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expiationlogs2023-06-10 08:49 am
orphne) wrote in expiationlogs2023-06-10 08:49 am
[open mingle] let's go to the beach-each, let's go get a wave
Who: Anyone in Aldrip on June 12th
Where: The beach close to town
What: A totally open mingle for a party on the beach
Warnings: potential for injury and alcohol use -- let me know if y'all do anything that needs to be warned for, and I'll update it!
The prompts are just suggestions below -- this is a completely open mingle, so feel free to make your own starters, tag around, and go wild!
The weather doesn't change overmuch in Aldrip, but what is summer if not a state of mind? If anything, the too-pleasant weather makes planning ahead a little easier. A video message from one Kotone Shiomi had gone out the day before to invite everybody -- and that means everybody, locals and Chosen alike -- to a party on the beach, starting in the afternoon when the sun is consistently warmest and going until- well, until everybody leaves.
The morning of... Kotone can't do it all on her own, though! Maybe the prospect of a party is enough to get you digging around looking for supplies that could be useful on the beach. Games? The shops must have something, surely. Food? The kitchens are, as always, available. Hauling wood for a bonfire? Hey, someone's gotta do it. Maybe you're helping some of the locals go fishing early in the morning for extra food, or harvesting some fresh fruits and veggies from their gardens and farms. Many hands makes light work, or something like that. If nothing else, if you missed the initial annoucement, the bustle should at least clue you in that something's in the works. Don't forget to buy (or make, or "find") a swimsuit! Modernity not required.
If you can dodge a chore, you can dodge a ball, or, with or without your help, there are plenty of things to do on the beach itself. Some of the sports and activities might seem a little anachronistic to the generally old-fashioned vibe in Aldrip -- the volleyball net and ball are local, but the beach ball and water guns are a little too brightly-colored and plastic, the water balloons in their bucket too obviously mass-produced, to be local, but they're there for anyone to play with (or torment others with). The band's set up as well, though with some different music than they'd played for the inn party. Maybe someone can make a request for more appropriate beach music? Or maybe you just want to see if you can launch a water balloon from a trumpet.
Eventually, someone starts a volleyball tournament. Time to let that competitive streak shine! Or at the very least, you've got to try cracking open a watermelon with a bat... but maybe not too close to the people relaxing on lounge chairs under umbrellas.
Y'all gotta eat, right? Whether you helped the locals earlier with catching fish or preparing food, there's an array of grills that have been dragged out to the beach. Hopefully some of the more magically-inclined among you can figure out how to keep the insulated boxes of ice and ice cream cold away from electricity (or maybe you're using the trek back to town for more ice as an excuse to get away from the party), but even if not, there's plenty of fish, vegetables, and meat available for grilling. Maybe you're the chef, maybe you're just here for the food, but there's plenty available no matter what you choose.
The food is hot and the drinks are cold. Unlike the inn, there's plenty of space around to try to avoid mingling with others if you're the quiet type, but watch out! It also means there are fewer places to hide. It's harder to wallflower without any walls.
As the sun starts to set, someone gets the bonfire going. Marshmallows exist, though maybe in a less-manufactured way than you might be used to, and there's plenty of other leftover things to roast if you're the type. It's another beautiful night in Aldrip to watch the stars and take in the fresh air with some friends. In light of everything that's happened, maybe some quiet relaxation is finally in order.
Well, for some of you. For others, night is when the party gets rowdier and it's time for drinking and party games. Just try not to make too much of a mess! Because somebody's going to have to clean it all up tomorrow.
Where: The beach close to town
What: A totally open mingle for a party on the beach
Warnings: potential for injury and alcohol use -- let me know if y'all do anything that needs to be warned for, and I'll update it!
The prompts are just suggestions below -- this is a completely open mingle, so feel free to make your own starters, tag around, and go wild!
The weather doesn't change overmuch in Aldrip, but what is summer if not a state of mind? If anything, the too-pleasant weather makes planning ahead a little easier. A video message from one Kotone Shiomi had gone out the day before to invite everybody -- and that means everybody, locals and Chosen alike -- to a party on the beach, starting in the afternoon when the sun is consistently warmest and going until- well, until everybody leaves.
The morning of... Kotone can't do it all on her own, though! Maybe the prospect of a party is enough to get you digging around looking for supplies that could be useful on the beach. Games? The shops must have something, surely. Food? The kitchens are, as always, available. Hauling wood for a bonfire? Hey, someone's gotta do it. Maybe you're helping some of the locals go fishing early in the morning for extra food, or harvesting some fresh fruits and veggies from their gardens and farms. Many hands makes light work, or something like that. If nothing else, if you missed the initial annoucement, the bustle should at least clue you in that something's in the works. Don't forget to buy (or make, or "find") a swimsuit! Modernity not required.
If you can dodge a chore, you can dodge a ball, or, with or without your help, there are plenty of things to do on the beach itself. Some of the sports and activities might seem a little anachronistic to the generally old-fashioned vibe in Aldrip -- the volleyball net and ball are local, but the beach ball and water guns are a little too brightly-colored and plastic, the water balloons in their bucket too obviously mass-produced, to be local, but they're there for anyone to play with (or torment others with). The band's set up as well, though with some different music than they'd played for the inn party. Maybe someone can make a request for more appropriate beach music? Or maybe you just want to see if you can launch a water balloon from a trumpet.
Eventually, someone starts a volleyball tournament. Time to let that competitive streak shine! Or at the very least, you've got to try cracking open a watermelon with a bat... but maybe not too close to the people relaxing on lounge chairs under umbrellas.
Y'all gotta eat, right? Whether you helped the locals earlier with catching fish or preparing food, there's an array of grills that have been dragged out to the beach. Hopefully some of the more magically-inclined among you can figure out how to keep the insulated boxes of ice and ice cream cold away from electricity (or maybe you're using the trek back to town for more ice as an excuse to get away from the party), but even if not, there's plenty of fish, vegetables, and meat available for grilling. Maybe you're the chef, maybe you're just here for the food, but there's plenty available no matter what you choose.
The food is hot and the drinks are cold. Unlike the inn, there's plenty of space around to try to avoid mingling with others if you're the quiet type, but watch out! It also means there are fewer places to hide. It's harder to wallflower without any walls.
As the sun starts to set, someone gets the bonfire going. Marshmallows exist, though maybe in a less-manufactured way than you might be used to, and there's plenty of other leftover things to roast if you're the type. It's another beautiful night in Aldrip to watch the stars and take in the fresh air with some friends. In light of everything that's happened, maybe some quiet relaxation is finally in order.
Well, for some of you. For others, night is when the party gets rowdier and it's time for drinking and party games. Just try not to make too much of a mess! Because somebody's going to have to clean it all up tomorrow.
Chuuya Nakahara | BSD | OTA
[Chuuya's been up since early in the day, helping with party and food prep in various ways. He's not a professional chef or anything, but Kotone can at least attest to his skills being decent. And his ability is very useful for a variety of set up work: Anything too heavy for one person to carry? No problem.
Though it's a rather comical sight when a 5'3 man drags an entire dead tree to the site where the bonfire will be held later. And another... and then another.
What? They're already dead, might as well get some use out of 'em.]
Afternoon
[Waterguns? Water balloons? Unfortunately, Chuuya is a man who does not know any chill whatsoever when it comes to a challenge.
Maybe someone launches a balloon at him. Maybe Chuuya decides to be sneaky and launch his own. But either way-- ever seen water balloons shoot through the air like heat seeking missiles?
Yeah. Yeaaaah.]
Evening
[By evening, Chuuya's settled in the sand, water lapping at his feet and drink in hand. He's utterly content and relaxed, perhaps for the first time in weeks honestly. He really owes Kotone thanks for planning this party.
He's open to chatting, or just sitting in silence and enjoying the night air.]
Wildcard
[Chuuya is very social, so he's pretty open to being approached at the party, engaging in fun and games, or whatever else!]
afternoon
a boop.
get rekt, chuuya, fuck you. :) )
Re: afternoon
Damn it! I thought I had the drop on you, you bastard!
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Oh? You'd soak an injured man? Heartless indeed.
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[He rolls his eyes, reaching over to roughly ruffle Dazai's messy, wet mop of hair with both hands. Vengeance????]
Let me guess: You're busy making drinks, but only for yourself?
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(and his head spins, spins, spins... and he attempts to bite the hands, as much as he can sit up anyway.)
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[He's going to be just as petty and flick Dazai in the nose. Rude.]
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(in verbal communication, chuuya simply can't win.
the flick, however, it's extremely rude, considering he can't even chase chuuya, so he'll just poke wherever he knows chuuya is most ticklish around.
bitch.)
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[And the way his voice pitches high when Dazai pokes at his side is incredibly funny, but also incredibly rude, wow?!
Bastard!]
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[Dazai is having far too much fun with this, and unfortunately for Chuuya, that look is only going to make his reaction even funnier, the redhead furiously trying to find his words and failing miserably.
So instead, he's grabbing a cut lemon from the bar table and shoving it in Dazai's mouth to muffle that laughter. Suffer, bastard.]
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(and it goes spit right to chuuya. suffer, bastard?)
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evening!!
[Kotone plops down right next to him, her own drink in hand as she beams at him. She'd already thanked him for all his help with the preparations (the logs? incredible) and she'd definitely also tossed her fair share of water balloons at him, too, but honestly? Relaxing is just as nice, and she bumps his shoulder gently.]
Did you have fun?
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[He shifts in the sand to face her, smiling in greeting. Frankly, the chance to help had been welcome. He was always happier when he had things to do.]
Yeah, I sure did. This beach party of yours was a great idea.
[He bumps shoulders back, reaching out to ruffle her hair slightly.]
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Thanks! I know there was just the big celebration, but... I really like being on the beach. Or, well, being near the ocean, I guess.
[Her smile warms as she tilts her head at him.]
I'm really glad you came.
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[There's a clear note of fondness in his voice as he speaks, though he lets out a quiet huff of laugh.]
Honestly? Even with the big celebration, this really was a good plan. There's a difference between a big town wide party and a beach trip. Different kinds of unwindin', yha know?
[And certainly kinder on various people's livers, frankly. Though that reminds Chuuya--]
Oh hey, one second yeah?
[He stands-- only for a moment, walking over to a nearby rock where his jacket had been stashed. He'd worn it most of the day, but the evening sun wasn't nearly as harsh on the skin as it was during the afternoon.
It also offers a fair view of the collection of scars Chuuya has: He has notably few small scars, but he does have pale things that were once bullet wounds or old gashes from once grievous wounds. But strangely, the ones that stand out most aren't because of the severity, but the oddity of them: A neat little line of indents along each side of his spine, evenly spaced. There's nothing natural looking about it.
Chuuya returns with his jacket in hand and a grin, tossing Kotone a small box.] Got you a present, by the by.
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[See, Chuuya gets it. She blinks when he stands up, watching him go. It's impossible to miss the collection of scars, especially the ones trailing his spine. She can't even imagine what some of them must have come from. There's a story behind every one of them, she's certain of it. Sometimes, it's hard to remember that he's only a few years older than her when his experiences are so different.
She jumps a little, managing to catch the box more by reflex than any actual intent as she blinks up at him, startled.]
Huh? Wait, how'd you know too??
[Did Dazai tell him?! She hadn't even said anything about the reason for the party to Chuuya!! C'mon!!!]
morning
You know, they work better when they're in smaller parts. And also dried out already.
[The man drags several entire damn trees over, and Noel decides to sass him over it? Child, please.]
Re: morning
Ha! Figured they were dried out and dead enough, after what that thing last month did to 'em. And I can break them up in a bit, it's easier hauling them in one piece.
[How exactly is it easier?!?!]
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Easier? Most people would probably figure the opposite. Then again, most people aren't able to drag this many of them around without even breaking a sweat, either.
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[A faint reddish glow can be seen over the bark, if Noel looks closely. And if he touches--
Well, any yank he gives it is going to send it jerking upward into the air a foot or two, as long as Chuuya has a hand on the tree.]
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Woah!
[--yeah it pretty much flies up into the air. Certainly wasn't expecting that!]
Alright, I think I see what you mean. Is that you doing that? Are you picking it up, or something else? [He doesn't look like he's picking it up, but...you never know?]
Morning
She's been trying to figure out how to get wood over to the fire, but uhh Chuuya seems to have that on lock! She can't help but watch with wide-eyed awe and when he drops off one of the trees, she applauds him]
Wow, that's amazing! I didn't know Kotone-senpai had such strong friends!
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[Playfully, Chuuya offers the girl a mock bow and a smug grin at the applause. What? He's allowed to have a little fun with this.]
Though I hate to disappoint you, it ain't all physical strength at work either.
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[She pauses, surprised and thinking about it a moment before--]
Do you know magic?