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[ Gamaliel is at the arcade in Bikini Bottom! They don't seem to be doing anything in particular, though; they're simply leaning against a convenient counter looking at the games from time to time before going back to whatever it is they could possibly be doing on their phone.
They do nod in acknowledgement when they see Akihiko, but they're not starting conversations without prompting, apparently... ]
They do nod in acknowledgement when they see Akihiko, but they're not starting conversations without prompting, apparently... ]
[ ramiel is sitting on the soundstage in bikini bottom. they've got their legs swung over the edge and they're listening to techno music from the speakers, tapping at their phone and swaying back and forth to the music.
they look up and give akihiko a wave when they spot him approaching! ]
they look up and give akihiko a wave when they spot him approaching! ]
[ zuriel is wandering the boardwalk of bikini bottom, browsing through some of the shops. today, they are looking through what looks like cheap little keychains. but they notice the shadow of someone approaching, so they turn their head and lift a hand in a wave. ]
[ even with a new island to explore, perhaps akihiko finds himself stopping by the bar after an exciting day in bikini bottom. however, as he enters the confessional he will find there is a glowing figure behind the bar's counter. this figure has their back to the door, arms folded over their chest as they observe the shelves of alcohol behind the bar. a gold halo floats over their head, and they seem to be searching for something.
approach, or leave? maybe he doesn't drink at all and he isn't even there long enough to notice. ]
approach, or leave? maybe he doesn't drink at all and he isn't even there long enough to notice. ]
[Akihiko was just exploring. The arcade is kind of nostalgic. He can't help comparing it to Pawlonia Mall's arcade]
Not bad! It's been a while since I spent time in a place like this one.
[He's already looking for the crane games. Nobody goes into Game Parade without giving the crane game at the entrance a try, and Akihiko sure wasn't be the exception to that. No harm in doing the same here!]
I can't have lost my touch at these things yet.
Not bad! It's been a while since I spent time in a place like this one.
[He's already looking for the crane games. Nobody goes into Game Parade without giving the crane game at the entrance a try, and Akihiko sure wasn't be the exception to that. No harm in doing the same here!]
I can't have lost my touch at these things yet.
Edited 2025-02-11 17:39 (UTC)
[Yo, Ramiel. Akihiko sits to the edge of the stage. Techno music isn't really his kind, but hey, he's not going to ask for it to be turned off. No harm in having in the air]
So what's the deal with the boardwalk? Your boss made it happen?
[It feels pretty nice, all things considered. As much as Akihiko dislikes, you know, being dead, he's not all that unsatisfied with the surroundings]
So what's the deal with the boardwalk? Your boss made it happen?
[It feels pretty nice, all things considered. As much as Akihiko dislikes, you know, being dead, he's not all that unsatisfied with the surroundings]
[Ah, the angel he hadn't talked with. Akihiko greets with his head, and sees what Zuriel had been interested in]
It's only matter of time before someone takes all of them somehow. You should get one before they're all gone.
[Because, well, let's face it: there's a number of chaotic messes in this cast, and Akihiko is pretty sure the location vandalism proves it. Someone might take everything in the shops just to try to spite others]
It's only matter of time before someone takes all of them somehow. You should get one before they're all gone.
[Because, well, let's face it: there's a number of chaotic messes in this cast, and Akihiko is pretty sure the location vandalism proves it. Someone might take everything in the shops just to try to spite others]
[Hah, he sure stops by the bar, at least to know what's in here, and probably to be annoyed by the presence of bar games in a place he technically shouldn't be -- due to Japan's firm attitude towards minors being near booze and the such -- but all that is left aside when he notices an unfamiliar figure.
The angels aren't hostile, he knows that, but the sight of one he hadn't seen before still gets his guard up a little bit, enough that he decides he should at least have a talk!]
You weren't part of the welcoming committee.
[It's a comment that's pretty much meant to see what kind of response is received. A reply saying why they hadn't been with the other three angels? A clarification that they're not associated to those three? A general 'so what?'? Could be many things!]
The angels aren't hostile, he knows that, but the sight of one he hadn't seen before still gets his guard up a little bit, enough that he decides he should at least have a talk!]
You weren't part of the welcoming committee.
[It's a comment that's pretty much meant to see what kind of response is received. A reply saying why they hadn't been with the other three angels? A clarification that they're not associated to those three? A general 'so what?'? Could be many things!]
Edited 2025-02-11 18:13 (UTC)
Oh? Do you think heaven's going to let anything go out of stock that easily? [ they sound a little amused and curious about this because things really do just sort of appear here. ] None of them stand out yet.
[ to be completely fair, you guys stole pieces of the bar games they did have. anyway, they turn their head upon hearing akihiko speak, giving a small shrug to the statement. ]
Ah, yeah. Figured I'd leave that to the Angels. That's their job. I know where to draw the lines here. [ a gesture around the room. hello, their job is bar. ]
Ah, yeah. Figured I'd leave that to the Angels. That's their job. I know where to draw the lines here. [ a gesture around the room. hello, their job is bar. ]
That makes sense with something vital like the food, but...with beach souvenirs?
[Akihiko, it's not like someone comes all the way here to restock, it's just heaven magic. Don't question it and embrace the infinite keychain works.
Oh well, whatever. Akihiko picks up the first one that caught his eye. That's indeed a cheap thing.]
I guess the only thing that matters is that they hold keys, instead of the image...
[He turns it around. Okay then.]
Mm. Wrong location.
[Akihiko, it's not like someone comes all the way here to restock, it's just heaven magic. Don't question it and embrace the infinite keychain works.
Oh well, whatever. Akihiko picks up the first one that caught his eye. That's indeed a cheap thing.]
I guess the only thing that matters is that they hold keys, instead of the image...
[He turns it around. Okay then.]
Mm. Wrong location.
[Ah, alright! It's matter of time before everyone else notices the presence of a fourth one here, whose duties seem to be limited to bartending. All should be fine!]
Okay. Nice to know you exist, I guess.
[Hmmmm...say, since you're here, bartending and serving things in this boardwalk, maybe you'll know...!:]
Do you know why the food around here is so weird?
[He sure hated becoming green]
Okay. Nice to know you exist, I guess.
[Hmmmm...say, since you're here, bartending and serving things in this boardwalk, maybe you'll know...!:]
Do you know why the food around here is so weird?
[He sure hated becoming green]
Why not? You're here for eight weeks. We can't anticipate everything you might need, so preparations were made. [ they are looking over his shoulder though, tilting their head. ]
Some people might think Florida is heaven. I've heard it's nice enough, I guess. Never been though.
Some people might think Florida is heaven. I've heard it's nice enough, I guess. Never been though.
Thanks? Nice to know you exist, too. [ funny.
unfortunately the bar is located in the neighborhood, not the beach area, (it's the one on the main part of the locations page), so they have no idea what akihiko is talking about. ]
The food's weird? Weird how? [ share with the class. ]
unfortunately the bar is located in the neighborhood, not the beach area, (it's the one on the main part of the locations page), so they have no idea what akihiko is talking about. ]
The food's weird? Weird how? [ share with the class. ]
[Oh! Shoot, my bad. I misunderstood.
Still, he sees no reason not to share with the class. He's not embarrassed, after all! He's just starting to wonder if food will stop betraying him, now that he suffered both Jiaoqiu's spice and the Guacola, haha]
There's this beach place. One of the vending machines there gave me soda that turned me green.
Still, he sees no reason not to share with the class. He's not embarrassed, after all! He's just starting to wonder if food will stop betraying him, now that he suffered both Jiaoqiu's spice and the Guacola, haha]
There's this beach place. One of the vending machines there gave me soda that turned me green.
That makes two of us. [ where is heaven... who can say. ] But I wanted to, before. How are you liking your first time away from home?
[ besides the whole being dead thing. ]
[ besides the whole being dead thing. ]
[ all good, no worries! honestly this is nice because the bartender would have zero idea what's going on otherwise. ]
A soda... you sure it wasn't something else? Maybe that was just a coincidence. Did it do anything else to you?
A soda... you sure it wasn't something else? Maybe that was just a coincidence. Did it do anything else to you?
It's not bad. It feels more like a field trip and less like the eternal rest.
[Which is not too bad of a vibe, really. If all he has to do is hang in there for two months in something that feels like a long field trip, and the only task at hand is not being a terrible person, then he can handle it]
[Which is not too bad of a vibe, really. If all he has to do is hang in there for two months in something that feels like a long field trip, and the only task at hand is not being a terrible person, then he can handle it]
Edited 2025-02-11 20:35 (UTC)
Sort of! Heaven is a big place.
We all picked areas of it to let you guys visit so that you would have a good time.
We all picked areas of it to let you guys visit so that you would have a good time.
[ watches him go to the crane game ... they have their chin leaning on their hand, though it's impossible to tell what their expression is. what with the no face. ]
There's a touch? I always thought these things were just rigged.
There's a touch? I always thought these things were just rigged.
And yet there are a surprising number of comfortable places to nap around here. [ not that they believe in naps. ] I can't say I've been on many field trips myself, but I think I get it. One of those things where you learn a lot and at the end of the day it's up to you to decide if you apply the knowledge.
If it did, I haven't noticed. Do I look strange?
[Maybe the soda has side effects he won't ever notice, such as an uncanny ability to command flying monkeys, or an affinity for starring roles in modern musicals.
But yeah, he hasn't noticed any oddities, but there's always a chance they're just invisible to him. Can't rule anything out]
[Maybe the soda has side effects he won't ever notice, such as an uncanny ability to command flying monkeys, or an affinity for starring roles in modern musicals.
But yeah, he hasn't noticed any oddities, but there's always a chance they're just invisible to him. Can't rule anything out]
Edited 2025-02-12 01:57 (UTC)
It's a competition between you and the claw. The trick is to take charge and show you're not willing to budge until you get what you want.
[What the hell, Akihiko, what was that? After saying that he really will have to do fantastic or else he'll have some serious egg on his face]
[What the hell, Akihiko, what was that? After saying that he really will have to do fantastic or else he'll have some serious egg on his face]
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