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#It's winter currently on Northeney #Mommy horse showing her foal around the island for the first time #and how to gallop! #I think he really likes it! #my first foal born in-game #Shipwrecked on Northeney #SoN glimpses #ts3

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I figured, why not, so we went out to the square behind the museum to build a snowman together.

It turned out rather good if I do say so myself. Klaus-Ove and I talked for a bit more, but it was freezing and getting late, so we decided to say goodbye.

I enjoyed my day with Klaus-Ove. We had fun. I don't really see a potential boyfriend in him somehow, but I think we could become good friends.

Gameplay notes: Klaus-Ove and Rachel had a good time. He was very friendly towards her. Klaus-Ove told a funny story which made Rachel laugh out loud. The snowman was an initiative of Klaus-Ove. It was fun. I didn't feel chemistry between them, also because despite them having a good time, their relationship didn’t progress much. But I think that if they put in a bit more effort, Klaus-Ove and Rachel could be good friends. They parted as acquaintances. Attraction score: 5

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#not a match #too bad #but at least klaus-ove and rachel had fun #and nothing awkward happened! #yay! #and reading back the way my gentlemen addressed rachel: #here's finally a meeting that went more or less exactly as “predicted” well done klaus-ove you're the youngest but also the wisest #...except the attraction... with all my men only hitting 5 despite their traits it's safe to say i'm not a very good match-maker :-) #anyway this was so much fun! #and i wish you the best rachel... with malte? :-) #a man for rachel

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We first saw a sculpture called "The Touch". To me, it just looked like two giant hands, but Klaus-Ove notices things I wouldn't have seen if it hadn't been for him.

He pointed out how the fingers of the left hand seem to really want to touch the right one but are scared to, while the right hand is ready to give the left one anything it needs but is also scared and doesn't want to move too fast. He said to him this piece carried a lot of emotion and love. I couldn't help but think the way he described this sounded somewhat familiar... Maybe something I read...?

We then moved on to the paintings, and Klaus-Ove spoke of expression through colours and composition. I liked how passionate he is about art.

We had a drink in the museum cafe, and Klaus-Ove told me a lot about his family. Particularly his identical twin brother, Bo-Espen.

He had many hilarious stories of how he and his brother used to prank people by switching places, which made me laugh out loud. He assured me they didn't switch this time, though. Outside, it was snowing heavily, and Klaus-Ove rather spontaneously suggested building a snowman together.

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#phew i'm so happy here's a date going well! #and that he makes her laugh like that #and is inspired #...to build a snowman with her #a man for rachel

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10. Klaus-Ove

As I'm writing this, Ruby is reading a book on my bed. She said since it's my last night at home, she wants to enjoy my company a bit longer. I don't mind it, but I did tell her I'm going to write in my journal! Because this afternoon, I met Klaus-Ove...

We agreed to visit the Art Gallery. Klaus-Ove is an artist himself, so it seemed like a good location.

Upon meeting, Klaus-Ove immediately showed interest in me and asked me how my day was. I thought that was kind.

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#and the last of the three gentlemen! #klause-ove looking quite at ease #a man for rachel

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Winter 08: Dateless - Pt.2 (27/-)

But then I figured I couldn't walk away... None of this would've happened if it weren't for me, after all. So I went up to Nathanial. I apologised for Stam and told him I wasn't going to see Stam again. I meant it, too. I was so creeped out that I definitely didn't want to go on our planned date anymore. Stam didn't like this one bit...He glared at me and then left...

I really tried to patch things up with Nathanial after Stam had left, but the mood had gone way down...

He even started yelling at me, saying I wasn't the girl he thought I was... I felt very upset.

After Nathanial had left, I called Sadie and told her everything. She was horrified, too, and asked me if she needed to come down to The Valley to give me a hug, which was very sweet but, of course, not necessary. She did say I should call my dad and ask him to pick me up instead of walking back to the house myself because this all sounded a bit too creepy. I hadn't thought of that, but when I was in the car with my dad, I did feel more comfortable.

Gameplay notes: Rachel's date with Nathanial started out alright. They talked a bit before starting their bowling game. It was all pretty okay. No fireworks, but fine. But then Stam interfered...He came in, sat down, and started eyeing Rachel and randomly talking to her. Rachel felt awkward towards Stam, and to be honest, I did, too, a little bit. I did check her attraction to him, and it was 5, so that wasn't strong either. I decided to roll with it and take it as a cue to cancel the date with Stam. It was a shame because, based on his traits, I liked him, but I don't think it would have worked with Rachel... Nathanial wasn't pleased with Stam either, crashing his date. To make up for it, I gave Rachel and Nathanial a bit extra time together, but his mood must have gone off because he kept shutting Rachel down whenever she initiated any kind of contact. In the end, their relationship score only went down, so I ended it. All in all, it was not a successful night for Rachel and the men... Both Nathanial and Stam were still acquaintances at the end of the day. Attraction score Nathanial: 6. Attraction score Stam: 5.

Nathanial created by @flotheory, Stam created by @sircesimblr

#at least he walked away #oh stam #poor nathanial and rachel to have such an experience #yes he deserves a lecture from manon #but i'd rather she never hears about this! #a man for rachel

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He then got up and walked up to me. "I'm sorry," I said, "I feel like I may know you, but I'm not quite sure..." I got goosebumps all over, but not the good kind, when he said, "I'm Stam! We have a date tomorrow, but I saw you go in here and thought, maybe we can start our date a little earlier!"

I told him that made me feel uncomfortable and that I was actually here with someone else right now... He got very offensive when I said that, accusing me of playing the field. I thought that was unfair because I told all guys up front that I had several messages and wanted to meet everyone to give everyone a fair chance.

At this point, Nathanial got annoyed, too... And asked Stam what his deal was. I was so scared they were going to fight or something, I had to turn my back for a while. I honestly panicked a little...

Nathanial created by@flotheory, Stam created by @sircesimblr

#this turned sour so very quickly... #in a way i see he's hit in his most vulnerable spot #when rachel did not quite recognize him while he's already smitten with her i mean or the idea of her... #and thinking so highly of himself #yeah he's been way to eager and can't cope with the rejection #but please stam behave in a more gentleman-like manner! #a man for rachel

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6. Nathanial

I got back relatively late last night because my date with Nathanial was very... eventful...

Nathanial wanted to go to the movies, but the new cinema in Honeycomb Valley is not yet finished and I didn't feel like going all the way to Bridgeport. So we decided to go bowling instead. Nathanial was friendly when we met, and things were off to a good start.

We started our game. I had the first turn...

I knocked down 9 pins in the first throw! "Well done, Rachel!" someone said behind me. I figured that was Nathanial...

But as Nathanial took his turn, the same voice said, "He's not nearly as good as you are." This confused me, but as I looked around, I saw the guy sitting behind us staring at me... He looked vaguely familiar, but I couldn't quite place him...

Nathanial created by @flotheory

#oh no stam #reblogging to have the story of my gentlemen complete but #no no #i'm not very proud of what you did...! #a man for rachel

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We then went on to see the cats. I made friends with Duke who cuddled up on my lap instantly.

Orbin and I sat with the cats a while longer and talked. Or well, he talked mostly. He told me about how he would have loved to have a pet when he was little, but he wasn't allowed. I do relate, what with mum being allergic and all.

But Orbin was just constantly either talking or asking questions. I'm ashamed to say at one point I found myself staring at the clock wondering if I could maybe leave now and visit my parents and Ruby for a bit...

So, I said goodbye to Orbin. He is a very nice guy, but I don't think we're a match...

Gameplay notes: Orbin initiated a lot of interaction with Rachel, but she didn't really reciprocate. She rolled wishes to become friends with pretty much every pet in the place, but not with Orbin. Since there wasn't any autonomous negative interaction either, I concluded that Rachel felt pretty neutral about Orbin. Their attraction score sort of underlines this. When Rachel left, their relationship towards each other was "acquaintances". Attraction Score: 5.

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#aah! so cute how they're sitting there with the cats! #but oh no Orbin what did you do? #he's definitely way too nervous! #his loser trait acting up #sorry Rachel this didn't work out #and I feel bad for Orbin because in his life this probably ends up as being one of those things “that happen to go wrong” as he said... #a man for rachel

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Winter 08: Dateless - Pt.2 (14/-)

2. Orbin

I met Orbin at the Animal Rescue Centre in The Valley. He works there and invited me to come there to see the Centre and have a chat. I felt it was quite a unique idea even if I avoided the Animal Rescue Centre before because I don't like to see animals in cages.

Unlike Alfie, Orbin was immediately very talkative and asked me a ton of things. I'm sure he meant well, but it made me slightly uncomfortable.

Orbin then showed me around the Centre and it was so much better than I had imagined before. The animals aren't locked up all day at all! They get a lot of time to run around and Orbin clearly adores them.

He introduced me to Cleo, a sweet little spaniel. I would have taken her home right there and then,  but I know I have to wait. Pets are not allowed at the dorm.

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#so good to see Orbin again #and Rachel connecting with Cleo! #but him being talkative? with Manon he was the quietest... #i fear he's very very nervous even though he's meeting her at the place he feels the most at ease! #a man for rachel

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💌 Post 4 pictures from Pinterest that describe your OC. Send this to 3 other simmers to keep the chain going!

:-) This is a bit weird to post, because what OC...? As I haven't yet begun telling the story ;-) Still, thanks for the ask! These sims have been with me for quite a while and they are OC's to me :-)

This is about the eldest of my founders. Captain Remi Beaudard and his constant struggles. I feel the colours here really suit the broodiness of his mind. And the captain's coat is a big thing. He (almost) never takes it off, not even in bed. As much as he feels it's strongly linked to his identity, a part of it must be penance too.

#simming ramblings #ask #Remi Beaudard • founder

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Honeycomb Valley Animal Rescue Centre

Before Rachel could go on her second date, I needed to build an entirely new lot. I mean, why not, right? Welcome to Honeycomb Valley's Animal Rescue Centre!

@sircesimblr; Orbin has already arrived. 😉

#orbin's already found a home in Honeycomb Valley 💛 #look at him happily petting that little cat #a lovestory already #i hope he will impress rachel too! #a man for rachel #ts3

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This happy little one lives on my island. She's shy, she's a loner, she loves to be outside no matter the weather... She replies when other kids try to talk to her, but she's never the one who initiates, she never seeks them out to play. Her own little world, with her wooden horse and her sandcastles, is enough for her. Together with the two people that have her heart, the ones she calls papa and maman. She's the happiest little being, and she wouldn't even be in my game if it weren't for a freak accident. Papa and maman know, they cherish and love her to bits 💛

And I too. I play rotationally and don't see her every session, but I'm always looking forward to it and always wondering what her storyline will be.

Sometimes I'd like to share the story of her island up to her, sometimes I think I'd be happiest playing with my wooden horse and sandcastles on my own! Still, I'm a writer at heart and after having been blocked for years, the sims on this island are what made me think of stories again, and write little bits for them. So if a story starts rolling on this simblr... 💛😄

Thank you @kimmiessimmies for tagging me in the Simblr New Year's Resolutions for 2024... this reply is a little late because of all the pondering, but maybe a good way to get this blog going too!

What's your resolution for your simblr?

to not have this be a read-only simblr anymore (✔️check).

learn to make age conversions of cas items, to help my founders settle into elderhood. And share those! There's so little for elders in cas (⬆️ well on my way).

reblog things! One thing I'm thinking about is a cat-post-of-the-week-reblog, because I love cats and sims 3 cats are the cutest! Another thing is mods and cc that made my historical-ish gameplay a bigger joy (⬆️ under construction).

aaaand... maybe, start posting my story Shipwrecked on Northeney. The screenshots are there, but now the writing... (😲 let's see, 2024).

What do you want from the Sims franchise?

I'm a Sims 3 girl. From how it's going, I don't expect EA to update the Sims 3 if platforms become too advanced for the oldies. So I'm cheering on the modders and the open source departments for this. Keeping it playable! And if the Sims 5 turns out to not be a Sims 3 remastered, but more like an updated Sims 4, I will jump ship to another simulation game. BUT only after such a game and all the expansions equal what I love about and can do with the Sims 3 now! So that would be years...

Any other new year's resolutions?

yes! Write more! Write again.

take more strolls in the woods.

finally persuade the cat to sit on my lap.

Not tagging anyone, because, well, it's far into 2024 already 😅

#simming rambles

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It's been days since this post, but I have to say, that letter in that library book..! Apparently it's my brain's favourite thing to do right now, when winding down for the day: think of that book, and the letter, and how Rachel found it, and the guy who sent it... is he just very shy? Or very technofobic, like my Klaus-Ove? I'm so looking forward to see this story unfold! And to meet all the rest of the guys and see their chemistry with Rachel 💛

Checking in with Rachel...

Twelve online messages...*

...and one letter hidden in a library book!**

That was way more than dear sweet Rachel expected!

*Translated from Simlish for easy reading, bigger version below.

**Malte Nerhus decided to write instead of email. We'll go into that later.

Meet the men!

For this post I used the original pictures by their creators. In my game, with my defaults, some of them may look ever so slightly different. I used the ages provided or filled in age myself when I didn't know.

Thank you @nocturnalazure, @sushiikinsss, @greenplumbboblover, @sircesimblr, @flotheory, @nornities, @echoweaver, @batsheba and @echomoria for this wonderful and very diverse group of men!

#a man for rachel #waiting patiently

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Manon: Pardon me?!

Stam: What kind of a suit is that?!

Klaus-Ove: Me? Mine?

Manon: Why, yes!

Orbin: Mine, probably.

Stam: Orbin! You're positively reeking of mothballs! Don't - ugh, don't even think of coming near Rachel in that thing. You'll ruin your... why! am I even saying this?

Orbin: Sorry. It's my father's wedding suit. He wore it on the happiest day of his life. I don't own a suit myself so I figured it "suits", haha, to borrow it, for a special day like this. Don't I look, like, "flashy"?

Manon and Stam: "Flashy"?

Manon: Oh, my eyes are hurting me, Mr. Larsen. I cannot look at you. Flashy? Those colours are thunder flashes to the soul. You may be artistic, little pup, but this isn't exactly a display of good taste and modesty!

Klaus-Ove: And why not?

Manon and Stam: Why not?!

Klaus-Ove: People, look at the big picture. Squint your eyes. I am just a simplified representation of this breathtaking nature all around us: the green and mustard grasses, the grey skies and waters, my seven ginger strands of hair, hahaha. I could've gone a little more with the greys, I admit. But imagine Rachel next to me. She's got her hair up. She wears a long dress, like, teal, or soft flaxen... white? Would she not be the only one, anybody would be looking at, next to me? Exactly. And nothing would make me happier. Mr. Stam "let me show some more of my chest so everyone will notice how hot I am" Hardenes!

Stam: I.. I... Oh, shut it.

Klaus-Ove: Hahaha, just teasing, man. You don't care about looks, I know, it's okay, you probably lost a button when you changed. I'll help you look for it later.

Manon: Oh, this is terrible. Absolutely terrible. My apologies, dear Rachel, this was a true misreckoning on my part. Please, please, erase their formal appearance from your mind when this is over... They were such fine, charming gentlemen before... Do - I urge you - do take them to a taylor's first, before you'll debut with either of them in society! Now, gentlemen, let's not prolong this and take our leave. A final bow, a kiss, to our esteemed lady!

And with that, Miss Rachel Murray, I feel my little adventure, my story about love, is coming to an end.

It wasn't an easy task, but I'm honoured to feel a little of what it must have been for you. My big little nibbles, presenting their solemnest of hearts to only you, dearest and loveliest you. By now they're all behaving like loosened hosiery, pardon me, but you've seen them. Their ways and wishes, words and dreams, and in between the lines, who they truly are.

Dearest Rachel, I wish you the very best of luck. Meeting my gentlemen, and the many more that seek your friendship and affection. Have fun, dear girl, on your journey. I bow to you too. And please, let me, or let my Watcher know some day, how it all turned out for you. It's not only love, it is life.

So, good-day, Watchers, Authors and Readers! Thank you so very much for spending your time with us. And now: back to our own worlds.

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The gentlemen: Thanks, Miss de La Haye. A bow and a kiss for you too. Here. Here!

Manon: Stop it. Stop it.

The gentlemen: Well done! Good job. Rachel will be over the moon. We'll take it from here! But we'll forever and always be your big little nibbles too.

Manon: My heart. My goodness. Give me a minute to breathe, to recuperate, before our Watcher just magically poofs us back to where we came from. Please excuse me, lovelies. This is not the easiest thing to say good-bye to...

My big little nibbles. This desolate, lovely island. My heart, my heart, connecting with these gentle souls, like it does with each and every one of my children... it's, it's - how did I ever get to experience this? How do I go back to Praaven remembering this? Knowing these kind of men exist, knowing this kind of love exists, ready to be given to one special woman... Not me...

How do I live on, with all this inside of me?

What... And what... if she makes me... forget? What if my Watcher makes me forget this ever happened, when she sends me back?!

Heavens, no! To forget what became so dear... I don't want to, no... she can't - is that hell? Will she truly send me through hell, to get back?! All of us?!

My goodness, my goodness!! May the heavens help me!!

Stam: Guys, something is wrong with our hostess. She's having a ... meltdown? Miss! Miss de La Haye, are you alright?!

Orbin: Miss de La Haye? Are you in pain?

Klaus-Ove: Miss de La Haye!

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#a man for rachel #@kimmiessimmies #intermezzo AU mini story #that's it! #we'll see what happens over on kimmiessimmies' simblr! #and don't worry about manon #she came through hell remembering nothing but she awoke with a sudden strong determination #to raise her little nibbles a little different than she used to do #she would send a whole different generation of men into Praaven's historybooks!

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Manon: I feel it's such a shame, sweet Miss Rachel, that I only get to present three gentlemen. I've done my best to convey two so very different personalities to your dear heart, and now a third, but heavens what if none of these gentlemen sprinkle your smile, or flutter your belly, or make you sigh at the sight of them?

Klaus-Ove: Somehow I hoped I had a bit of a fair chance, of making Rachel smile, flutter and sigh at the sight of me, but hey...

Manon: Yes, sweet pup, but for all your honourable artistic qualities and quirky attire, your cute smiley eyes AND your receding hairline, let's not deny that you are far too young to woo Rachel, or to woo any woman. Take Mr. Hardenes as an example, make something of yourself first. Or like Mr. Les, TRY to. You need time to ripen!

Klaus Ove: Life's too short and precious for that!

Manon: Oh?

Klaus-Ove: Did you notice, Miss, that the winds around this island completely reversed about five times, since we're here? Did you notice those fantastic cloud formations, created by it? And that one ray of sun we got, touching over this swaying grass, making the silk in your gown flash with blue, ever so briefly?

Manon: I... I was of the impression you were attentively listening to my presentations?

Klaus-Ove: I was! I notice everything! And sometimes it makes my whole being ache. You stood there so goldenly beautiful, when that one ray of sun touched you. Life crashed on me. If only I had my sketching pad with me.

Manon: ...

Stam: And I thought I was passionate!

Klaus-Ove: Hahaha. Orbin, you saw! And that made me feel connected. To you, but also to what was happening. That's the thing. I'd love to live this life alongside someone special, who feels the same, and sees the same. Someone sweet and calm like Rachel. It would be like flying and rooting, at the same time. A double experience. Why should I wait for that? It's awesome to be a pair with a loved one.

Manon: Ah! And you know all about that! Because you have an identical twin! Yes, dear Rachel, should you fall for this youth, you'd better keep your wits about you, because you could see double, and I know these two are prone to pranking, a lot!

Klaus-Ove: Hahaha! True! But Bo-Espen still lives back home in Aurora Skies and we're both students broke as hell, so no travelling just for pranks. For the moment. Hahaha! No worries, Rachel! Or?

Manon: Hihihi... Mr. Larsen! Stop this farce! My goodness, poor, poor Rachel, don't get into this myriad of confusion. Love should be pure as a ray of light...

Klaus-Ove: I know, Miss. I promise. Rachel won't have a shred of doubt about who's who. I'll be her guy, not Bo-Espen, she'd feel it always and ever. Besides, there's one thing that tells us apart. I can't handle modern technology. Simply can't. But he's a real computer nerd.

Stam: You can't? Ha! This is great! What about your profile on Honeyfinder? Did your brother set it up, not you? Who does Rachel see, on there? How is she ever going to get in touch with you?

Klaus-Ove: Easy, Stam. Rachel and I go to the same college, I'm not particularly invisible, I might just bump into her at the cafeteria tomorrow! Now that I have my antennae out for her!

Orbin: Priceless. I love this.

Manon: And why would love need technology? That inter-net-da-ting-site? Isn't it purely a thing of the heart? I can't imagine...

Klaus-Ove: Miss? Shall I state my declaration of love now? Yes? Okay. So, hello beautiful girl. Rachel. There's something about you that spoke to my heart...

Stam: ... when my brother told me about your profile...

Manon: Gentlemen, please!

Klaus-Ove: Hello beautiful girl. Rachel. There's something about you that spoke to my heart. As if we view life in the same caring, loving way, and abundant. Yes, I'd like to stay at home with you, cuddle on the couch, reading stories to each other, me drawing you. You drawing me? Haha. Talking and exploring, showing each other all the little things that make our hearts swell. And those long walks, shall we bring a dog or two? I love dogs! You and I could be a solid team. Embrace life and lift each other up along the way. But first, let's just meet, and laugh, over a cup of hot chocolate. Maybe we both walk home smiling after that. And I know you'll inspire me to create something beautiful. Write me!

Stam: Write me. Right.

Manon: That was heartfelt, Mr. Larsen. And what an enigma you are. One moment you're a frolicking puppy, the next an aged wizard watching life.

Orbin: Very accurate, I think, Miss de La Haye.

Manon: Oh, my head is spinning. Let's please bring this debacle to some kind of closure, my lovely confusing big little nibbles. I'll get off my wooden box and join you for a last bow to Miss Rachel Murray. Line up, dears, let's change into our formal apparel and send her a kiss.

(see that kiss tonight in the final episode of this little AU mini story!)

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#a man for rachel #@kimmiessimmies #ts3 #sims 3 #intermezzo AU mini story

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Stam: Am I? Already bubbling with love for her? Haha, I guess I am. I do. When I look in the mirror, I can see her face right next to mine. I feel I can ask her things, I feel I want to listen to her, even when I've just woken up. She feels familiar. And I also think I may have seen her before, when she was in the bistro with her friend. You know, the singer from the band.

Manon: She has a friend in a band? Like, a troubadour-friend? My goodness. Rachel, dear, dear Rachel, please be careful. Don't mingle with such people until you've got your husband. These kind of things can reflect badly upon your pure self.

Stam: Don't worry. It is a really great band. Having such a friend cannot harm Rachel's virtue, haha, if that's what your concerned about. But please, let's talk about me. Tell Rachel something nice. Why am I the most rounded package she can get? Haha. Not fishing for compliments or anything.

Klaus-Ove: Obviously.

Manon: Where do I begin? First of all, Miss Rachel, this man might be a prince! His fair Northern mother, a hardworking nurse, met a tall and dark stranger in Al Simhara, who never revealed his name. I mean, look at Mr. Hardenes: that must have been a prince!

Stam: Let's not talk about the guy who knocked my mother up. He could just as well have been a troubadour, Miss de La Haye. I've never met him.

Manon: Oh? Yes, you've been raised by your dear mother alone, but surely you must feel, a certain kind of nobility... in your veins...

Stam: Nope.

Manon: But your looks!

Stam: Ah. My looks. I don't really care about that. Neither does Rachel I'm sure. I'm proud I have my mum's eyes and I'm proud I am strong and never ill, so I can pursue my dreams and be a good son to my beloved mother. She's my everything.

Manon: You don't care about it, yet you look in the mirror long enough to imagine your dream wife's face beside your own.

Stam: I practise my charisma skills.

Manon: I'm sure you do. Early in the morning. Right out of bed. I'm sure you practise your athletic skills too, not to build those fine muscles I notice beneath your far too gaudy shirt, but to...

Stam: Do you have any idea how hard the work of a chef is? If you don't keep your body in shape, you'll simply perish preparing meals. You won't make it a single night. Besides, I told you, I don't care about looks. All I aspire my body to be in the future, is soft and chubby, so my kids can use me as a teddybear or a trampoline, or a doormat, for all I care. I want to be the greatest dad in the world. I want to be the dad I never had. I want to be the dad that should have supported my mother every step of the way.

Manon: Goodness me, I knew you wanted a family. But this... So, one really has to read between the lines, with your person. And all these jobs you have, the whole rigmarole, besides being, simply put, gorgeous, all that is not to get ahead of others, nor to behave like a gentleman should, it is...

Stam: I'm just skilling up for the future I want. Making a name while I'm still single. But when I've found my love, and my home becomes a reality, and I hold my first baby in my arms, all falls second to that. And then I will be prepared. I will be so prepared. It will be nothing but happiness.

Manon: Oh, all the heavens above me. An airmonger.

Klaus-Ove and Orbin: Wow, man.

Stam: I thought you'd seen all that in me, Miss, when you said I was the total package for Rachel.

Manon: Oh, sweetheart... And you cared for your mother, when she had what you call a "burn out", when you were young? Twice?

Stam: I did. Why?

Manon: No... nothing. Just another thing Rachel needs to know. Something about an apple and a tree. Never mind. Let's... let's proceed and present the last of you. Mister Klaus-Ove Larsen, please come up here, you carefree looking pup.

Stam: I won't get to address Rachel myself, like Orbin did?

Manon: Well..., you can still try. We surely have another minute, haven't we, gentlemen? There, go ahead, Mr. Hardenes.

Stam: Okay. So here it is, dear Rachel. My dear Rachel. I've only seen you once or twice, yet you are already on my mind, like constantly. You intrigue me, you calm me down, I feel things. Possibilities of a future together. I could be that guy you describe. I could stay in with you, for a lifetime I guess. But I'd also like to take you out, to see people, to go for a delicious dinner, or to soak up art at a gallery. And maybe, someday to take you to the country half of me comes from. All preferably with our little one in a carrier on my back... Am I going too fast? I probably am. I don't want to scare you. I'll probably be quiet and in awe when we finally meet. And I can be funny too. Just contact me. I'll make sure it'll be worth your time.

Manon: Thank you, Mr. Hardenes. And now, sweet, dear Rachel, you know what they say: last may be best! Here is Mr. Klaus-Ove Larsen, the youngest of these gentlemen, someone who might sweep you off your feet in a swirl of magnificent creativity.

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Manon: Because, dear Rachel, Mr. Orbin Les, as a child, brought home every animal in need he found on the streets. From dogs, to cats, to birds and even a rattlesnake once, he found them and they found him, and then, because his family home already was overcrowded with the four sisters this gentleman has, and an aging old grandpa as well, his troubled parents decided e-ve-ry-time, that little Orbin could not keep them, but had to bring them to the animal shelter instead. From then on, he visited the shelter, played there, grew up there. Whenever he needed to escape the busy hustle-bustle at home, he went to the poor little animals to give them some love. And they gave it back.

Orbin: That's right. I've found I can think a lot clearer when I'm holding an animal. I am very much at ease with them.

Manon: Now, this, Rachel, is a man after my own heart. And I am sure yours as well. I have my poor, sweet, abandoned little nibbles, and he has his little furries, springies and barkies that are just as much in need of love as my children. Now he only needs some human love himself.

Orbin: I feel very grateful for how my life is now. It is full, and happy. A woman like Rachel would be very, very...

Manon: Come now, Mr. Les, you are fretting about it. Day and night. About that one thing missing. And it had to be your sister, putting you on the spot, to connect with our sweet Rachel, before you'd be too old and rusty. You would've spent your life convincing yourself more and more that only animals can give you love. Because that's what you are best at. Fret and choose what you already know.

Orbin: Well... yes... that is... a tendency... But I truly feel happy at heart, Miss de La Haye. It's just... things happen to go wrong. Sometimes.

Manon: You spent a great deal of your life in the animal shelter and when your education called for it, you thought you'd best become a veterinarian, like Rachel! You applied to the same college she is in, and failed after the first year! A few years later, you tried again, and failed again! You gave up! Because you were always cuddling animals, at the cost of your own prospects!

Orbin: Still, that got me the job I have now, and am very good at. Honeycomb Valley's Animal Shelter does not only run most efficient on its subsidies, it also has been awarded year after year as the best and happiest and healthiest...

Manon: It is, but you...

Stam: Cut it out, Miss. Shouldn't you promote the guy? He's a man after your own heart you said. This isn't a very sensitive way to go about it, is it?

Manon: These are things Rachel should know.

Stam: And she will. She's perceptive, and caring. She will understand and she will see he is happy. And I have a feeling he will be even more happy, seeing her succeed at those studies he failed at himself.

Manon: Well, I don't know. I, myself... I... My goodness, you gentlemen really are NOT from Praaven. How! how can you be so considerate? You are gentlemen! You should not care! Prospects are everything. Achievements! Reaching something before anyone else does. Earn the love of a lady!

Orbin: By being honest, and interested. It is all I wish to do for Rachel right now.

Orbin: So, hi, Rachel, I am Orbin. We may have a lot in common and it would be really nice to get to know each other. It doesn't have to be a date yet, either. Just come by at the shelter some time, I will recognize you and I'm sure you will recognize me. We'll each pick up a cat and we could talk. I'd love to see you around. Bye!

Klaus-Ove: Hey Orbs, are you alright? That was a little short - and tough?

Orbin: Yes, I'm fine. Thanks, guys. Thank you too, Miss de La Haye. It's all on Rachel anyways.

Manon: ... Again, my humble apologies... I got carried away. You don't know how it is, for a spinster woman in Praaven. It really isn't all sunshine and dewy mornings.

Stam: I think we get the idea...

Manon: Yes, I'm sure you do. You considerate bunch of friendly ... oh, I could just as well call you my nibbles too! My lovely modern grown up nibbles, please, next one, do stand up and don't fear my ramblings. Miss Rachel, I present to you: Mister Stam Hardenes, who, in my opinion is the most rounded package you can get, and also, as it seems, already bubbling with love for your lovely little self!

(meet him tonight, and Klaus-Ove tomorrow, in the next episodes of this little AU ministory!)

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