(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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[niwabi]

[ Hijikata is already an honorary Inazuman at this rate. Please tell her about your adventures as an Inazuman samurai! She'll be so enthralled and ecstatic that someone else already knows about the fireworks shop she loves so much. ]

Wanna know a secret? The truth is, I did a taste test on all of them a few days before the party. Even the more adventurous ones.

[ Yes, she unfortunately had pickle juice shaved ice. It was an... experience. ]

Except for bacon for uh... reasons. [ Pay no mind to her nervous laughter! ] Did you get to try the shaved ice? Hopefully, you had plenty to eat!

[mayoninofukucho]

Why not the bacon one?

[If she's going to point it out like that, of course he's going to inquire!]

I had one, yeah. Woodruff flavour, I think.

[He liked it! But then he puts mayonnaise on anything, so the food has to be completely rotten for him to notice anything amiss.]

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[niwabi]

[ Oh no Hijikata... do you really want to know???

In a flash, this happy-go-lucky chatterbox is uncharacteristically quiet, staring off into space as if she's having war flash backs. For a moment, she continues to not say anything, her eyes practically vacant except for the sheer terror reflecting in her stare.

Finally, she speaks up, but her voice is subdued. ]

... Horse flesh ice cream.

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[niwabi]

[ Don't worry, she's back to normal in a jiffy! Just had to get that out of her system. Besides, she should probably elaborate. ]

Back during the arts festival, a friend and I were looking to try exotic ice creams and we came across one called horse flesh. We tried it and needless to say, it was one of the most awful flavors I've ever had.

[ Maybe slathering it with mayonnaise would have helped, it was just that bad. ]

So because of that, meat-flavored desserts aren't really my thing.

[mayoninofukucho]

Ah...

[Horse "flesh"? Not even "meat"?!]

My condolences. I understand completely. I didn't try the bacon flavour either. It didn't feel right with my tepig next to me.

[Despite having a pretty bad history as a pet owner (he essentially let his two chicken-sized compsognathuses run wild back on Avalon during the entire warm half of the year) he's been cherishing and spoiling his pig pokémon!]

[niwabi]

[ Yes, "flesh" Behold, some of the most terrifying flavors of ice cream to exist. ]

Oh! You are a very good and considerate pet [ she's still getting used to this pokemon thing ] owner. Tepig must be real happy to partner up with you.

[ There were so many of those cute little critters at the party! Hosting this party has been such a blessing since she got to see all of them run around and be adorable. ]

Did Tepig get enough to eat as well?

[mayoninofukucho]

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Yeah, no worries. It ate plenty.

[Which is to say: He fed it random bits and pieces of his own food, all topped off with mayonnaise. It truly is great luck that tepigs are more omnivorous that many other pokémon.]

Given how industrious you've been here already, am I right in assuming that you set up shop somewhere?

[niwabi]

Hehe, I'm glad your little pal got enough to eat. If there's any food left over, y'all are welcome to take some with you.

[ That pig sounds like the perfect partner for Hijikata, another little fella to enjoy the joys of mayonnaise. ]

Not yet! Right now, I'm making them just for fun but one day in the future, I'd like to set up a shop like back home. But for now, I'm having a blast providing them for fun occasions.

[ pun may or may not be intended... ]

[mayoninofukucho]

[He will take her up on that! The only thing better than getting to eat festival food is getting to eat festival food twice in a row.]

It's nice to be able to kick back for a while, isn't it?

[He says that like saving the world of Ellipsa isn't a full-time job (and he's still a cop besides)...]

What's your assigned season, by the way?

[He likes knowing this about people! It can really come in handy.]

[niwabi]

It is! I do miss running a shop but at the same time, it's nice to be able to get out and do things I couldn't do back home. Like adventuring!

[ Granted, Yoimiya has always had way more free time than most of her friends back home but having the freedom to really get out an explore feels like the chance of a lifetime for her. ]

This will probably come as a total and complete shock but I got assigned Summer! Big surprise, right? Hehe. [ Local fireworks girl getting sorted into summer is totally the plot twist of the century. ] Which season did they give you?

[mayoninofukucho]

Summer, too! We're guildmates, then! Or did you not join the guild?

[This is nice!! Of course it's generally more convenient to have different powers when going out questing and whatnot, but part of him can't help but feel a certain kinship with his fellow summer power holders. #summerpride]

Have you mastered any of the advanced abilities yet?

[niwabi]

Not yet, but I've been thinking about it, the perks are wonderful. But if you ever need a buddy to go on a quest with, I'll always be happy to accompany you. With our summer powers combined, I bet we'll really light up the place.

[ More the merrier, it's always a pleasure to meet others who dabble in the art of fire. More fire power means more explosions for her arsen loving heart. #summerpride ]

I still got a ways to go, I've gotten as far as walking through fire. What about yourself? You give me the vibe of someone that's really skilled.

[mayoninofukucho]

[Butter him up some more, Yoimiya, why don't you..! He can't help but crack a grin at that compliment.]

I'm working on the fire immunity too. I really want to be impervious to it! How cool would that be? We'll be able to casually walk out of explosions!

[Priorities...]

I'm also working on the shapeshifting and animal transformations on the side, though, and I really want to start looking into the whole rot thing! I want to learn how to rot stuff, but I understand that we've got to learn how to unrot things first.

[He'll super eager about this, apparently.]

As for questing, I'll take you up on it! And you feel free to do the same. I've got a lot of questing experience under my belt by now.

[They call him the Questmaster! (No, no one does that.)]

[niwabi]

[ Walking through explosions?! (☆∀☆) Yoimiya is all sparkles, her honey irises filled with excitement at being able to accomplish such a feat. You're absolutely speaking her language, buddy! ]

So cool! Imagine how awesome we would look, casually walking out with an explosion right behind us.

[ Very AWESOME priorities! ]

With your excitement to learn, I bet you're going to master all of those skills in no time!

[ His eager to learn is very infectious and now, Yoimiya finds herself determined to perfect the art of fire herself. The buttering up continues... ]

From the sounds of it, you must be an expert at them! I haven't been on very many, so having someone with serious experience accompanying me will be a major help. And with our fire powers combined, I believe we'll make a great team.

[ Please show her your questing expertise, Questmaster Hijikata! ]

[mayoninofukucho]

[Hijikata can just picture it, too... them with sunglasses on, striding along while the background blows up!! But Yoimiya seriously is flattering him so much, he's on the verge of getting flustered.]

Well, let me give you my username. If a quest to your liking hits the questboard, hit me up! It's 'mayorinfan35'.

[If need be he'll spell it out for her, too... everyone's lives would be easier if he had just stuck to 'hijikata', but the fae of Avalon left him all paranoid about leaving his name so easily accessible.]