept together. 
     So? You said you slept with whoever you wanted. He had said that, or had she misunderstood something?

      I wouldn't have slept with you if I didn't like you like you. Wait? Wasn't that normal for sims to sleep with someone just because they were horny? She had no idea that boys had feelings like that. How was she supposed to know that: I'm sorry Stein. I didn't know. Not to mention that she'd never felt like that towards him: Are you mad at me? 
    It took a little while before he answered, his voice echoing in the empty swimhall: No. I was a bit, but it's not your fault. You can't read my mind after all. But...

But I can't keep beeing your friend. It hurts to much. Then he stood up and left.

     Aino eventually got up from the pool and sat down. She'd had no idea about that, and as a result she'd lost a friend. What was she going to do now? She didn't have any friends to loose, and now Stein was just gone.
     Atleast she still had Hans. She liked spending time with him, but she'd really miss Stein. She'd known him for so long. How could she not have known? He hadn't hinted at anything, had he? Aino couldn't remember anything about it atleast. Maybe she should take a chance on getting a doll to come alive. Wondered if mum could've made a potion for that? Probably.

     It took a while before realizing someone was present. First Stein had called off their friendship, and now Kol was staring at her. She wanted to crawl into the nearby fireplace instead of staying- and suddenly felt very exposed with nothing but swimwear on.
     What are you staring at? He hissed at her. Though, shouldn't she be asking him that, she'd been here all along. Not that she dared answering that, she was scared he'd beat her up. Or that he'd kill her, she'd seen sims get killed before, and it looked painful. So instead she answered: nothing... What did he want anyway? She was dating his friend, so why wouldn't he just leave her alone?

     So you're going after my friend now, are you whore? What? Hans had asked her out, not the other way around: I don't work. Really, sims needed to get that. Especially boys.
    Are you trying to be funny? Kol was in a bad mood even for him: What are you planning on doing to him, psycho? The worst thing about him was that he rarely got furious. It was this cold, calculated anger that simmered beneath the surface. And then it was just a matter of waiting for it to explode; or not. Kind of like mum really.
    Uhm... I don't really have any plans. We're meeting again tomorrow. Do you want to come? She didn't want to spent time with him, but it was the polite thing to do. If she just worked harder, he'd probably stop beeing mad at her. Like she'd tried with mum, but failed at all the time.

     I don't want to spend any time with a whore like you. He looked disgusted at the thought. Aino wanted to say that she didn't work again, but figured it was best not to. He'd gotten closer to her, and he was one of the strongest boys in school.
     Then what do you want? It was best just to get it overwith, because the less time she had to spend with him, the better.
     You know what I want.... 
     Please, not that again: I'm dating.... And he's your friend...

     What? You think I care? I don't give a shit about him. He knows what your mum did, and he still dates you. You deserve everything that comes your way, now more than ever. Had he gotten taller? She was pretty sure he'd gotten taller.
     Not that she understood why he was taking it out on her, if he was mad at Hans. Whatever Kol did, wouldn't affect her kind- of- boyfriend anyway. It would only affect her: I don't get it.
     You're a fucking moron then. He lowered his voice instead of raising it: See, the best way to humiliate a guy, is to do something to his whore.
     But what about mum then? It still didn't make sense. By his logics, he'd be hurting dad since he was mad at mum.
     I can't get to her. And you knew what she was up to. It's your fault. You deserve everything anyone does to you.

    He got way to close to her for her liking, leaning over whispering in her ear: I still remember how it smelled when I got home. They didn't have the time to hide his body before I saw it. I will stop, when you have nightmares each night; when you cant sleep because you never knows what waits. I don't like you. And I'll make sure that you'll remember me for as long as you live, just as I will remember what your mother did. Now; get down on your knees and open your mouth, because you won't get away.

     Floor was a bit moist and sticky, the constant steam had probably done that. It was an old bathouse, so it wasn't easy cleaning it either. She hoped someone showed up, and she hoped no one showed up. It was a lot easier just to get it over with.

     Daddy! Do something! Aino did her best screaming over the alarm, but to no avail. It was really loud. She'd already phoned the police even before the alarm went off, so why hadn't she just hidden under the bed?

      Officer Per- Arne was the first one to arrive. This wasn't his first season in the force: Okay. We can do this the hard way, or the easy way. It's up to you. He had to shout to be heard over the alarm.

     The burglar launched at the officer, but he was having none of it; using a special sim- fu trick, that didn't work. But it looked really neat.

     Ian couldn't watch. There was no way the officer would walk out of this. They always lost fights.

     But to his surprise, it was veteran officer Per- Arne that stood victorious in the end; the most awesome officer in simnation.

     It was impossible to know who was most shocked, but they all guessed it was equally shared between the cop and robbe.

     Though Ians biggest shock was that Aino had phoned the police before the burglar had touched the door. Didn't that girl ever sleep? However it was nothing compared to the beautiful sight that awaited them.

     Meowing outside, Gilbert had the door slammed in his face when the officer arrived; his heroic rescue of his beautiful Sekhmet and his son rudely interrupted.
     Gilbert! Sekhmet ran to her brave furry hero, rubbing her catnose against his: Sekhmet! I finally found you! It just sounded like a bunch of meows to the sims, but that was unimportant.

     Running outside as fast as his kittenlegs could carry him, Nefertum had waited for this moment forever: DAD! He ran up and sniffed his father, that looked a bit like a dog. Sekhmet was happy, finally her family was whole. Just as it should be.
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Gilbert showed up all on his own. That was so cute, so I added him to the family. Because I had to. Come on, it doesn't get cuter. And I have no idea where the other cat came from, it just stood there all of a sudden

And for the record, officer Per- Arne is awesome, because they were robbed a second time just a few days after. He showed up, and wins again. This officer deserves a sim- medal


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