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

[annihilator]

Said as though I wouldn't?

[He grins at that and tosses the fireball up high in the air, then follows it with another one in one of those brighter greens - they explode back to back, creating a shower of multiple green sparkles that fade out well before they risk reaching Malice's head. He wouldn't want to set himself on fire, after all!!]

[dadsandals]

I should know better by now, shouldn't I?

[ He says it lightheartedly. He sure seems to be enjoying the sparkles, though, and he nudges Malice's arm lightly with his elbow. ]

You're having a lot of fun. It's nice to see.

[annihilator]

'Course I am! I've only seen fireworks like this a couple'a times before, an' they left an impression. So I wanted to see if I could make some too, an' this seems like a good place to practice!

[He should be setting them off over the water but ehhh, he's close enough. Besides, Malice does not get along well with deep water and will go no closer!!]

You enjoyin' yourself too, I take it?

[dadsandals]

I see. They're common where I'm from, so it's nice you get to experience it.

[ It's cute, tbh. ]

It's been a fun day so far, since it's a good change of pace.

[annihilator]

Yeah! I've never been to the beach before. It's pretty.

[He isn't particularly fond of the sand, but eh, it's not annoying enough to outweigh the sights.]

It's nice to see everyone gettin' along too.

[solomon and ithaqua in the bg—]

[dadsandals]

Yeah, it is.

[ stares at them.....looks away ]

What do you think of the beach?

[annihilator]

[it's fine,,,]

It's... a little too hot for me, but it's a different experience! Somethin' new! An' the ocean's pretty to look at... Sand's also really different, feels like I'm gonna lose my balance sometimes!

[Malice does indeed enjoy new experiences, so he is having a good time here!]

[dadsandals]

You have to be careful with sand sometimes. It can get so hot that it'll burn your feet if you're not careful.

[ Shoes! Shoes are good for this. ]

It also gets everywhere. ... Kind of like glitter.

[annihilator]

Really? Good thing I waited to come out here...

[He does have shoes but like. Malice is weak to being burned, so.]

So I'm guessin' you're not a huge fan of sand either, huh?

[He's grinning though, so maybe it's a joke.]

[dadsandals]

It's easier to clean up than glitter, since it doesn't stick to everything.

[ :) ]

[annihilator]

Yeah, but that's why glitter's fun! Well, that an' the colors, 'course.

[you will never get him to stop.]