Simstoryteller drabbles: Tenderly and Condom

[strangetomato]

To get myself into working on the next chapter, I decided to do a couple of the weekly drabbles from the list at Sim Storytellers.







Prompts: Tenderly, Condom
Characters: Ophelia Nigmos, Ripp Grunt
Word count: 100
Pic count: 2

Note: Condom follows directly after Tenderly, as I have arranged them here.






Tenderly




As they waited for the cab to arrive, he reached for her hand, and she allowed him to hold it. The oddness hadn't quite worn off yet, and her heart still leapt a little whenever he touched her like that, with obvious tenderness.

She looked over at him, and he turned his head to meet her eyes. He smiled, but neither of them said anything. Words weren’t necessary. She could see that he was happy for her, and happy to be able to stand there, holding her hand.




Ophelia smiled. After several minutes, she spoke.

"That look really suits you."




Condom




Ripp loved compliments.

Sure, most people did, but him especially. It likely stemmed from all those years where he heard Tank getting praised while he was only criticized. He loved to get attention in any form at all, but never more than when it came from Ophelia. He all but lived for her approval.




They were easing into something more than just friends, and those small things were significant. Holding her hands was thrilling enough, for now. The rest could come later.

Still, he kept a condom in his pocket, just in case. You could never be too ready, right?







 

Comments

[cindyanne1.livejournal.com]

Yay! Good for them!

I know it's supposed to be a bit spoiler-y, but I'm not surprised. ;) I sort of thought it might happen.

Squee!

[inkspottedtea.livejournal.com]

I GOTTA TELL YOU. As much as I love Johnny, I just lakjdflskjflksdjflskd smush over Ripp and Ophelia. SO MUCH. THEY ARE SO CUTE and I'm SHIPPING THEM COMPLETELY. They aren't together in my own game, but I forsee me changing that in the future *cackles*

[katsuko]

Too too too too cute, these two.

And, I noticed that we don't really get a good look at Ripp in these (well... aside from the ass shot, but Ripp ass shots are always a good thing!) so I'm going to guess that someone got himself a new look perhaps? I love the long hair, but he's one of those sims that looks good no matter what!

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I see that you've figured out what the real spoiler in this is. I don't think it's surprising at all that they're becoming a little more intimate. That wasn't what I was afraid to give away.

I agree. They're mighty cute as a pair. I find it hard to conceive of a Strangetown where they aren't involved with each other in one way or another.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I don't think that part should come as a surprise. ;) The details of how it's all happening will be news, but I don't think the fact that they're getting closer should be.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I feel exactly the same way. I've always liked their chemistry.

Heheh. Bringing Ripps to Ophelias, one game at a time. :P

[simsbarbie.livejournal.com]

Being that I love both Ripp and Johnny...Ophelia does look really good with Ripp, but she looks nice with johnny too. My brain is racked. No matter the outcome, the story is going to be good.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

She's certainly not lacking in appealing options, I agree. ;)

[xel-squirgle-ox.livejournal.com]

Ripp and Ophelia are so cute together! And OOOH!!! Somebody cut their hair! ;)

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Well, someone did SOMETHING to their hair, didn't they? We're not sure what it is just yet.

[pixelcurious.livejournal.com]

Ah. Beautiful, succinct writing... evocative screenshots. I'm entranced. ^_^

[simgarooop.livejournal.com]

That was so sweet, very tender too :) (yeah, pun intended).

While I get the warm fuzzies (is that even a word?) seeing the three of them together, and getting used to the idea of being more than friends, I can't help it but wonder how is the rest of the town take the idea of that kind of relationship. I think the three of them couldn't care less, though.

Yeah, but that was a bit off topic. Yup, I also noticed the "real" spoiler in this drabble. Is there a play coming up in your story? ;)

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Drabbles are good for getting the succinct part. I like being forced to cut it down to essentials. I usually pad it out a bit more for the chapter, but the drabbling process is usually very helpful.

Isn't Bluewater Village a nice setting? Maybe it's the switch to a lush vegetation that I'm reacting to, but I love all the little details like the lighthouse too.

[xel-squirgle-ox.livejournal.com]

The reason why I said cut as opposed to changed their hair or something like that is because he's mentioned thinking about doing it before. Like at the dinner at Jayne's house or when Jaxy cut her hair.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

That's something that will be interesting to think about as this all develops. They're taking things as the come, I think, and it's probably not obvious to anyone besides themselves just yet, but I can see that being something very interesting to examine later on, if things turn out that way.

There is very likely going to be a play coming up, yes. :)

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

That's very true, and he's also gone through a bit of a life-changing moment. It would make sense, wouldn't it? ;)

[xel-squirgle-ox.livejournal.com]

Exactly! It would definitely make sense. ;)

[leskuh.livejournal.com]

So cute! And I love that one drabble is more about Ophelia and the other is more about Ripp and they're both still unsure, but getting used to the togetherness. And he loves her so much and she knows and it's all good. Love these guys!

Also, I wish to see Ripp's new hair! I know he has new hair!

Final Comments: NEEDS MOAR JOHNNY.

[amaryssobellus.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I'm loving Ripp and Ophelia together too. They're just so sweet.

HAIRCUT! I caught it. :D

[80sfiend.livejournal.com]

:( Nooooo...not ANOTHER girl stealing Ripp from Jill. SIGH.

...still though, it's _sort of_ cute. :)

[80sfiend.livejournal.com]

Ummm that icon totally looks like Jill/Ripp!! :D *loves it* I know it's not, but I still love it. :D I totally should make one...*plots*

[leskuh.livejournal.com]

Lol! It's actually my own creations Taran and Nor, though I can see where you'd pull the Ripp/Jill from.

[pixelcurious.livejournal.com]

The lush green is appropriate here, too.

So is the lighthouse, when I think about it. :)

[meetme2theriver.livejournal.com]

Yay. I like these. :) Ripp and Ophelia are so cute together. And after reading the others' comments, I really wanna see Ripp's hair now. Did he let Jaxy at him with the scissors after all?

[simfulacts.livejournal.com]

Heh, that last line is just so Ripp. I can't see these characters as different than the way you've imagined them anymore.