#llama guy

We're heading over to the other side of town today, to see how the other Steele sister is getting on.

Very well, as it happens!

And we finally get to meet the man behind the llama. I like him! As does Nancy, clearly. He just needs a more becoming hairstyle.

Although Nancy is by nature an independent girl, there's a real spirit of togetherness between these two, even hitting the gym together.

Which is why Nancy decides to invite him to move in, and share the rent.

Meet Steve Hicks, before...

...and after his makeover. (Fun fact: I actually love this Maxis hair, and I'm really glad of an opportunity to use it!)

Steve's stats:

~ Scorpio 5 / 4 / 9 / 3 / 4

~ Mean-spirited / Light Sleeper / Artistic / Daredevil / Clumsy

~ OTH: Sport

~ Favourite Colour(s): Olive Green

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Romance

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Adventurous / +Athletic / -Indoorsy

~ LTW: Become Space Pirate

Loneliness seems to be a thing of the past for Nancy.

Steve needs to pay his way though - Nancy won't tolerate freeloaders - so he signs up as a recruit.

And just in time, as he's about to become a family man!

It's a boy! With his mum's (and grandfather William's) amber eyes.

Steve, meet your new baby son, Andrew.

Back to school - or uni - today! And it's a bed-hopping bonanza, I warn you.

Let's start with a game of whose buttocks are these, shall we?

To put you out of your misery, they're Elliot's. And Olivia, I thought you were with James (as much as anyone is)?

Well, these two look quite cosy together, so I guess Olivia has moved on, not wanting to compete with three other girls for James's attention?

The next day, she decides it's time to put a ring on...

James! OK, well - I guess you know your own heart best. Perhaps Elliot was a just a rebound thing?

I think Elliot's expression says it all.

Martha is none too pleased either - she thought she had first dibs on James - but Olivia swiftly puts her in her place! Semi-resident Llama Guy thinks it's the perfect time to celebrate with a school cheer though.

But before I know it, Martha has already caused a rift between Olivia and her intended (I didn't see exactly what happened here), and seems rather delighted with herself as a result.

It's not all about romance - sometimes there's some studying too! Actually, I lie, it is.

When Eleanor drops round, Hester seems bent on creating domestic strife too.

And Eleanor looks like she could very well be tempted to stray from her long-term partner Esther. I guess Esther's persistence in trying to tie Eleanor down is perhaps having the opposite effect, and driving them apart.

Yup.

James doesn't seem too concerned about being estranged from new fiancée Olivia, and hooks up again with Henrietta at the first opportunity.

Disenchanted Olivia seeks solace with Elliot once again.

Alexander and Theophilus - well, mostly Alexander - have decided to throw a party, to celebrate their recent engagement, and have invited their nearest and dearest, including Frederica, who's getting her first taste of uni life.

Unfortunately, the guests aren't behaving themselves with any decorum. The very-married Eleanor and the recently-engaged Hester can't resist a smooch, for old-times' sake. And the family feud between Jasper and Bennet is unabated. It's such a shame, as they were so close as children, but Jasper can't contain his disappointment that his brother is still toying with Sophia behind Thomas's back.

Good-hearted Alexander can't bear for his brothers to be at odds, and just wishes they could put their differences behind them.

He really wants everyone to just be friends. Maybe a light-hearted game of Don't Wake the Llama will do the trick?

That's better!

Meanwhile, Edward treats them to a display of his guitar-playing expertise. Knowing that his cousin Jasper is a maestro on the instrument is a little intimidating.

But wow! He approves, and it means the world to Edward.

The evening finally ended well, but the next morning, things are not looking so bright. Nathaniel doesn't seem to have got the memo that Alexander is engaged now, and hazards a flirt with his crush.

Although initially taken off-guard, Alexander soon sets him straight. (Actually, it seems that Nathaniel had more than a crush going on.)

But Theophilus is a sensitive soul, and takes the misunderstanding very hard indeed.

An apology just isn't enough, no matter how earnest it might be.

Theophilus needs some space, and throws himself into his term paper, by way of distraction.

Alexander uses the time to offer some fashion tips to Llama Guy.

Meanwhile, next-door neighbour Nancy is still stewing over her betrayal by Samuel.

And admittedly is feeling a little lonely.

But that all changes when Llama Guy accepts an invitation to come over!

Over grilled-cheese sandwiches, he confesses that he is yet to have his first kiss...

He also treats Nancy to a special llama-snout massage - just the thing to relieve the tension in those shoulders.

And charms the socks off her!

And then, just to prove that he isn’t a one-dimensional kind of llama, takes her outside to introduce her to the wonders of the cosmos. What an evening!

Now Nancy only occasionally has time for old friends...

and Llama Guy - with his very individual fashion sense - is a regular fixture in her life.

They’ve won each other’s hearts!

After her hopes of spending a lifetime with Samuel are dashed, Nancy must make her way in the world as a single girl.

~ Scorpio 10 / 6 / 8 / 2 / 1

~ Devious / Anxious / No Sense of Humour / Perfectionist / Natural Cook

~ OTH: Fitness

~ Favourite Colour(s): Pink

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Fitness / +Serious / -Well-Liked

~ Major: Economics (3.7)

~ LTW: Become Criminal Mastermind

First on the agenda is renting an apartment. It’s a bit spartan, but it will do.

Although she does seem to baulk somewhat at the price!

It’s also a little lonely. Catching up online with little brother Erasmus helps a bit.

Thankfully, in the evening, she gets a welcome distraction - an invitation for a night on the town, from none other than Llama Guy!

The microbrewery seems a popular hang-out tonight.

There’s even a little flirting to be had! First with a rather charming current DBU student, Elliot.

And even with Llama Guy himself! Is this going anywhere? Who can tell! But it’s amusing me no end in the meantime nonetheless.

Time to welcome some new students! The University has increased its intake this year, and has had to open a new hall of residence to accommodate the influx.

First to arrive is James.

~ Scorpio 6 / 3 / 7 / 6 / 7

~ Athletic / Brave / Loner / Night Owl / Frugal

~ OTH: Tinkering

~ Favourite Colour(s): Blue

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Adventurous / +Reserved / -Daydreamer

~ Major: Economics

It’s a big moment for him!

Mum Catherine couldn’t be more proud.

There he goes, striding off into independence.

He’s joined by his sister Hester, and Martha.

Hester would love to have her first kiss with the adorable Martha, but sadly her attentions prove to be unwelcome.

Musical prodigy Elliot knows exactly which room he wants to bag.

~ Pisces 8 / 5 / 10 / 6 / 3

~ Grumpy / Virtuoso / Born Performer / Workaholic / Anxious

~ OTH: Music & Dance

~ Favourite Colour(s): Black

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Cultured / +Serious / -Daydreamer

~ Major: Economics

They’re playing Llama Guy’s favourite game - he couldn’t be more pleased!

Come on, Olivia, it’s only a first-year assignment, it can’t be that hard!

~ Scorpio 4 / 5 / 7 / 5 / 1

~ Ambitious / Vehicle Enthusiast / Handy / Mean-Spirited / Workaholic

~ OTH: Tinkering

~ Favourite Colour(s): Burgundy

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Occult / +Serious / -Daydreamer

~ Major: Biology

After her initial awkward moment with Martha, Hester is also knuckling down to some work, with her favourite cactus for company.

~ Pisces 7 / 7 / 9 / 6 / 8

~ Daredevil / Kind / Dog Person / Bookworm / Workaholic

~ OTH: Sport

~ Favourite Colour(s): Turquoise

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Popularity

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Athletic / +Well-Liked / -Unique

~ Major: Economics

Martha in the meantime gains her first-ever Creativity skill point - go, Martha!

~ Scorpio  8 / 7 / 5 / 2 / 7

~ Animal Lover / Bookworm / Coward / Absent-Minded / Vegetarian

~ OTH: Nature

~ Favourite colour(s): Turquoise / Orange

~ Aspiration: Knowledge / Family

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Animal Lover / +Mechanical / -Rebellious

~ Major: Mathematics

I’m currently fighting pink soup issues - hence the lack of updates for a while - so just a short one today.

Daniel and Henrietta are still an item.

But I’m not sure that his heart is really in it! Well, Clara is a free agent again, after her breakup with Benjamin, so maybe Daniel’s dreams will finally come true?

Flora drops round for a snogging session with her first love, Ambrose - thankfully fiancée Isabella is elsewhere!

She also meets - and is utterly charmed by - Gabriel.

She likes his new haircut, and likes his jokes even more!

I guess the Cafeteria Chef just isn’t into college humour.

Llama Guy has pretty much taken up residence.

University is all about meeting new people...

...and partying!

James really is Mr Popularity with the female contingent!

Get in line, ladies.

My first party that’s ever been broken up by the police - I consider that quite an achievement.

So far, James’s various love interests are managing to keep it civil, but Olivia and Martha are not exactly friends, so let’s see how long the truce lasts.

James and Hester weren’t close as children, but they’ve developed a much stronger bond - with a competitive edge - as they’ve grown older.

James catches up at the Faculty of Arts & Humanities with yet another old flame, Georgiana.

Just what do you have to do to find somewhere quiet to study around here?!