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

[latebloomingeros]

[Yuuri, meanwhile, is just relieved that she doesn't seem so worried on his behalf anymore. He is quickly discovering that he hates to be the reason someone worries.]

Very pretty. And those fish didn't seem scared of us at all, did they?

[welcome_home]

[ She knows how that feels, even if she tends to worry about the people around her anyways.

She giggles at the mention of the fish, shaking her head. ] No! They even nibbled on my fingers and toes. It tickled.

[ Remembering her manners then, she gives him a shy smile. ] I'm Nanako. But they also call me Nanshe here. Have you been here a while?

[latebloomingeros]

Nanako?

[That's a nice name. Yuuri gives her another polite little smile.]

I'm Yuuri. I just got here this morning -- I haven't even met my god yet, so I don't know what my other name is going to be or anything.

[welcome_home]

[ She reaches out to pat his arm consolingly. ]

I'm sure they will find you soon. I'm pretty new here too but everyone I've met has been really nice.

[latebloomingeros]

There aren't that many people around, so I'm sure they will sooner or later. Have you made a lot of friends here?

[welcome_home]

[ Nanako hums as she thinks about that. ]

Yes, I think so. My big brother was already here when I got here and his shinki are really nice. So are some of the other gods and shinki I've met.

[latebloomingeros]

Your brother is a god, too?

[Well, that sounds... nice. He's glad such a young girl isn't on her own here, after all, even with shinki to look out for her.]

[welcome_home]

[ She nods again. ]

He is! He's Iza... Iza... Izanagi! [ It takes her a moment to remember. ]

[latebloomingeros]

That sounds pretty impressive!

[And it must be hard for a kid Nanako's age to remember.]

Has he been here for a long time?

[welcome_home]

He is! Souji's the best.

[ Not that she's biased or anything. She hums at that question, unsure of the answer. ]

I think so? Longer than me. He already had two shinki when I got here.

[latebloomingeros]

[[OOC: Continued here if you'd like to continue! I'm really sorry for the long delay, I've been a little overwhelmed lately.]]