Send Off to Summer: Get Some Vitamin Sea (OPEN MINGLE)

[paraselenic]

WHO: Everyone!
WHERE: Kaisou Beach
WHEN: End August, Evening -> Night
WHAT: A final send off to summer until next year. A last chance to do anything summery before we welcome fall!
WARNINGS: None! Will update if need be.






Summer is finally over.

[After some last minute planning from all of the Kaisou app users, Kaisou Beach has been set up to have an end-of-summer party. Food, entertainment, towels, pop up shops, and so much more have been set up in record time. What was originally just an excuse to use up a box of fireworks has now become a full celebration. Go catch up with people you may not have had a chance to reconnect with in awhile, or step away from your work schedule and touch some grass (sand?).

There's a stage to perform if you are a musician, along with some karaoke afterwards!

There's plenty of food to choose from--help yourself! There's more than enough to go around.

There's scattered bonfires to sit around and reminisce about the past few months. A lot sure has happened, hasn't it?

There's umbrellas to sit under and plenty of beach chairs and towels to lounge on--you've earned some rest, folks. Take that nap you keep saying you want but never actually do because of the threat of capitalism.

There's an endless stream of sparklers--go and grab one and light them with your loved ones. Make sure to watch until the last spark flies.

And finally, there's a fireworks show, set off by Lighter himself at eventide, when the reds and yellows of the sky mesh with dark blue. Party lights line the beach and tiki torches are scattered about to illuminate the area. Find a place to sit to watch or lean against one of the many palm trees.

It might feel a bit silly doing all this because of a single box of fireworks, but is there really any reason not to celebrate just being here? Between board games and dungeon gates, clawing your way back from who knows what... fireworks sound pretty good right now.

It's okay to just exist for one night.



Happy Summer, Kaisou. You've definitely earned this.]

Comments

Anby | At the Food | OTA

[burgersplease]

[Well Anby made sure to dress up in proper beach attire. It's not hard to find Anby during the beach party, as she spends a lot of time near the food area. After all, this is where a lot of her friends are working. Sometimes she's in a lounge chair, humming along to whatever she's listening to on her headphones.

Other times, she's decided to help out the people getting food. Or rather, getting burgers. She has a whole picnic table laid out of various condiments that she brought for burgers and other stuff. When someone approaches, she tries to give her best... customer service charm.

Unfortunately, she only speaks in monotone]

Welcome to the grills. What meat would you like today? I recommend the burgers myself.

[switchaxe]

[Ash, at the grill:]

Hey, Bee, get your ass over here if you want the best burger of your life!

[paraselenic]

[Hello, Anby. It's your fellow coworker who's been ushered to not be completely on duty. Though he will offer a cola out to her as a greeting.]

A burger sounds absolutely appetizing right now.

[His tail swishes, looking over to where Ash is grilling up a storm.]

Though it has been some time since I have had a meat skewer. [He's really letting his hair down.]

[wiseoldbartender]

[Husk is here, not because he actually wants to be socialising with everyone, but because he was dragged here by his obnoxious fucking household. He's spent most of the time sitting on a beach chair under an umbrella, sleeping. Some pensioners passing by tried to get him involved in a game of shuffleboard they had going on, but he politely told them to fuck off.

Eventually, though, he does come to see how Anby is doing. He should have expected her to be with the burgers - this was like her spiritual zen area or something. He huffs in soft, fond amusement, folding his arms. ]

Alright, Kiddo. I'll have a burger. Hit me with your best shot.

Lycaon | OTA

[paraselenic]

[Lycaon has shown up in his own version of summer attire: his cruise work uniform, ditching the gloves and deciding to let his upper Victorian ankles show. In his hair is a cute little hibiscus flower a child has given him as the final touch.]

Food:

[Lycaon had done his part setting up the food (after some strongly worded advice to not do everything himself), making sure everything was properly lined on the tables and watching as everyone takes their fill.

He's taken one of the charcuterie boxes for himself, waiting for people to take something first before he'll help himself.]

Please, everyone, take as much as you like. There is more than enough.

Sparklers:

[Lycaon always loved these things. The way they would crackle and spit sparks as it traveled down the string until it fizzled out at the end. It was mesmerizing to watch.

Now is no different, as he holds his in his hand, the glow from the firework lighting up that red eye in the evening glow. Just like summer's end, it ends with a pop and then it's gone.]

Fireworks:

[After making sure all of the box's contents were handed off to Lighter, he helped the man set them up in perfect intervals at a safe enough distances to be lit.

He's quickly shoo'd off back to the crowd, a bit amused at how much he's not being allowed to do at this point. He'll just settle himself near one of the dimly lit areas, eye casting towards the Waxing Crescent moon.]

It is hard to believe it has been almost two months since the app showed up on my phone.

[His whole life has pretty much changed since then...]

sparklers!

[conseqweinces]

[Oh, but what's this? A second sparkler in the midst? But where oh where is it coming from? Well, Lycaon's snf-ometer could tell very easily it was one Wei Wuxian being a silly little (37 year old) boy with his stealth magic.

Not that he kept it up for long, though standing at a comfortable distance from being punched.]

Lycaon~!

Jun| Bonfire | OTA

[whiteshroud]

[While Jun was an introverted person, he still was pretty excited to have an end-of-summer beach party. He can be found at one of the bonfires, wearing a cute swimsuit to go with the evening.

Unfortunately, that's about the only cute thing going on, as he's definitely taking this chance to share ghost stories. If you walk up at the right time, he's just getting telling the tale of a certain cursed app]

... You see, while the God's App claimed to be a divine being that could predict one's fortune with incredible accuracy, but it seemed to become more of a curse. People who used the app would find themselves having freak accidents, like their stove setting ablaze or a car veering their way...

And then one day... it started taking souls.

[droptheious]

[Varian is far too Victorian and Awkward to show too much skin himself in public, so he'll be wearing a modest outfit- but hey, at least you get to see his arms! And his shoulders!! That's some sort of progress!

He does think Jun looks very cute, though, and is sitting nearby, currently putting samples of sand into test tubes. Why? Because sometimes you just take sand samples for fun. He does glance up to snort lightly. ]

Normally I'd say a phone app stealing souls is pure insanity, but we see weirder things in his city on a Normal Tuesday, so-

[infezione]

[Fugo, for his part, is hanging on every word here.]

Man, as if the freak accidents weren't bad enough already... [A pause.] ... I hate that some of the things going on with my past self's life makes a soul-stealing phone app sound plausible.

[Story for another time, however!]

[prunedworlds]

The ghost stories had definitely caught Ritsuka's attention. Partly because they sounded interesting, but also partly because...

"As in just capturing the souls of people who got into the accidents, or stealing them when they're still alive?"

... It was possible that she was so desensitized to weirdness by now that she was missing the point just a little.

Ash | Mutliple | OTA

[switchaxe]

Food

[Ash shows up with his grill and all the assorted extra kit he has and gets right to work setting it up. There is even a sign listing what he's willing to grill.

The only thing not on the list is "fish". This may be entirely to keep people from catching it fresh and bringing it to him. He does not under any circumstances trust you people enough, okay. Not with that.

So come talk to Ash, get him to grill you something or get him to sit and eat!]

Bonfire

[He is eventually removed from the food area and set to go chill. Ash finds a bonfire with a chair nearby and flops down with a groan.]

Bonfire

[infezione]

[He's met with a nudge from his boyfriend.]

You could've stood to take a few more breaks, you know.

[There's no heat to it, just a playful grin.]

August Villareal | General Beach | OTA

[drewthetower]

[August has set up a few things, under a decently sized beach tent he bought specifically for this.

The first is a Sunscreen Station. August himself is slathered in the stuff and has taken care to get a hat and other protective gear, given how absolutely pasty white pale the raven-man is, and he wants to make sure everyone else who needs some has a place to get some. He has multiple SPFs and everything.

The second is a Beachy Tarot Reading. Yes he is on strict orders not to burn himself out on pain of "Nebiros causing a scene", but he's only doing this for app folks. He promises.

The third thing is a place to just cool the fuck down and maybe nap, safe from fears of getting hit by a ball or something.

The fourth and final thing everyone's favorite bird man has set up is...Jeu de Tarot, which he will swear is an actual game sit down and he will show you how to play.

Julian can be found all over, stealing fries and snacks from anyone who lets him.]

Tarot Readings

[whiteshroud]

[Of course Jun is coming by to see his bestie! He'll notice the tarot cards and immediately raises an eyebrow]

Are you doing work at a party?

[paraselenic]

[Lycaon has found a stray Julian hopping along the beach, looking for some snacks. Crouching down to beckon him closer, he holds out some nuts from the charcuterie box he held under the crook of his elbow while his other hand is offered for the bird to perch.]

Of course you deserve some treats. [A pause, as he listens to the crow.]

So you are Julian. A pleasure to meet you.

[His eye lifts, casting upon August not too far away.]

Ah, you are the tailor I spoke with.

[tried_fire]

[Caleb has already put sunscreen on, but with his complexion you really can never be too careful. So the promise of a refresher, possibly with a higher SPF than he had on hand, is what drew him over to start with.

The tarot cards do catch his eye, though, and he smiles.]

Oh, I have a friend who reads cards. ...At least, he used to.

Zelos | Pier | OTA

[wilder]

[Zelos came with his siblings. He wasn't much of a cook, so he didn't bring anything himself other than being the driver. He's made sure to dress up in proper beach attire, and certainly made the rounds to check out the various entertainments (as well as many of you good looking folks, oh boy!

But now as the fireworks go off? He can be found on the pier, watching mostly by his lonesome. In the light of the moon and fireworks, one might notice that he's wearing earplugs to make the experience you know, actually bearable.

He seems to be in a decent mood, despite his solitude, just taking a moment to enjoy the end of his favorite season.]

[paraselenic]

[Despite Lycaon's outwardly demeanor towards Zelos being antagonistic, it is mostly played up. Seeing Zelos standing by the pier, staring up at the sky and gazing at the fireworks, he puts a cold bottle of water (he cooled it himself) up to the back of his neck.]

Deep in thought?

Lia | OTA

[blossominghopes]

[Lia has shown up to the beach looking cute, not only with a couple of summer desserts but also s'mores ingredients in hand.]

Food Tables
A. [Lia has perhaps taken it upon herself to keep things running smoothly with the food tables, whisking away empty dishes and replacing them with ones that have been filled. And keeping things relatively tidy. Listen. This might be a party but she needs something to do. You could help her out, but maybe it's time to make her sit down for a bit.]

B. [Alternatively, she's hanging around the food tables to actually get food. Unfortunately, with this much food, there is ample room for the dreaded decision paralysis.]

Ahhh, what to get, what to get... everything looks good...

A Little Peace and Quiet
[At some point, when she's been shooed away from the food tables, Lia's set up a small, quieter area away from the main hubs of activity, even having dragged over a cooler full of drinks.

If anyone's clearly looking to escape an excess of social, Lia will silently wave them over, book in her other hand.

Her Sylveon is also over here, approaching anyone who passes. And perhaps silently demanding pets.]

Bonfires
[As things start winding down, Lia settles by one of the bonfires, quietly focused on roasting marshmallows. People are more than welcome to join her, she absolutely will not turn down company.

... Or maybe someone can keep Ribbon the Sylveon from getting into one of the bags of marshmallows.]

bonfires

[actnormal]

[Lia settles by the bonfire and soon Caleb joins her. He gently takes the bag of marshmallows away from Ribbon before settling in next to his girlfriend(!!!)]

Hey.

march 7th | ota

[trailblazingspirit]

[March really did come here all ready to swan around in her new outfit, pairing it with the cute leathery wings that she's let show for this party and the waterproof camera hanging off her belt. Unfortunately, visions do not give a hot shit for March's plans, so the second she sets foot on the beach she goes very, very still.

Then she wanders off to a corner of the beach that isn't too occupied, and gets to work building a sandcastle that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Colosseum. Any attempts to get her attention won't work, and if someone were to kick in a wall, she'll simply build it back up again with no comment. Might as well help her out, the sooner this is done the sooner she'll take her camera and start taking pictures.

Once that's done, she blinks. Looks down at the sandcastle.]

Hey, this is a really good sandcastle! Who made this? I wanna take a picture with them.

[actnormal]

[Caleb, who has a sign posted nearby warning people of the Trance and is lounging under an umbrella, waves a hand.]

Then take a selfie, March!

Zulius | OTA

[bebest]

[Zulius absolutely could not turn down a BEACH DAY! If he ever did, he'd hope his loved ones would have been investigating where the real Zulius went because he was obviously replaced with an evil, unfashionable clone who hates fun. Ew.

He can be found lounging on the beach, using his stupid magical hair to create his own centaur-sized lounge chair. He has a cool box next to him, which he pulls regular little bottles of Prosecco - which he pours into a wine glass to drink from.

If he happens to see you passing by, he waves you over, raising his sunglasses to rest on top of his head. ]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey, Babe! Come! Come sit with me for a minute! I have drinks and snacks! Come tell me what gossip you know, I need it to sustain me.

[prunedworlds]

"Oh, I probably don't know anything you haven't heard already..."

Unless he wanted to hear more about Arjuna. Though really given that Ritsuka had doubtless been excitedly rambling about having someone else who remembered Chaldea since the Archer's arrival, there probably wasn't much more to tell there, either.

Still, she headed over to say hi anyway.

"But you look like you're having fun, at least."

Asch | OTA

[sacredashes]

[i. GRILLIN' GRILLIN' GRILLIN']
[Dressed in red and black swim shorts and a matching black unbuttoned shirt, Asch is busy if not festive.

Mission objective is helping Lycaon and Ash grill up food before the festivities really kick off. Brandishing a giant cast iron press like one would a mace, Asch slings near-perfect smash burgers to order with the crispy lacy outside bits intact. Want grilled onions? That'll just be a minute. No onions kind of guy? That's fine. Just don't hold him up. The burgers get the kiss of the executioner blackstone griddle and then they're off. While he is accurate and efficient, he is not terribly friendly or talkative; you'll want to talk to the others for that. During this phase, the most you can get out of him is barking out orders.]

Double cheeseburger, no onion! [WHAM] Cheeseburger, onion! [SMASH] Plain burger, onion! Anyone who doesn't pick up their order, I'll feed it to the dogs! Without onion.

[After making enough burgers to satisfy anyone who wasn't there ordering live, he cooks up some marinated steak and bell pepper skewers. Oh yes. Food is like the one thing he's good at besides stabbing people, so he's trying his best, here. Those don't take long, and after his shift at the grill is done, you can find him sitting on a driftwood log away from people chomping down on a sampling of various food.

... And the alfredo, with a dinky plastic fork.]

[ii. quiet time]
[After the feast has wound down and everyone is waiting for the fireworks to start, Asch finds a place to watch from the (very minimal) shadow of a palm tree.

There is absolutely nothing interesting about this spot or what he's doing, except that he has line of sight to the pier, and wherever Belle was seen last.

Can't be too careful, after all.]

Grillin'

[burgersplease]

[She's had one Ash's burger, and now it's time for the other. She was helping get people's orders and making sure nothing disturbed the people hard at work- but now it's a break time. She approaches Asch as he's in the middle of doling out orders]

You run a tight shift.

[She says approvingly]

Line is slowing down. Can I get my burger now?

Maxima | OTA

[moderni]

[Maxima has shown up dressed for the occasion. He seems very awkward as he makes his way out onto the beach, actually - stopping every few steps to just move his feet against the sand like this is an entirely new sensation.

He is really not used to this much heat, though, so eventually he will lose the shirt and end up in the water for a bit. He is not by any means a strong swimmer, nor does he want to risk his glasses, so he won't go out too deep. The rolling waves are also a new experience, anyway - living in the Fortress is really not the same as going to the beach, it turns out.

By the end of the day he's more than content to just relax by the shore and stare up at the bursts of light in the sky. For everything they've been through lately, today has been just...nice, for once.]

I know this isn't the turn of the year, but...it is just over a year since I came here myself. Somehow it feels appropriate.

[He's changed a lot already. Who knows what another year will bring?]

[poisontippedcure]

[Maxima, Rose is so, so proud of you.]

[She can't imagine what it was like living in Garlemald. What it was like going through everything he's been through. But seeing him here makes her feel like all of her time as a hero has been worth it.]

[Even just a little bit.]

You've really grown into yourself, you know.

Viktor | ota

[hexcrafter]

[Viktor, whose presence was politely nonnegotiable, decided to simply accept this was his fate and go along with it. However--as someone who could not swim and had difficulty navigating sand--he mostly stayed in one place. Sitting near a bonfire and content to just watch the proceedings wearing an oversized shirt and loose-fitting long pants, he would at least not be so much of an observer that he didn't welcome some company with a small smile.]

[Later on once the sky turned a bit darker, he could be found lying on a towel, arms folded behind his head and gold eyes watching the sky in pensive silence. It had been a long time since he'd actually stopped long enough to watch fireworks, if he thought about it. Which he would have preferred not to, all things considered.]

[paraselenic]

[Hello Viktor, it's the reason you're here. From where you're lying down, Lycaon's head comes into view, with a selection of foods from the stand as well as two sparklers in his hand.]

I am happy to see you relaxing.

Ritsuka | Open!

[prunedworlds]

[I. Melon Smashing]

Someone came prepared to the beach party. Where by 'prepared' we mean not only with a small pile of watermelons, but also some good-sized sticks and strips of cloth to use as blindfolds.

"Wanna give it a try?"

Because clearly nothing could go wrong with a bunch of super-powered people playing at smashing watermelons, right?


[II. Bonfire]

Even the most extroverted of folks, after spending so much time playing and eating and generally hanging out, eventually needed a moment of quiet. So at some point Ritsuka could be found sitting at a bonfire, apparently deep in thought.

Or, perhaps, just tired and zoned out. It was kind of hard to tell.

addams - i mean agapov family | ota

[crisantemo]

[ There are goths at the beach.

Aka Lapis and Jinwoo wanted a break after that whole Red Gate business and to go to the beach before the weather gets cooler, and somehow convinced the rest of the household to join them. They even managed to convince them into appropriate attire... Kinda... Jinwoo is completely covered up, Husk is dressed like an old man, Lapis made an effort to look cute and Amaimon was forced into a floatie.

They've got their a spot set up with a large umbrella ( for Jinwoo to hide under while the sun is in the sky, in between brief trips out ) and a lounger chair ( for Husk to nap on like an old man ), while Lapis acts as refreshments/food gatherer and Amaimon... Does Amaimon things. Is he eating a clam? Don't worry about it. Or he might be getting yeet'd into the ocean by Lapis at some point because he won't stop eating everything he sees. There's also that too. Jinwoo and Husk don't seem bothered by it.

Aka basically a catch-all for local weirdo goth family, tagging into this means you will be subject to getting harassed by all of them. ]

[prunedworlds]

Ritsuka, of course, wasn't going to miss the chance to stop and chat with some of her friends. So at some point in the day she inevitably spotted them and came over to say hi.

"You guys having fun?"