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

[concasse]

Hn. You and me both. I came with the last wave of people.

[He doesn't bother to hide traces of bitterness. It's a permanent wound he doesn't want healing over, not when there's a grudge to maintain]

... Neh, do you remember anything?

[nopixiedust]

[If there’s someone who won’t judge him for bitterness, it’s her, and she settles down besides him with her hands in her lap.]

Besides my name? Not really. What about you?

[concasse]

[Ah, so she's a shinki then. His brow falls in sympathy.]

Same as you. Which means you probably got assigned a god or some shit, right?

[nopixiedust]

[That makes her huff out a quiet laugh, one that’s not really amused but making noise for the sake of it.]

That’s right. You don’t exactly sound excited about it.

[concasse]

Hard to be excited about servitude.

[Which isn't exactly fair; it's not as if Yosuke's making him do anything he doesn't want.

It's the principle he despises, the fact that his resting soul was disturbed for a cause that the Heavens can't fix themselves.]

Maaaah, but it's not all bad, I've heard. If you've got a god that'll work with ya, makes life easier.

[nopixiedust]

[She hadn’t thought of it like that, honestly, but it brings up a good point. Heaven seems pretty nice, but there’s a cost, she supposes.]

That means people have to cross their fingers and hope they don’t get unlucky, then.

[And she’s not entirely sure where she is on that particular spectrum.]

[concasse]

[Mmm... after glancing at her, Sanji thinks that maybe he went a bit too far with his pessimistic outlook. He prefers keeping the coals of his temper nice and toasty, just in case he needs to rip someone a new asshole, but he's seen enough shinkis to know he's in the minority.]

It's true, but that'll be for them to work out.

You get a chance to meet your god yet?

[nopixiedust]

[ooc: continued here]