Test Drive 1: Beachville

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Upon Arrival

You know how it goes. One minute you're minding your own business. Maybe you're in your own universe, maybe you're in another one entirely. Whichever the case, you blink and suddenly you find yourself in front of a small, wooden information booth, without so much as a warning. The weather is lovely, the environment peaceful, until someone clears their throat nearby to get your attention. It's coming from the booth. Inside the booth sits an older gentleman, old enough to be your grandfather, and he's smiling warmly at you.

"Welcome," he says, giving you a grin and a small nod. He means no harm and regards you with some curiosity before reaching towards a stack of very plain looking pamphlets in front of him.

"It'd be in your best interest," he states, going through the pamphlets before pulling one up, turning to reach into a filing cabinet for an envelope clearly stuffed with something. "It'd be in your best interest to take these. And to check your pockets," he states. The envelope is filled with money, paper bills that seem to shift colors in the light, and the pamphlet welcomes you to the current settings of this pocket dimension and tells you that while lodging is free, entertainment, food and other necessities are not so it's probably best that you find a job.

Inside your pockets are a set of keys and a map to a house. The house is yours. You'll even find a chest in your bedroom, containing six items from home, some of which you're sure shouldn't even fit in there.

Welcome to Town.

Just ask anyone, Beachville is the most beautiful city anywhere! That's exactly what the NPCs will tell you with a genuine smile on their faces and a happy nod. It even just might be true. For a beach as crowded as it is, it's surprisingly clean! The sand is just right. Not too hot and soft to the touch. The water is so blue you can see marine life swimming just under the surface. A variety of multicolored fish. Dolphins. The occasional mermaid. ...yes, that was in fact a mermaid! They're playful, don't worry. They won't try to drown you, Maybe just knock you off your surfboard with a laugh and a flash of a shimmery tail as they swim off to who knows where. There are still sharks in that very blue, very clear water, but they're not interested in you in the slightest. In fact, they seem very keen on avoiding you. There's so much to do here in Beachville! There's fishing off the docks, well away from where people are swimming. There's a boardwalk with almost every shop imaginable. A tattoo artist, a piercing parlor, a place to buy silly souvenirs like hermit crabs in cages, or ridiculous shirts. There's so much food to be tried; Pizzas, Salt Water Taffy's, lemonades of various flavors and some of the best burgers and fries you've ever had! If the day-life isn't for you, wait until dark. The amusement park (which opens at sunrise and runs until 2 AM), lights up the night in a fantastic and colorful display, the sounds of the roller coasters and laughing guests heard for miles around, and part of the docks turns into an open air nightclub, complete with dance floor, beverages for all and alcohol for anyone over eighteen. Don't try to trick the bartender. They'll know. If the hustle and bustle and noise of the beach isn't for you, don't worry. There are many resorts nearby with their own private swimming pools and entertainment. There are coffee shops on almost every street, various boutiques and curios to look at and a movie theater or two. Don't worry; you'll also find the more necessary stores like grocery stores (where there is something for almost everyone), pharmacies, book stores, clothing stores, hardware stores. There's even a police station, fire house and hospital. But that's not what Beachville is about! Everyone needs a vacation, right?

Beachville Locations
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	Beachville Boardwalk and Amusements Just what it says on the tin. Every possible Boardwalk location you can think of is here. Tattoo parlors, really cheesy t-shirts and hideous beach attire, awesome food of highly dubious nutritious value. There are also rides, like a huge ferris wheel, bumper cars, spinning rides and a huge roller coaster. At night, part of the boardwalk closes and turns into a place for dancing, drinking (For anyone over eighteen) and watching fireworks every weekend until 2 AM.
	The Surf Board There are three of these places located along the beach, and each one seems to be run by surfers in 'business attire'. Of course, by business attire, we mean these shirts and khaki shorts. They're here for all your surfing needs whether it be board rentals, lessons or even board purchases and care products. Dude.
	Shellfish Shack A small, outdoor restaurant right beside the fishing docks that can happily boast the freshest, most inexpensive seafood. There are crabs, lobsters, shellfish of many edible varieties and other seafood, besides. They also sell fresh catches by the pound that you can cook yourself at home, so go ahead and buy some! And be sure to buy some of their fresh made lemonade by the gallon. It's known all over Beachville as the best.
	Beach Breeze The Perfect place outdoors to grab a smoothie or any kind of fruit juice. They also serve the best shaved ice you've ever had in your life. What a great way to beat the heat!

Comments

[nosuchthingasfate]

"New homes? So you're...a realtor of some kind?" Allison asked with a hint of a smirk since she knew full well that wasn't what he was getting at. Except that she didn't know what it was he was trying to say or maybe she was just missing it on purpose when he mentioned death and grief.

Then she stilled as he revealed that he was some kind of death god. Not that she knew if she really believed him or not but something felt true about his words.

It also stirred a rush of grief inside of her as she looked up at him and swallowed thickly. "So, this is some kind of afterlife, isn't it?"

[deaths_head]

There's a moment of silence...then the deep, quiet sound of jovial laughter filled the stillness, coming from the man by her side.

"If this were the afterlife, little soldier, I'd be in a fouler mood, and your soul would already be mine." he assured her. "I'm like you--taken from my home, set up in this strange new world, far from my flock. I can't leave, but I can go where I'm needed. No, I've been everywhere: walked the golden paths of Heaven, served a sentence in Hell...sealed treaties in Purgatory, and carved my realm out of Limbo's frontier. You're very much alive, little lady--and if I got my druthers, you'll damn well stay that way."

[nosuchthingasfate]

Some of what he was saying was just too weird and yet it didn't seem like he was lying. But she still shot him a bit of a look before focusing on the house or so it seemed. The truth was that she was still rolling the information around in her head as she wondered if he had really walked around Heaven or Hell.

"What does it matter to you?" She asked softly, wrapping her arms around herself.

[deaths_head]

He just shrugged at that, rolling his shoulders after the fact.

"I'm a god." he said simply. "Death god in particular, but I have...you might call 'em spheres of influence. Certain folks I prefer to look after, certain situations I'm well equipped to aid. For instance, I'm also the god of grief, and of loss."

He regarded her quietly, expression sobering.

"Both hang heavy 'round your neck, little soldier. Got inside...makes you mine to look after. Mine to aid."

[nosuchthingasfate]

"Are you serious?" She looked confused as she stared up at him, looking somewhat skeptical at the news that he was a God. Which sort of made sense with everything else he was saying but not really.

Then she sobered again as he told her that grief and loss hung around her neck. She didn't know what to say for a moment before she turned away, having it right there on the tip of her tongue to tell him what had happened to her and she didn't know why.

"I don't need looking after." She murmured, her brows pulling together.