#Hopebury: Vanderling

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He confessed that he loves her and the hopes of them courting. Emma agreeing wholeheartedly.

This moment would be branded into his memories for the rest of Iohn Vanderling's life.

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The birth of Iohn and Emma's son brought great joy , especially to Iohn. He only wants to hold Ewald and coo at him , working hard to provide for his now little family.

But it was the end of autumn and duty calls for him to give up half of his earnings to the royal crown. It made Iohn slightly bitter - the 3278 simvarian florence could have been an immense help, but he had to swallow his distaste and be content with only 1639.

He was thankful he could just send the money , as the steward was apparently "occupied with more important matters this season" to collect the gold himself.

(Hopebury coffers currently contains: 7 378 simvarian florence!)

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The fight was forgotten about the next time Iohn sett up his stall as people continued to buy fish.

Even Emma returned and asked if Iohn would like to meet by the pebble beach later that day. He said yes faster then thunderbolt.

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Customers came and went , either just looking or buying a fish or two to bring home. Even Emma came and gave him an extra florence for a fish. But her companion ,Violetta ,looked at his display in disgust.

Violetta: This fish is rotten , it smells horrible!

Iohn: The fish is fine ma'am , it was caught this morning by my brother Lothar.

Violetta: Don't lie to me boy , your selling bad fish to poor honest folk! Your disgusting liar!

Iohn: I'm not lying! The fish is freshly caught - maybe it's your miasma that clogs your nose!

Violetta: H-how dare you , pup! Did your mother never tell you to respect your elders or was she as immoral as you!?

Iohn: Don't you speak ill of my mother , you hag!

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As they played it was clear Emma was very knowledgeable about the game , Iohn making himself a fool again and again, but both of them laughed and had fun regardless- She even let him win a few rounds.

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After Emmete left the Vanderling boys headed towards the new alehouse - the Huntress.

The former almshouse was packed with music and the delicious smell of vegetable stew and newly brewed ale, and to Iohn's shy delight , pretty ladies.

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1st fall in Hopebury ☀ Vanderling

Current household: The Vanderling brothers (fishermen)

Social class: Peasants.

Household founds: 233 simvarian florence (simoleons)

Previously in the Vanderling household:

Iohn and Lothar settled down in their hut and duties as of fishermen. The brothers experienced love for the first time , although the eldest heart was crushed by the fair Laenor , now the Wife of Quentrell. Lothar is now courting Emmete Strongwood.

Will love continue to allude Iohn and will Lothar's continue to grow and flourish?

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After closing the stall and seeing his brother off , Iohn ran to pebble beach , collecting flowers on the way to gift Emma.

Last time he was here it was to confess to Laenor , but now , it feels different.

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Lothar doesn't tend the stall , so he has more free time collecting berries , fishing and of course , giving his Emmete a kiss when he sees her.

Was it scandlous to kiss a girl that was not his wife? Perhaps , but did neither of them cared? No.

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Lothar is a talented fishermen , so when he polled out a tiny anchovy, he was most displeased 😣

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After the humiliating fight with Violetta , the Vanderling brothers went home, eating cold gruel in silence.

Hearing her calling their beloved mother a bad parent hurt and angered both boys. They missed her terrible - her smile and tender hands when she held them in her arms, her reassuring words. Their father was stern , but still a good father when he was home.

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But Iohn couldn't help but yearn to start a family of his very own - especially when his eyes laid upon fair Laenor Hellebore, one of Miss Berkworts wards.

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ROS roll: Family- Feud 🥊

Two sims with low relationships get into a public fight. Family and friends must take sides.

(Since apologizing would be boring and impossible after a while , this feud will last until Iohn or Violetta dies✨)

On Iohn's side

Lothar , Emma , Amalda , Laenor

On Violetta's side

Dina , Oriolt , Sophey

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One day , he decided to be bold and tried to kiss Laenor , who promptly rejected him.

Later she told him that she valued his friendship , but she was in love with someone else - Her heart had chosen Quentrell Rosenward!

(thanks storyprogression...)

While he couldn't understand the reason why Laenor had fallen in love with a elder widower , Iohn respected her choice. But it didn't make the stings of rejection in his heart any lighter...

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Emma was an interesting person, Iohn thought- after many rounds of Kings & Fools and a round of ale gulping straight from the barrel.

Witty , wild and cheerful. A woman like her are as rare as finding a fairy-fish in the big ocean blue.

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Although described as a handsome fellow , Iohn needed the courage that ale provided to speak to any of the girls in the establishment. After his failed attempt to court Laenor Hellebore , he was scared put himself out there.

But he didn't want to be a bachelor - he dreams of having a wife and children , and to see those children have children of their own...

Emma: Hail fishermen , do you wanna play a round of kings & fools?