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Sheryl Nome ([personal profile] galactically) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2016-11-27 04:03 pm

[closed] an exclusive resort takeover

Who: Sheryl and the people she invited
What: A bunch of gods and shinki are taking over a classy hot springs resort
When: May 20th, from 12pm until about 6pm
Where: Spa LaQua @ Tokyo
Warnings: Fanservice is inevitable

On the night of May 15th, Sheryl spammed the inboxes of every person that she knows and likes with an invitation to a place known as Spa LaQua. As Eno kindly reminded her, she needed a break and so do her friends... which leads to a tall, lavish building inside Tokyo Dome City. Sheryl is not the type to skimp out on what she thinks is the nicest-looking place. Not only does the building contain restaurants and relaxation areas, but also spa rooms and hot springs. The staff, while courteous, is also very stringent on rules; the "no-tattoos" rule may be problematic for any shinki, though they should be fine if they hide it with clothes or make-up. They'll expect people to pay up — ¥2,634, to be exact.

As it turns out, being a celestial resident from the Far Shore has its perks, like say, not being seen by the people of the Near Shore...



Locker Rooms
Once you enter the building, there are lockers for men and women. Shoes and other belongings are where they are safely stored while you strip down and slip into yukatas or some sweats with matching slippers. You'll receive towels as well, but they are tiny; they will either cover your head or your lower half (barely), but not both. Hope you brought your own towels.

Hot Springs/Open Baths/Saunas
The hot springs contain water that possess healing benefits such as soothing aching muscles, improving circulation, and moisturizing skin. They are also split in between the men's section and the women's. That won't stop people from sneaking inside to take a peek at the opposite sex, however. Mixed-sex rooms are also an option for the frisky.

Alternatively, you can check out the open air baths. Traditional saunas also exist if you want to get hot and sweaty. Have fun!

Healing Baden
Behold, the Healing Baden — a special area that you have to pay about 800 yen to use (or just be invisible and sneak right in). You can also rent your own towels and leisure wear, a red shirt and dark brown pants combo, in these floors to lounge in if you have the cash to spare. Here's what you can expect:

Special Saunas: All five of them, each with their own trendy gimmick. One sauna uses yellow sand for anti-aging effects, another sauna has walls that change color. There's even a special kind that contains a tank filled with colorful jellyfish swimming around.
Resting Areas: Just like the room says, it's a place for relaxation. Grab a comfy chair and plop down on it. You can also take in the view of Tokyo Dome City at the balconies.
Pool: There's a large pool for swimming adventures. Lounge chairs can be found near it.

Restaurants
Lunch time! You'll find plenty of restaurants to choose from, from cafés to Asian cuisine. Want to try out some udon, shabu-shabu, and other kinds of hot pot meals? Perhaps you're in the mood for sushi? How about some Korean food instead, like their style of barbecue and kimchi?

Other Places
This is where plenty of pampering ensues if you want to get rid of any lingering stress, or if you just want to look extra pretty.

Salons: Want a manicure? A pedicure? A haircut? Your chest, eyebrows, and who knows what else waxed? Then you've come to the right place!
Massages: Body, back, and foot massages are in vogue, as is aromatherapy if you want your body coated with essential oils — and your nostrils filled with floral and fruity scents.
Recliners: It's where you can find oversized recliners to sleep on while watching TV and ordering snacks.
Nap Rooms: They exist. Find a plush bed to claim and just nap the day away!
Makeup Bar: You'll discover a counter filled with cosmetics and skincare products for guests to use. Sheryl will be on this like white on rice.

Gift Shop
Time to grab a souvenir before you go! From clothing to other trinkets, you can find what you want to remember this place by.

(OOC: Top-level and threadhop to your heart's content! ♥!)
oathkeeper: <user name=cupcake_graphics> (☾44)

[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-12-13 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
Well if you girls get anything together and need some help with anything, let me know!

[A girl that can heal with her voice sounds really interesting. Reminds him of Ariel a little bit in a sense and Sora would like to meet a person like her too.

He then laughs at Maria's suggestion for a mohawk, mostly amused because he's been suggested that same thing before! Did people really think he'd look good with one? He's got such a baby face...]


I don't know, are you sure? I think it might look a littler weird on me! I was thinking maybe just a little off the top and someone get it to relax a little... I don't think I'm brave enough to get a mohawk.
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[personal profile] declamando 2016-12-13 08:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Though she doesn't doubt herself and Sheryl would be able to set something like that up with their industry experience, the hypothetical offer of help is still welcome, and she offers a welcoming nod in response.]

Of course. I think I'd have to settle in here much more than I have to put something like that together, though.

[It's just four days in, and though she's learnt a few things she still doesn't know much overall. Rather than linger on that, though, she lets a touch more of a jovial expression onto her face as Sora mentions not being brave enough for that.]

Good thing it wasn't a serious suggestion, then. But I'd be interested to see the person who could get it to calm itself down a little.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-12-14 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh Sora didn't know she was still settling in. He nods vigorously in response knowing full well the time it takes to settle in here. The afterlife.

He looks a bit sheepish when she says she wasn't serious. Looks like he didn't catch the joke but he grins nonetheless.]


I'd be pretty impressed myself! Maybe I should ask around this spa a little.

[Or wait till KH3 calms it down but who knows when that'll come out...]
declamando: (wait what)

[personal profile] declamando 2016-12-14 01:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, there'd have to be people who work with hair here, so Maria takes that as at least a halfway serious suggestion. Tapping her chin a bit in thought, she glances over to the door as if trying to remember whether she'd seen much to do with styling.]

I think there was at least one salon in here, and a professional would have the best chance of working on something like that. Keeping their attention might make things a little hard for you, though.

[It doesn't seem to be widespread information, how exactly to get people's focus directed firmly on Far Shore residents, or at least if it is, she hasn't really heard about it.]
oathkeeper: <user name=vhazzrhossze site=tumblr.com> (come on // really now?)

[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-12-15 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Good point. To find someone who could pay attention long enough for him to get his hair cut might be literally impossible. He sighs a bit and nods.]

You don't happen to know a god of hair, do you? [He jokes, laughing a bit. Then he waves his hand.]

No worries, I'll figure out what to do with it somehow.
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[personal profile] declamando 2016-12-19 04:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[With a soft laugh, Maria shakes her head.] Even if there was something like that - which I suppose wouldn't surprise me, with the amount of gods there have been over history - I haven't been here long enough to meet them. Maybe a god of beauty could help, if you wanted something less specific.

[That's something she'd almost bank on there being at least one of here, honestly.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-12-19 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[He knew Aphrodite when she was here... Unforuantely she's gone now, so he's not sure who else would fit the bill. He ponders for a second longer before he shrugs and smiles.]

Thanks, Maria. I'll keep a heads up for someone like that, too.

Anyway, I should probably head back to the pool, I haven't thanked Sheryl for all this yet. It was really nice meeting you!
declamando: (content)

[personal profile] declamando 2016-12-27 02:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Given Maria already got her chance to thank Sheryl and took it, she can hardly deny him his, so her answer to that is a calm smile and farewell wave.]

It was a pleasure to meet you too. Maybe we'll see each other again before too long.

[It's hard to say, in this place, but Maria at least feels like this won't be their only meeting.]