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lunaecalamitas2024-05-10 12:41 pm
fallingsand) wrote in lunaecalamitas2024-05-10 12:41 pm
the beach episode (dated before the east mission)
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.
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.
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.
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When he jolts like a shocked cat, and then leaps to catch the umbrella zooming at them before it crashes.]
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[ Bruno flinches back but Ithaqua is fast, fast enough to snag the umbrella out of the air before it smacks the poor guy summoning it across the face. ]
O-oh, geez, wh... I... I guess it was so close that it. Um. To do... that? [ He fidgets, embarrassed at the unexpected reaction to his spell. ] Thanks for getting that.
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[He stares at the large umbrella in his hands and shakes it to check for rattling, or any sort of damage. Like it's not a large, unwieldy thing. If you carry around a large axe every day, this is nothing.]
Was that your first attempt at this sort of spell?
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He has an idea.]
How large were they?
[Rather, how small.]
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Hm, the biggest was a shovel? Apart from my broom, that's the first thing I ever called to me.
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He may be scrawny, but he was not human before becoming a wizard.]
Perhaps the size was what made the difference.
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[ Bruno looks off into the distance, towards the other umbrellas set up way over there. He won't summon any others, though. ]
I guess that could be it, yeah. Uh, did... you want anything else? To go with the. The umbrella?
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That's not needed. You needn't be so accommodating, you know. As individuals, we're responsible for our own comfort. [And frankly, Ithaqua is uncomfortable with all the attempts.]
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[ But he was only trying to be friendly. ]
It's just. I know Tatara invited all of you, but I invited him, so you're all... kinda... technically my guests, too? I didn't want to see you stuck being uncomfortable is all.
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More a frown of confusion out of anything else.]
Is that how the responsibility falls on your shoulders?
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Yeah? It's my camping trip in the end and it isn't like I'm mad he invited you all. It's been, I dunno, nice? At least, I think most folks are enjoying themselves.
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Very well then. I shan't be a guest that takes advantage of you, however. I haven't any extravagant needs, just simple ones.
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Alright. If you do end up needing anything else, I'll be around, but I get it, too. Sometimes all you want is quiet time and a place to get out of the sun.
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So he gives a slow nod, just to show how he appreciates it.]
I shall keep you and your help in mind. ... For what it's worth, you are a gracious host.
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Th... thanks? I'm glad you think so? [ He sounds uncertain. This is a new approach for him. Ah, but that's also a cue to leave and let Ithaqua enjoy his shade. ] Well, uh, I'll leave you to it.
[ And after an awkward little wave, he'll shuffle off elsewhere. ]