Updates, Can You Believe It?

Emma's made a diary entry in eurekasims. It's fairly short and non-exciting, but I figured I ought to say something about her life. Getting closer to that wedding -- Holden's got his new formal.
-HD: Will it be black tie?-
Well, all Sims weddings are by default. I may have them marry on a community lot. The Chapel of Love needs playtesting. :D
I also broke down and created Arcanum as a shopping district for Riverblossom Hills. No Sims yet, but I did start on the castle for the king and queen. Sort of.
-TD: Sort of?-
Yeah. I recently downloaded some blueprint floor tiles for planning houses. They're actually really useful. Some examples for the castle I'm building:
Full view of what I've done for the first floor. Four turrets, and a courtyard in the middle. Very typical castle.
Somewhat closer-up view, so you can see some of the symbols.
-TD: *impressed* Nice.-
Yeah. :D I think they're going to come in very handy.
I've also put Chapter 8 of "The Gift and the Curse" up on FF.net. Go ahead and check it out.
-OD: Ahh, nice to see my universe in full swing.-
-D: To be fair, you're getting updates three times a week with "There's Always Tomorrow."-
-OD: I know, but seeing the stories actually posted is nice.-
-VD: Indeed. I'm up next, right?-
Yup. Timed it perfectly. Mystie's birthday is tomorrow, so I figure the least I could do is work on your story.
-VD: *grin* Sounds about right to me.-
-VD2: You missed Josie's, you know.-
*facepalm* I know. I suck at this birthday thing. The only one of your girls' I'm able to remember is Gypsy, and that's only because I had her born on November 5th. We're having a double birthday tomorrow because of it. Josephine's was August 5th, by the way.
-M2: If it was ever obvious you're not into vampires anymore. . . .-
I'm sorry, guys. Steampunk has eaten my soul.
-TD: So, ah, if you want to suck my blood in revenge. . . .-
-VM: We'll pass.-
-VD2: Yes, that would be -- a little too weird.-
Hehhehe.
Not much else happening. Some minor Rifting (another character is dead. Can we stop that? Please?) -- threw Rift!Doc at a Children's Angel called Lavendar.
-RPD: *jokingly* Who does she know in his usual circle of friends?-
Pals with JD.
-RPD: . . . Everyone really DOES know everyone in the Rift.-
Hehehe. At least when it comes to Doc.
-DW: Still considering putting him in the Nexus?-
Yep. I'm really tempted. I'm pretty sure they'd accept a character from another RPG.
-Rift!Doc: Well, now that I have the Inkwell Bar in my possession, going to a place with many alternate realities doesn't seem so intimidating.-
LOL. Getting used to the idea of property ownership?
-Rift!Doc: AL's friend Gary giving me some pointers helped. Thank you again, both of you.-
-TD: So long as you don't destroy the bar with one of your moods.-
-Rift!Doc: *makes it rain on him*-
-TD: Hey!-
Still practicing with Mistral?
-Rift!Doc: I like having control over my powers.-
-TTV: *thoughtfully* Don't suppose you could do that to Barkis. . . .-