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

[clothes_make_the_man]

Lime green... I can't even imagine.

[Forrest shudders. That is an awful color to try to coordinate with... well, anything, really.]

That's... certainly a unique place to keep a sword. I'm guessing it doesn't hurt at all?

[He nearly reaches out to touch it, but that seems rude.]

Mm... it might, but I don't know. I don't think I'd get nearly as much fulfillment out of mass producing clothing.

[redotiertwo]

I was pretty sure there wasn't a worse colour to match than neon orange, but fuck if that didn't prove me wrong.

[His thought train there seems to be along similar lines to Forrest's, though given he knows the guy is a tailor, it's to be expected.

Tapping the sword again, Davesprite shakes his head.]

I kind of already had a hole there, so when the sword turned up and was me-coloured I pretty much put two and two together. It's just like a sheath, except way more awkward to explain away.

[As for the mass-production comment, he just nods knowingly.] Yeah, figured, but I thought I'd put the suggestion on record.

[clothes_make_the_man]

Yes... that certainly is awkward. But I suppose at least you'll always know where your weapon is.

[He's trying to be polite about it.]

It's not a bad idea, it just runs a bit counter to my sensibilities as an artist.

[redotiertwo]

It's pretty much the obvious selling point for "I want you to wear a sword through your stomach", isn't it. [Davesprite doesn't seem to mind all that much - he looks freakish regardless, it's not like the sword makes much difference either way.

He has to crack a slight smile at that next point, though.]

I'm pretty sure it runs counter to most people's sensibilities as human beings with functioning organs where this is going, so I'm gonna say I'm not real offended by that one.

[clothes_make_the_man]

Oh... I meant the clothing, not the-

[It's probably not important.]

...ah, n-nevermind.

[redotiertwo]

[Whoops. It doesn't make much difference to Davesprite either way, though, and he shrugs slightly as he corrects himself.]

Nah, my bad. And not every artist is willing to sell out to the cold hard territories of materialistic mass production, so nobody's gonna hold that against you. As long as you like the work, it's cool.

[At least being a god probably means he doesn't have to worry about the whole "starving artist" stereotype.]

[clothes_make_the_man]

I do. It's my life's calling.

[Forrest smiles brightly, nodding back at him.]

I'd do it for free if I could, honestly. As it is, I only charge enough to keep my supplies in stock.

[redotiertwo]

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