(open) ☀️ beach bonfire party

[niwabi]

WHO: Everyone! You and you and yes, YOU!
WHAT: Summer Beach Party
WHEN: June 23rd
WHERE: Solarpeak Beach
WARNINGS: none for now!

BEACH PARTY

The sun is shining, a cool, crisp ocean breeze flutters across the shores of Solarpeak Beach. There's not a single cloud in the sky, the perfect day to have a party! Whether you heard about it through Yoimiya's network post, word of mouth or just happen to stumble onto the festivities, everyone is invited to Ellipsa's scorching hot Beach Bonfire Party! Grab your swimsuits, sun dresses, or whatever you feel the most comfortable in, and join in on the fun.

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Gonna Soak Up the Sun

Through the combined efforts of Sisu, Yoimiya, and the many kind volunteers who lent their assistance in setting up the venue, the beach party is here and open to the public! Upon arrival, everyone will be given a choice of colorful, handmade hibiscus leis or bracelets to adorn for the party. They aren't mandatory in the slightest, just a cute little thank-you gift to those who are attending. After receiving a warm welcome from the hosts, you're free to set off and have fun! Meet up with friends or introduce yourself to new people from distant worlds, the party is your oyster. Of course, there will be plenty of other activities to partake in as well. Venture forth to the fun!

Feeling brave and daring? Sitting on top of the ocean is an inflatable balance beam built especially for water jousting. Foam joust poles and life jackets (if you wish to wear one!) will be given to would-be challengers looking to scratch the itch for a fight. The goal is to assert your dominance by knocking adversaries into the water and be the last person standing. Show off your strength and become the champion of the beach!

Perhaps you might be in the mood for a bit of fun in the sand. A large area of the beach is sectioned off for the grand Sandcastle Competition. Solarpeak residents from all across the city are bustling with excitement, flocking in to watch the artists do their magic, so go wild with your creations and give them a good show! Buildings, any kind of sculpture, or even just a basic castle are all accepted, let your imagination run free. You can even drag a buddy in for a helping hand if your work of art requires assistance. For the winner, the grand prize is a summer gift basket filled with goodies for a nice relaxing spa day at home. Tucked away inside the basket are gift cards to various restaurants in Ellipsa. Don't fret if you aren't interested in participating! Anyone is welcome to walk around and marvel at the competitor's creations.

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A Feast for All

The hosts are bound and determined to ensure that no one leaves this beach hungry. If you're craving a cold tasty treat to stave off the heat, a bustling shaved ice stall is here to cool down roasting attendees. An endless variety of flavors are available for mixing and matching, waiting to quench your thirst. If you are feeling adventurous, there are a few questionable flavors on the menu such as Bacon, Durian, Jalapeño, Ketchup, Mushroom, Pickle juice and Seaweed. Try them at your risk or if your palette is "hungry" for something more on the "unique" side.

For those who made inquiries about alcohol, special arrangements have been made! A small pop-up bar has been set up for today's joyous occasion. The bar's pride and joy is a variety of summer-themed cocktails but you can also find other basic liquor or non-alcoholic drinks if your tastebuds are craving simplicity. To go alongside the refreshing beverages, food is also provided at this small establishment. Some of the dishes on the menu are: kebabs with a hint of rum, peach bruschetta, spring rolls, fish and chips, crab hush puppies, and a spicy jalapeño popper dip (you can also ask for the ghost pepper version of this dip if you are feeling brave). All the hosts ask is that visitors to the bar be mindful of the people who can't or aren't interested in drinking.

Decorated across the shores of the beach are tables, picnic blankets, and sizzling hot grills for the designated picnic area. In a similar fashion to the potluck that took place a while back, several tables have been set up for those who like to go crazy in the kitchen or wish to advertise their food business by bringing samples to share.

Time flies when so much fun is taking place! As the last light of day begins to fade, the stars come out to brighten up the night sky on this clear summer day. However, just because there's no more sunlight, doesn't mean the party is over. Far from it! There's still lots of excitement to be had for the attendees who wish to stick around for the night festivities.

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A Midsummer Night's Glow

On the middle of the beach, a blazing bonfire burns ever so brightly inside a log fire pit. Eat snacks, catch up with friends, meet new people, or get cozy with others should one be feeling touch starved. In need of an icebreaker? A game of truth or dare or telling scary stories makes for a good way to pass the time. Maybe you'll have a fateful encounter and land yourself a date before the night is over.

With a sky full of beautiful stars, a bustling bonfire, and a large open space, the atmosphere is perfect for dancing. The DJ for the evening is the bright and energetic Aimoto Rinku, here to bust out an array of sick beats with her turntable. There's plenty of fun to be had in a group conga line or grab a partner for a slow, romantic bolero, and dance to whatever music piques your interest. A small makeshift stage is also set up for those who wish to sing, Rinku will be more than happy to work with any potential performers. From upbeat EDM to ballads, all types of genres fill the air with music. Let loose, enjoy the melody, and dance the night away!

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Festive Mementos

For one of the hosts, summer just isn't the same without fireworks exploding across the sky. To end the evening with a bang, a beautiful barrage of fireworks paints the night sky in various colors and patterns. As a final gift to the attendees, Yoimiya has prepared sparklers for everyone to play with. There are a variety of colors to choose from, pink, red, blue, green, orange, purple, yellow, etc. No matter what color catches your fancy, with a little flick of the wand, all of them appear like twinkling stars sparkling and flickering across the stick.

To end off the light show, fireworks representing each of the seasons burst into the sky. Blue snowflakes for Winter, pink cherry blossoms for spring, a yellow sun for Summer, and red maple leaves for Autumn. After the vibrant display, a final golden ray of light flickers and explodes into a bright, heartwarming message for all of the guests. "Thank you for attending! You are all amazing! Let's have a great time in Ellipsa!"

(OOC: Make your own top levels, mingle and have fun! ♡)

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Comments

[bravestknight]

If you're enjoying them, then I don't want to bother you too much. It's just really nice to watch.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

You're not bothering me at all. Actually, having a second pair of hands would help a lot, if you've got a free moment.

[ He'll wiggle around another sparkler, grinning. ]

[bravestknight]

[Flynn snorts at the wiggling and the grin. He can't resist someone that's smiling and being so friendly.]

Sure, why not? I have plenty of time.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Great!

[ Immediately passing over a handful of unlit sparklers then, fishing out a little sketch of a dog done on a napkin, with dots along the outline to show where he wants to put the sparklers in the sand. ]

This was my idea for tracing out a shape.

I'm Thoma, by the way. Nice to meet you!

[bravestknight]

Flynn Scifo. It's good to meet you Thoma.

[He looks at the picture and nods after a second and looks at Thoma.]

How are we going to get them lit at the same time?

[wayofthehousekeeper]

I can take care of that no problem.

[ Having a pyro vision has more uses than just fighting, after all! ]

I wanted to see how it looks with more sparklers first though, and remove any extra ones once they're all out if it looks like too much. If there's too much smoke, we won't be able to see the outline at all.

[bravestknight]

Okay, as long as you're sure.

[He nods and then takes some of the sparklers and looks at the drawing and starts to go towards where he should in order to make sure that everything is set up correctly.]

I'll start up here, you start down there?

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Perfect!

[ And he'll get right to work, though he does cast a curious glance over toward his current partner in flame. ]

Did you enjoy the party earlier?

[bravestknight]

Oh. Yes I did. I helped get things set up and helped around, but got to enjoy most of it. I've met a lot of new people, and that makes me happy.

[He's working as they talk, and he turns to look at Thoma with a smile before going back to placing the sparklers.]

How about you?

[wayofthehousekeeper]

I may have gotten a bit carried away with trying new flavor combinations at the shaved ice stand.

[ A. Lot more than just a little. ]

It was a lot of fun though. And seeing everyone having so much fun and so happily was really great to witness.

[bravestknight]

I avoided that. I'm not sure I would have enjoyed it as much as some other people were.

[He likes spice, but even weird combinations make him pause.]

It really is nice to see everyone having fun. I'm glad I get to see it here and that Yuri gets to participate in it.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ But they're so exciting! Even when they're badly made decisions- ]

Oh, a friend of yours?

[bravestknight]

You could say that. We are from the same world.

[Flynn doesn't know Thoma enough to explain that they are engaged. So, he just smiles and continues to reference the drawing, coming back and forth to make sure he has it right.]

Are you here with others from your world?

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Oh- yes, there's a few people who are apparently from the same world, though I don't know many of them very well. But there are a couple I am incredibly familiar with, and it's been a great relief having them here. At least, it's made adjusting to this world a lot easier.

I hope it's given you the same comfortable feeling to have your friend here.

[bravestknight]

Oh? It's good that you have people to rely on. Maybe I know them?

[He pauses thinking about Yuri, a small tender smile on his lips as he works. The same smile stays on his face as he thinks of Judith.]

I feel like things have been falling into place here, better than they did at home.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Maybe! I suspect if you know one of them, you'll quite likely know the other.

[ Given how both siblings were quite fond of each other, and singing each other's praises. ]

And I'm glad to hear things are going well for you. It does kind of give a person an opportunity to look at things differently when you're in a whole other place, doesn't it?

[ It certainly did for him. ]

[bravestknight]

[He smiles at Thoma and goes back to doing what he was doing.]

I didn't realize there was such an option for myself. I was just ready to do what I had to do back home to make sure there was a good place for everyone else.

[Yuri had posed the question of asking if they would go somewhere else other than their own world, and Flynn wasn't sure but if that was an option and Yuri wanted to go somewhere else he'd follow.]

I'm glad things are going well here, but I also want to go ahead and make sure we wrap up things as quick as possible so the people here don't suffer.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

A good place for everyone else? You remind me a lot of my friend with that sort of ideology...

[ Thoma is unfortunately familiar with people ready to do all they could for others... while things for themselves was a questionable area, to say the least. ]

At least, it seems like everyone's working hard toward that same goal.

[bravestknight]

Oh? I think that speaks to the type of people brought here to help. Also, which friend are you comparing me to?

[Flynn smiles and finishes his area and moves back towards Thoma ready to help finish up whatever needed to be done.]

[wayofthehousekeeper]

His name is Ayato, if you've seen him around. He's quite an active person in social aspects.

[ Nevermind that Ayato's ideology is more 'a good place for the people most important to me,' the grinding himself into dust part is still true. ]

[bravestknight]

Oh, I know Ayato. He's a good friend to me and I hope to be just as good a friend to him.

[Flynn humms and shakes his head slowly.]

I hope he doesn't work himself that hard. If he does I'll have to tell him not to.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ A friend for Ayato? Thoma can only approve! ]

I'm glad you two know each other, I'm sure you'll become great friends.

And having another person on the nagging front would help me out a lot.

[ Sorry Ayato, another person is getting recruited to the 'let Ayato rest' squad. ]

[bravestknight]

I hope so. He is nice to talk to and I enjoy his company. Also, I'll nag him if you want me to as well.

[He turns and looks over his shoulder towards Thoma.]

Are we done?

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Just let him know that he's got me fretting about him if you catch him insisting working long hours.

[ Tilting his head for a different angle, he looks over the work they've both done before nodding with clear satisfaction. ]

Yeah, that should do it! Thanks for helping me out with this silly little project.

Interested in seeing the final show?

[bravestknight]

Of course. I want to see what you're going to do with it, and see if I can assist somewhere with it if it needs to be adjusted.

[He stands by Thoma and laughs.]

Of course I can do that. I'm sure he would go home if you're fretting, especially with how thoughtful he is.