Merry Christmas from Strangetown!

[strangetomato]

Nevermind the fact that Strangetown residents probably don't celebrate Christmas, I thought we could do a little alternate reality Christmas party, just for fun.

Warnings: language (well, you see Ripp there, so obviously), and lots of kissing under the mistletoe.


Johnny, Ripp, and Ophelia Throw a Christmas Party




Ripp: You mean, we even have an actual tree, and not a fucking cactus, or something? Sweet!

Ophelia: Yeah, isn't it great?

Johnny: This party is going to be so much fun. I hope so, anyway, after all the decorating that we did.




Ophelia: Where did this nutcracker thing come from? *fits of laughter*

Ripp: Oh, that ugly thing? It's Johnny's.

Ophelia: It's so... well, it's pretty ugly, Johnny.

Johnny: Hey, that's been in my family for generations!

Ripp: Yeah, because nobody else fucking wants it!




Ripp: See, Johnny? I got just as many fucking presents as you did, and I was ten times as naughty! You must feel pretty stupid now.

Johnny: Not really, Ripp.

Ripp: I know that you're lying. Still trying to be fucking nice for Santa? He doesn't like liars, you know.

Johnny: Whatever, Ripp. God, you're an idiot.




Johnny: So who did we invite again?

Ophelia: Well, we invited your friend, Jayne, and her friend, Stella. Then there was Ripp's band, Buck, Jill, Tank... oh, and his roommate, Frances.

Johnny: Tank?! I didn't approve that!

Ophelia: It's Christmas, Johnny. He's not so bad, you know.

Johnny: Ugh. Okay. Just this once...

Ripp: Good news! The punch bowl works!




Johnny: You want to save some of that for the guests, Ripp?!

Ripp: Not really, but I'll try...




Johnny: Is the big one from you, Phi?

Ophelia: Yeah...

Johnny: Nice.

Ripp: It's totally for me, though, Johnny. Just look at the fucking label.

Johnny: What?!

Ophelia: Bigger isn't always better, Johnny.

Ripp: I beg to fucking differ.




Ripp: Mmmm. Tastes like excellence.

Johnny: If you're drunk before the guests arrive, I will punch you right in the face, Ripp.

Ripp: Who do you fucking think I am, Johnny - YOU?!




Ophelia: You're not going to believe this, guys!




Ophelia: It's snowing!

Johnny: That's weird! Cool, but weird.

Ophelia: It's STRANGE, Johnny! Very strange.

Johnny: Hey, that's funny because we live in...

Ophelia: Yeah, I get it, Johnny.




Johnny: Well, now we wait... do you want one, Phi?

Ophelia: Yeah, sure, Johnny.




Ripp: Finally decided to lighten up and have a drink, Johnny?

Johnny: Well, yeah, the guests will be here shortly. I didn't start three hours ago.

Ripp: Was that three hours ago? No fucking way...

Ophelia: Three and a half, actually.

Ripp No shit!




Ophelia: They're here!




Buck: Merry Christmas, Jill!

Jill: Merry Christmas, Buck! The snow is so pretty.

Buck: It is. It's very pretty.




Jaxy: Merry fucking Christmas, Zoey!

Zoey: Oh, just kiss me, Jax!

Johnny: I didn't know that your bandmates were lesbians, Ripp...

Ripp: How fucking clueless are you, Johnny? Everybody knows Jasmine Rai. You need to get around more.




*various party activities and conversations ensue*




Frances: pssst! Tank... I don't know any of these people... care to fill me in?

Tank: Ummm, sure, Worthington. Well, those three sitting there are Johnny, Ripp, and Ophelia. Johnny's the green one, Ophelia's the pretty one, and Ripp is the one that looks like he might ask you for some change on the street corner.

Frances: Wait... Ripp is your brother, right?

Tank: Regrettably, yes.




Ripp: Hey, Tank - It's Christmas! Can't you give it a fucking rest for once?

Tank: Can't you try to clean up for once? I sure hope that Santa is planning to bring you a razor!

Frances: Doesn't Johnny know that blue and green should never be seen?

Buck: Oh, nobody really follows those rules anymore, Frances. I think it's a nice analogous colour scheme.




*bickering continues until Tank pokes Ripp and he walks away*




Ripp: I promised myself that I wasn't going to cry!

Frances: Hey, is he okay?

Tank: He's FINE! Give it up, Ripp. You're embarrassing me...

Ripp: *sobbing* Now I look like a fucking weiner and everyone is watching me - even that douche, Gunnar!

Gunnar: Did you just call me a douche, Ripp?

Frances: I think it's pretty obvious that he called you a douche, Gunnar.




Tank: Ripp, do you really have to do that with your arms? It kind of freaks me out! God, how flexible are you?

Ripp: Oww! My arms! heheheh...

Ophelia: We keep telling him to stop doing that. He's going to break something...

Ripp: They're broken! I broke my fucking arms! heheh.

Tank: Well, you got over that pretty fast.




Ripp: Look, Tank. Let's call a truce, for now. I know we can get along for a little while if we try.




Tank: Sure, okay, Ripp. I can do that.




Ripp: Now... give me a fucking hug.

Tank: What?

Ripp: I said, hug me, you asshole!








Ripp: See? That wasn't so fucking bad, was it?

Tank: No. It was kinda nice, Ripp.

Jill: Umm, Johnny... How much rum did you put in this, anyway?

Johnny: I didn't do it, Jill. Ripp did, of course! And you shouldn't even be drinking that!

Jill: Oh, bite me, Johnny! You're so bossy!




Tank: I know that we have to be able to agree on at least one thing, right, Ripp?

Ripp: You mean the fact that Ophelia is totally fucking hot? Yeah, I agree.

Ophelia: You guys do realize that I'm sitting right here and can hear you, right?




Ripp: I am so fucking glad that we invited that Frances dicksmack! He's really the life of the party...

Ophelia: Oh, you could learn a thing or two, Ripp!

Ripp: Studying is for fucking morons. For well behaved little silky boys like Frances.

Ophelia: Ripp!

Ripp: Well, seriously, Phi. Just look at him! I'm not being mean, or anything - like I really give a shit what team he pitches for - but the boy is silky, okay?




Ripp: Well, heelllllooooo, there! Strumming on my instrument, are we?




Ripp: So you like music? I like music. Music is fucking cool!

Jayne: Ya, totally! I just love it.




Ripp: You have to come see my band play! I'm lead guitar.

Jayne: Wow! That's awesome.

Stella: That's the band I was telling you about, Jayne! They're really good.

Johnny: Hey, what's Tank drinking?




Ripp: I like this party. It's getting a bit hot in here, though...

Buck: A cold shower might help you, Ripp.

Ripp: There's no shower fucking cold enough to take care of my hotness.

Buck: Sure, Ripp. Sure...




Ripp: Thanks for coming, Buck! Merry Christmas!

Buck: Merry Christmas, Ripp.




Stella: Yes, love is nice, but I'm more interested in the physical details, you know?

Gunnar: Oh, I totally agree. *puts hand into Buck's back*

Stella: Maybe you could help me in my studies...

Gunnar: Anything for a fan.




Ripp: Shit! I didn't know that we had mistletoe!

Jaxy: You look like you're up to fucking no good, Ripp.

Ripp: Shut up and kiss me!




Jaxy: Back off, Ripp! I will fuck you up!




Ripp: But it's mistletoe!




Jaxy: I don't give a flying fuck what it is! Keep your disgusting man stink off of me, Ripp!




Jaxy: Unless the fucking mistletoe suddenly makes your cock disappear, you can forget it.

Ripp: Man, somebody has to want to kiss me...

Jayne: Oh, is someone giving out kisses?

Ripp: Yes! Free of charge, but only the first one...




Jayne: Okay, you have a deal!

Ripp: Merry Christmas, sweetie!

Ophelia: Do I get one too?




Ophelia: Merry Christmas, Ripp!

Ripp: I feel funny...




Ophelia: It's okay. Johnny won't mind. It's just a Christmas kiss.

Ripp: I fucking love Christmas.




Ophelia: You're silly.

Zoey: Horny. The word you're looking for is horny.

Ripp: Hey, where do you think you're going, Zoey?

Zoey: I already have my own mistletoe, and I'm going to set it up over in the corner. You coming, Jax?




Jaxy: Oh yeah!




Ripp: You'll kiss me, right, Stella?

Stella: Yeah, why not? I need to study those things...

Ripp: Fuck, I need to pick up whatever course you're taking!

Stella: Be sure to do that thing where you put your tongue in my mouth, okay?

Ripp: Oh, if you insist...




Jaxy: Can we reduce the amount of breeder PDA in here, please?! Get a fucking room!




Ripp: Now... Did I miss anyone?




Ripp: Oh hey, Jill! Merry Christmas!

Jill: !!! *heart explodes*




Ophelia: Merry Christmas, Tank!

Tank: Thanks, Ophelia! You too.

Ripp: Johnny, you better go grab Ophelia before my brother gets any fucking ideas...

Johnny: That's not a bad idea, Ripp.




Johnny: Saving the best for last, Phi?

Ophelia: *kissing*

The Shifting Paradymes: *various discussions of gigs and parties*




Jill: Oh gross, Johnny. I don't need to see that!

Stella: I do. Hmmm... he moves his tongue around really fast...

Jill: Hey, Stella - where did you get that cool hat?

Stella: Well, it wasn't on this planet...

Jill: Oh, shitty...

Jaxy: Ripp, you need to tune this fucking guitar. It sounds like shit, you lazy motherfucker!


(Soon, the guests leave, and the three friends head outside in the snow for a bit.)











(Well, that sure was fun.)




Johnny: Where's your guitar, Ripp?

Ripp: Oh. Jax got fucking pissed off because I tried to kiss her, so instead of ripping my balls off, she stole my guitar.

Johnny: Is she going to give it back?

Ripp: Oh yeah, of course. She does shit like that all the time.

Johnny: Sounds like a fun time...




Ripp: Merry Christmas, John Smith!

Johnny: Same to you, Ripp.




All: We did it! Our party was awesome!

Ripp: Fuckin' right! I totally got Stella's phone number too. She invited me over to do some "group research".

Johnny: It's nice to see you finally buckling down and doing some course work, Ripp...

Ophelia: Ummm, Johnny... that's not what he means.

Johnny: Oh, right... I get it.




*scene fades on extended smustling session*




Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Whatever you may celebrate, I hope you have a great one! I'll resume with a chapter early in the new year. Lots of things are yet to come...

Oh, I could so easily spin this story off into a Three's Company style sitcom, couldn't I? *chuckle*

Interesting note: In case you didn't notice, Ripp had positive chemistry with EVERY girl at that party. He's a living legend.


 

Comments

[music-simbol.livejournal.com]

Awwww, everyone was so happy! For a sec, I was like "Wait? Shouldn't they all be sad because Buzz is dead?" But, I guess you'll get into that later.

Ya know, if Ripp was drunker, I bet Jill might have gotten a kiss too. Course, then Johnny would get pissed, and Buck too maybe, and then fights would break out, and that's not really a merry Christmas, is it?

Well, the fun is over, back to the sad drama, right?

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

That's why the "alternate reality" comment is so important! This doesn't really happen (though everyone is more or less in character anyway). I thought it might be nice to lighten things up for the holidays, since I had to end on one of the darkest points in the story so far. We'll get back to the drama in the next chapter.

Well, Ripp did try to kiss Jaxy, didn't he? *snort* Good luck, Ripp.

[jessicus.livejournal.com]

omigod, I love your avatar picture =D...that's going to be in my head over the next few days now...

[music-simbol.livejournal.com]

Yeah, when I first saw it, I nearly died of laughter. I've been trying to use it as much as possible before christmas actually happends. :P

[jessicus.livejournal.com]

Ripp and Tank hugged! How wonderful ^_^ [hears bells ring, angels get their wings, shit like that]

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

It truly was a Christmas miracle. *smile*

[pixelcurious.livejournal.com]

What fun! I loved it! :D

Where Jaxy is saying "Keep your disgusting man stink off of me," she's totally checking out Ripp's package. I call bisexual on that! *runs and hides from Jaxy and Zoey*

Merry fucking Christmas!

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

You're right! It does look like Jaxy is checking it out! *chuckle* But, really, if someone was pointing a loaded gun at you, you'd look at it too, wouldn't you? ;)

Yes, Merry fucking Christmas, to you and all the other dicksmacks that you like to hang out with. ^_^

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I've always really liked the word dicksmack, and I imagine that Ripp would too. He's always calling people dickheads and dicksmacks. It makes me laugh.

Thanks. I'm glad you thought so. This probably COULD have happened... but it didn't! Though, I just may have hinted at a couple of things to come in the process... *evil grin*

[indigoleo.livejournal.com]

Johnny's the green one, Ophelia's the pretty one, and Ripp is the one that looks like he might ask you for some change on the street corner.
That was just good. Tank introduces people so well!
That was fun. Nice to see (almost) everybody getting along well. And Johnny telling Jill to lay off the punch. Ever the big brother.
What the hell happened to Ripp's Arms?! That looks...painful.
I noticed that even when Jaxy's giving Ripp the brush off she's still smiling. And I love that she ran off with his guitar. LOL! I could believe Ripp has positive chemistry with everyone. That usually only happens to me with sims I don't want to have positive chemistry with everyone!
This was very nice. Something sweet before we go back to the real story.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday yourself.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Tank has more of a way with words than he gives himself credit for, it seems. ;) Well, how else would you describe them in so few words?

Johnny is such a parent, isn't he? Always making sure that everyone is on their best behaviour... (though he's given up on Ripp, aparently)!

I loved that glitch with Ripp's arms (and the thing with Jaxy and the guitar was a glitch too... it just stuck to her and she went off with it. *snort*), so I figured I'd toss it in for fun. It looks like they folded back on themselves up into his shirt sleeves. Too good. Of course, Ripp would definitely do that if he could just to gross Tank out and get a laugh.

Yeah, Ripp's attempt to kiss Jaxy amuses her, for sure. As if he really has a chance! She likes having a good reason to kick his ass too. Ripp really is hot for everyone, which is just ideal for his character. But who does he like most, I wonder... ;)

Yeah, sweet and fun! I had a lot of fun with this, and it's a nice break from all the drama happening in the main story right now.

Have a very happy holiday! Relax and enjoy yourself with family and friends.

[franwi.livejournal.com]

That was awesome! My cheeks hurt from smiling/laughing. What a nice uplifting interlude. If only it were part of the story, lol. I loved Frances doing his homework in the corner while everyone was partying. Dork. Plus I nearly died from giddy when Ripp was all, "Did I miss anyone?" then spots Jill. The !!! *heart explodes* made me squee. But alas, she just got a hug. Way to tease us - I can't wait to see what might happen later in the actual story. LOL at Jax taking off with Ripp's guitar. And all the snow angels! I'm surprised they didn't freeze. Lovely scenes for this cute Holiday extra. Thank you!

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yes, if only this were part of the story, but throwing a party is an unlikely response to discovering that your father has gone missing, so we'll just have to wait for better times. Fear not - The happy will return.

Frances is such a dork! *chuckle* When I saw him taking out his homework, I cracked up. I knew Ripp would definitely have something to say about it too. No wonder Tank and Frances get along so well. They're such serious hard workers.

Yeah, I thought I'd throw a little Jill/Ripp teaser in there. I'm sure that even a hug was good enough for Jill. :)

Jaxy totally stole that guitar. What a crazy bitch! I wouldn't mess with her.

Ophelia actually did get frostbite, but I didn't think the photo worked with the flow of the story. Before they went back to do some smustling, Phi had to grab a bath to warm up. They made so many snow angels because I want to try to get a photo of them all doing it at the same time, but the timing was off every time. Oh well.

Thanks! Happy Holidays and thanks for reading!

[franwi.livejournal.com]

They made so many snow angels because I want to try to get a photo of them all doing it at the same time, but the timing was off every time.
You know, that made it funnier, because when I look at that pic, I imagine Ripp doing them all himself with Johnny and Ophelia standing there watching the craziness in resignation. XD

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

That's exactly what I imagined when I looked at that pic too. :P Ripp running around like a little boy ("Hey, Johnny! Look, Phi! Check it out!"), while his "parents" wait for him to tire himself out.

[kin-thalas.livejournal.com]

Yay, this was awesome!

Have a merry Christmas and a great time. XD

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Thanks! ^_^ Have a very Merry Chirstmas!

[dothesmustle.livejournal.com]

Buck: Oh, nobody really follows those rules anymore, Frances. I think it's a nice analogous colour scheme.

BUCK<3

STOP MAKING ME LOVE BUCK SO MUCH!

I loved this so much, it's so funny how there was absolutely no drama(except for Tank and Ripp's little fight).

Everybody wants a piece of Ripp!

[dothesmustle.livejournal.com]

oh, and Merry Christmas!

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas! ^_^ I hope it's a great one!

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Do not challenge Buck Grunt to a style contest - you will lose. :) And I won't stop until everyone loves Buck, because they have to.

Yes, almost everyone put aside their issues for one night to have fun. Even Tank and Ripp managed to have a brotherly hug. It's the spirit of the season!

Yes, everyone wants (and can have) a piece of Ripp! *grin* He's like the Christmas spirit - he's passed from person to person. He just loves it.

[violachic.livejournal.com]

That was hilarious, thanks for the laugh! Happy Holidays!

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm glad to amuse. Merry Christmas!

[violachic.livejournal.com]

Can I link to this from my journal?

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yes, you certainly can. Thank you.

[saunasims.livejournal.com]

That's it. It's official. Your Strangetown saga is now my absolute favorite amongst all Sim stories out there. You have a gorgeously crisp way of writing, you have your storyline and all the individual characters completely in hand, your pictures are spot on.. Thank you so much for putting this all together and sharing it! :D Happy Holidays!

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Why, thank you! That really brightens my day, and I'm glad that you enjoy it so much. I love writing this, so I'll probably be continuing with it for quite some time. It's great to have you as a reader!

Merry Christmas! I hope you have a wonderful holiday! :)

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas! (here's hoping this posts--my father's laptop loathes lj)

So you have the christmas pack? Did you have santa show up? Did he use the can?

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas to you too! I hear you on the less-than-ideal computer situation. My parents have dial up! So, I'm trying to keep up on comments a little at a time here...

I actually bought the Holiday edition of the base game (cheaply, in February). Otherwise, I may not have bothered with the holiday stuff (or perhaps I would have, since I'm an EP/SP whore). I don't even know how to get Santa... maybe I should look into it.

[saunasims.livejournal.com]

Santa makings: christmas tree + fireplace (unlit!) + leaving a plate of the christmas cookies out (over night? I think but can't recall exactly) = Santa. :D

[saunasims.livejournal.com]

Oh! Make sure you leave a large empty space for where Santa'll drop off your presents.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Okay. Thanks! :)

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the tip! :) I may give it a try at some point, but it looks like Johnny, Ripp, and Ophelia are shit out of luck, because they definitely do not have a fireplace in that tiny apartment (they're poor students, afterall).

I even forgot about the Seasons "give gift" interaction in making this story. Oops. Well, it wasn't Christmas yet, anyway, just a party.

[80sfiend.livejournal.com]

AWWW!! Yay Xmas. :D So cute. I fucking love Ripp. (I stole his line! ;)

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it! Merry Christmas.

Ripp won't mind you stealing his line... for the price of one kiss, of course. ;)

[foxy-princess.livejournal.com]

This made me laugh out loud. Especially Frances doing his homework - for some reason I just couldn't stop laughing at that!!

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Heheh. Frances is always the life of the party.

Thanks.

[missgan.livejournal.com]

Ripp is the one that looks like he might ask you for some change on the street corner.
Hehe, very accurate description!
Ripp was really the life of the party, no?

It was great to see so many characters together at once, and of course, even more awesome that Ripp & Tank actually shared a hug. :)

[tanathir.livejournal.com]

Hee, this is cute! I'm obviously going back to read the outtakes and random stuff not in the main storyline...so amusing!

One sad thing: in my game, Ripp and Ophelia have negative chemistry. D: It's okay though; he has at least 3 other dormies to enjoy.

[chinasmile.livejournal.com]

I'm really liking this story so far, it's written wonderfully and the characters are really in-depth. I like that you've maintained a lot of their original pre-made ways, but added your own twist and concepts. Well done! :D
I'd love/need to know where you got Jaxy's pants, and Lola's too! :)They're awesome characters, and I think the pants help. ;) Not really, but they're pretty...
Off to read more!