Marla was at the top of her career track, a level 10 Criminal. What now? The game gave her an Opportunity titled “The Most Evilest Plan,” which involved the military base. When I hovered over the menu option, it was titled “Hold World Hostage.” (Oddly, you can only hold the world hostage between 7PM and midnight.)
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I had her beef up her Athletic score before sending her into the fray.
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It was many hours before she emerged.
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Sadly, she did not succeed at holding the world hostage. However, she did well enough that her criminal friends gave her an extra §1,000.
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Meanwhile at home, the Mysterious Mr. Gnome has not moved. He never moves. I have the worst Mysterious Mr. Gnome in the world.
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Kay finished her science fiction novel (which I entitled “Sims In Space”).
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After Marla got home, she spontaneously chose to “Mastermind Plot” with Kay. A sweet family moment!