First Date With Phillip

 Carly, Day 128, May 8, 2026

Carly quit her job as an author. She will still write books on her own time, but Watcher kept forgetting when she had to work (it was only 2x a week!). So she opened Tattoo You for the first time since moving to Ondarion. She thought the royals would flock in - they were always in Nordhaven, but alas, it was just commoners. The studio is in the basement this time. 

It is similar to the studio in Nordhaven with her friends always close by (via picture this time). And I know you all missed Carly's tattoo face. 

After she closed up shop, I switched to Phillip and he asked Carly out on their first official date. They met at the Lounge in Belacourt. 

And yes, probably a scandal because what's her name saw the King kissing a commoner.

They enjoyed a glass of plumberry nectar while they flirted and talked.

Phillip is captivated by Carly.

And Watcher is proud of Carly for getting a love heart and not a woohoo heart when thinking of Phillip. You never know with Carly.

But there was something very important that Phillip wanted to ask Carly. 

OK, not that picture. I was just so proud of them too.

Phillip: Carly, there is something I've been wanting to ask you.
Carly thinking that she should have put something other than cutoffs and a sweatshirt on. Is he popping the question already? And I'm still thinking about those boxers.

Phillip: Carly, I would be honored if you would join my dynasty? I could knight you right here.
Carly: That sounds fun, like when I used to knight all the kids with that big stick I found?
Phillip: Uh no, I still have bruises from that. I'll be gentle.

Welcome to the Devereaux Dynasty Baroness Carly Lansing.
Carly thinking she still should probably have gotten dressed up.

After the knighting ceremony, Carly ran outside and I thought for sure she was going out to start a sword fight, but she was just standing out there in the rain. Phillip went out after her and they sat down.

Smooth move, Phillip.

OK, it worked.

And Phillip had one more question to ask Carly.

They are now romantic partners.

And they got gold on the date and Carly got whisked away back home. Phillip still had a work task to complete so he got into a fun duel. 

He's the best. I am looking forward to him training Carly and seeing them duel.

Visits and New Friends

 Carly, Day 127, May 7, 2026

It was kind of late in Carly's world, but she really wanted to get out and meet some new people she had heard about. She started out around 8PM.  First stop was to see Jace.

Jace was still awake.

I got this house on the gallery and I really like it and it had the stables for the horses.

Carly and Em met Gilda.

And Carly met all the horses. 

And Em and Gilda really got along well.

One more because they are adorable.

I thought Jade looked really majestic here.

Carly: I am so happy to hear that you have met someone special. I did want to meet her while I am here.
Jace: It is pretty late, Carly. She might have gone to bed.

Carly decided to wake her up.

Carly: Sorry to wake you, but I really wanted to meet you. You are even prettier in person.
Twila: I've heard a lot about you. I hope we will be good friends.

Carly: You love dogs? I love dogs too!
Twila: We are already good friends.

There are other grown up beds in the house, but before Carly left she saw this.

Nighty night, Jace.

Alright, Em, we have to make another stop. I was told to look for a duck. It is now about 2AM.

Carly: This must be the place.

So, Carly knocked on the door and met Mirza.

Carly: Do you want to join my fun club?
Mirza: I would love to! 

And the next stop was to meet Tae's fiance, Alej. But first these two had to do some hellos.

Carly finally found Alej out back swimming. Notice Carly is in her winter outfit. It was a cold evening in Newcrest. But Carly jumped in to meet Alej.

Carly: It's freezing out here. Why are you swimming at 3AM? I like fitness too, but it's too cold out here.

They became good friends and then Carly and Em headed back to Ondarion. They still need to meet Lex but Em was hungry.

Beautiful Day in Ondarion

 Carly, Day 125, May 5, 2026

The sun was shining bright in Ondarion when Carly woke up the next morning. She decided to try out that new pool. Em was curious about it.

But she hopped right in.

Em is happy to have her own pool.

Ok, I'll let Mom use it too.

And then Carly called and invited Phillip over. They looked at clouds and talked about old times and new dreams. It was like the time they spent apart had just melted away and their friendship was as strong as ever.

Em: Don't forget about me! Woof!

And of course, now that they were older, they were both feeling more than friendship for the other.

Day turned into night and cloud gazing turned into star gazing.

Phillip: Carly, do you remember where our stars are? I used to go out at night and lay in the grass and hope that you were looking at them too.
Carly: Yes, I loved knowing that you might be looking at them too. Hmmm, do we have to rename yours?
Phillip: No, we will keep them Austin and Sunflower.

Carly: I think there is a new little one right next to ours, do you see it?
Phillip: Yep, let's call that one EmmaLou.

Carly: I like that.
Phillip: I like it here with you. It's so peaceful back here.But I do have to get going.

They all headed out front to say good night - EmmaLou too.

Phillip: EmmaLou, I hope I get to see more of you. You're a sweetie. And I really like your Mom.

Phillip: You know, I've never had a girlfriend. But there is something I've been wanting to do since I first saw you.

Phillip: May I kiss you good night?

Carly: I've been wanting you to do that too.

Phillip: Are you sure?

And they had their first kiss.

And Phillip went home, and Carly tried out her new grill and she hasn't stopped smiling.

Isabella's Birthday

 Carly, Day 124, May 4, 2026

The day after the ball was a work day for Carly, which Watcher forgot about and forgot to have her take a vacation day.  So she worked until 6.  I decided to have Carly go to the palace for the party and be in control of her, and not the family, so it got weird. And I wanted Em to go along. So they arrived at the palace early evening.

You probably can't see it here, but Carly all of sudden grew huge muscles. I had to go into CAS and get rid of some muscle after this night. For those of you going to Ondarion, I think it is swordsmanship. It is similar to rock climbing in the muscle mass it builds. Carly used a sword once for about 30 sim minutes. 

Carly did not get to meet Isabella at the Ball so we tried to find her. She was already in her nightgown headed upstairs and we found her in the bathroom. 

Isabella is a horse lover so I thought she would enjoy dogs as well.

And Isabella did seem to really like her. Well, who doesn't like Em?

And I knew that they had a cake in their refrigerator, so the plan was to have Carly place that cake in the world, add candles, and have Isabella blow them out. But this is the place where Carly thought it would be good to put the cake. And just to let you know, she probably passed by more than a dozen surfaces to get upstairs to this bathroom. There is literally a huge kitchen, a dining room, and a banquet room on the first floor.

Watcher: Carly, does that look like a good place for the cake?
Carly: Probably not.
Watcher: Does it let you put candles on it?
Carly: No. Now what?
Watcher: Well, you are going to have to take that cake back downstairs and make a cake because I can't trust you to not bring it back up here.
Carly: OK, but I do have to pee.
Watcher: Not here - you put that cake away first!

So Carly proceeded to take the cake back to the fridge, use the downstairs bathroom, and then make a cake.

That is Uncle Simon on the left. 

She got the cake made and then Simon and Phillip disappeared, so it was just Carly and Isabella.

Isabella is the heir to the throne, so it is important for her to get aged up. She will have some teenager time though.

She did not age up well - she's beautiful, but she needed some help with her clothing choices and hair.

It is hard to see, but I think she had just about every face piercing, flowery gloves, and of course rings over the gloves, and that dress doesn't look like an everyday outfit for a horse-loving teenager.

So this is her makeover.

But before that, Carly gave her some handmade earrings as a birthday gift. She loved them.

Meanwhile, Em wasn't sure about this man.

She's a good judge of character, but she was really studying him.

But Em got some pets.

And then Carly said Good Night and she and Em headed home.

Good Night and maybe don't eat that black and white cake that is in your fridge.