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

[leewards]

I have never asked personal questions of you-- you would do well to honour the same out of courtesy, if you were even raised with it.

[Because he! Is tired! Of old rancid men! Just taking and not giving back!

And to make a point, he takes a long sip of his wine.]

[foresightis2020]

Haha, Ithaqua...I am not about to ask about far too personal details. It has been awhile since I have, has it not? But all the same I'm not the type of person to sit in silence either.

[ Besides, he wonders, how often does Ithaqua show much common courtesy to others? ]

I thought it was a fair inquiry, all things considered.

[leewards]

[Ithaqua's only response is to raise his eyebrows over the rim of his glass-- notice that he's not actually drinking, the contents have not changed at all.]

[foresightis2020]

[ Jing Yuan merely smiles back at that and asks: ]

Is there something you'd like to say?

[leewards]

[Ithaqua's tone is as sharp as the claws he likes to wear:]

Are you aware that conversation to fill the void needn't be personal? And that a mutual liking for each other is required for what you would actually prefer?

Because it seems not.

[foresightis2020]

[ Jing Yuan considers him for a moment. Then, he looks back up at the sky, and tips the drink to sip at some more, before turning to him with a polite smile regardless of the sharp tone. ]

Well, I suppose we have different ideas on what we consider preferable conversational topics, and what we may consider to be far too personal.

[ His response is level and calm. All things considered, he thought it was a simple non-invasive question, but apparently Ithaqua doesn't hold the same opinion. Whatever the case, he's not the type to entertain an unproductive conversation for long, and he doubts Ithaqua is the same, so he will save them both the trouble. ]

That's fine as well. In retrospect, I shouldn't really be taking up too much of your time.

[ With that, he decides to head off. ]