Week 15 Day 4: The green and blue truth

This morning Godrian and Richelle sat down in the kitchen to have an economical overview. This is obviously bothering Richelle more, but Godrian knows it will be tough when his younger sister, Eileen, decides to move out.

But, Eileen wastes her days at the salon, not really bringing in any money either, so they won't really benefit from delaying it much.

A new generation is about to get born! Looks like its hair colour might be red'ish, but what else?

Today is the important meeting where everyone carrying the CA66 DNA must attend. In addition, the Council is invited, as well as Archie Greench (maybe because he is sort of affected, with 5 kids all having the CA66).  Godrian found time for a little harvesting before heading to the meeting, but more plants are dieing, and it's a problem that Richelle can't help much now that she is pregnant, and old Archie can no longer help.

The farm cat Mushi (left) has got himself a new friend! A cat they never saw before, it must have followed some of the Galuccians when arriving the island.

Then Godrian, Eileen and Archie left the farm, heading for the meeting that took place in the old school building.

And, Admiral Steve Freeman started the meeting...

What?

It was indeed well deserved, but Archie felt a bit shy and silly, and most of all he suspected this to just be some attempt of building goodwill among the islanders.

Freeman went on...

Ha ha, Gerda Peel, yes - the Maccaroni islanders all descend from the red, yellow, green and blue - but purple?

A green Galuccian could either be green from the pollution, or could be carrying green alien DNA, not good to say...

Admiral Steve Freeman then gave the word to Dr. Frederic Mahogoney, who told them more about the genetic risk. He referred to a solid alien DNA report, "Green & Blue" by scientist Lucas Stew-Fraisser of SimCity. Numerous reports had supported Stew-Fraisser's finds, and the facts were no longer just assumptions.

So, basically he said that none of the current descendants of settlers Bianca and Bolan Blumington would be admitted access to Galucca. 3rd generation without the blue skin, would probably be seen as safe, although the CA66 DNA can still be carried even if the skin is no longer dominant.

Everyone were of course upset! They had already got used to the thought of being prisoned here at Maccaroni Island, but the truth was kind f creepy. Archie had a feeling there was a tiny piece of information that somehow could tell him whether this was true facts, or lies. He just couldn't recall that detail, and he definitely couldn't trust Steve Freeman, even if he tried!

Eileen noticed that her sister Boletta had not attended the meeting, and it could only mean one thing, Boletta gave birth! Eileen took the day off from the salon and hurried over to the western side of the island, and to 14 Redward Elysee.

And she was right! Boletta had become the mom of a lovely daughter, named Doriette Wimster.

But, she isn't green either, and not really as red as her dad, Yesador...  Eileen reported from the meeting, and she found herself wondering if those Galuccians with green alien genetics would look anything like Boletta...

Eileen was a little annoyed with Boletta's ignorance. The whole DNA thing was on Eileen's mind all day, she had so many questions about her genetic heritage. Only a simweek ago, mom had told her about the alien Eileen who lived in the other world many generations ago, and our Eileen had planned to visit a huge library in the other world to look up anything she could find on the subject. But now she would not get access to anything but the local bookstore, Our Delightful Bookstore.

Now that Eileen was in the western region, she walked over to 6 Redward Heights, Redward Farm. Her friend and cousin Blanca Peel had just moved in with Yamir Redward, and it felt a bit weird. Anyway, Blanca knew how to cheer up an old friend.

Yamir Redward still keeps a couple horses, and he is slowly building up a routine for breeding and selling horses at Pets Field. Godrian wants to buy a horse, but must wait until finances are better.

Over at Linda O. Tulitto's house, there had been a birth, too!

But Linda was not in a very good mood...

Linda handed Hugo over to Eileen, and then told them that she wanted to buy some land and move their little house to a better location. Still, the most important about staying would be rewarding the scientists.

They stayed at Linda's house for many hours watching TV. This is yet the only TV-set on the entire island. The new store doesn't sell electronics, but anyone can order whatever they want from Galucca. If they only could afford it, TV-sets are not for free...

Later at night, Godrian, Eileen and their dad Archie had dinner at the farm. Richelle didn't feel well, and went to bed to read a little. Naturally, today's meeting was the subject at the dining table.

There is a total of 3 bedrooms upstairs, plus Archie's room downstairs. Actually plenty of rom for one crib. Did Richelle suspect triplets?

More in one week - hopefully on wednesday :-)

Week 15 Day 3: CA66 DNA

Yesterday Godrian and Richelle married, and Richelle moved in at Greench Farm. She descends from the intellectual Yea-Low family residing the eastern region, and also from the original Redwards. The happy couple hardly slept all night, and was still in a playfully good mood this morning :-)

This morning Archie Greench had called all his 5 adult kids for a meeting at the farm, and they gathered in the not yet completed kitchen. Yesterday he met with Dr. Frederic Mahagoney about the CA66 DNA, that seems to be passed on to all descendants of the original settlers, Bianca and Bolan Blumington. Archie had hesitated to share the bad news at the wedding party.

Archie told them what Dr. Mahagoney had said, but he had to admit that he didn't quite understand why the DNA should stop them from visiting Galucca. Archie himself can go, and Richelle shouldn't be infected either.

Godrian happened to be Hot-headed, but in this situation his reaction wouldn't need excuses.

It was too much for poor Eileen, she is the youngest, and recently reached young adult.

Eileen was hired to help with the new salon, and had an appointment today with caretaker, Linda Tulitto. Next door another store had opened, a store selling just about everything from the other world, anything from baby cribs to toilets and wall clocks! Eileen had no time to inspect is thoroughly, but she noticed it was crowded by curious locals.

It was Eileen's very first day working at the salon, but Linda had assured her that it wouldn't be very hard.

Old Corinne Redward didn't want help from a blue skinned, and walked outside to play her guitar instead. Eileen's friend and cousin, Carla Black, was also in the clothing store. She is young adult, too, but they still behave as teens at times.

Carla had always dreamed of moving to the other world, Galucca or even farther, to become a famous actress. Now it seemed like her DNA would stop her.

They had fun in the salon, and Eileen learned a lot from doing her first makeover...

Up north, at 3 Blumington Road, Archie and his neighbour Albert had arrived Alfonso Blumington's little house. Alfonso, the only single man of Archie's generation, made a poor living from fishing. He spent way too much time on his own, and Archie suspected that not everything was good up here.

They knocked on Alfonso's door, but there was no reply.

Finally a method that worked! Alfonso and Albert are brothers, both with the CA66 DNA.

They walked inside, and Alfonso rushed to the doorway that leads to the bedrooms.

It almost looked like Alfonso had spent his last savings to impress someone with new clothes from the new store. Was it a final desperate attempt to attract a woman, while he was still alive?

Some time ago 3 builders came to the island to build the science facilities, and also to upgrade some community builds. Recently two of them escaped, and while one of them was caught - at Greench Farm, the other guy was still missing.

Everyone thought the builders were all men, but they obviously were not...

No, Archie isn't descending from green aliens, but from the Plant people!

Back at the farm, Richelle and Godrian tested the new chess table they bought at the new store. Richelle grew up with this game, but Godrian had not learned all the moves yet.

A little later Archie returned back home, and he found Eileen in the hall.

It was late, already, but in the kitchen Richelle was cooking. She had food cravings, and she knew to herself that a little baby was on its way. She knew there might be a risk that Godrian's little bit of CA66 DNA would be passed on, but could that really be so bad?

More next Wednesday!