2; THE BEACH EPISODE

[medicgunner]

WHO: Everyone!!
WHERE: Starting on the network, then The Beach!
WHEN: Forward dated to the last weekend of August
WHAT: Beach Episode!!
WARNINGS: None hopefully??



[With no context, no preamble, no nothing. Early on the last weekend of August, Eunie greeted the network with a message.]

text; un: fortuneclovers

hey
Eunie here, changed my un
so this month was fuckin awful
im goin to the beach. Maybe have a little fun there to get the mind off all the bullshit
if you’re seein this youre invited too. come on and lets have a good time, bring what you want

Oh yeah
im bringin a volleyball for the nets
anyone who wants a game come at me. >:)

🌭 getting grilled

[So ended the text one humble weekend morning. Eunie didn’t have specific plans for this, she just sort of ran off and invited the whole app to the beach without considering the logistics. She did say to bring what you want but she was social enough to arrange some things for a bit of a beach gathering.

It wasn’t a lot, a few coolers and BBQ grills people can hand around and either loiter or cook at if they have the capability. If they don’t though they will be removed from the grill. But maybe that’s part of the fun.]

🌊 ocean owned

[Aside from the coolers, there’s obviously the beautiful sea people can surf or swim in all they want! The water is fine, a little cold but in a way that felt refreshing from the hottest days of the last legs of summertime. The tides were even and there was no real risk of drifting away, but don’t go too far out unless you’re a strong swimmer. There are lifeguards on duty but we’ve had enough trauma this month, we don’t need a drowning scare. Or do, I’m not your mom.]

⛱️ avoid the burn

[Not a swimmer? Well then catch up on your tan under the share umbrellas and towels laid on the sand. Or your sunburn. It is a bright and sunny weekend after all so no matter what you’re catching up on, get your sunscreen on too.

It’s also just as good for a little break from the swimming and the music to steady yourself before you head out or head back into the water or some piers you can walk down on your own for the same experience to just catch the sea breeze while staying up and about.]

🏐 bolleyvall bapped

[That being said, Eunie was not joking about there being volleyball. There are a few nets on the beach for a few different games to go on at once. Organize a tournament or just play casually. Remember though that there are normies on the beach and any Earth Shattering volleyball spikes might cost some property damage claim money. This isn’t death soccer, people.

Who am I kidding, this is going to turn into a disaster either way. Go ham, challenge the bird girl or just watch the chaos unfold and place your bets, kids.]

🎇 bonfire lit up your life

[As the day winded down and night settled on the beach, some folks were headed home or have gone there already to get the sand out of their shorts. But those who stuck around will get the pleasure of sitting by a bonfire not me as they bid a fond farewell to the summertime and summer vacation.

Or get in touch with their inner arsonist in a less destructive way.

Sit, relax and socialize, take in the ambiance of the twilight by the fire, roast some marshmallows or hot dogs. Maybe decide to camp out for the night. It is a pretty peaceful time, and it’s these small moments of calm with friends and loved ones we have to cherish the most when in recovery, right?]

Comments

[poisontippedcure]

As much as I appreciate the sentiment, I feel I should also caution you that there's no need for you to take on the trouble, as well.

You deserve the rest as much as any of us.

[fiddlestick]

[Yeaaaah Elliot can see what he's doing]

You're a sweet kid, Souta.

[He can tell him that much at least]

Haha, good point. Have you ever done it before?

[whiteshroud]

Don't worry about it, Zhongli. You didn't even know I'd be here.

[He hardly expected anyone to prepare something for him]

Mm...Autumn is my favorite season, so I'm pretty ready to say goodbye to summer.

[Especially THIS summer. yikes]

[whiteshroud]

I mean, I wasn't going to phrase it like that, but...

[Yeah. Yeah that's exactly what you are. ]

I'm glad to hear that.

[He doesn't want to bask in the thanks too much. He doesn't think he did all that much with the gift. But then again, Jun never thinks anything he does is that worth the praise.]

Haha...honestly, that makes a lot of sense. He always did seem to have a harder time adjusting to things. Sometimes when he calls POKEGO for advice, they end up switching members because of all the questions he ends up asking.

[ornamentals]

[vash laughs like he's terrified and kni offers him an encouraging smile. the threat of sinking only applies if they go further into the water, so really there's no reason to fret so much.

it's fine, kni will reassure his brother as many times as it takes to ease his nerves.]

Hmmm...

[he has to bite back a laugh at vash's little jerk back and holds out the sea snail a little closer to his brother.] They have teeth. How else would they be able to eat if they didn't?

You can still touch it. I doubt it'll bite you.

[whiteshroud]

Haha, I can see that.

Well, I hope you keep at it. If you ever need recommendations for art stores, I know a few good places.

[poisontippedcure]

Thank you. I'll certainly ask you; there are a lot more tools here than my home world. I wasn't sure what to do with half of them.

[femmecatale]

No, I can't. I can only summon Carmen. From what I remember, I did have a friend who could summon more than one... in my previous life.

[She grins]

I promise I won't use my strength power. I'm not that strong.

[lowestclass]

[ quite the opposite, much like how Jinwoo came out after the sun set, it's almost like there were others waiting for the day party to end to be part of the night party. The beach is as busy as ever--but Jinwoo is focused on the game of Suikawari he's setting up with Lapis now. A hum in his throat as he straightens up, looking at the melon and wondering if he should warn about a blast radius--he's not sure how lapis might destroy this thing.

He's curious to see, anyway. ]

The point of Suikawari--the watermelon splitting game--is to trade blows back and fourth on the melon with those present until it splits open.

The person who splits it first gets to eat the biggest piece.

[lowestclass]

I see.
I could summon... at least thirty, from the memories I currently have, in my past life.
But it's currently just two.

[ she's already seen Tank.

But anyway, he's gonna take a step back, giving a little flourish, as if to tell her 'after you!' ]

We'll take turns to see who wins, then.
It's fun that way.

[doubledollar]

[ ...he still looks nervous, but. With Rose coaxing him so easily, with such a sure look on her face...

No, he can't say no. He can't. it's too late, the point of no return has been reached...

He hangs his head. Defeat. ]

Okay. I believe you. Okay, I can do this.

[........ he isn't moving. ]

[poisontippedcure]

[How does she deal with this again? Being "supportive" hasn't ever exactly been in her wheelhouse, especially before coming to Kaisou.]

[But Vash is one of her dearest friends.]

[And she wants him to experience the beauty of the ocean.]

Just one step at a time.

[He would have been willing to rescue her from that terrible place last month. He deserves better than that.]

Take my hand. I'll walk with you.

[twofoldfury]

Ha, that's kind of you to say. If all goes well neither of us will need to lift a finger. We may enjoy the day and you may focus on your art.

[Gods willing, but he would put his faith in them to give them a nice chill day.]

[poisontippedcure]

Let's hope that things continue to go well, then.

[For everyone's sake. She's done being traumatized.]

[She takes a moment before flipping through her book and tearing out a page. She isn't the type that would usually show these drawings to anyone, but, for Diarmuid she'll make an exception.]

[The sketch she hands him is one of Waver Velvet. It's not quite as detailed as Alphinaud's works, but it's clear she's not exactly a novice either.]

Here. A thank you. For saving me before.

[twofoldfury]

[Mood, Rose.

But when she removed the sketch from her book and he took it from her, his smile softened if at all possible. There's a genuine purity in his expression, a fondness for the one depicted and a gratitude for the one who created it.]

Rose, this is lovely. You owe me nothing for saving you, it was the right thing to do as a knight. But you nonetheless gave me such a wonderful gift. You depicted Waver's likeness so well, you're quite a talented artist.

Thank you. I lack the words to express my gratitude to you. I'll cherish this always.

[poisontippedcure]

[No, stop this!!! She's blushing!]

It's not so grand a gift, truly. I was out of practice and needed some practice, that's all.

[DO YOU WANT SOME DERE WITH YOUR TSUN MA'AM?]

Still, I am grateful that you like it. I am rooting for you two.

[bebest]

Zulius clucks his tongue, shaking his head softly.

"See, you've gotta get your flirt game right. It;s no good if they don't wanna go near you, that's missing the whole point. Tragic."

[prunedworlds]

"Yeah, you'd think with as long as he's been around he'd know better, but..."

Then again, there's probably a reason that trouble with the ladies became such a famous part of the wizard's legend.

[bebest]

I guess I can understand that, given everything. So, relaxing it is?

[bebest]

[Oh, he's squinting at that smile. He doesn't seem THAT offended by it, even if the lack of tea is rude.]

I don't know, could you? Maybe you're a dark horse and none of us know.

[crisantemo]

[ There's a second of hesitation, but if he says it's fine... She tugs the hat back up again, those gold eyes once more regarding him with a look that borders on disbelieving. There will be no hitting the murder option now or anytime. ]

That "probably" doesn't fill me with much confidence. [ Said as flatly as possible. ]

And if there was a chance I could help, why wouldn't I take it. [ She may not be shonen protag levels, but she is very stubborn about this.

And huh, she reminds him of someone? There's a quizzical tilt of her head, but that does make sense. Though whenever she later finds out he means Kafka she'll wonder if resembling her is actually a good thing, but -

- But for now, if it helps, then she won't question it. ]

Mm, that's most likely why. But if it works, we can keep using that in case music isn't an option. [ Pause. ] How do you feel now? Do you want some water or anything?

[bebest]

"Buuuuut that doesn't always mean anyone's any wiser," he snorts. "I mean, have you met some of the immortals here? Yeesh."

Common sense was not a life skill most of them possessed.

[poisontippedcure]

I think so, yes.

It feels like it's been a long time since I was outside.

[crisantemo]

[ Oh, so it's a game? That makes it a little more interesting. ]

It wouldn't be much of a game if I used my scythe. [ Sure, her scythe will be neater, but... Well, it's also not the fun way either. So she steps back from the watermelon, enough to give him some space as she motions a hand towards it - quietly telling him to go first. ]

Let's see who can split it first. [ And this is where Jinwoo will discover that Lapis, for all her calm, is competitive. ]

[prunedworlds]

"I guess getting older by itself doesn't really make people smarter."

Or maybe it's just an immortality thing? Who knows. Ritsuka sure doesn't.