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

[tacomeme]

Wait, your retainer and... Elise?!

Elise is dead?!

[It had taken him a long time to warm up to the youngest Nohrian royal, but she had a way of digging in deep]

[brynwieldr]

[Leo nods, and for the first time in...ever, really, he lets himself show an emotion and just sort of curls up on himself a little. Only a little]

She is, and I can't find her god to ask who killed her--a god will see the death of their shinki once they're named. I know what happened to Niles, as he's my shinki. He died in an assassination attempt the last night I remember being at home. But someone killed my sister and I don't know who.

[He sighs]

And Niles hates me, but that's my fault.

[tacomeme]

Niles is a good retainer.

[Dying to protect their lord's life was an honorable act- Takumi might not like Niles much, but he never doubted his devotion to Leo.

As for Elise- gods, he can picture the impotent rage he must be feeling. The inability to even grieve because he doesn't know what happened. It would drive Takumi mad.

Had, in another time and place. He scoots closer and puts a hand on Leo's shoulder. Takumi's not great at this kind of thing, but he can be here at least]

We'll figure it out.

[brynwieldr]

[He nods]

I just want to know why Elise? Why Niles? Why any of this, but I'll settle for the answers to those two questions, for now.

[And then he sighs]

I should introduce you to Hijikata. He's much like us--always thinking, never satisfied with answers given.

[tacomeme]

I dunno, the last one might answer all of them.

[He mutters, mind wandering down pathways. He didn't have enough information yet, but for his friend's sake he'd start hunting it down]

And oh? Sounds Hoshidan.

[he smirks slightly]

[brynwieldr]

Actually, it's "Japanese". We're near the country of Japan, here, which is very similar to what I know of Hoshido, just futuristic. Hijikata, before coming here as a god, lived several centuries ago in Japan.

[tacomeme]

Yeah? I haven't had the chance to explore much yet. I woke up, got my message and was hustled right out the door.

[brynwieldr]

Yes, they do that.

[It's annoying]

My temple has a library, so if you want to start there you're more than welcome. Just find Odin's--ah. Yes. I'm replacing the god Odin.

[Please see why this is amusing to him and why he's chuckling a little]

[tacomeme]

Odin.

[He laughs]

Are you the god of 'blazing fell blood' or something?

[brynwieldr]

No, just knowledge, magic, the dead, and a few other things I don't remember right now.

[...Right. Should probably mention Sora]

I have a second "son" here, as well. There's a boy, Sora, who is replacing a god who was Odin's son. It was enough for us to strike up a friendship, and he is very much like Elise. Do not let him take you shopping.

[tacomeme]

Sora. Got it. Apparently I 'm taking over for Ninigi-no-Mikoto.

...

Don't bother trying to pronounce it.

[brynwieldr]

[He huffs]

I've gotten better. Listen. Ninn-e-gee-no-Mikoto.

[He can say Mikoto easily because that was Corrin's mother's name and Queen of Hoshido.]

[tacomeme]

[There's a look of surprise, followed by one that's oddly charmed]

That IS better. Not perfect, but better.

[brynwieldr]

I told you. I don't want to sound like an ass, after all.

[tacomeme]

Well, too late for that.

[brynwieldr]

[. . .

Leo shoves Takumi off his chair.]

[tacomeme]

[EXCUSE YOU

hope you like your chair being kicked out from under you Leo]

[brynwieldr]

[It is big and metal and Leo is not all that lightweight.

So the chair doesn't move. Enjoy pain.]

[tacomeme]

[ow who the fuck makes metal chairs?! what kind of horrible world is this!??

so he's just gonna dig his back into the sand and keep pushing at it like a rabbit. out of pure stupid stubborn spite.

Takumi might be Leo's counterpart, but he is kinda the type to put being petty over logic, unlike his Nohrian fellow]

[brynwieldr]

[It isn't going very far. Leo just glances down at Takumi]

I have no idea what you're doing, but I know it isn't going to work.

[tacomeme]

...

[fine, he'll just push Leo directly with his bare sandy foot. His legs aren't near long enough to do more then just be obnoxious though.

they are grown ass men]

You're an ass.

[brynwieldr]

No, I'm a bastard.

[Leo.]

You're the ass.

[tacomeme]

[Takumi snorts in an aborted laugh. gdi Leo he's trying to maintain some righteous rage.

Too late, it's gone. He let's his foot fall and lays back in the sand, Leo's umbrella just covering him enough that he's not staring up at the sun. After a bit of companionable silence:]

...did I marry? In your version of it, I mean.

[brynwieldr]

No, no one did. I mean I suspect Corrin will be announcing a wedding soon, you know how they are, and there was plenty of sex and forming relationships, but no weddings.

[A pause]

Though I want to say Forrest knows your son. I don't remember who I asked about.

[tacomeme]

My son...

[his voice is soft, a kind of wonder in his tone. The very idea is... well he can't say he's never considered having a family. Of course he has. There isn't the pressure Ryoma would have in a few years, but that didn't mean he wasn't interested in the idea.

He was also terrified that he would mess a child up to the point of no repair. But Takumi was used to thinking that about anything he did- why should having a child be any different? Still, the idea was more wonderful then terrifying.]