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

[reformedsinner]

Shinki don't recognize people that easily.

[Hakkai's response is immediate: he should know, after all. He'd been suspicious because of the way that Gojyo had responded to him, but with Sanzo and Goku, he had had no idea of their connection until his own memories had slowly started to return.

His faint smile reappears.]

If you hint at your connection, that's one thing, but a resemblance won't make a difference. It's up to you, though, in the end.

They won't remember you regardless. [He taps a thoughtful forefinger against his chin before continuing.]

If I'm not the first you've asked about them, you may want to come up with a cover story for your curiosity, though.

[pineapplet]

[She tilts her head, expression blank and neutral-- except for the faint crease in her brow that suggests disapproval. Clearly this guy doesn't understand the sheer depth of hatred Hibari has for Mukuro. She's not sure there's a spell (or whatever's behind the memory loss) around strong enough to hold back on that.

But then, she's not a shinki. She doesn't know. She looks away again and lets her hand drop, fingers clenching and flexing as she resists the urge to summon her trident just for its comforting weight. It's a clear indication of her growing distress here, but--

A cover story, he says, but her shoulders slump slightly; nearly everything about her is carefully controlled (or attempts to be), but she can't stop the little things that give her away. What was the point?]

Yes, I suppose... [Why couldn't Boss or Mukuro have been here too? It would've been much easier if she wasn't the bridging point here.]

[reformedsinner]

I'm sorry I can't be of more help. I was in a similar situation, but if it's easier for you not to get too close, well.

[He shrugs, very slightly, and glances away as well.]

[pineapplet]

Ah, no-- You've been very helpful, thank you. It's just... Trying to decide the best course of action. I' not a leader. It's hard to know what to do without someone guiding you. [Not that she couldn't, of course, but she was rather used to Tsuna or Mukuro giving the orders. She didn't want to make the wrong decision here-- and suddenly she's feeling a little more appreciative of those two.

(Alright so probably Mukuro didn't sped nearly as much time trying to think things through as Tsuna did but still)

It hasn't occurred to her yet to give her name, though she figures that's probably something she should do in case she needs to know anything more about shinki or something. She bows politely.] I'm Dokuro Chrome. Thank you for your assistance.

[reformedsinner]

Cho Hakkai, shinki of Mahakala. [He bows.] It's a difficult adjustment, I'm sure.

[He straightens up from the bow, and regards her, thoughtfully, for a long moment.]

That said... I think that you should be talking to them directly. If they need your assistance, that's the best way to find out, and if they don't, it's best not to worry about it in advance.

[pineapplet]

[Should she give her God designation too? She looks a bit uncomfortable, but hesitantly add] I'm... supposed to be Nephthys. An Egyptian goddess of death. [And other things but. Death. Chrome looks more amused by this than really disturbed, and touches lightly at her eyepatch-- or more particularly, the skull on it. Maybe someone has a sense of humor.

Her hand drops to her side and she regards Hakkai quietly, nodding at the advice. It's good advice, she supposes, so she'll take it. But...]

How do you know them? [Hibari isn't one for really making friends, after all and... Well, neither is Chikusa for that matter.]

[reformedsinner]

Hibari attacked me the first time we met, and I almost killed him. I felt a certain responsibility for him after that.

[He sighs, with a long-suffering tone, and spreads his hands.]

And, of course, my goddess at the time was the goddess of education, so when we started a school...

As for Chikusa, I only met him recently. He was stealing a kebab.

[pineapplet]

Somehow... that sounds about right... [Chrome trails off, looking mildly exasperated but nonetheless unsurprised by this revelation. Either of them.]

Mm. It's strange for him to be attached to another school... But, I suppose his doesn't exist here. [So a substitute was found. Weird. Hibari was so weird.

Her expression warms a little at the idea of Chikusa stealing food though. How typical. But she focuses her questions on Hibari, interested to see if the loss of memory's changed anything] Does Hibari-san still attack anyone he sees as a challenge?

[reformedsinner]

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