(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

[kingside]

[He's never had a normal ambition, so he honestly has to wonder. Even so, he nods.]

Fair enough. Then, is it all right if I ask why water resonated with you most?

[acquirement]

I didn't choose it, a Vision just appears before us when that ambition is recognised, I suppose.

[kingside]

[... Hmm. Mulling that one over.]

Determined by the gods themselves, then?

[acquirement]

Possibly. It isn't as though there's a guide for it, unfortunately. People make assumptions, I prefer not to without conclusive evidence.

[kingside]

[And this is precisely why he likes/is wary of you. So it goes.]

That must be interesting in and of itself, though. On my world, we have no evidence that the gods exist at all.

[Or... well. Most people don't.]

[acquirement]

{ don't be rude, lelouch. he hasn't done anything wrong here }

From what I understand, that is a common aspect across multiple worlds.

[kingside]

[have you met him] [He shrugs.]

So it seems, yes. It makes me wonder.

[acquirement]

Wonder about what? The circumstances of this world are different from most as well, are they not?

[kingside]

[He shrugs faintly.]

About other prevailing trends. They could very well mean nothing at all, but it would be interesting to study.

[acquirement]

You'd need to collect quite a lot of data for there to be any definite proof. Is that something that would interest you?

[kingside]

[Yep, this is why he doesn't trust you.]

No, thank you.

[acquirement]

{ what about this makes him untrustworthy!!! that's something a scholar would do, lelouch pls. }

Probably for the best, you'd likely have to ask on the network to gather that kind of information.

[kingside]

[specifically, he strongly suspects that ayato was about to lead him into doing said research and then reporting his findings back to ayato, which is exactly what lelouch would have done were their positions reversed, hence untrustworthy. it's a compliment, promise] [He sighs faintly.]

I have enough on my plate as it is, yes. Unfortunately.

[acquirement]

{ eh, ayato doesn't have deep concerns with other worlds, he has his hands full enough with teyvat and ellipsa... }

Understandably. There are a few scholarly types here, if you were truly interested you could always ask one of those to aid you.

[kingside]

[lelouch, lacking that variety of telepathy, has no way of knowing, so] [Uh huh. He stifles a sigh.]

I may consider that later.

[acquirement]

{ one day he may learn... one day.

but for now he'll just give a small nod. }

Are you going to keep practising with the earth?

[kingside]

[... His head tilts faintly.]

Is there any reason why I shouldn't?

[acquirement]

{ he blinks once, then realises it sounded like he meant generally. }

I meant right now with the sand castle competition. { a small laugh slips out. } I was going to offer to help, that is all.

[kingside]

[So he'd thought, and the question still stands, but. He offers a slight smile and a shake of his head.]

That's quite all right, thank you. After all, this is a competition, isn't it?

[acquirement]

{ he waves his hand lightly. }

I can't deny that, it is a competition, though I have no intention of entering for myself.

TWO MONTHS LATER

[kingside]

[... Hmm. His head tilts.]

Is there any particular reason why?

IT'S OKAY <3

[acquirement]

I think it would be rather unfair, given my background-- { he gestures at the ground. } --and abilities.

THREE MONTHS LATER kill me. (also, MAYBE anemo, but ugh i give up)

[kingside]

I'd be interested in seeing what you can produce either way, if you're up for it. It's your choice, of course.

me, blinking and not realising it has been longer than a month at most sdkgjn

[acquirement]

Hmm... Perhaps out of the way of the competition. Or perhaps I could knock it down once I'm done? { he looks thoughtful, hand raising to his chin as he thinks }

If you'd like to see, perhaps we can move to a quieter area where we won't be in anyone's way?

I'M WINNING SO HARD

[kingside]

[—Yeah, sure he's just going to pretend that isn't a suspicious-as-hell statement even as he blinks and nods.]

By all means.

[It's not like he can't defend himself, if it comes to that.]