(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

[monoceroscaeli]

[Childe only grins back at Flynn- he had a feeling that this guy would definitely be into battle.]

Huh, that's not a bad idea. Perhaps I'll join you someday for that. But, if you're okay with not having something more appropriate for the beach...

[He eyes that inflatable platform with the pugil sticks. No one's using it and lbr the only thing he ever wants to do is fight ;;]

...then you won't mind getting wet, now would you?

[There's a mischievous glint in his eyes, unmistakable even in the dim light.]

[bravestknight]

[What did this guy want to do? He looked back at the inflatable platform and eyed the pugil sticks. Well, it was towards the end of the night and he really had finished up what he needed.]

Sure, why not? I'll just take off my shirt.

[This guy looked really keen to fight, and Flynn didn't think there was anything wrong with humoring him in such a manner.]

Lead the way?

[monoceroscaeli]

[Tartaglia's whole face brightens when Flynn agrees. What an incredible blessing that he got sent to a world where he can ask almost anyone and they'll say yes to fighting him. He doesn't even have to cause trouble.]

I'll be more than happy to.

[He'll happily lead Flynn over to the platform, handing him his pugil stick.]

Have you ever used a weapon like this before? It's not exactly a common weapon...but this activity is fun, nonetheless.

[bravestknight]

[Wow, this person is super excited as they go over. Flynn, removes his turtle neck, and stretches his arms out before himself. He looks at the platform and then the stick Tartaglia hands him and stares at it for a second.]

I've never held something like this before.

[He quietly feels the padding and looks at Tartaglia.]

I'll do my best to make this entertaining.

[monoceroscaeli]

I do hope you'll live up to those words. C'mon, let's get up on the platform.

[He's so grateful for the inflatable platform set up to do pugil stick fighting on. It's been the highlight of his whole day and he's had loads of fun fighting everyone on it.

Childe takes his place on one side, leveling his stick at Flynn.]

We use these during combat training for our recruits in our military back at home. If you want some tips, I'd be more than happy to give them to you as I'm knocking you clean in the water, hahaha.

[bravestknight]

[Flynn kind of swings the pugil stick and tosses it from one hand to another, and then back again. Finally he climbs onto the inflatable platform and he holds the pugil stick out in front of him.

He smiles, and rolls his shoulders back.]

I'd appreciate some tips, definitely. Let's just see what happens first, huh?

[Of course, he's not going to be a pushover but it should be fun since this isn't a life or death situation. Before either one of them can get comfortable Flynn moves first, quick on his feet without all the armor he normally wears.

Even if the pugil stick has padding on both ends, he's going to wield efficiently.]

did you want to play out the fight or just skip to afterwards?

[monoceroscaeli]

[He's eager to see what Flynn's got in store for him, taking to the platform easily enough after fighting on it for a good portion of his day. It seems his opponent is eager to start fighting too, Tartaglia's eyes widening as Flynn wastes no time to come in for an attack. His own pugil stick comes up to block, eyes flashing wildly as he counters and comes in with his own attacks, clearly having fun and glad that the other man isn't shy when it comes to combat.]

Hahaha! You'll have to be a little quicker than that-!

[In the dark, Childe seems to glow with excitement now that the two of them have started their duel. Every strike, every move is to test Flynn, to see what works and what doesn't, and to finally try to knock him into the water. But ultimately, the man seems happy, and as vicious as he fights, there's a joy expressed in every swing and every parry.]

[bravestknight]

If that's what you want, I have no reason not to agree!

[It's always nice to get to spar even in such a way that is non-traditional. After the first 'defeat' at Tartaglia's hands, Flynn gets up seems to contemplate things and then he's back at it showing off that adaptability that Yuri gets annoyed with.

When all is said and done, both men are soaked from putting each other into the water a couple times each.

Finally, Flynn holds up his hand after a while and smiles.]

I think a 2-to-2 finish is good, don't you?

[monoceroscaeli]

What, you'd settle for a tie?

[He teases, though a part of him is serious- he'd go four out of five with Flynn. But ultimately, the true meaning of how a fight ends isn't who wins or loses, but what one learns from it, and he's learned a lot already by fighting someone with a different fighting style. It's been refreshing.]

We can always save our tiebreaker for a real bout. One where the two of us leave nothing behind on the battlefield, a real test of strength.

[He'd prefer that anyway.]

[bravestknight]

For now. The sun is going down and staying wet is probably not the best for either of us.

[He stretches himself out and looks to Tartaglia with a small grin.]

It leaves us time to break the tie anyway, and yeah, we can always spar and see who really has the upper hand.

[monoceroscaeli]

Excellent. I look forward to that battle.

[He wanders over to where he's stashed some of his things, throwing an extra towel to Flynn as he begins to towel himself off.]

And after all that, I still don't know your name. Best if we exchange them if we're to duke it out in the future. You can call me Tartaglia.

[bravestknight]

So do I. It's nice not to lose a chance to keep up with training while here.

[Flynn snags the towel before it touches the ground and starts to towel off his hair and chest. The rest of him was wet, but it would probably dry a little quicker. Also, he needed to put his shirt back on.]

I'm Flynn Scifo, it's nice to meet you Tartaglia.