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altimit2023-08-31 09:24 pm
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Open | The Epicurians Present: The 1st of September Beach Bash!
Who ► Leo & Anyone that wishes to join!
What ► BEACH PARTY!!
When ► September 1st
Where ► Δ Haggard Traveler's Reprieve
Content Warnings ► People will be drunk. Will add to if needed
[The time has come... for fun! Δ Haggard Traveler's Reprieve has been decorated with all the niceties that a beach party requires - docks for fishing, large umbrellas to hide from the sun, several tables with sets of chairs for sitting and conversing, and the most obvious addition: a massive roaring bonfire with a big cooking mesh over the top of it for barbecue cookin'!
Leo's wearing a fishing hat and aviators alongside his trademark loincloth-and-nothing-else getup for maximum dissonance. From his position on the other side of the bonfire, he waves a hand at those arriving.]
Welcome to the Beach Bash! Snacks and drinks are on the tables, bottles of sunscreen and crafting tables are under the umbrellas, and complementary fishing gear are at the docks for your convenience. Have fun, friends~
[Emperor Grunty is also here, should you wish to annoy him! He's currently laying in the sand with a reflector. What? Grunties need their sun too!]
What ► BEACH PARTY!!
When ► September 1st
Where ► Δ Haggard Traveler's Reprieve
Content Warnings ► People will be drunk. Will add to if needed
[The time has come... for fun! Δ Haggard Traveler's Reprieve has been decorated with all the niceties that a beach party requires - docks for fishing, large umbrellas to hide from the sun, several tables with sets of chairs for sitting and conversing, and the most obvious addition: a massive roaring bonfire with a big cooking mesh over the top of it for barbecue cookin'!
Leo's wearing a fishing hat and aviators alongside his trademark loincloth-and-nothing-else getup for maximum dissonance. From his position on the other side of the bonfire, he waves a hand at those arriving.]
Welcome to the Beach Bash! Snacks and drinks are on the tables, bottles of sunscreen and crafting tables are under the umbrellas, and complementary fishing gear are at the docks for your convenience. Have fun, friends~
[Emperor Grunty is also here, should you wish to annoy him! He's currently laying in the sand with a reflector. What? Grunties need their sun too!]
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[Ryuunosuke had been looking forward to a beach party, so he's pleased Leo made the party into reality. Summer is going to start winding down, so it seems like a nice little last hurrah. Plus the beaches on the mainland aren't nearly as nice as the beaches of his childhood (in his not at all biased opinion), so he's admittedly looking forward to spending time somewhere nice and calm, even if there's no stars in the sand.
He might not have had much roll in planning this shindig out, but he will still be doing his best to make people feel welcomed when they arrive, approaching anyone he doesn't recognize (which is... everyone, at this point) with a cheerful smile.]
Hey! We haven't met before. I'm [dialup noises] Fang. Do you want anything to eat or drink?
[Sorry he's stolen the host role, Leo...]
later; (this is the drunk prompt)
[He doesn't try to refrain from drinking, even if he knows that would be the responsible thing to do. He has his reputation to worry about, but it's not like anyone here knows he's an idol! Nobody knows about his career. Besides, it's not like anything bad could happen if he drinks... Or drinks a lot...
Later into the party, Ryuunosuke is well and truly three sheets to the wind. His face is flushed, his shirt disappeared at one point leaving well-defined muscles on display, and he's getting much more... handsy. Not in a frisky way or anything, but the polite distance he kept before is well and truly gone, the man taking to draping over people, placing hands on their shoulders, and being very Friendly. At least the universal translation means he's still understandable.]
Let's dance! It's the perfect time for it!
[Don't want to dance? Too bad, there's a very tall man hanging onto you now, giggling a bit from all the alcohol in his system.]
early!!
[...If he does, he doesn't make it obvious right away. He just inclines his head in a slight bow, passingly polite.] You're right, we haven't met before. Makoto. [He doesn't have to explain his name if they're meeting in-person!! He's a little covered up for the beach, since he's not swimming at the moment, but that parasol sure seems nice for keeping the sun off. You know what would make the heat even better, though?]
Ah, I'd really like some shaved ice or ice cream right about now.... If you're offering. You're our server for today, huh?
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Yes, that's me.
[Makoto... He makes a mental note in his head, placing his hands on his hips as his head bobs in a friendly nod. Everything about him is just... open, like he is genuinely happy to be here and has nothing to hide. He's not a cagey fuck like some people in this beta.]
Well, not officially or anything like that, but I figured I might as well do my best to make people feel welcome! It's not every day you get to have a party like this, right?
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[But hey, it could just be a coincidence! No need to draw any attention to it now, especially if this guy is gonna get him ice cream?? Matoba's not looking a gift horse in the mouth.]
No, you're right... I'm just surprised that there are newbies to the beta.
Got a late start, or did you only get your signup key recently? [Glancing up in his UI, Matoba inspects Fang-san's profile... Ah, a Harvest Cleric? That will be useful, now won't it? The information in his profile catches his eye, but he decides not to say anything about it just yet.] Welcome, I suppose. You've got some catching up to do, but never fret- there are plenty of us who are happy to do dungeon runs even if you need a little help.
[Wow, this guy looks shady but he's so friendly! 🙂]
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Oh, they came by and set everything up a while ago, but I happened to be really busy at the time so I couldn’t jump in immediately, and then it kind of… left my mind for a bit.
[Yeah, he forgot all about it for like two weeks… It’s fine, it’s not like it’s equipment worth thousands of dollars or anything.
But, shaved ice. He should actually get that ready, so give him a moment before he’s holding some out for Matoba. He’s doing his part!]
I know, but hopefully I don’t hold anybody up just yet. Does it take a long time to level up, though? I’m not sure I can spend hours grinding…
[please don’t take it the wrong way he’s so oblivious]
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[Oh, the cooking system really is that easy, huh...? Matoba watches as Ryuu whips up the ice and eagerly takes it, humming with delight as he takes the first bite. Nice and cold.]
Hmmm... [Why is that, Fang-san?? What are you so busy with offline?? :)] Well, I tend to be quite busy myself, so I already had a habit from older games of hardcore grinding whenever I can set the time aside. That way, I can play in a more leisurely way when life hits.
That's simply my preference, though. [His eye meets Ryuu's, unnecessarily sharp as he adds,] I dislike falling behind- either in content, or other players.
[Wow! He must simply be a competitive guy!!]
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I-I'm not really sure I know how to dance.
[That sure is a difficult weight to shake off. At least Sinclair is in proper beach clothes, albeit with his shirt mostly buttoned up by now]
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It's okay, it's okay! I can teach you, if you want to learn.
[He pats Sinclair's shoulders.]
It's easy.
[Says man who dances and sings for a living.]
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Um. Then--if you're fine with it...
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[duh]
Ahh, but I don’t know any fancy ballroom dances… Hopefully something more traditional is okay!
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[Traditional, huh? He wonders what Fang means. He's only ever taken a maracas dance class, like once]
early;
[ Tylor's stills in place, smiling calmly at the dial up noises. ]
Nice to meet you, Mr. Fang, I'm [ He mimics the pause, but it's brief and easy to miss- ] tylorific.
Wow, that's a polite way to ask someone to drink with you! I'd love to, so let's have fun together.
[ Tylor says it all beaming, with 100% innocence. ]
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[He's all smiles in return, entirely genuine.]
It's nice meeting you, tylorific-san. Have you gotten the chance to see what drinks are available yet?
[Is he old enough to drink...? He doesn't seem that young, but he knows sometimes looks can be deceiving in both directions.]
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[ It's kind of fun playing polite, so Tylor does. He's not bad at it, it's as naturally part of him as the genuine smile on his face.
Though as someone who brought a number of the drinks, he still shakes his head no before asking something else anyway-- ]
What about your favorite drink? Is that available?
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Ah, I'd be surprised if it was. It's hard to find awamori most places, and I doubt they'd include something like that in this game.
[Sure, it's a Japanese game - but that doesn't mean much when it comes to Okinawan imports. The divide between the mainland and his home is pretty wide, and it's not like most people in the beta would know what it is.
He's used to it.]
But I'll take a beer! That should be in the game, right?
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Is that the kara-kara drink?
[ It's probably hard to tell with the translator, but Tylor's already switched to Japanese easy as that for the subtle differences. ]
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Yes, that's it!
[He laughs brightly, taking the beer from Justy.]
Have you had it before?
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[ Kanpai! Tylor laughs back, matching that brightness best he can. ]
Shame they don't have any, but the beer they do have is pre-tty good. What do you think?
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[It’s a lighthearted jab as he takes a sip of beer. Hm… Hm, hm.]
Not bad! It’s pretty smooth for what I’d expect from virtual beer.
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[ His grin says it all really-- ] See?
I sure am surprised you haven't tried any yet. It even gets you drunk, you know!
later!!
fortunately for ryuu, though, that public image doesn't restrict her from interacting with drunk people especially if that drunk person is wanting to dance with her. it might be kind of creepy to some but uta is taking it great strides. ......even if he is in a certain state of undress. ]
Sure!
[ her reply is cheerful and friendly despite the way she makes sure that he keeps his hands well-behaved and still at an acceptable distance for two people to speak to one another. but not too awkward for two people to start dancing with one another. ]
What kind of dancing are you thinking of doing or shall we just freestyle it all?
[ if he comes up with an actual dancing style while he is in that state then she will be incredibly impressed. ]