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]

[Malice was definitely watching, and he's definitely taken note of Ithaqua's face, but when he approaches, it's with something else in mind.]

I'm guessin' you don't wanna be here any longer, yeah? Wanna head back into the woods?

[It may not be as comfortable as the tent, but it seems like a place Ithaqua likes and it'll keep people from staring at the Ithaqua's face, so maybe that'll help?]

[leewards]

[Well, judging form the way Ithaqua walks, and the look on his face... he's in no shape to travel right now. Perhaps with help from someone else, but that's humiliating-- he'd never accept that.]

Perhaps not as far as that. [But a tree could be nice...]

[annihilator]

[Oh, right, that might not be a good idea.]

How's that, then?

[Thankfully, we've got a tree fairly close by! A good spot to rest, for now at least.]

[leewards]

[A tree it is, and Ithaqua scuttles to it, sitting down and tucking his legs against his chest with a sigh.]

It will be fine. [He looks much younger than he actually is, right now.]

[annihilator]

[Aww, he's kind of cute... like a feral cat who would probably bite you if you expressed that sentiment at all.]

Good! [Malice flops down nearby, pointedly looking back out at the others rather than at Ithaqua's face.] You doin' okay after... all'a that?

[leewards]

The scuffle in the water, you mean. [It's all right, Ithaqua is not so delicate that he's adverse to hearing it as it is.]

Aa~aah. The heat has poisoned our brains, but he dripped wine on me with nary an apology.