(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

[turneditin]

[Sisu is being a busy social butterfly, mostly making sure people are enjoying themselves. She's not going to go ask every single person if they're having fun, but she might end up asking you about it all of a sudden.]

Heeeyy.... isn't this a fun party?


[On the other hand, Sisu can be found in the water in her dragon form, swimming and enjoying herself. She may also offer people rides in the water, if they want. What's better than riding a dragon?]


[In the evening she's back in her human form, dancing to her hearts' content around the bonfire or waving around a pink sparkler during the fireworks.]

ask

[roundandaround]

Yeah, yeah!

[Rinku lifts off her headphones, still standing at the DJ booth and playing a song, though she isn't singing right now so she can talk.]

Yoi-chan worked really hard on it! Are you her friend, too?

[turneditin]

I am! I'm Sisu, I helped with the party! Yoimiya is amazing!

[She doesn't mind Yoimiya getting all the credit at all. She's the supportive friend in this case.]

Your music is so amazing too! I totally love it.

[roundandaround]

That's so cool! You must've worked really hard too! [clap clap] Wow, thanks! I wanted to put together a playlist that everyone would like, and mix a bunch of songs that went well together! I've never DJed on my own before.

[turneditin]

DJed... is that what you do is called? You're doing great though! I'm sure your friends would be proud.

[roundandaround]

Yeah! I was new to it last year, but it's really big where I'm from. You like it? I hope everyone can dance and party and stuff!

[turneditin]

Yeah, a lot! And I'm positive everyone is having a great time dancing to your tunes!

[roundandaround]

I hope so! The crowd looks hyped, but do you have any ideas for what kinds of things will make them happy?

[turneditin]

Hmmm...! Maybe a slow tune sometime for some lovely dancing? It's kind of a romantic place to dance.

[roundandaround]

Huh? Okay! I'm not used to that kinda performance, but I bet it'll be fun! And there's lots of people on dates here, so maybe they'll appreciate it too!

[turneditin]

Yeah! Even if it's not something you're used to, think of it as a chance for a new experience!

[roundandaround]

That's lots of things here in Ellipsa, isn't it? There's so much cool stuff here, and new things to do all the time!

[turneditin]

Yeah!! I'm really glad I got to experience all of this! I do need to get home at some point, but for now I've been enjoying my time here.

[roundandaround]

That's how I feel, too! I miss home and I wanna see my friends, but Ellipsa is just so fun and exciting, and we gotta help the people here, too.

[turneditin]

Exactly! You get it! Let's continue doing our best together!

[borelblue]

[Aymeric (minus the shirt and hat) catches sight of Sisu as he begins wading into the ocean for a swim. His eyes widen as he stops. He didn't know there are dragons here. Several mixed feelings swell in his chest, freezing him in place for the moment.]

sorry for the delay

[turneditin]

[Sisu, on the other hand, just waves at him happily. Her happiness is clearly expressed over his face. Hello!!]

sorry for this delay too lol

[borelblue]

[That bright smile of hers is contagious enough to break him from his thoughts. Aymeric smiles back and waves. He's spent time with dragons before, but he can't say he's as of yet seen one so...chipper.]

Well met. [He bows] Pray, pardon my staring. Are you enjoying yourself this fine day?

[She certainly seems to be enjoying herself, but questions are better for getting a conversation moving.]

[turneditin]

Oh, absolutely! This party is amazing! Even when I'm not in water it's been so much fun.

[Her grin is very toothy, but hey, it's a very happy expression.]

How are you liking it?

[borelblue]

[He almost startles again - she speaks with a physical voice instead of via telepathy, as the dragons of his world do. How that works with such a different mouth structure is a mystery for another day.]

I most certainly am. As one hailing from a country well-known for its cold clime, this is a most refreshing change in scenery. Though a good swim would be even more so.

[He continues wading into the water.] Would you care to join me? Oh, where are my manners? My name is Aymeric de Borel.

[turneditin]

Oh, I'd love to! Swimming is my thing, so I do it a lot and it's even more fun when it's in company...!

[Sisu looks very happy about the question, not even minding the late introductions.]

My name's Sisu! Just Sisu. What... name do I call you out of those?