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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-01-16 06:59 pm
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012 | The Beach Episode

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~
justclaws: (do try not to die this time)

[personal profile] justclaws 2017-01-23 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
But why is everyone else dressed like this?

[Yes, it is hot. But it gets hot in Kouka, too, and absolutely nobody ever resulted by taking off practically every stitch of clothing they owned and wandering around in next to nothing - and in public, too.]

I understand this is some kind of celebration, but why would anyone celebrate by - by undressing?
plight_of_the_navigator: (biiiidah)

[personal profile] plight_of_the_navigator 2017-01-24 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nami is quiet for a moment while she evaluates this attitude. The first inclination is to show a slight bit of exasperation because really, it's not nearly as complicated as you're making it, but she resists this compulsion. It's becoming increasingly clear that wherever he's from, the culture is incredibly different. That's not his fault.

So instead she sighs a bit helplessly and smiles at him to match.]


It isn't that people are celebrating by undressing. This is just a common way to dress here. It sounds like you're used to a lot more modesty. The norms are different here.

[She then winks playfully and, because she's a tease who also doesn't want this conversation staying too serious, lifts her arms to clasp them behind her head and push out her barely-clad boobs in prominent and shameless display.]

So you better adjust quick!
justclaws: (that was not a joke)

[personal profile] justclaws 2017-01-25 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Eep.

[Oh, Kija is most definitely blushing now. And very firmly looking somewhere else, like this exceptionally fascinating patch of entirely empty sky. This is absolutely not something he is used to.]


But... how would I do that?

[And should I really want to do it? This, by every standard he has ever held dear, is disrespectful.

[It feels all wrong.]
plight_of_the_navigator: (flattered)

[personal profile] plight_of_the_navigator 2017-01-27 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
[These kinds of boys are among Nami's favorites, second only to Sanji's type: easily smitten and thus bent to her will committed to lavishing good things on her. But there's something so endearing about a boy who seems far too sheltered and pure for his own good. These boys are both fun and safe to tease, and Nami quite enjoys that blush and averted gaze. Beyond being cute, it's just respectful not to stare at a woman's chest. Yes, she definitely likes this one.

So she'll relieve him by dropping her arms and at least taking the body language down from pin-up girl to beach-goer. And her tone and smile shift from teasing to warm.]


Desensitize yourself, I guess... Although it might also help to think about why staying covered is important to you. All teasing aside, I don't believe in changing who you are or forgetting what's important to you. But I do think you're going to have to prepare yourself for people dressing in far less than you're used to.
justclaws: (pause for... something)

[personal profile] justclaws 2017-01-29 12:06 am (UTC)(link)