012 | The Beach Episode

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone!
What: Beach party
When: All day June 5
Where: The beach
Summary: A beach party for all of the Far Shore residents

[01-27 Edit: Continue your threads at the overflow post to evade captcha!]



There were certainly a lot of broken hearts and emotional roller coasters recently, so the Heavens have decided it's time to allow their people to let loose and have some fun for a little while. Through some magic - or possibly just a lot of money - they have managed to rent out an entire private beach for the event so that they won't be interrupted by any Near Shore residents. The beach is beautiful and well-maintained, the ocean goes for as far as the eye can see, and rocky outcroppings offer a handy place to dive into the water on a test of courage.

It's a beautiful summer day, perfect for swimming and cracking watermelons and playing some beach volleyball. There's even some soft music permeating the air so that nothing is every silent on this fun-filled day.

New arrivals, after having been met at the Meeting Hall, would have been immediately redirected to this party. After all, they should be enjoying themselves as well.



Swimwear

Anyone who doesn't have swimwear will be provided with swimwear to fit their needs. Unfortunately, the Heavens don't have access to a lot of swimwear, so you'll likely wind up with something ugly, something old, or something just plain weird.

Playful Fish

The sea critters are excited about the party too. They're happy to swim up to anyone in the water and will even come up to the shallows to take a look at the fun happening on the shore. Toe nibbling and brushes of scales are in your future, so you'd better get used to the idea if you plan on being in the water.

Barbecue

Some basics have been provided, but everyone has been asked to bring a little something to the barbecue as well if they can. So you're more than welcome to grab one of the many grills and start frying things up. Heck, there are even fishing poles available if you feel like hauling in a few of those friendly fish to grill. Additionally, summery drinks have been provided, including iced tea, lemonade, water, and horribly fruity cocktails.

After Dark

Just because the sun is down doesn't mean that the party's stopping! The barbecue will continue well into the night, lit now by the stars and a huge, roaring bonfire. The bonfire is maintained by Amaterasu's shinki and climbs higher than any bonfire has the right to. Also, there are floating lights in the water so that people can continue swimming now that it's dark. And if you happen to get too drunk to go home, don't worry. A white-clad shinki will be happy to put you back to bed at the end of the night. Additionally, some sparklers and small bottle rockets have been provided for your entertainment.

In Summary:

• Get some sun
• Go for a swim
• Make sure you're in a swimsuit
• Enjoy the food and activities
• Don't drown
• Have fun~

Comments

[lilys_poise]

Then we'll just build the castle under the umbrella. I don't mind.

[Not getting out of this that easily.]

[brynwieldr]

...then I'd love to help, Elise. Do you have....whatever you need to build one?

[lilys_poise]

Sure do! Ta-da~!

[She has a plastic bucket and two little plastic shovels. All the equipment needed to make what will clearly be a sand masterpiece.]

And I even found some little seashells to decorate it with.

[She dumps those out of the bucket into a little pile.]

[brynwieldr]

[Leo smiles]

We'll need a way to wet the sand so it will stay together.

[lilys_poise]

[Oh. Elise hadn't thought of that. She picks up the bucket and looks toward the ocean.]

I could go get some water. We don't need a lot, do we?

[brynwieldr]

I don't think so. I've never done this before, though, so I might be wrong.

[lilys_poise]

I built a book castle once.

[On her first day here actually.]

Sand can't be much harder. I'll be right back!

[She jumps up to run down to the ocean with the bucket. And returns a few minutes later with the bucket full.]

[brynwieldr]

[He missed this.

By the time Elise comes back, Leo has smoothed out an area under his sunshade for most of the work.]

So, how shall we do this?

[lilys_poise]

Well...

[Elise surveys the area and materials they have to work with very carefully. Obviously this is important.]

We don't have enough water for a moat, so we definitely need walls. And towers. And a biiig keep in the middle.