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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
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[Pyrrha had a great appreciation for the stars and swirls style, especially in how the Jormun did them. If she could, she would have asked about depicting a constellation she knew from her homeworld, but that may have been a bit much. Still, she loved the designs, the way they all mingled together... including a small "Nari" on the palm of her left hand.

Of course, when she turns to regard Ren, she's colored a little surprised to find the other girl positively glowing. Almost brighter than the sea below their feet.]

Well thank you! And... you look like the ocean right now.

[The comment causes her to look down at the water, kneeling slightly to dunk her arms and move them under the glittery waves. Hell yeah, this girl's right and she pops back up, clapping her hands in delight. She is the ocean, which is fine, since the water doesn't look terrifying right now. It's a treasure until further notice.]

Do you think the fish look like us? The ones swimming? Are they shiny too?

[She can't tell!! There's too much going on, but she can HOPE.]

[She's right about a lot of things! And yes, the ocean is nice, at least until it decides to try and kill them. Hopefully, that won't happen until tomorrow.]

I'm not sure... but I hope so!

[She may still be a bit tipsy, but she also has hope!]

At the least, the Jormun are enjoying this too.

Do you like parties too? Does this kind of thing make you happy?

[Because she seems to be enjoying the atmosphere, like everyone else. Not that it's hard to be put in good spirits by all the fanfare.]

I've always loved parties! They're so much fun!

[When they're not afterparties, usually.]

There's music, dancing, food. And there's always plenty of nice people you can meet!

[That's something Ren can agree with. Parties are new to her, but she's steadily learning she likes them quite a bit. It's hard to not enjoy the sound of everyone's voice, see everyone's smile-it's good.

At the mention of dancing, she does a little spin in the water, because that is incredibly fun.]

If you 'dance' like that, your arms will look like shooting stars.

[Pyrrha raises her hands to block any spray from Ren's twirling. She's not sure if she wants this stuff in her mouth, yet!]

Oh, will I?

[That's enough of a reason for her to try it. She does a little spin as well, the glowing patterns on her arms almost making lines in the air as she waves them around. The music from the beach could still just faintly be heard, but Pyrrha could make it out loud and clear.]

[To her, they look identical to the stars that occasionally shoot around the sky. She can't recall it happening here, but it was a sight she witnessed in her world and she smiles at the display.]

You do. Now you can make a wish on your arm.

[She lets out a laugh, feeling more content with her place in the universe than ever before. Maybe she should try channeling some of The Flavor tonight.]

Are you making a wish?

My wishes came true. I don't have anymore.

[The sames words she said to Taako when they talked about wishing on the painted stars covering his nails. Nothing has changed since that moment and she doesn't mind doling out her unused ones this way. Wish away, new friend.]

So you can have mine and make two wishes.

Oh my, two wishes, just for me?

[She appreciates the gesture, no matter how small it may seem. Everyone needed to wish for some things, once in a while. And Pyrrha had a few wishes of her own to make.]

I'll be sure to use them well, thank you. I have some things I would love to wish for.

Okay, but you can't tell anyone. You have to say them in secret and hold them close to your heart or they won't work.

[In case she needed a how to wish summary. Ren wants to make sure she gets the most of them and avoid losing them because of a technicality.]

[She didn't necessarily need one, but it does make her remember not to instantly blab out what she wishes for.]

Right, how could I forget? [She says with a laugh.]

[Good thing she was around to remind Pyrrha or she could've lost out. She feels accomplished, to say the least, and now whatever this girl wishes for is gonna come true. No doubt about it.

Until then, she's just going to play in the water until they get tired of it and occasionally splash Pyrrha's star arm with more of the sparkle water. She's gonna shine all heckin night long.]

June Aftermath: Magic Lantern Strange

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