====== Pleasantville ====== Where [[Cyber City 404]] is the shining, chrome-plated gem of [[Improbable Island]]'s northern shore, Pleasantville is its matte-finish sister city in center of the isle. Located across the great inland lake to the north of [[Improbable Central]], Pleasantville is home to the Island's [[Mutant]] population, and its people have gone to great lengths to decorate their city in only the sleekest, non-reflective materials.((The savvy traveler should be aware of [[rumor|rumors]] that the locals are sensitive about their looks. Avoid using mirrors or unsheathing shiny swords while in Pleasantville, because the natives have been known to attack immediately.)) Once dull [[Human|Humans]], these fun-loving hedonists have been infused with so much [[improbability]] that they've thrown off the shackles of normalcy and embraced a fun and trendy life as only a being with four((Or six, or nine - who can keep count, really?)) arms can. From its happening night clubs to its bars that never close, Pleasantville is the party city that never sleeps. Where Improbable Central is all business, and [[Squat Hole]] is home to the Island's most intense workaholics, Pleasantville is second only to [[Kittania]] in its devotion to doing as little work as possible. The traveler might first think the city has little to recommend it, but stick around. Once [[you]]'ve spent some time here, the place will begin to grow on you.((Like an extra limb in a hard-to-scratch place.)) Major attractions in Pleasantville include: * **[[The Hunter's Lodge]]**. * **The Nightmare Court**. In exchange for just 1 measly [[cigs|cigarette]], you can face your worst nightmares. Finally, you can go head to head with [[The Watcher]], an army of clowns, the feeling that you're falling forever //kumquats//. Can be tonnes of fun if you combine it with Improbability Bombs. * **[[The Council Offices]]**. * **[[Bank of Improbable]]**. * **Cuthbert's Academy of Lingual Defence**. A //cunning// linguist, Cuthbert can belittle an Occam's Razorback into a submissive,wretched state using nothing but his quick working supple tongue. Long ago, his nimble brain juices flowing with a dream, Cuthbert realized how he could spread his legacy of confidence in cutting self-defense all across the island. He set up shop in Pleasantville, teaching Mutants and any others who wish to learn the fine art of conversational combat- the effective invective . A fertile symbiotic relationship has developed from this; Mutant poetry has since been at a depressing all time high and Cuthbert enjoys the labour of his love. * **[[The Communications Tent]]**. * **[[Paprika|Dr Paprika's Office]]**. You'd expect a plastic surgeon or amputation expert in Pleasantville, instead Dr Paprika specializes in Gender changes. A simple snip-snap/copy-paste procedure later and you're a member of the opposingopposite sex. Only 5000 req and 10 cigs. * **[[eboy s|eBoy's Trading Station]]**. * **[[Sheila's Shack O'Shiny]]**. * **[[Mutated Munchies]]**. The very best restaurant on the Entire Island. Please book well in advance if you're planning to visit and bring a full sack of Req, dishes cost upwards of 750 Req.((Too bad the sight of the horribly disfigured staff and patrons tends to kill appetites)). Failure to fully pay for your meal will result in dishwashing duty, where you'll compete against four armed Mutants((armed with //poetry//.)). * **[[Mike's Chop Shop]]**. Mike sells the Magical Mystery Meat Mount for 500 Req and 6 Cigarettes. At such a price, Mike guarantees((when he's drunk and weeping)) that "yer soul far a Budjet Harse'll seem like a good dill". * **[[Common Ground]]**. * **[[Clan Halls]]**. Come ready to stay up all night, because the natives never sleep.((It's hard for them to get all their eyes closed at once.)) The annual Strawberry Festival in particular is not to be missed. (Looking for the season 1 Pleasantville entry? Click [[pville1|here]].) ====== Who's Who in Pleasantville ====== //Presented to you by the Mourners of Life Poetry Club (MoLP) // OOC Note: Cousjava is a real player, none of the others are (as yet). ==== Dr Paprika ==== The only doctor on the island((As distinct from [[Doktor Improbable| Doktor]]))((Except for Elias, who has been known to treat patients in AceHigh when he isn't touring with his Lucky Dip, or tossing calle shells at monsters in IC.))((And Props, who has a fully equipped hospital.))((Not to mention Cadye Willfan, if you can find her.)) has a clinic here. Treatments offered include [[paprika|gender changes]], for those who aren't happy with how they are. Also used by mutants for add/subtracting limbs/eyes/organs. ==== Mike ==== Proprietor of Mike's Chop Shop in Pleasantville. Sells the Magical Mystery Meat Mount. ==== Cuthbert ==== Teach you how how to insult others, big-nose. ==== Cyril Two-Heads ==== Cyril is another well known mutant, although he lives in Squat Hole rather than Pleasantville. See [[who_s_who_in_squathole#the_skronkys|here]] ==== Amir and Effie ==== Both originally from Pleasantville, now [[masters]] at Joe's Dojo. ==== Mebanold ==== Long-term resident of Pleasantville. Is known to [[Marly]], on whom he she it has crush, and to whom it gave a piece of it's spine.((Well, attempted to. The lady vamoosed as soon as the offer insistence of a gift was made.)) Considers mutants to be in shadows permanently, whom can only glimpse at the light. ==== Cousjava ==== Cousjava is a mutant with has several limbs((Aren't they all?)). One of them, sticking out of him just below his head on the right side, splits into five smaller appendages and is very useful for holding a weapon. He also has another on his left which does not split up, but is in fact extremely long. There are another two coming out of from below his chest, which have suction cups on the end. These help to stop him from falling over, and in fact from moving anywhere at all. He has several large eyes which are good for seeing in the dark, which is useful as he mostly nocturnal. When resting he curls himself up into a cuboidic shape, which some people mistake for a chimney for his red skin colour. This even further confused by the fact he likes to smoke. ==== Sarah Five-Arms ==== Owner/manager/head chef of Mutated Munchies. Has had problems with midgets sent from Kebabs 'N' Shite trying to disuade competition.