the beach episode (dated before the east mission)

[fallingsand]

There's a small slice of sandy beach between mountains and wasteland, where the South meets Central, only an inlet of ocean between them, and that is where Bruno has decided to set up camp.

Literally.

He only had a simple tent and supplies for two initially. Tatara had asked if he could join him on his little trip out and how could he say no? Unfortunately for him, Tatara may have decided to invite everyone else, too, so, welcome, everyone, to the beach episode and a chance to relax after a potentially rough week in the City of Rain.

The sand is warm and fine, the water isn't too chilly, and scrubby little palm trees and plant life dot the dunes. Sea birds are the most active wildlife out here, not counting whatever fish can be found dwelling in the depths of the inlet between South and Central or further out into the ocean. It's comfortable enough... unless you hate sand, that is! You don't hate sand, right?

Since Tatara's arrival, more than Bruno's humble setup can be found.

- There's food fit for a picnic and enough bottles of wine for the evening.

- In the evening, a (non-deadly) bonfire will be built and there'll be pillows to sit on for those who don't want to sit directly on the sand.

- A few colorful rough wool blankets laid out under umbrellas meant to provide shade.

- There's still only one sad-looking tent... However! Bruno's gone ahead and enchanted it so that, when one pushes the cloth flap aside and enters, they'll find a much more comfortable setup inside.

And, of course, anything the other wizards have decided to bring! Bruno wasn't expecting a party but now that it's here, he sure can't tell them not to have fun however they want.

Comments

[impacter]

When you ask like that, you know you're just going to make me question your intention, right?

[dyingtohealyou]

It's it's enough to scare a great wizard like you, it sounds like something we should be concerned about, doesn't it?

[impacter]

You flatter me. [Flat. He knows Ahito won't ever mean it.]

So long as you don't go out and do anything too stupid with your magic, then I'm sure you'll manage just fine without me.

[dyingtohealyou]

Why, is that what caused you to have problems with the ocean?

[impacter]

Nope. I just dislike it.

If you get in trouble out there, I can't guarantee I'll be of any help. So don't be reckless.

[dyingtohealyou]

Like I'd want your help anyway.

[impacter]

I'm aware you don't.

I still don't want to see you drown.

[dyingtohealyou]

I'm not even planning to go out there, so I'll be fine.

Is your beef with the ocean something that would give others power over you...? You sure clammed up real fast on it.

[impacter]

Then I can rest a little easier, I guess.

Not especially. Not any more than someone getting a hold over you just because you don't like magic. I just don't particularly like talking about it.

[dyingtohealyou]

Oh, so you'd rather I keep harrassing you instead?

I can do that.

[With glee.]

[impacter]

[...




you know what he probably deserves this for something he's done in his life. It's fine.]

Are you really so bored?

[dyingtohealyou]

Do I have to be? It's not like you've ever needed an excuse for coming after me.

[impacter]

Can't I enjoy seeing your progress?

[dyingtohealyou]

In magic?

Nope.

[impacter]

[Aw... too bad, he will anyway.]

How about just in general, then?

[dyingtohealyou]

[>Distrust]

...What else is there to progress in?

[impacter]

As a person, of course.

You're opening up a lot more than when we first met.

[dyingtohealyou]

And yet I can't say the favor's been returned at all.

Seems to me you should butt out there, too, in that case.

[impacter]

There is nothing you want to know about me, and today is the only time you've actually asked.

But if you want me to reel back, then I guess I can think about it.

[dyingtohealyou]

I'm not here to perform a show for your entertainment.

[impacter]

I don't want one.

A person is not a toy.

[dyingtohealyou]

Could've fooled me with your "gazing down from on high" attitude. Especially when you aren't even my teacher, so whatever progress I make still isn't your business.

[impacter]

You're correct on part of that. I may not be your teacher, but I am your peer for the moment. And I do like to know how my coworkers are going to handle their stressors.

[dyingtohealyou]

Yeah, somehow I doubt that.

[impacter]

And why is that?

Are you that set on thinking that I'm untrustworthy?