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Raising a Monster

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krahe said:
Why does it remind me of Ow, My Sanity?
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No idea, cause I've never read the comic. The only reason I know it's a comic is because I searched the name up and looked at a TV Tropes summary of the Plot.

To be honest, I've got no idea if I'm gonna do any kind of deconstruction in this story. I don't think I'm clever enough to get away with that. That and I'm leaving most outcomes based on the roll of a dice.

Basically, I've no plan except to see where the Votes and Dice take me. Hasn't failed me yet.
 
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[X] Anastasia Asterope Chelsea Maria Selene Craft
[X] Take care of kid
[X] Adoption Paperwork

Asterope = starry eyed, it is very fitting

there is a myth a woman named that died fleeing lovestruck prince however...

EDIT : good idea @JoshieWoshie
 
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WOuldn't it be amazing if all the votes were rolled into one an little baby abomination ended up with a name like Anastasia Asterope Chelsea Maria Selene Craft?
 
[X] Name: Anastasia
[X] Take care of kid
[X] Adoption Paperwork
 
I think we should give it a more proper name. Unfortunately, chances are that doing so would burn our tongue and have 1d10 of our neighbors go insane. So I'll settle with this:

[X] Name: Anastasia
[X] Adoption Papers: It occurs to you that you don't actually have "official" custody of this bundle of joy yet. You should probably fix that. (Stops Child Services from labeling you as a kidnapper)
[X] Take care of kid: Ok, Kelly said that the first thing babies need is "Tender love and care." Let's give it a try. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)
 
[X] Name: Anastasia
[X] Adoption Papers: It occurs to you that you don't actually have "official" custody of this bundle of joy yet. You should probably fix that. (Stops Child Services from labeling you as a kidnapper)
[X] Take care of kid: Ok, Kelly said that the first thing babies need is "Tender love and care." Let's give it a try. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)
 
Just did a Tally on my brother's laptop.

Obviously, Take care of kid and Adoption Papers won for the Actions.

As for names....Anastasia wins with 7 Votes.

I'll start writing and get it done by Thursday.
 
I'm gonna try the dice roller on SV. See how that turns out.

Then I'll see if I stick with orokos or not.

Well then....

Looks like I'm going with SV.

(For reference on Orokos you guys got an 18)
LinkOnScepter threw 1 100-faced dice. Reason: Child Care Total: 99
99 99
LinkOnScepter threw 2 100-faced dice. Reason: Job Day 2 Total: 81
35 35 46 46
 
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    • [X] Name: Anastasia

    [X] Take care of kid

    You walk into your bedroom, suit and tie replaced for a more casual light blue T-shirt and dark green cargo pants. The carpet tickles your feet, as you approach Anastasia. She's still in her basket with the velvet covers swaddling her without restricting her breathing. The bottle Kelly gave you is sitting next to the basket, expertly leaned up against it for easy access.

    Your eyebrow raises as you pick up Anastasia, without the basket this time. You don't remember putting the bottle up like that. Dismissing it as nothing, you look over at your new (soon to be officially) adopted daughter. Kelly said that eye and skin contact is extremely important now so that the baby doesn't see you as a stranger once she grows up. You need her to become familiar with you, to learn to trust you.

    "Well," you adjust Anastasia so your arms act as her cradle, gently rocking her to keep her calm, "let's give this a try."


    Child Care: 99 = High Success

    "So...how should I do this?" You pace around the room, Anastasia tucked into your arms as you try to figure what you can do to gain more trust with this child. Racking your brain for normal things people do with their babies doesn't really help out, so you fall back on the one thing you're at least passable at; teaching.

    You smile at Anastasia, "Would you like to learn how to read, uhhh, sweetie?"

    You swear you see her nod her head yes.

    Smiling you walk over to your living room and start to rummage through the stand your TV came with. You don't really have any place to put the books you like to (or are required to) read in your bedroom, so you just toss 'em here. Easier to access them anyway.

    A little bit of searching, and some clever maneuvering of Anastasia if you do say so yourself, later and you pull out the book you're looking for with an "Ah Hah!"

    You plop down on the couch with your daughter in your right arm, and open up "Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham" with your left hand. A classic book that any expecting parent would do well to read to their child. You smile as you start to read the words out loud to Anastasia, sometimes taking out her tiny, soft hands to point along with you as you read the words. However, over the course of the reading you learn something:

    Anastasia is a prodigy at this.

    Soon enough you're no longer leading her along the pages. It's more like you're trying to keep up with her. Those small, dotted eyes of her's just skim the pages, absorbing every detail before you've even gotten to it.

    You're amazed to say the least, and a bit proud of your new daughter as you watch her get to the last word before you've even read it.

    You close the book and look at your child, "Looks like we've got ourselves a bit of a reader, don't we?"

    You see her face form into an open mouth smile, and she starts to make that gurgling noise that babies do. You rub her head, and put the book away for the time being. However, as you stand and get ready to go to the adoption agency to get your papers, you almost think you hear her mumble the words "Da-da."

    You leave the house feeling a whole lot happier than you usually do.

    (Trust and Satiety with Child Increased! Anastasia gains Perk: Prodigy (Reading)! Rolls to gain Trust will now have a +10 bonus for 2 days!)


    [X] Adoption Paperwork

    Whew! You just about collapse onto your soft welcoming bed, almost going to sleep immediately. It took alot, from going to at least 3 different courtrooms, signing and copying who knows how many official documents, and having to field some of the most annoying questions ("I'm telling you, she just appeared on my doorstep! I'm not making this up!....No I don't do drugs, I'm a teacher for God's Sake!) but you     finally got it all sorted out.

    You give Anastasia's basket one last glance, before darkness overtakes you and you fall into a deep slumber.


    46 = Success

    The night is quiet.


    Another day, another dollar.

    It's much simpler to drop Anastasia off now that both of your names are in their records. Kelly's there to greet you, and takes your baby with gentle hands. That same feeling of awkwardness returned, but it disappeared the minute you left Darling's.

    You noticed a couple of the other male teachers would flash you a thumbs up for whatever reason as you walked pass. Which is strange, because they usually just ignore you with only a grunt to identify that they know you exist. Even more confusing, the female teachers seemed to do their best to keep away from you, going so far as to only come in for their shift once they are sure you're out of the classroom. Strange. You may need to check and see what all that was about.

    Job Roll: 35 + 10 = 45 = Success

    Today was a bit better than last time, thankfully. The kids seemed to have calmed down from their rant about, whatever it was. Though that doesn't mean they don't go out of their way to listen to you as you teach. Fortunately, you were actually able to finish the lesson a little early that day, giving you time to catch up some reading. Nothing permanent of course, just some extra time on your hands. (+5 to Rolls for Today)

    Nothing else of note really happens, just an average everyday occurrence. You know, except for making sure you pick up Anastasia from Barton's before you get home.

    What to do now?

    Actions: 2

    [] Physical: You're gonna need to learn how to defend not just yourself, but your little girl now.
    • [] Focus on Offense (Work towards Perk for Offensive Combat)
    • [] Focus on Defense (Work towards Perk for Defensive Combat)

    [] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.
    • [] Focus on Mental Power (Work towards Perk for Mental Offenses)
    • [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses)

    [] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.
    • [] Focus on perceiving Objects (Work towards Perk for seeing things before they hit you)
    • [] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)

    [] Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)

    [] Look up "Starry Eyed Babies": You're pretty sure that babies aren't supposed to have eyes that look like the night sky. Maybe the library can help you out. (???)

    [] Co-workers: What was up with everyone yesterday? (Find out why your co-workers acted the way they did yesterday)

    [] Try to make some friends: Let's face it; you need friends. Let's see if you can makes some. (Possibly unlock friendships to be cultivated)

    [] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)

    [] Take care of kid: Well it worked the first time...(Raise Trust/Satiety with child)

    [] Look for a babysitter: You can't bring your child to work with you everyday. Especially when the daycare is full. You need a babysitter. (If successful, a babysitter will watch over your child, freeing up an Action. However, it is possible to lose Trust with the child by doing this.)

    *Vote Closed*
     
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    • [X] Perception
    -[X] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)
    [X] Look up "Starry Eyed Babies": You're pretty sure that babies aren't supposed to have eyes that look like the night sky. Maybe the library can help you out. (???)
     
    [X] Look up "Starry Eyed Babies": You're pretty sure that babies aren't supposed to have eyes that look like the night sky. Maybe the library can help you out. (???)
    [X] Co-workers: What was up with everyone yesterday? (Find out why your co-workers acted the way they did yesterday)

    I want to know what's up with BOTH of these things. haha...
     
    [X] Take Care Of Kid
    Mandatory action is mandatory

    [X] Try to make friends
    If we make some friends, we'll have people we can fall back on when if things go pear-shaped.
     
    [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses
    Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)
     
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