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

[adventurology]

Something like that. The Titanomachy isn't really my specialty.

[Admittedly, she was much more interested in it now, because of her association with the Pantheon, but she's just a stand in.]

And is it really so surprising? Western tales have spread throughout the world. There are Norse and Mesomerican and Slavic gods as well. I'm not really sure I understand all the implications, but there are certainly more than a few cultures represented here.

[skepticstarbuck]

You don't think it's surprising? Why Japan? Why aren't you in Greece, or the Nordic countries, or Mexico?

[She frowns, thinking.]

[adventurology]

Well, aside from the fact that Amaterasu brought us here? This whole setup positively screams Shinto. Pan-animism, little gods for everything, cooperation between pantheons?

[skepticstarbuck]

I don't know a lot about comparative religions, but I'm still stuck on the fact that Athena is Greek. Unless you're the--

[Scully waves a hand in the air helplessly and looks down at her burgers. They're starting to char; she works the spatula under each in turn and flips them as she continues talking.]

... The Shinto version of Athena?

[None of this even makes any sense, and she's starting to feel a little like she needs to say fifty Hail Marys for having this conversation at all.]

[adventurology]

I really don't have an answer beyond Amaterasu? But even then, I have to wonder where Izanagi is, if that's the case.

[She waves her hands helplessly, not really knowing how to answer that question.]

In any event, I'm sure it'll all make more sense to both of us in time. I've only been here a few days myself. Still learning my way 'round, as it were.

[skepticstarbuck]

You're probably right.

[She pokes a hamburger despondently with her spatula.

Worst barbecue ever. Even if it's improved slightly now that her grill is actually lit.]

Either it'll make more sense after I sleep on this, I'll wake up back home somewhere, or I'm going to have to do a lot of reading in the morning.

[adventurology]

[It is a bad day to be cooking, what with the whole dead thing.

Still...]

I'm sure it'll make more sense soon enough. [She nods to her station.]

If you need anything, I'll be here. And after, too.

[skepticstarbuck]

... Thanks.

[She means it. She doesn't know anything about this place, anything about herself, anything about the god she's stuck with, even... so she's going to need someone on her side.]