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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[antepone]

It's with a start that she realizes she knows the song. It's been a while since she's heard it, but she definitely recognizes it. By this time, she's had just enough to drink that she doesn't hesitate to join in. Her voice is clear and strong, confident, as she sings.

"If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me."

[piercetheheart]

"Mira!!" Bright and cheerful and much louder than he meant it to be but he's grinning and he comes over to take her hand, twirling her once and then just settling his arm around her shoulders.

"And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now by me, stand by me, stand by me-e, yeah"

Sorry, Mira. He's missed this whole memory weirdness thing. So he doesn't realize you don't remember him.

[antepone]

She assumes he knows the Mira who was here, before; still, she's caught off-guard when he grabs her. It's surprising that she doesn't resist when he twirls her, when he holds her. Rather, she laughs and leans against him.

It's probably the alcohol, but she feels so light and giggly. A laugh bursts from her lips again, and she slides an arm around his waist.

"You're really friendly, aren't you?" Another giggle. "Hello!"

[piercetheheart]

No one but Ardyn has told him to keep his hands off today, okay. He's just a very happy, handsy man and the alcohol is only encouraging it! So he squeezes her lightly, grins down at her.

"How you doin' honey?" And do you want to dance because he likes dancing, just going to turn a little and catch her hand, cocking a brow and nodding towards the patch of beach that is serving as the dance floor. "Shall we?"

Is this the exact same thing he did to Prompto? Maybe.

[antepone]

She laughs and leans against him. Her head feels warm and light, a little spinny, but it's kind of a good feeling. And he's warm and solid, and he wants to dance with her.

She's never had so much attention like this. If she's not careful, she might get addicted to it.

"I am..." Mira stops and thinks, then giggles. "Very warm." She follows along, humming a little. "I'm not really that great of a dancer, but I don't mind following you!"

[piercetheheart]

"Sun's goin down. You'll cool off." And then he's taking her hand, his other hand dropping to her waist, pulling her in close and smiling down at her. "Maybe... mmm there's a pun in there about you being too hot for this beach but do we really want to go that far?"

He's laughing as he says it, drawing her along with him in slow easy steps. Not really dancing so much as just swaying in time with the music. Let her find her feet first, yeah?

[antepone]

"Mm, it's not bad. It's... floaty," she says with a smile that almost hurts her cheeks. She's not even aware that she's not making any damn sense, but if she was, she wouldn't care. Being led to dance and being held by a very handsome man? That's what she cares about right now.

Her cheeks are already flushed, but the color deepens when he compliments her. She lets out a breathless giggle as she leans against him to steady herself. He's warm. Mira hums quietly, and when she feels centered enough, she starts moving with him.

"Out of the two of us, you're the hot one," she says, the compliment coming easily. She's never been good at flirting, but right now, does she think about that? Not even a little.

[piercetheheart]

Amber eyes widen a little, surprised because she was definitely not that forward before. But then they've both had too much to drink and he ends up just laughing, soft and rumbling and she can probably feel it reverberate through her.

"Oh~ be still my heart." Light and playful and he takes that moment to raise his hand, twirling her again, then pulling her firmly back against him.