(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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[dreamsofwings]

I saw the counter. I'll figure it out.

[ Probably? He probably will. He has pretty good tactile sense; he learns fast. He was never the smartest or fastest or strongest. But he's always been determined. And it's not like he's some slouch. Even pissed off as he'd been in that game, he'd managed to calculate well enough to mimic the move, to see Reiner's counter.

He knows how to transform in a dense area without immediately murdering everyone, but…well, a fight is dicier. Point taken. ]

…I guess so.

[ That doesn't sound like an optional exercise. It probably wasn't for Jean and it probably isn't for Eren. What the hell. They aren't scouts anymore, right, especially Eren? Yet here he is, not even considering mouthing off about it or anything.

Maybe it's just familiarity for Levi, too, something to hold onto in a world they don't recognise. ]

[wingbound]

Show me sometime.

[ There may only be two Marleyans here now, but they know very well how fast that can change. And, well. Levi trusts his ability to read and react in fights on the fly, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared just in case they end up needing to throw down. ]

[ He could ask Gabi to show him the mood, of course. She went through all the same training Reiner has. But there's just something about telling a (former) twelve-year-old that you want to learn it so you can crush their fellow countrymen if needed that doesn't sit too well with him. ]

[ Anyway. ]

[ The offer is optional, mostly, though if Eren doesn't show up he might get some "tests of reaction" randomly while going about his day, so it's really up to him. ]

[ As long as they're here, as long as they're alive, their hearts remain pledged. Of course they're still scouts. ]

[ And yes, even Eren. The only way to leave the regiment was death, wasn't it? And it's not like they had time to dishonorably discharge him once shit hit the fan, so... ]

Great. I look forward to it.

[ There's definitely something cathartic about beating Eren up after all. ]

[dreamsofwings]

Find me a rifle and I will.

[ From Eren, this could probably sound like a threat. It isn't. He would never threaten Levi of all people, at least not directly. But he's a little distant when he says it, recalling where he saw those rifles, the way that people carried them in trenches, explosions and blood.

Can he be normal, even at the beach? Of course not.

He's not sure he is looking forward to training with Levi. He doesn't care about pain or injury, but he does care about being humiliated like he was here today. He's a much better fighter on land, and better than he used to be. Part of that is he's meaner than he was before. He's not as afraid of things, or rather, he shoves down his fear a lot better now.

But he's not afraid of Levi, at least, even if he should be. ]

…Yeah.

[ Well, anyway, before he can catch more shit about the whole situation with Reiner, he'll just bounce. That's how he deals with most things anyway, like a completely healthy normal person.

He stands up, careful not to fling sand onto Levi. ]

I hope you really are enjoying this beach, Captain. See you at home.

[wingbound]

Alright.

[ They had rifles in Paradis, so it's not exactly an odd statement to make. But Levi has caught glimpses of that -- the hospital, the trenches, almost too quick to parse but it's somewhere at the back of his mind nonetheless, bringing out a phantom pain of a missing leg again, and he absently touches his injured knee to remind himself which ache is actually his. ]

[ Levi wouldn't mind him sticking around longer -- and he maybe has some more questions about the Reiner situation now that the important part is taken care of -- but he's not going to stop him, either. They have time. ]

[ Plus he's not really sure if he wants those answers, anyway. ]

...yeah. You too.

[ It had really looked like the old Eren was peeking out when he was -- okay, "playing with his friends" might be a choice of words for Reiner, but it's not entirely wrong either. The anger and the stubbornness and being ready to fight and looking like an idiot, without the grim implications immediately looming all over it. It seemed oddly normal, if not quite the same as back in the old days. ]

[ Even if it's just a small thing, a fleeting moment, he's glad that Eren got it. ]