Moving to Verdemar

 Carly, Day 120, April 30, 2026

Carly and Em woke up early to wait for the movers in Britechester.

Carly: Em, I hope you like the new place. 

Carly got a little sad as she thought about the move and that none of her friends were going to be in Verdemar. At least a few have usually been close by. 

But when they got to Ondarion, the sun was shining. It was a little cool still, but a beautiful day.

Carly: Em, this yard in front is big enough to play fetch and we are not right on a busy street.
Em: Woof

And Carly checked out this mysterious rock right next to her house. It ended up not being anything. Kind of creepy though.

And she went to check out the patio area.

Em found her little bed in the basement recreation area. She will have others upstairs. 

Carly filled up Em's food bowl. It is a small kitchen, but functional. I like to think of this house as some royal's old summer cottage. 

And a peek at the small dining room. 

The balcony for tea.

And I made this balcony a little bigger so Carly could come out here and take pictures. 

 

When I zoomed out, I thought of Rapunzel. 

And a view from the balcony.

And a picture of the Verdemar coastline. I think Carly is going to get one of those boats. 

Another Day at the Dog (Pet) Park

 Carly, Day 117, April 27, 2026

With Spring comes lots of rain in Britechester. Em kept letting Carly know she wanted a walk and it was pouring outside. Carly could have put an amber ring on but she thought she might see if it was a nice day in Newcrest first. They went to the Pet Park and it was raining a little but the calendar said it was a mystery weather day in Newcrest, so Carly thought it might clear up. 

Carly and Em started doing the obstacle course when Carly spotted Jace and Honey

Carly thought for sure that means Gilda and Moxie are here. She did not find Gilda but she spotted Moxie.

She was very focused on getting to the little building. Carly kept trying to be friendly but Moxie was not stopping. 

No wonder she wouldn't stop. Moxie found a mouse hole.

Watcher completely ignored Em getting a perfect score on the obstacle course and wanted to see if Moxie could get that mouse.

Moxie is so ready. Her little behind was wiggling.

There it is! Get him Moxie!

Oh Moxie, that was a good try! You were so close.

Carly never got to interact with Moxie because then she left, but it was fun watching her adventure with the mouse. But, so many other animals were there. Carly saw Louie.

And Em saw her brother.

Em: Hey Just Truffle! Wanna play?

The park was very crowded and it was fun seeing random kids playing as well.

Jace was still there, but I did see Moxie leave.

Carly played fetch with Em while Ghast went to sleep.

And Cebolla was there and I didn't see Ringtail, but I am just thinking now I bet I know where he was.

Carly: I forgot to congratulate you and Kristen the other day! I am so happy that you two are moving together and got engaged! Once we get settled, we'll all catch up again.

And finally, Gilda made an appearance as Carly was starting to go on a walk with EmmaLou.

Carly: You are such a beautiful girl. Where were you hiding all day?

And from another world, King Phillip decided he wanted to try entering a horse competition in Chestnut Ridge. They got silver, but when he left, I missed Chestnut Ridge and had him go for a little ride and they ran into someone.

 

And he turned to look at Jace. I thought it wouldn't hurt if he met him, but I don't think they did interact. I think it canceled the interaction. 

Girl's Club

 Carly, Day 116, April 26, 2026

After Carly got the invitation, she did some research on Ondarion. She had never heard of it before. 

Carly: This place looks beautiful, but I can't find any information about that King. Maybe he was one of my royal tattoo customers in Nordhaven. There were a lot of them. They were good tippers too. I think I want to move there since I have to get out of here at the end of the month.
Watcher: You can move there. 

And she worked on some more hematite jewelry.

Carly: Why do I have to make so many of this kind of jewelry?
Watcher: In case you get into any kind of danger, it will keep you safe.
Carly: What about Em? 
Watcher: Carly, if anything ever happened to EmmaLou I would exit without saving.
Carly: What if something happened to me?
Watcher: That's what the hematite is for.
Carly: But...would you exit without saving?
Watcher: Just make the jewelry. You love gemology.

And Carly decided to start a Girl's Club. Not to exclude the boys, but since we are all getting older, maybe some girl time is needed. (And Watcher needed to test lots she placed from the gallery in Magnolia Pomenade)They started out having lunch. 

Looks like Honey is missing Melody. Irene flew in from the jungle to join us.

Everyone looked so nice and everyone was talking.

Carly: So, I got this strange invitation in the mail the other day to a ball.
Kristen: From who?
Carly: That's the weird part. I don't recognize the name at all.

Carly: It's in Ondarion, halfway around the world.
Kristen: Are you going?
Carly: Yes, I decided I am moving there. Those royals really like tattoos so I think it will be good.

Carly: But I have no idea what to wear to a ball?
Cebolla: Maybe you can find something at the Thriftea.
Kristen: No, not the Thriftea. You need a boutique.

Eventually, everyone came back to the table to eat and then Irene decided she also wanted some oatmeal. 

Kristen: How's the fishing in Selvadorada, Irene?
Irene: Oh, we haven't gone fishing at all. We've been pretty busy.

And then they all headed to the coffee shop.

Carly: It is scary what happened to Kristen's father.
Cebolla: Yes, she's doing better now, but it was awful that I was on duty at the hospital.

Cebolla: I can't believe it's almost moving day. I'm going to Evergreen Harbor. 
Irene: I am headed to Del Sol Valley.
Carly: Those both sound exciting!
Lilith: I am going to Innisgreen.
Carly: That sounds fun and a lot of others are going there too.

I knew it was time to go when Irene started giving me looks.
Irene: I miss Wolfie and we're on our honeymoon. 

Honey was so cute sipping her espresso - it was like her 4th one though.

And then we ended and Carly headed out to catch the ferry. It is pretty there, although I rarely use it because it is only the 4 lots. 

Exploring Britechester

 Carly, Day 115, April 25, 2026

I really have to start having her do this when she gets to a new city instead of when she is leaving. She discovered so much I didn't know existed. 

Carly still had the effects of her amber ring so it was a beautiful sunny day in Britechester and she set off to see some areas she had never seen. She never had been to the Foxbury campus or anywhere around it. And she found a fishing area.

And the water is swimmable. Em will come here before she leaves.

And she took a few photos.

And she showed off her bowfishing skills.

Carly: I don't even have to look.

The boat looked pretty docked. It would be nice if that cafe was real.

And she found another fishing and swimming area near her house, right behind the bar.

That's a big fish.

And then she decided to stop in the bar for a drink. Irene and Wolfie must have been on a break from Selvadorada.

Irene and Wolfie are over by the door.

And Carly challenged Irene to some juice pong.

And look who's coming in to the left. 

That's because she got this message. 

Grrrr. You are so cute, Paolo, but you are too late. But Carly was pleasant.

And beat him at a game of ping pong.

Honey wasn't there long.

Carly: Oh my, will you look at the time. It's been nice catching up with you, but I really have to get going. 

Carly: Hey, we had some good times, but I am moving soon, so I wish you well, Paolo. 
Paolo: Where are you going?
Carly: I really don't know yet.

And then it appeared that Paolo was chasing her home.

But she made it home. And still holding his drink from the bar.

And the next day, Carly got an unusual envelope in the mail. 

Carly: Wonder what this is?

And she opened it.