#jeb jogging

Saiwa and Jeb agreed to start their new relationship 3.5 by spending more couple time together. So they went to the beach to go jogging. We already learned that it does Sai good to run off his anger and that it calms him down. And Jeb goes jogging almost every morning anyway. (And Sai stretches (again) in front of Jeb to show off, to accellerate things a bit, lol. After reading all those gay romance books and seeing Jeb in his hot goth outfit, Sai can't wait to get physical again with Jeb.) And it seems Sai is successful, by the way Jeb looks at him <3

Later, they all gathered to do the homework Leander assigned to them. Collecting all their abilities and weaknesses. Poor Ji Ho has to watch how Vlad and Jack are chatting and laughing together... The Bond is silent since they arrived here to study beyond the Veil. And Vlad barely looks Ji Ho's way. Let alone says a word to him. Is Vlad really convinced that their love was just caused by a spell to get a grip on Vlad's powers? To avert the prophecy?

Skully has joined them. He brought Vlad's logs and the notes from the Little Goats to help the Boys remember all the occasions they used their magic and unique abilities. Which only caused Jack and Vlad to chat and laugh more together, as they remembered the exciting times they had together. Ji Ho is boiling. Now, that he finally got his feelings back and discovered his true, deep love for Vlad, Jack got struck by lightning and spreads his pheromones on Vlad! (The painting behind Ji Ho matches his anger ö.Ö')

A few hours later, Ms Coombes arrived for their Defense against the Dark Arts lesson. She divided them into two groups. Sai, Jack and Ji Ho started. They were supposed to use their (magic) abilities to hit the jugs, and if that turned out successful, try to hit the mannequin as well. Sai failed and Jack, as the strongest of them, could easily shatter the jugs and the mannquin to dust, but he has none of the magic abilities to do any harm from a distance. Ms Coombes: "That was to be expected. But don't worry, you have other ways to attack. Now you, Ji Ho." Usually Ji Ho also doesn't have any ranged attack powers. But Ms Coombes encouraged him to use his new found feelings and scan through himself to fathom unknown powers hiding in the dephts deep inside of him.

The only way he knows to influence someone are his Siren's Songs. But he doesn't know if this could also work with things that lack feelings he can influence... Ms Coombes told him not to hold back. It's only some old jugs and a mannequin... And so Ji Ho unleashed all his anger in a powerful song.

'There is no escape and that's for sure This is the end, we won't take anymore Say goodbye to the world you live in You've always been taking and now you're giving

Running, on our way Hiding, you will pay Dying one thousand deaths

Searching, seek and destroy

Our brains are on fire with the feeling to kill And it won't go away until our dreams are fulfilled There is only one thing on our minds Don't try running away 'cause you're the one we will find'

And really, all the three jugs burst from Ji Ho's voice alone! No one expected this. Not even Ms Coombes. Ji Ho felt powerful! He channeled all his anger and jealousy and helplessness - and let it all out. And it felt good!

Ms Coombes seemed a bit shocked, but she - hesistantly - told Ji Ho to proceed with the mannequin. And Ji Ho couldn't wait to feel the power run through him again! It felt even better than doing bond magic with Vlad. Now that he has his feelings back, everything felt so much more intense! Ji Ho hit the statue with all his anger. But it didn't burst - just lit up. Maybe he's already spent?

Ms Coombes: "Eh. Very well done, Ji Ho!" She looked at Jack: "My time here is limited, as you know. So quickly leave and let the other group enter." Jack: "Yes, Ms Coombes. Come on. Let's not waste their time." If Ji Ho weren't so excited about his new found powers, he might have found this very weird. Ms Coombes puzzled, her and Jack not quarreling and Saiwa utterly silent... And did the mannequin just tremble?

Sai, Ji Ho and Jack left the building and Jack hurried them down to the Screaming Mandrake to prepare dinner while the others are supposed to have their lesson. They didn't see Vlad, Jeb and Kiyoshi around, though...

Meanwhile, Jeb and Kiyoshi ran down to the Dark Arts classroom. Just where the mannequin stood just a few seconds ago, Vlad fell to the ground. Jeb: "Gods, Vlad!" Ms Coombes was near to tears, Vlad is her favourite: "Quick, help him get up and bring him to the hospital wing! Ji Ho was stronger than expected. Oh I shouldn't have allowed this!" Oh no! They hid Vlad in the mannequin to test if Ji Ho has the power to influence or hurt him! They knew Ji Ho would never attack Vlad purposely with all his power. No matter how angry he was at him ö.ö And that's why Ms Coombes had sent Wesley the other day - to prepare everything!

Kiyoshi and Jeb are excellent healers. Kiyoshi helped Vlad get up while Jeb reassured Ms Coombes. Vlad moaned. He wasn't able to get up by himself. Kiyoshi: "Don't move. Let me help you."

Is this the evidence that Ji Ho is under a spell from his grandfather and a danger for Vlad? We'll try to find out in the next episode!

The song Ji Ho sang shouted out was Seek and Destroy by Metallica MV is from a live concert from 1983! Still with bassist Cliff Burton (he died 1986 in an accident). TMI: I remember back in the days, my then-boyfriend and I discussed who was good looking in the metal scene, and he was utterly convinced that James Hetfield was the, by far, hottest of them all and all the girls were after him ^^' I surely wasn't! But maybe he was ;)

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After Ji Ho opened his Pandora's Box stuffed with all the feelings he'd hidden deep down inside to survive, they all got kicked out of the game. After Vlad and Kiyoshi, who hadn't been ingame, helped them up and checked if they were unscathed... Vlad: "Where is Ji Ho?!" They couldn't ask Tiny Can - the overload has blewn his circuits ö.ö Saiwa: "Gods - is Ji Ho stuck ingame? How are we supposed to get him out when Tiny Can's broken?" Jack was shaking: "It's all my fault. I wanted the investigations to continue."

Before Vlad could take something - or someone - apart in his grief and anger, they heard an incoming call from the computer, which luckily hadn't been destroyed, like poor Tiny Can. It's Noxee! And Greg. Noxee: "Babies! Ji Ho is save! Don't worry, he'll be fine. We need you to leave Tomarang for a while. Pack your stuff together and take the train tomorrow. I'll send you the tickets."

And - as always - before they could ask or say anything: Noxee: "Huh, already that late! We have to... prepare *winks*. Bye Babies! See you there!" Jack: "Argh! Can't they keep their hands to themselves! Turn that off! He stole my girl in this world and even ingame!" As if things weren't worse enough!

So Ji Ho is safe. But Noxee said he will be fine. Means he isn't fine right now? Vlad was still raging. He wasn't even able to feel Ji Ho through their bond! But Noxee wouldn't lie to them. Ji Ho is safe. Even though Jack was at the verge of loosing it himself, he dragged Vlad (and Kiyoshi - as counsel ö.Ö) over to his houseboat, to watch a Star Wars movie. This always calms them down and distracts them - at least for a while. And Jack hopes Deity Kiyoshi has one of his 'here' days and could cast a little soothing aura on Vlad... or whatever he was able to do. Little Goat: "I wonder where we are going to go?" Kumo: "Who knows? The poor Boys." Little Goat: "Who could have forseen that, though..."

When they entered the houseboat, Jack's TV was running? Jack: "Huh, I don't remember leaving it on. And I never watch the X Files..."

Skully: "Hey, Buddy! Come join us!" Skully? How the hell did he make it out of the game! ö.ö And what is Malfoy doing here?

Jack isn't able to deal with anything else today. So he just shoved in a bigger sofa and they watched the X Files together... Skully: "Everything's gonna be alright, you'll see."

'Good friends we have, oh, good friends we've lost Along the way, yeah In this great future, you can't forget your past So dry your tears, I say, yeah'

Bob Marley - No woman no cry

Leaves Saiwa and Jeb, alone together for the first time since... uh it's been months! To make it less awkward - and because Jeb knows that it helps Sai to run when he's upset (usually Jack says/does something stupid so Sai runs after him ^^') - he urged Sai to accompany him. It's raining, but they didn't bother.

Saiwa looked at Jeb and he was thankful he was acting somewhat 'normal'. They ran quietly for a while. Even though Jeb must hurt from their separation just as much as he does, and must be upset about the latest happenings - he's Ji Ho's best friend after all -, he's still solid like a rock and devoted to him and tries to help him where he can. And Sai remembered of one of their happier days, running together through the rain... How he wants those days back. Jeb: "Look forward or you'll trip ^^' We can't have another of us injured." Right, forward it goes...

Sai couldn't stand going home yet - back to all the madness that awaits them there, so they went to the Night Market. Sai: "I'm going to ask Ms Coombes to replace me. I failed utterly as our leader. I'm too weak for this - even broke down." Jeb: "None of us could have avoided what happened. And no one else could have brought us this far. Look at all the things you've already achieved, hm? How well you did. And we already promised we'd carry the burden together with you. Just let us. We need you." He wanted to add 'I need you' but it's neither the right time nor the right place for this.

Jeb: "Van... (It's not the right time and place to call Sai 'Vanië', Jeb's nickname for Sai, either) uhm, I don't want to upset you any further, but the monolithic figure on the platform Jihovere stood on and raised the storm - it was the same as in the cave Ji Ho's grandfather held him capture with his brother... I noticed it when I freed him." Sai: "What? No way he made it into the game, did he?" Jeb: "I hope not. We'll have to discuss this tomorrow with the elders from the Resistance. Even if it 'only' was a 'reminder' for us from Tiny Can to finally start to learn how to protect ourselves against the Siren's Spells. It's too severe to ingore it any longer." Sai: "I'm not sure if I can lead you through all this, Jeb." Jeb: "I know you will. Together with us, hm? Don't give up on us." He also meant Sai shouldn't give up on them - and their love. But he didn't say it out loud either.

No one noticed yet, but Skully wasn't the only thing that made it out of the game. The sword Jihovere pulled out of her King's statue's heart was lying on Ji Ho's memorabilia rack ö.Ö'

This is the last post from the 'Who killed Jack?' chapter! 🗡 I hope you enjoyed it! I had so much fun! (I already told you how much I love these Crime Games ^^') So following the Boys solving a case was the perfect combo for me :3

Does this mean game over for the Therapy Game? ö.Ö' Who knows? If you want to learn how it all started with the Therapy Game: - the development of the Therapy Game (chapter 26) -> here - their therapy sessions (chapter 27) -> here - and the Murder Mystery (chapter 28) 'Who killed Jack? -> here

The Therapy Game Master Post with the sessions and places so far is -> here

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Summer Solstice - Part 2 It starts -> here

After Jack and Sai returned from their walk, they all gathered around the fire and Jack, Jeb and Ji Ho played a few songs. No Siren's Songs this time to influence the feelings of his friends so they are able spend time together - despite their quarrels.

Jeb sang 'Fast Car' (for Saiwa obviously)

'So, I remember when we were driving, driving in your car Speed so fast, I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped around my shoulder And I, I, I had a feeling that I belonged I, I, I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone'

Ji Ho feels they will have a great evening without the Siren's Songs and it's too dangerous anyway until they find out how to protect themselves, should the Council and Ji Ho's grandfather try something. It's better they do without them. They'll have to learn to live all together again anyway. Jack sang 'Ring of Fire' (links leads to the version from Blondie (from one of my favourite movies of all time, Roadie)) He would never admit that he sings it for Kiyoshi so we don't dive any deeper in that ö.ö

'The chase of love is sweet, when hearts like ours meet I felt for you like a child, oh my heart went wild

I fell into a burning ring of fire I went down down down the flames they went higher and it burns burns burns that ring of fire, that ring of fire, that ring of fire'

The cute birds are back again too! That's such a sweet interaction <3

And Ji Ho sang 'Livin' on a Prayer' for Vlad. They're almost there.

'We've gotta hold on to what we've got It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not We've got each other and that's a lot for love We'll give it a shot

Whoa, we're half way there Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it I swear Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer Livin' on a prayer'

Aouwww

Ji Ho was right, they managed to have a nice evening together without his spells. They were grilling and telling stories and having a good time. Somehow their therapies seem to work. There'd been no great aha effects, but they already prospered a lot. (I think that's important too, not to expect too much too early from a therapy/healing. It needs time and it goes slowly. Healing and prospering needs time. But when you look back from a distance, you'll notice the little steps you've made and you'll see the difference.) And time also heals. Saiwa is relieved. He'd feared much worse because he'd been so upset about Jeb and Kiyoshi - and his own stupidity that he agreed to have a fake relationship to bring Kiyoshi fully back after he'd spent decades into that tree. Over the last months they'd been apart from each other, Saiwa not only calmed down but also came to the conclusion that it had been not really anyones fault. And each of them would do exactly the same again to help each other. There are no excuses to be made and there's no real reason to be angry or jealous. But he still is. He's jealous that Jeb and Kiyoshi live together now even tough he rejected to move in with Jeb when he asked him. And angry at the universe that they have to go through all these crazy madnesses all the time! And what Saiwa just still doesn't know: Is it possible to have a relationship under these circumstances? Will he ever be able to be the leader of the Boys and a worthy partner for Jeb? How will they deal with it when such things happen again? Even though they live in solitude in the Otherworld now, there is still so much going on. Jack even died during his Therapy Game! One day, they will have to return to the Muggle World and then they'll have the Council at their heels again...

Here, Kumo told Bunny the story how Kiyoshi became a deity and how Kiri, Little Goat and him watched over Kiyoshi all the decades he'd spend in the tree. Bunny listened with big eyes Ö.Ö Little Goat was already sleeping, he'd heard this story a million times before ^^'

They soon all got tired and went to their tents. Ji Ho and Vlad first, since teleporting the TukTuk around is draining them. But not as much as last time when they had to port two times to Tartosa and back plus Noxee and Greg to Tomarang and back home to Moonwood Mill.

It's so cute with all the wildlife around, even the birds stayed after their songs ended 🐦

Early next morning, Jeb dragged Vlad and Kiyoshi out to go for a run. Jeb goes jogging almost every morning and he even kept on doing this all the months while Ji Ho, Saiwa and Jack left to live at the Beach House after Saiwa's breakdown. Despite his heartache. It helped him to stay sane. Just running without thinking and worrying too much.

The little ones were already awake too and chatting with the Bunnies. Henford gossip holds a lot of new ideas and inspiration for their stories and the game! ^^'

True story! (I found out about the following last November when Lavina asked Francine's (Jeb's grandmother's) boyfriend out for a date 'casual friend time' and never posted it lol) Who said life in the countryside is boring?

Such a wonderful morning!

Before they return back to the campsite, they took a short break. Henford is just so beautiful. Jeb to Vlad: "You noticed too that Kiyoshi feels so much better since Jack is back, did you?" Vlad sighed. Yes, he noticed it. Kiyoshi is still far from his old self and doesn't talk much because he's absent and far away in his divine/demonic/whatever spheres his mind roams, but there is a significant improvement. There is a deeper connection between Jack and Kiyoshi, even though Jack declines it - and never felt it. But what are they supposed to do? Jack and Kiyoshi tried to be together but it just didn't work out and Jack almost died (twice) because he worked himself up during their (secret) relationship. They'd all promised to not keep any secrets from each other anymore. So they'll have to talk to Saiwa about this. Which will make him angry again because he's worried about Jack and he still hasn't fully recovered from his own breakdown... Jeb and Vlad sighed from the depths of their souls.

to be continued...

The Therapy Game Master Post with the sessions and places so far is -> here

Summer Solstice Outtakes

Saiwa and Jack under the new moon.

When Vlad, Jeb and Kiyoshi went jogging, they'd seen a strange, red glow in the river ö.ö It's adult Jack's eldest son George ^^'

When we moved the household to Henford, it was spring. Even though we had summer when we left Tomarang. Weird. And next to the bench they were sitting was a stinking leaf pile. They are usually only there in autumn. Weird. Anyway. The leaf pile was disturbing our shooting so Vlad burned it down. And looked so good ^^'

And here is the Bramblewood from above. Cordelia Falls, River Bagley, Isle of Volpe, the Labyrinth, the Heidi Cabin and Callahan Mansion. So beautiful.

Haha and then athena passed by. Some of you might remember her from San Myshuno. Is this happening to you too, that, when you meet Sims from your other households, they are often dazzled? That's so weird. What happens to them when I don't play them ö.ö

So many bunnies! When I shot the first screenshots in Henford, there was a bunny in the picture so I zommed out a bit to get him properly in the pic, then there was another, I zoomed out, and another lol! How many dou you count?

The Therapy Game Master Post with the sessions and places so far is -> here

Beltane - Part 6 It all starts -> here (incl prequel)

Ji Ho woke up early after his night with Vlad. And he feels fantastic! Like always when they make love. All fatigue and exhaustion is gone.

He's going to sneak out before Vlad wakes up to spare them the awkwardness. Ji Ho is too shy to look at Vlad when he's awake so he takes in the sight for a while. Vlad is so beautiful. And their encounter last night was pure bliss for Ji Ho. Vlad is an amazing lover and Ji Ho enjoys every touch from him. The only downside is, that Vlad tries to avoid it. But Ji Ho is determined to start his Therapy Game as soon as they are back at the Beach House and he'll do whatever is necessary to dig out his buried feelings and then he will finally be able to love Vlad! (That's the plan at least...)

Ji Ho is on his way to the beach to swim for a while before they leave. He just loves saltwater (in Tomarang he only has access to sweetwater). That reminds him that he tasted the sea salt on Vlad's skin tonight, which was an extra treat for him. Argh - it's time to leave and cool down in the ocean before he does something stupid....

Jeb was already sitting there. He doesn't sleep well since Saiwa moved to the Beach House.

Ji Ho: "I promise I will prosper in my therapy to lure Saiwa in and then you can fix this, hm?" Jeb: "He needs time. I don't want to push him."

Ji Ho: "Maybe you and Kiyoshi should try the therapy too? It's such an amazing opportunity, we all should seize it." Jeb: "We thought about it. Kiyoshi suffers even more than I do. I have all hands full stopping him from going back into the tree. But put you, Jack and Saiwa first." Ji Ho: "Don't worry. We need time to process the sessions anyway. Vlad can bring Tiny Can over and we take turns."

The sun rose and warmed the beach. Ji Ho and Jeb went to swim.

They are so cute :3

Ji Ho sensed that Jeb feels a bit better now. Ji Ho: "Jeb, I will visit more often and we are going to spend more time together, hm?" Jeb: "I'd love this. And Kiyoshi surely too. You could sleep over from time to time and Vlad could stay with Jack and Saiwa."

Ji Ho has the special ability to light the mood of the people around him. Not quite like the puppy energy of Jack. Jack does it deliberately. Ji Ho just radiates a kind of energy that feels like a warm embrace. He's like a little sun. And his Siren's Songs seem to intensify this energy so it actively influences his friends' feelings. But Ji Ho doesn't fully trust these songs yet. They're an inheritance of his evil grandfather, so he just uses them sparingly. And never without their consent.

And then Ji Ho coaxed Jeb for a little run before breakfast. Jeb couldn't overcome himself to go jogging for a while, even though it does him so good. Usually he runs every morning.

'È inutile suonare qui, non vi aprirà nessuno. il mondo l'abbiam chiuso fuori con il suo casino. Una bugia coi tuoi, il frigo pieno e poi, un calcio alla tivù - solo io, solo tu.'

'It's useless to ring the doorbell here Nobody will open (the door for you) The world, we've shut out with its mess A lie to your folks, The fridge, full and then Soccer on TV, Just I, just you'

Soli - Adriano Celentano

Jeb tries to jog every morning and today Saiwa accompanies him again. (And wolf Jack walks himself in the background as it seems ^^')

Neighbor: "Is this your dog?" Saiwa: "NO!" Jeb: "Yes ^^' "

Neighbor: "You are Martha's new ranchhands, aren't you? How has your first day been? Do you get along? We can't see the farm but don't hesite to ask if you need advice." Saiwa: "Uhm - first day? ... yes, we get along. Thank you..."

Neighbor: "That's fine! See you at the Country Bunker! Bye!"

Saiwa: "That was strange. We're at the farm for the fourth day, right?" Jeb: "Maybe time runs faster at the farm? But we've been at the Country Bunker on two different days..." Saiwa: "Maybe time slips back and forth? Oh my... let's fetch our 'dog' and go back... you and Kiyoshi need to find out what's going on with the meteorites."

Back at the farm. Kiyoshi and Jeb are channeling their magic. If they could take a look at the meteorites from above, they could see that they lie together in a heart shape :3

Jeb, whispering: "I can hear the horses!"

Kiyoshi <3

The south moves north, the north moves south A star is born, a star burns out The only thing that stays the same Is everything changes, everything changes

Time Marches On - Tracy Lawrence

Greg insists that PE class in spring is to be held outside. Regardless the weather. The fresh air will do those weaklings good.

Saiwa doesn't care. For him every moment spent by Jeb's side is a happy moment :3 Maybe it reminds him of the day when Jeb and him had their 'Runners Date' ;)

They are so cute I can't. These are one in a million screenshots since they never run or walk when I tell them to and I don't use poses.

Greg has an announcement. Greg: "Principal Prescott informed me that the whole school building is closed over the weekend for 'maintenance'. You know what that means (-> a raid). You are going to spend the weekend off school. Departure tomorrow morning. Kiyoshi will lead your -> PE field trip!" (A PE field trip... yay...)

"While Noxeema and I will go on our very own PE field trip. Noxeema needs some extra tuition *winks* "

Kiyoshi again is so excited when Noxee and Greg kiss. That's the third time now ^^' Maybe he wishes he could kiss Jack in public like them. Haha and Saiwa and Jeb's faces. I bet they wish they could kiss each other again too... And Ji Ho thinks of Luci *sigh* Our poor boys.

Outtakes Principal Prescott told Kiyoshi and Greg about the closure of the Institute. They both know what this is about. They are apparently going to search their dorm. Kiyoshi will need to take Jack's photos off his wall...

And there he is! He must have crawled out of the water just a few minutes ago! (That was at the same time when Vlad collapsed at the 'hospital' ö.ö)

Jeb: “Come on. Get up. Omg what are you doing?” Ji Ho: “It was so strange. I tried so hard to leave the bay - for hours. But I couldn’t. There was this strong flow and I drifted back...” Jeb: “Not that! Why did you run away?”

Ji Ho: “I’m not worthy to stay among you. I caused you so much pain and troubles. It’s the best for all when I leave. Vlad and the others must hate me - and they are right.”

Ji Ho: “I know I shouldn’t, but I miss Luci so much. This pain covers even the cold. Another reason I can’t face Vlad, he looks like Luci - it would kill me. Oh gods and when he finds out that I dressed him and bathed him! Luci even kissed me before he left! He will kill me anyway...” Jeb: “Are you done now? Come on, get dressed. Have you never thought of coming back to my place?” Ji Ho: “Uhm - no?”

Jeb: “And have you not thought of all the things you did good? That you risked your own life to get Vlad’s soul back?” Ji Ho: “Uhm - no...” Jeb: “ And that we maybe like you a lot and get hurt when you leave us like this?” Ji Ho: “Oh ... see? I’m useless!” sigh

Jeb: “I know you have been alone all your life long. But believe me, it’s better to go through troubles together, hm?” (Jeb is one of those who always offer wise words to others but for themselves they can’t see beyond the plank before their eyes ^^’ (like me lol))

Jeb: “Let’s wake Kiyoshi and Jack and have breakfast. School starts soon...”