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

[missingache]

[Great, Sora is mad.] Sora, I'm trying to hel-

[The splash of water is chilling enough to make Roxas take a step back. He clenches his fist as he watches Sora go, raising his voice.]

I didn't say I was a good leader either! [He sighs in annoyance, looking down, not caring if Sora is going to hear this. It just needs to be said out loud.] I get too focused. I pushed Axel away because of it, pushed my other friends away in Twilight Town because I wanted answers. I pushed you away, too. I sometimes take too much time before I step in, and I hate confrontation, even if it keeps happening. My temper is awful. I hate standing out, don't want to be a hero, just normal. Sometimes I overthink things and then misunderstand what someone was trying to tell me. And then reason I don't spar with you is because I'm afraid, okay?

[Now he just feels tired, moving to go sit on the beach, hiding his face in his knees.] And now we're not gonna be talking again.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora is stalking out of the water and up the beach but he does stop when Roxas raises his voice. He stands there with his back turned.

He catches most of what Roxas says and he hunches his shoulders. Were they really fighting over this? Sora's frustrated and he doesn't respond well to people just listing off everything he's bad for, but Roxas shouldn't do that to himself too.

He let's out a whining noise. Of course he can't just leave upset now. There's a little blink as Sora teleports right back to Roxas and latches onto him like a barnacle that needs to be scrapped off.]

Can't we just both be the stupid leader of the pack.

[He grumbles and whines and presses his cheek against Roxas'. No fighting over this...]

Your shinki love you lots and they look up to you. You take really good care of them and help them learn and let them get stronger. You take care of people all the time and you always think about others first. You like teaching people things and you're strong. You are a good leader.

[Another nuzzle. No mads.]

Why are you afraid of sparing with me though...

[missingache]

[All set trying to figure just where to spend the next few nights till Sora calms down, Roxas jumps a bit when he feels himself being latched onto. He listens before returning the nuzzle.]

Aqua, Aki, Hane... They were all good at that kind of stuff. I learned it all from them. Taking care of people makes me happy because then they're happy. [He's still not sure about the other things, but he'll concede at this time.] I'm sorry. We can both be leaders.

[Compromise. Right? Working together in this kind of fashion keeps people safe and happy. Even if Sora is still a little too reckless sometimes.

Roxas bites down on his lip rather hard before responding.]

I'm scared of hurting you. Like I did with Raichi that one time. I know you said you could take it, and you're strong, but I don't know how to hold back. You fought against me before, you should know that. I beat Sho, and I hadn't seen him in a few months at that point. He didn't stand a chance. So how could you? Sparring with Terra would be better for you right now. When you and Terra think you can take me, I'll think about it, but not till then.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora continues to cling to Roxas and presses tiny kisses to Roxas' temple.]

I know it makes you happy. I'm sorry too, I over reacted.

[He sighs a bit when Roxas says those things. He remembers Roxas telling him some of this before. He loosens his hugging just a bit to bonk his forehead against Roxas.]

I just want you to think we're equal. I want you to think I'm good enough for that. If one of us wins or loses it doesn't matter to me. I just want to be beside you instead of behind you.

[He smiles softly, trying to coax one from Roxas.] Terra's gonna teach me. And then you won't have worry or hold back. You'll be proud.

[missingache]

[It's hard to stay mad at someone who keeps being so damn affectionate.]

I think we both did.

[Behind him? Roxas looks a little dumbfounded at that. Sora really felt that way? He didn't realize that's what was happening. Something else to work on.

Sora will get smile at that last part.] Dummy. I'm already proud of you.

[oathkeeper]

[At least Sora knows he's being super effective. He likes showering Roxas with affection.

The smile makes Sora happy. He nudges Roxas.] Really? Most of the time I think I'm always just worrying you sick or making you sigh at me.

[He laughs lightly.]

[missingache]

[A little too super effective. Don't do it during a fight, Sora. Roxas might die.

He reaches up, pocking Sora's cheek.] Yeah, but what do I do more with you than anyone else? Things I wouldn't do unless I loved you and was proud?

[And if your answers aren't more smiles and kisses, then what is wrong with your perception.]

[oathkeeper]

[Sora grins and pretends to try and chomp on the poking finger. He then also pretends to think he doesn't know.]

Hmmm, I dunno I think you have to remind me.

[He knows, he just wants Roxas to say it out loud. He likes hearing Roxas say cute things!!]

[missingache]

[.............. All this blushing Sora can make Roxas do is more than he's ever done in this life. He looks away as he shifts.]

W-Why do I have to remind you? You know what I mean!

[Is this revenge for making you mad earlier?]

[oathkeeper]

[Sora blinks and wiggles a bit when Roxas blushes. He loves seeing Roxas' blush it makes him stupidly happy when he can do it. All the more reason to try and get that face as much as possible.]

No! I don't know what you mean! I forget things sometimes!

[He's still smiling knowingly, but still.]

[missingache]

[Sora, why. This is torture. So he drops his voice.]

You make me smile a lot more than other people do. I like hugs from you. [Roxas huffs softly.] I don't get why I blush so much with you!

[oathkeeper]

[Get better in touch with your sappy feelings, Roxas. Sora thinks it's incredibly endearing.

He's half giggling with happiness.] You're really cute when you blush Roxas!

[missingache]

[Only one of them should be sappy. Roxas is not sappy. His blush somehow gets redder.]

Blushing is embarrassing!

[It's making him dizzy right now.]

[oathkeeper]

[That's when he picks to kiss Roxas affectionately.]

Why? You make me blush all the time too. It's not that bad, is it?

[He'll stop teasing now, he doesn't want Roxas to explode. But it sure is nice to hear Roxas say cute things to him like he's proud of Sora and likes to hug him. Making up so quickly is nice.]

[missingache]

[At least kissing hasn't made him blush like it has Sora.]

Yes, but you're cute, so it doesn't look ridiculous.

[Street cred is in jeopardy. Roxas likes it, too. Sora is happy again.]

[oathkeeper]

[This is true, Sora still gets flustered sometimes. Roxas is just really attractive close up, okay?]

You don't look ridiculous either, dummy.

[thug life more like ugh life Sora laughs and then starts drawing patterns in the sand.]

[missingache]

[Don't say attractive to his face, he's already gone over it with Zoro once. There's criteria.]

You don't get teased about blushing.

[wow so rude Roxas looks down and watches Sora.] What are you drawing?

[oathkeeper]

[Sora thinks so, though. He might not say it out loud right away, but he thinks Roxas is. Sora's got a dumb baby face in comparison.]

Ahhh, it's just cause it's rare to see you do it.

[He's still smiling. He's tracing little swirls and stars.] How the stars used to look when travelling between worlds.

[missingache]

[Say that and Roxas will argue as to why it's not a baby face. It's a perfectly good face.]

Rare? Really? My face feels like it's always red with you.

[He nods, picking his own patch of sand. There he draws the faces of people important to him.] I like stars. I kinda miss the gummy ship.

[oathkeeper]

[Someday Sora will grow into his looks. Someday.]

That's because you like me best?

[He grins playfully, yes he's being cheeky about that now. He watches Roxas start drawing too and mimics him, adding a strange ugly drawing of a Donald and Goofy. He's no artist, that's for sure.] Me too. I miss a lot of people back home too. I wonder how everyone's doing.

[missingache]

[Nope. Cute face forever.]

Oh? Did you decide that?

[Roxas can play games too, you know.

He hesitates with answering, drawing Aki in the sand.]

They're fine. But I know that some of the friends I've made... Well, they're dead. Not like shinki, but some of them came to Koriko to wish for something to happen they couldn't do while they were alive. Aki was one of those. I'm glad I met her, but I can't visit her like I want to one day.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora makes a face.]

Well it's true, isn't it?

[He better like Sora the best!!! He'll start pouting.

That dissolves a bit when Roxas brings up his friends.]

I'm sorry Roxas... I know you miss her a lot.

[missingache]

[There's an intentional delay in answering as Roxas looks like he's thinking hard about this. He nods with a smile.]

Yep. It's true.

[That pout is cute to him, okay?

His smile gets sad, but he nods.]

She was one of my first friends. I miss her as much as I missed Axel. [He squeaks softly.] She and Axel would have gotten along really well... she's good with guys like him. She sent a sack of potatoes to a guy who was a lot like Xigbar because of his accent.

[oathkeeper]

[Each intentional second that ticks by with Roxas pretending he's thinking has Sora pouting more and more. He nearly reaches out to squeeze Roxas' leg in retaliation. He lets out a held breath when he's finally answered. Geeze, that was heart wrenching.

Sora draws a big heart in the sand around all the faces they've made. He laughs softly at the description. He likes it when Roxas tells happy stories about his friends.]

Why a sack of potatoes?

[missingache]

[As if Sora expected any other answer. Roxas kisses Sora's cheek as an apology. He loves you, you giant dork.

That heart was a nice touch.]

She said something about Irish people liking potatoes and that he was pretending to be one. He wasn't who he said he was, and she wanted to let him know that she knew. He was a bad guy. He and a guard named Rose got into a huge fight and destroyed a part of the market place.