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LOCATIONS
Hello and welcome to your central hub: The Neighborhood! Located on the outskirts of Heaven, this space has been set aside just for you. It may not be the most extravagant of Heavenly Locales, but it does the job. Besides, is anywhere bad in Heaven? The sun is shining, the temperature is perfect, and the grass is green. Who could ask for any more?
The island is surrounded by a soft fog that gets thicker the farther you try to wander from home. It moves and rolls like a natural part of the scenery, not unpleasant to look at and not particularly cold to the touch. As you reach the edge of the island, the ground returns to that rippling, reflective surface it was when you first arrived. Best not to leave this place by foot.
Why not take time to enjoy the view from the shade of the gazebo in the park? It looks out on the sprawling, well-maintained garden out by the church, perfect for those moments when you want to take a break from strolling around town. There's a nice apple tree out there, too. How enticing.
Take your time and just relax. After all...everything is fine in Heaven. :)
📬 The Mansion - What, did you think you'd be homeless forever? Of course you have a place to stay! What sort of hosts wouldn't provide a roof over your head? Settled near the center of the neighborhood, the mansion's front door is always unlocked, allowing you to come and go as you please.
On the first floor is a spacious lobby with a few scattered seating areas and potted plants for décor, all beneath a beautiful chandelier. It seems oddly empty for a space adequate for larger gatherings, but perhaps one of you will take it upon yourself to rearrange things. The doors on the left lead to an industrial kitchen, well-stocked with ingredients and utensils (though do try to share the knives, hm?) The doors on the right lead to a laundry room with several machines and all of the supplies you could need including soap, bleach, and even an iron and ironing board.
Just past the kitchen and the laundry room you'll find a flight of stairs leading right up to your own personal rooms! While these rooms can be locked, they must be done manually, otherwise you can enter anyone's room as you please. Be sure to check the name-plates though because you've all been assigned a roommate! What fun!
As there has always been, there is a mailbox out front of the mansion. However now you may see unaffiliated chao flying back and forth, picking up and delivering mail. Following them will prove fruitless as they venture straight into the fog.
🍴 The Café - Not a fan of cooking? Not to worry, the café has you covered! Well, sort of. As you might expect from somewhere with such a cutesy interior, the food is more about aesthetics than substance. But who doesn't want every meal to look like a cute lil animal? There's something new every hour on the hour, and with this café open 24 hours a day you'll never have to go hungry or ignore your midnight munchies ever again. And yes, for all you caffeine junkies out there, coffee is also served 24/7.
🛒 The Convenience Store - Ah, luxury of luxuries. Is there anything better than having a corner shop just down the street? It's your go-to for snacks on the go or restocking those toiletries you keep telling yourself you'll grab before they run out (and then you inevitably don't.) Everything found on the shelves of this store appears to be standard convenience store fare ranging from chips, candy, cookies, instant noodles, non-alcoholic beverages, shampoo, hand soap, toothpaste and more. Also open 24 hours a day, this shop is the perfect stop whether you want to eat ice cream at midnight or you sudden realize you're out of deodorant.
There is also now a touchscreen kiosk just inside the door, allowing you to make Am*zon orders with overnight delivery! Packages will be delivered out front of the mansion. You may use this to purchase furniture and other amenities without notifying the mods, just be reasonable with it and remember: no weapons!
🥤 The Bar - At the end of the street is a quaint little bar, cleverly called The Confessional! Nothing wrong with unwinding at the end of a long day with a drink from the rotating menu. Inside the bar are a few clusters of tables and chairs for larger groups, along with a few games such as billiards, darts, and pinball. And unlike all the self-service shops, there is actually a bartender to serve you up and hear you out, should you choose to seek them out. The bar is open 24/7 after all. While The Confessional is proud to serve specialized drinks, if you have a request the bartender just might be able to provide.
Beer
Just a nice cold beer.
Mixed Drink
What do you want me to say?
Shot
Do you expect it to do something?
As of Monday, Week 4, there is now a Tavern attached to the bar. With the restaurant addition, there is more seating with larger tables, warm lighting and cozy décor, and a few plush, tufted sofas. There is a modest wooden half-circle stage toward the back with a microphone for singing and a few instruments available for accompaniment.
There's a full kitchen in the back where the cook (Basilio) will whip up a variety of dishes from different worlds, made to order. If you can't find what you want on the menu, he's willing to attempt any dishes you might be craving from home if you can find a recipe. The kitchen locks at 11 PM each night.
⛪ The Church - This quiet church is the perfect place for reflection and prayer. Once the doors are closed, the outside world seems to disappear leaving you alone with your thoughts. Soft candlelight and the prismatic gleam through the stained glass windows cast a beautiful glow over the rows of pews sitting, waiting, facing a chancel with no preacher. Strangely, all of the paintings and stained glass art inside is of axolotls.
👕 The Clothing Store - You'd think this place would have a fancy name, but The Clothing Store is pretty straightforward. Though it appears on the smaller side of things, somehow this place never seems to run out of new clothes to discover. Whether you're looking for your usual style or something for a special occasion, whatever your heart desires can be found with a little digging. Despite the endless racks of clothes, shoes and accessories in any style, there's only one changing room. You'll just have to take turns...or share? How scandalous.
🛁 The Spa - A shared bathroom just doesn't cut it. Sometimes you want to treat yourself and be pampered a little. We get it! That's why The Neighborhood has its very own 5-star spa. With one half of the building dedicated to hair and makeup and the other half dedicated to a public bath, you can get a makeover or just some R&R! A sign in the lobby has hours posted as follows: 6PM men, 7PM women, and 8PM mixed bathing! ...not that there's anyone to enforce that. And what about the rest of the day, anyway? Oh well. Guess you'll just have to take your chances.
♨️ The Hotspring - A step up from shared bathing, to the south-east of the island is a big outdoor hotspring. Equipped with a small changing room and a shower for quick rinses, this hotspring is made up of several large pools surrounded by smooth stones, green foliage, and natural rivers connecting each pool together. The rocks provide the perfect surface to lean against or perch upon, and the pools are large enough to accommodate several people at a time. Not to mention the temperature? Absolute perfect for a good, long soak. Try not to get too comfy or you may never want to leave.
🏥 The Hospital - Uh-oh. Looks like accidents happen, even in Heaven. Better late than never! Past a welcoming pastel waiting room, there are several clean and tidy examination rooms, each one with a cabinet stocked full of medical supplies. Get your painkillers and bandages here, etc.
🚄 The Train Station - At the north-western corner of The Neighborhood is your only ticket out. A small train station sits on the edge of the tracks that curve into view from the fog and carry on right back out of it. Somehow, you're always right on time for the train, and it will comfortably carry you along the tracks. Without fail, once you enter the fog you'll find yourself dozing off, only to wake up at your destination. You know the drill.
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The Boardwalk - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day in the neighborhood... Here in the lovely beachside city of Bikini Bottom, the sun-baked sand and glistening ocean serves as a lovely backdrop to the neighborhood boardwalk. The boardwalk might not be very large, but it offers you a variety of fast foods and little souvenir shops full of trinkets such as sunglasses, sunscreen, customized keychains, etc. But what's a boardwalk without some world-famous dishes? The highlights of this strip are the pizza shop and fry stand, and a little ways down the street is a donut shop. Pop on in and get yourself a tasty treat from the specialty menu. Or just borrow their restroom, if you must.
The Arcade - Continue down the boardwalk and you'll find the biggest building in the area: a massive arcade. Home to rhythm games, racing games, shooters, and fighters, this is the perfect place to beat the heat and your friends' high scores. Any game you can think of, there's a cabinet tucked away somewhere among the cheery music and flashing lights. Despite being unmanned, the prize counter does require some tickets if you want one of its incredibly desirable items. We all know you want a sticky hand or a finger puppet of your own to take home.
The Lighthouse - If the bright lights and loud noises of the arcade aren't for you, simply walk in the other direction! A tall hill just past the boardwalk gives a beautiful view of the sea and all the activities in the neighborhood. Now that the lighthouse has been unlocked, you may venture up the spiral staircase all the way up to the observatory for a beautiful view of the world below. Unfortunately the light itself is still burned out.
The Cave - You can access the hill from the boardwalk, but should you choose to approach it from the beach instead, you'll find that at the base of this hill is an opening revealing its true nature as a cave. Not a very deep one, though. You'll only be able to walk a few steps just inside the mouth before coming face to face with a door embedded in the wall. Unlike the lighthouse door, this one isn't locked. However, beyond this open door all you'll see are seemingly endless pink clouds in every direction.
With a bit of concentration, these clouds will swirl and reshape into anything or anywhere you imagine! You can very nearly have whatever your heart desires whether it's a place from your memories or a place from your dreams. As realistic as this may seem, just remember that none of this is real. Any attempt to touch what you've conjured and your hand will pass through it like the cloud that it is. But the vision's beautiful, isn't it? Enjoy it for what it is.
The Beach - Oh. Our apologies. Did we forget to tell you about the beach? Let's backtrack a bit. It is a bit warm out during the day, but that just makes it perfect weather for splashing around in the shallow waves. Naturally, there's a gift shop on the boardwalk with towels, swimsuits, and anything else you might need to make the most of it. Inner tubes, life jackets, floaties - you name it, you'll find it. But the beach isn't just for the daytime hours. This beach is home to some of the most beautiful sunsets, and if you look hard enough you might even find a few designated areas for evening bonfires to keep the fun going well into the night.
The Soundstage - Speaking of fun, during the day you can find a row of folding chairs are set up in the sand facing a tall stage. And what luck! Along with the sound equipment, it's got any musical instrument you're looking for. It's time to put on a show! And hey, if you don't want to play live music you can always play DJ instead. Spare instruments, along with any CDs or records you could want are set aside under the stage, free for the taking.
The Lightstage - In the evening, the tall stage is nowhere to be found. In its place is a wooden stage laid out directly on the sand, lit up neon in the night. If you're in the mood for a romantic evening dance, we've still got your musical needs covered: a van parked right on the sand has its own speaker system at the ready, already playing but free to be taken over. The back of the van is filled with blankets and pillows, so you've got somewhere cozy to rest when you're all danced out.
The Kindergarten - We get it. It's easy to fall asleep on the train (and a given any time you board, actually.) Should you doze just a little too long and miss your stop at the Bikini Bottom boardwalk, there is just one last stop before the train loops you back to The Neighborhood. Should you choose to deboard at this stop, you'll come across a dry, dark, desolate space at the bottom of a canyon. Empty, human-sized holes cover the cliff walls, the cavities only ever a few feet deep. Strange, broken machines dig their claws into the dirt, and every now and then you may hear the distant sound of gears grinding and the wind wailing hauntingly. Mm. Maybe it's best to just get back on the train.
Fries
(Fry Shop)
Meow or make cat puns for 2 hours.
Like... y'know, nyah?
Donut
(Donut Shop)
Float just off the ground for 2 hours.
Guacola
(Boardwalk Vending Machine)
Turn green for 1 hour! Get Elphaba'd, idiot.