Heidi Costello

A hyperactive, excitable entertainer who finds purpose in making people laugh, primarily through jokes and theatrically-acted stories. She has no qualms getting messy, especially for the sake of a punchline. She takes great pride in her work.

And she cites her job at Mimiland as a life-saving opportunity.

• You can frequently hear 'honk' noises materialize from her presence. Sometimes, it's a sound effect caused by a horn or her clown nose, and sometimes it's simply her saying 'honk'. The distinction between the two is not as clear as it should be.
• Occasionally, she tells riddles of her own creation. However, she often forgets the answers, or confuses the set-up for the answer, or messes up the execution entirely. The art of riddles appears to be something she doesn’t take very seriously; she just sees it as another way to engage people in conversation.
  • One she tells goes as such - "What are two things poets like, both of which produce notes?" When prompted for an answer, she merely says, "I don't know! No one's been able to tell me!"
  • In contrast, she very rarely messes up jokes.
• Unlike her usual messy, impromptu approach to performances, Heidi is rather meticulous when to comes to parties. She puts great effort into setting up the furniture and decorations, getting tables that are too long (just in case extra guests come) and mismatched chairs (for extra flair).
• Regarding gender, Heidi bounces back-and-forth between feminine and masculinity presentation. She treats it rather playfully and flexibly - as she would do any performance. There’s usually no rhyme or reason for what pronouns or presentations she will use at a time.
  • Her work requires her to mainly stick to her primary feminine form, as it's less confusing to the guests. However, her fluidity comes in handy for plays and gags when she is pretending to be multiple different characters.
• Every now and then, heir to the confectionary empire Louis Switser will come to the park to visit Heidi specifically. She enthusiastically describes him as an old friend whose silliness even outrivals her own.
  • He is sometimes accompanied by Patricio, another old friend.
• Appearances in food matter more than flavor, to her. Even messily decorated food is more appealing than something that appears plain. As a result, she is prone to adding an exorbitant amount of sprinkles to her food.
  • Heidi is a much better baker than she is a chef.
• Like Claude Abbott, her coworker and fellow entertainer, she grew up as a fan of Mimiland. Unlike him, she still retains her love of the franchise. Her personal locker in the employee area is filled with Mimiland merchandise, both new and old.
• Like Claude, she claims to have had a pet rabbit as a child - though it was actually a wild hare, not domesticated. She speaks fondly of him still, even making him a character in some stories alongside other small animals.
• Initially, she had applied to Mimiland as the role of park greeter, as the entertainer job hadn't existed yet. However, upon seeing her naturally animated behavior, the role was created specifically for her.
  • This, in turn, paved the way for the role that Claude would later fill.​
• Nothing will stop her once she's competing against others. She likes to create contests and competitions at random, not necessarily to win, but to share her energy with others.
• Various interactive elements are incorporated in her acts - most prominently, in puppet shows, where she brings out furry and felted puppets and uses them to interact with children. She has gotten in trouble for giving some away to enthusiastic children, as she can’t resist the chance to make someone’s day.
  • Heidi practices ventriloquism in her free time, though she still prefers using soft, hand puppet-like props rather than traditional wooden figures.​
  • Heidi's favorite puppet is Tweedee Pie: a pink bird that resembles her Tweedo Specter.
• In a hypothetical scenario where she could have any Value she wanted, Heidi stated that she would want one that involved controlling time, complaining that things always go by too quickly for her. She struggles particularly to keep an eye on the clock when it comes to her schedule and the events surrounding it, and she has repeatedly engaged in an act far past its intended end - perhaps somewhat intentionally.
• Though her ACUMEN is relatively low, Heidi has a good memory. She always remembers people's names and birthdays, as well as the various characters she employs in her stories.
• Everyday blunders, such as stumbling over her words, losing track of time, and generally having trouble controlling her energy, were apparently much less frequent prior to her role at Mimiland. However, this doesn’t seem to bother Heidi, who is always grateful to have a home at the park in the first place.
  • She even describes being able to see her made-up characters more clearly over time, which helps her get immersed in her stories.​
• Dialogue surrounding her and Claude imply that she sees him in a particularly special light, though she firmly values their current professional relationship.