June Aftermath: Magic Lantern Strange

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JUNE AFTERMATH: MAGIC LANTERN STRANGE

Who: Everyone!
What: A celebration!
When: Evening of June 21st, and well into morning
Where: Ensō, E3 and E4
Warnings: Mark as needed!

Slide the Light Off You
As promised, the evening of the 21st finds the Jormun hosting a party on Ensō's largest beachfront. Near immediately, it should be clear that they've spared absolutely no expense when it comes to showing their story-walker brethren a good time.

Of course, they may also be...showing off a little. The stalls and comfortable seating supplied around multiple firepits appears to be a mishmash of Jormun built contraptions and items requested from the Storyteller- many may be delighted to see the variety of beach cushions and blankets, items the Jormun will be happy to let their story-walker friends take home at the end of the festivities. A veritable smorgasbord of food and drink is also readily available, from the kid-friendly options of brrshavak (a spicy drink with a taste akin to liquified chili pepper) and molkavarr (a rich chocolaty broth) to the alcoholic rakvrhak (a rich wine that tastes oddly plumlike). Do be warned, however, that the last is incredibly potent.

Large slabs of driftwood have been laid out to form impromptu tables, bristling with the Jormun's culinary expertise: fried squid, seaweed wraps, spicy pickled kelp, kebabs of roasted eel, hard-boiled snapling eggs, and so on. The vegetables and meats of the sea have been laid out for all to enjoy, so tuck in!

Throughout the evening the air will be filled with the sound of music, with multiple Jormun eager to show off their skill in instrumentation. Conch-shell horns, carved driftwood flutes, urchin-needle harps, and countless more contraptions engineered by a deep sea-dwelling people fill the air with the most peculiar but nonetheless not unpleasant sound. Most of the bands will be set up in the shallow waters, however, as their instruments are not made to be used in open air - try playing them above the surface of the water at your own risk.

Of course, there's plenty more to entertain even the most difficult of people.

You're Living the Strobe Light
Those interested in proving their strength and skill will be encouraged to enter one of the many tournaments across the shoreline. The tournaments vary, featuring such challenges as play fights with the schlacknorkcvic to prove who is the greatest warrior, timed events to see who can stay on a bucking tigershark for the longest, and even a tourney of brovonkosshk, a board game somewhat similar to chess. Don't see anything you're interested in? Make your own. If you can think it, the Jormun will happily accommodate it - impromptu challenges are the highlight of such evenings, after all, though the Jormun won't be taking any responsibility for the first poor soul that decides to usher in a drinking contest.

A small variety of walker games are also available. Jormun children are more than eager to play such games as hide-and-seek or red light, green light, while Connor Murphy will be bringing his Cards Against Humanity deck, for those ready to completely screw with the idea of a fourth wall. There's even a game of Spin the Bottle... except the bottle is being spun overhead like a mace. Being hit by said bottle requires you to do a stupidly ridiculous task, so perhaps it's best to avoid that particular adaptation...

And of course, there's the lightshow.

As mentioned previously, the main show of the evening is the show of brssticca: bursts of magical light beneath the water that will put any fireworks show to shame. The lights are safe to wade and swim through, do keep in mind that the phosphorescent algae tends to cling to the skin. And should you reach into those spiraling, fluorescent nebulae of patterns beneath the surface, some of the configurations of light may abruptly shatter like broken glass.

Additionally, skilled Jormun will be happy to assist those who care to dress up for the event with intricate applications of shellivthiss - a style of waterproof body paint that is not only bright, but luminescent. Something the Jormun may forget to mention, however, is how similar shellivthiss is to henna; should you decide to get all dolled up, except to shine bright light a diamond for weeks to come.

Lastly, those who wanted to bring their own adventures are welcome to as well! Supplying some dope roast? Bringing those sweet, sweet greens? Have some alcohol to supply? All is welcomed by the Jormun - and undoubtedly, your fellow adventurers as well.

You May Find Some Peace
Feeling a tad adrift? Make sure to check the OOC Event Post, which has details regarding the event timeline!

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Comments

[want_to_belong]

A - Girls
Prompto enjoyed some of the beverages - mostly non-alcoholic, luckily - and would have spent more time withdrawn with his bros if it weren't for the weird date thing they had going on. So he enjoyed some of the spicy brrshavak instead, looking for things to do.

Finally, gathering up his courage, he enthusiastically trotted up to the nearest similar-aged girl and asked, "Hey, you wanna dance?"

B - OTA
Prompto suggested a tournament with throwing darts, since it happened to be his area of expertise and it was fun to show off something. A board was made from some wood and stained just well enough to make out what it was supposed to be, and they put together a range where the darts had to be thrown from.

Still, much as he wanted to flaunt his skill, it was a friendly game. After playing a round with a curious Jormun child, and getting two by the center and one in the center, he stopped to give the kid some pointers on how to aim. He stayed encouraging, and when the kid decided to move on to the next thing he casually invited the next person over to play.

C - OTA
Inspired by his time finding Jormun kids on the islets, Prompto had brought Coco along and was offering rides to kids. Of course, he didn't want to overwork Coco, so he kept a close eye on the chocobo to make sure he wasn't exhausted. But, in the meantime, he tried to teach him how to properly be a mount.

Despite being nervous around women, he seemed to be eager to get along with the kids and his exaggerated and boyish nature gave him a slight advantage there. Naturally, he was happy to give rides to other kids or short people as well, and he was always open to talking about chocobos.

D - OTA
No doubt at any time during the party it would be possible to find Prompto snapping a picture. Especially at night, when everything was glowing and he partook in smearing lines of shellivthiss on his face, he did his best to capture all of the beautiful patterns and shining lights.

It was possible he was taking a picture of you.

Look he's not a girl but Prom, this is sad

[piercetheheart]

He's been watching Prompto's attempts at chatting up girl after girl and it's adorable but sad. Mostly because he's attractive enough so there's no reason for him to be striking out. Other than the fact that he knows Prompto and if he gets all quiet and stuttery like he does around Cindy...

welp.

So eventually, even more brazen than usual thanks to the lovely rakvrhak, he comes over to Prompto, slings an arm around his shoulders and leans into him a little more heavily than he normally might. "Look Prom you gotta own it. Girls like confidence. So just..." He steps back, snatches Prompto by the hand and tugs him forward. Gladio's other hand settles on his waist and he grins, reckless and eager.

"Shall we?" It's a little lower, a little rougher than how he was speaking a moment before, something suggestive in the tone already. And unless Prompto flails away Gladio's going to take the lead and sweep him off into the unofficial dance... floor? Section of beach.

[want_to_belong]

It wasn't as if it would be the first time Gladio had seen it. Prompto had tried plenty of times. Usually he was with Noct, but he still gave it a shot when they were in Lestallum. He usually didn't get much beyond 'hello'.

He did his best not to let it get him down. He was used to it. No big deal. He was idly playing with the end of his hair, trying to act natural, when he suddenly got grabbed from behind.

It was all easy for Gladio to say. He was a muscled giant who would've never had a problem with girls. Whenever they competed there was a clear victor, and it wasn't any wonder why Prompto was envious of him. He was easily tugged about like a ragdoll. With a snirk, he replied, "Man, you must've had a lot to drink."

Not that he was going to throw any hissy fits. It was more amusing than anything, and he didn't think any deeper than that on it. But even if he went along with it, he still had one more problem.

"I don't really know how to dance."

There were pretty obvious problems with his statement, but he seemed to be overlooking them.

[piercetheheart]

Gladio laughed at that, loud and bright, tugging Prompto along.

"I'll teach you. What were you planning to do if someone said yes?" Come on Prom. Once they're out on the sand, in front of the band he tugs Prompto's hands up to where they belong, one at Gladio's shoulder, the other holding his properly. Walking him slowly and carefully through the basic steps of a waltz.

Standing in the sand didn't make it any easier but surely Prompto could manage with a little practice. "I know you're a quick learner, c'mon~"

[want_to_belong]

"Uh..." He'd never really thought about it. Girls saying 'yes' had never been a problem. "I dunno... Fake it?"

"Not quite how I pictured this going," he huffed, slightly amused, as he followed along with Gladio's actions. As laid back as it was, his eyes scanned their positions and he took some mental notes of how to do it for potential later use. When he spoke again, it was a little quieter to keep things between them but still free-and-easy. "You know, Iggy said some girls dig it when guys, like... Do stuff together. Is that true?"

Gladio would be the one to know.

B

[suspecteverything]

"Play what?"

Jules' eyes shifted from the bullseye to the odd weapons in Prompto's hands. Some type of target game apparently, though Jules didn't have idea what it was. He wasn't overly sure why someone would want to throw darts either. They tended to work better in a dart gun from his experience. More power behind them that way.

[want_to_belong]

"Darts. Ever played?"

He stepped to the side to allow Jules to step in place if he wanting to, offering him a handful of darts. "The closer to the center you get the more points."

[suspecteverything]

Jules took the darts and examined them. They could still be lethal in the right hands, but they didn't look like they were actually meant to be weapons. Was it not a game to practice marksmanship then?

"I have seen some military games, but none of them are like this."

Not that Jules has a lot of experience in that sort of thing. He wasn't allowed to become a member of the military.

[want_to_belong]

"Not sure I'd classify it as military, but if you have some experience with marksmanship it could help. Wanna try a throw?"

He didn't mind standing back and seeing what Jules' form looked like. He could always help him out if he wasn't familiar with how to throw darts. "Just a friendly game, nothing major."

A

[everylittlesecret]

Being asked to dance is one thing. Being asked to dance by the best friend of Noctis is another. This isn't the same Prompto she knew, but Nari still tenses just a bit when asked.

"I don't dance. Sorry."

She does dance. She loves to dance. Yet the last Prompto she knew hated her... would this one be the same?

[want_to_belong]

It was the answer he always got, so he didn't react with much surprise. In fact, he went in expecting that answer. He settled back on his feet, keeping a slightly awkward smile as he tried to 'let her off the hook' easily. He didn't want her to feel pressured or anything.

"That's fine! It's not a problem. I can leave you alone if you want."

How many times had a scenario like this played out? He wasn't sure, but he could disappear himself if he needed to.

[everylittlesecret]

"No, no, it's fine." Quick, think of an excuse! Because as much as she's doing this because of awkwardness, he looks like a kicked puppy. And that hurts. A lot. If Noctis finds this out, who knows how much he'll chastise her later over this. Be nice to his friends...

"I have a girlfriend, and she's the only one I feel comfortable trying to dance with. It's not on you at all." One thing their shared friend taught her? How to effectively lie. Congrats, Prompto, you're the first person she's had to lie to here.

[want_to_belong]

If only she knew that Noctis had seen this a thousand times. There was a reason why he immediately assumed he'd get rejected.

"Oh, yeah, that's cool. Don't worry about it." So she had someone. A girlfriend, no less, which pretty much took her off the table of possibilities. Not that that made him less nervous. Lady Lunafreya hadn't exactly been a 'possibility' in his life, either.

"I was just asking cuz, you know..." he gestured behind himself as he over-explained, "party and all. So I thought maybe I should ask. But it's fine! I mean, you probably want to dance with your girlfriend or something."

[savedbyasong]

Shion was sat on the shore watching the lights in the ocean. Cobweb, his tigerlilly was curled up next to him and Shion had shellivthiss patterns swirled up his arms.

The flash of a camera made him look around and up in surprise but he smiled when he saw Prompto.

"Hello! Enjoying the party?" He'd been wondering how Prompto had been, it seemed there had been a lot going on in the house where he lived. It was good to see him here.

[want_to_belong]

"Yeah. It's a nice break, and we don't always get to eat so much."

Eat well, yes. Ignis made sure of that. But they had to be conservative with supplies, eat things that would spoil faster first and make sure they had more in stock for the next day.

This party was a chance to eat to his heart's content. He made sure his belly was full and he was feeling pretty good. He wandered over to settle down by Shion, letting the food settle.

"What've you been up to?"

[savedbyasong]

"Exploring mostly." He smiled, his hand petting Cobweb gently as the tigerlilly looks up to see who is joining them. He had explored a lot this month, helping salvage what he could from Ziziphus and even going and exloring the far reaches of Enso.

"I haven't seen you in a while, how have things been?"

a

[antepone]

Mira hadn't quite dipped into the alcohol just yet, so when Prompto asked her to dance, she was a little shy about it. She tucked a bit of her hair behind her ear, and fidgeted with her hands.

"You want to dance with me?"

[want_to_belong]

After the initial approach he immediately fell back a bit.

"It's all right. You don't have to or anything." No pressure. "I can go do something else."

[antepone]

Quickly, she shook her head.

"No, no, it's not that I don't want to." She gave him a tiny smile. "It's just... a first for me. But I would love to dance with you."

A

[tuskenlancer]

She really, really doesn't want to dance. Especially not with a stranger. CT looks up from her drink, ready to let whoever the guy is down as gently as possible, only to find herself looking at someone who's not a stranger at all. She stares, eyes widening.

"Prompto?"

Re: A

[want_to_belong]

She recognized him? Color him surprised, he wasn't sure why she would.

"Uh, yeah?" was all he could say about that. He wasn't sure why she looked so shocked, but maybe he was bothering her. "If you're busy or something that's fine."

[tuskenlancer]

There's no recognition in his eyes. Just like Ardyn. She shakes her head quickly - he already looks like he's about ten seconds away from chickening out and running away.

"No, it's not that, it's just..." She trails off, peering at him, hope turning to defeat. "You don't remember me, do you."

D - OTA

[shatteredlenses]

It's late when Prompto will find himself distracted from his photo taking by a familiar humming. Ignis isn't too far away, farther down the beach, 'looking' out over the water. He's parted from Ardyn and Gladio at some point, but their handiwork is still very evident on his face and peeking out from under his shirt.

The last time Prompto tried to get a shot of Ignis happy and relaxed, the camera hated him. Maybe this time he'll have better luck? After all, it would be a shame not to get a few pictures of that paint job just in case the island sees fit to return Ignis' eyesight once more.

[want_to_belong]

It wasn't hard to spot Ignis when he was glowing like that. At first he was prepared to walk over and greet him, but he paused several yards away to take a shot. He figured, with all the noise, Ignis might not notice him and he could get some good candid shots before he let himself be known.

He let the iridescent lighting illuminate his shots so he could have a clear view of the paint. No doubt the clicking would be familiar to Ignis. He snapped away several in succession before walking over.

"Hey, Iggy. You doing all right?"

[shatteredlenses]

A small smile crosses Ignis' face when the familiar sound of the camera shutter makes its way through his thoughts. He purposely keeps still until Prompto finishes and he can hear the blonde's footsteps crossing the sand toward him.

"I'm doing fairly well. A lot has happened over the last couple of months. I'm...rather pleased with the results, but it's still a lot to process. How has the night treated you?"