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

Oh dear. Not the one of yours he was looking for, lol.

[guru_clef]

"Ah... hello. Either this is a Storm or I have truly arrived somewhere new. In either case I am looking for a few people, as you can also fly, would you be able to help?"

He’s so rarely what anyone is looking for

[creepyoldguy]

Beetlejuice righted himself, before standing in front of Clef, hand in his pockets. “Who are ya looking for? They’re probably not here. I’ve only run into one familiar face and they hate my guts. Although, I guess that could be because I keep dumping sea water on her, but, she had that second one coming since she insulted Scarecrow. Why are you in a bubble?”

Clef, meet Beetlejuice.

ROFL. Pood BJ.

[guru_clef]

Was... any of that meant to make sense? Well part of it did, given he recalled his arrival in Naut.

"I am looking for my son or his brother. He held up a hand and an illusion of each appeared. "Link might also look like this," and the illusion shifted to Link's wolf form. "I am also looking for," the image shifted to Zelda. "Zelda," then it shifted to Connie and Nita "Connie or Nita." What was Link talking about, him needing to be more social. Look how many people he knew!

"As for the shield spell, it is an efficient way to both travel and keep myself safe at the same time."

[creepyoldguy]

Beetlejuice reached over with a claw to see if he could pop the bubble.

“Nope, haven’t seen ‘em.”

[guru_clef]

Not without a lot more intent. Though seeing that, he was reinforcing his spells. "I see. Then I shall have to keep searching. Good day to you."

Sorry, Link, he still wasn't good at social.

[creepyoldguy]

“They’re probably not here, fella.”

Beetlejuice was extremely social, but, being in worlds where he was visible to all had helped him to some degree with his desperation to be noticed.

He summoned a Sharpie and started drawing on the bubble as they walked. Because Clef appeared to be twelve, the doodles were all PG.

[guru_clef]

"It is worth researching. And if they truly are not here, then perhaps I shall move on and see if I cannot find Hyrule." Other than insuring that the shield stayed strong he mostly ignored the drawing.

[creepyoldguy]

Beetlejuice gave Clef a goatee and monocle, having a blast.

“I don’t think we can leave, Sport.”

So how do I enable Link >.>

[guru_clef]

"I am Ascended. I assure you, unless my leaving would cause a flaw, I can and will do so if my family is not here."