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

[darkhorrse]

[ His eyes flick to him at that question. He's quiet for a long moment, as he turns his words in his mind, but in the end, he doesn't understand what he's asking. ]

What is?

[justclaws]

[Well, is it not obvious?

[No, by the look on the stranger's face, it is really not obvious. And that means he needs to explain himself and oh this is not going to be pleasant. Or even particularly possible.]

Well... this!

[That is probably not going to be good enough. Kija takes a deep breath, and steels himself to try again.]

Why is... why is everybody - in their underwear?

[And can you actually die of embarrassment? Am I about to find out?]

[darkhorrse]

[ A slow raise of his brow. ]

They're in their swim suits.

[ Correcting you right there. ]

[justclaws]

[Kija simply blinks. Swim suits? He knows what both those words mean alone, but cannot understand why the combination involves... well, underwear.

[How do they stay up, anyway? Among the many things they do not have in Kouka: lycra.]

What is a swim suit?

[darkhorrse]

Clothes you go swimming in.

[ An apt description there... ]

[justclaws]

But if they are dressed for swimming, why are they not in the water?

[Logic: Kija has it.

[Or some variety of same.]

Is it not uncomfortable to dress like that? It all looks very...

[Tight.]