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

[priforprince]

[ Hibiki had been in the middle of reaching for her teacup to take a calming sip when Sora speaks up again. She sputters at the mention of the word "friends", and has to lower her cup to dab her mouth with a handkerchief. ]

Sorry, but I'm not in the market for...that.

[ She can say the word. Of course she can say the word. She got over that little difficulty a long time ago!

But being able to say the word and it not feeling disgusting in her mouth are two different things. ]

[oathkeeper]

[That response has Sora laughing.]

You're weird! Who's not in the market for friends? But! You don't buy friends anyway? That's a weird thing to say!

[The amusement sparkles in his eyes and once his laughter settles he smiles at her.]

Come on, I've never seen you around here before. It wouldn't hurt to get to know some people. Sometimes gods from the same Parthenon take care of each other. It's pretty important.

[priforprince]

[ He's not going to give up until she caves, is he. Hibiki frowns, looks away. ] Check the title page.

[ That very script you're holding has a name written in the top corner of said page! What a coincidence. ]

[oathkeeper]

[Sora raises an eyebrow and then looks. Reading the flourished name he grins up at her.]

It's nice to meet you, Hibiki.

[That wasn't so hard, was it? Well. Kind of. But he's happy.]

If you need any help around here, let me know. I've been here for a while so I know my stuff.

[priforprince]

I'm sure.

[ On the one hand, that's very convenient. Someone is delivering a service right to Hibiki's door.

On the other hand, she likes picking and choosing her sources (and, frankly, her everything) herself. And nothing this gentleman has done thus far encourages her to trust his opinion.

She swirls the tea around in her teacup, watching the ice cubes clink against the sides. This is more interesting than Sora, apparently.

But, drat him. She is thinking of things to ask... ]

[oathkeeper]

[It's good to ask questions, Hibiki. He might look like a boring cinnamon bun but Sora is actually one of the strongest gods on the far shore. (alongside your twin, Hibiki!!) But Sora isn't a boastful person or someone who would start a conversation with that.

But Sora has no trouble with continuing the conversation himself.]

Have you gotten to see some of the bigger shrines and temples? They're really amazing. You can learn a lot from them too! The Dewa Sanzan shrines are my favorite. The mountains are great.

[priforprince]

I haven't been permitted that liberty.

[ Without her script Hibiki has nothing to pretend to be doing. She supposes she could conjure an illusion of something, but that affects caring about this more than she's determined to care.

Propping her chin up on one hand, she looks out over the sea. And thinks. About this pest. About...many things.

About using the pawns that appear on her board. ]

...have you really been....all over?

[oathkeeper]

[Sora nods enthusiastically.]

Almost! I think, at least. There's always stuff I've noticed I didn't before. But I've been to a lot of shrines. And I'm just starting to check out some of the abandoned temples around the heavens too. Could be something interesting, you know?

[Insert JRPG protagonist going on adventures here.]

But yeah! Been to most of the temples and that weird forest too.

[priforprince]

Then, disclose the location of the nearest PriPara entrance.

[ And she can get off this beach and doing something worthwhile. Surveillance will go much better with all her supplies.

And with Ando. Ando is also one of her supplies. ]

Immediately.

[oathkeeper]

Huh?

[Sora looks puzzled...]

Is PriPara a shrine or temple in Japan?

[???]

[priforprince]

[ wait





what? ]

.....Return my script.

[ Note all of the not laughing that is occurring. ]

[oathkeeper]

[Wait, what? Is she mad? Weren't they talking about temples and shrines? Why is she mad?

He sort of hangs onto the script for the time being, not letting go just yet. He's too curious now.]

No, really, what is Pripara? Maybe I can help you find it?

[priforprince]

There are limits to ignorance!

[ And yours surpasses them. Standing, Hibiki sticks her hand out. ] Now.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora stands too, keeping the script out of reach.]

Ignorance? If you tell me then I could look it up! How am I supposed to know where a place is if I haven't been there yet?

[He's trying to help?????????]

[priforprince]

Unhand my property!

[ This is such a fruitful conversation. Also, it just got really dark beneath this umbrella. ]

[oathkeeper]

[Sora grins and laughs and bounces away from her.]

Nah! Not until you tell me about PriPara!!

[priforprince]

YOU DON'T DESERVE TO SPEAK THAT NAME!

[ Fine. She'll take the script herself.

Hibiki moves to try and swipe it back. She's pretty fast! ]

[oathkeeper]

[He's quick too! Sora actually uses Super Glide to jump into the air and float away from her. Sorry... cheat ability.

But he does stop there in mid air and looks at the pages.]

It's a really important place to you, isn't it?

[priforprince]

[ Wait, you're - what - how -

Hibiki tries to will herself to do that for a moment and finds she can't. So it's not a god thing? Then, why?

Why can you do something she can't? ]

...It's paradise.

[ How are you doing that? This is suddenly more important. ]

[oathkeeper]

[Sorry Hibiki, Sora is an honorary lost boy. You can thank Peter Pan for that.

Paradise. To him, that means home. Because Destiny Islands is also paradise.

He floats back down to the ground and holds out the script to her.]

I miss home too. I think about it every single day. I might not know how to get home right now, but this place can be a second home if you let it be. It's not so bad. And we'll get home someday soon. I really think that.

[priforprince]

[ Hibiki sort of stares at the script for a moment, having not expected him to relinquish it after that stunt. Then, with a sniff, she grabs it.

She turns around and folds her arms and closes her eyes, too. For good measure. ]

I'll decide my own residence.

[ And if someone knew the location of the nearest PriPara entrance, she could get home. Or so she thinks. ]

[oathkeeper]

[He lets her snatch it back and just smiles gently.]

Didn't say you couldn't. I hope you can see PriPara someday soon. If it's as neat as your clothes, I'd love to see it someday too. Kind of reminds me of Wonderland...

[His smile turns into a grin.] There's no floating cats there, are there?

[priforprince]

[[ con't here! ]]