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crosslaced ([personal profile] crosslaced) wrote in [community profile] lifeaftr2018-11-22 12:38 pm

you and me in the moonlight

Who: You!
What: A year end party MINGLELOG to help everyone recover from the Shit we’ve been through.
When: Forwarddated to Nov 24
Where: Enso E4, close to the ST Temple
Warnings: Mark as necessary, but none expected.

As the end of November draws near…… it’s time for that player plot the mods hinted at in their latest announcement.

Laurent’s Witch Labyrinth! -no, actually, it’s just a party.

[preparation]

All day on the 24th people are hard at work setting up on the golden beaches of Enso. The Storyteller’s Temple can be seen from the site and vice versa; it’s just a short walk away. There’s quite a bit to be done, so every extra pair of hands are welcome!

[the party]

As evening falls, a series of torches light up the party site for the lost; most prominent are the three large campfires spaced out across the beach, offering a variety of gathering spots for those who don’t like the loud partying going on at the other one.

There’s more than enough food to go around. An entire Cariborn is being dug up from the sandy soil way up the beach, having been roasted in the ground. There’s a wide variety spread out on tables… of handwaved origin… maybe they’re the ones left around from 4/20?? It’s probably fine. Herb- baked vegetables, fresh fruits, meat of various types, pizza!! and yes, Muffet’s Magic Blackberry Alcohol abound.

We’ve also got party favors. Amongst them, it seems like..... owo are these sparklers?

Come hang out! It’s a well-deserved break.

[activities]

The children (and adults so-inclined) have some cute party games to have fun with. There’s a simple little ringtoss area set up, with rings that aren’t even proper circles (listen, Laurent tried) and wooden stakes in the ground to be ringed.

Across the wide stretch of sand there's a lot that can be done- want to build some sandcastles? Pick some shells? Fight some crabs? The beach is dotted with doodles in the sand, inviting you to join in.

The biggest attraction is perhaps the petting zoo- well, it’s a cluster of animals just hanging out, but you get the idea. Located far up on the beach and away from the danger of the waves, the petting zoo has three whole Chocobos, two whole Tigerlilies (one of which is clearly guarding the Chocobos), and one whole horse. Sometimes two horses, but the grey wandering one is wearing a plaque that says “I BITE. PET ME CAREFULLY.”

[storyteller?]

Yes, ST-chan is invited! I’m leaving it to them to top-level or tag out at their leisure. Keep an eye out for the bunny god, they’re Coming.
antepone: (katie-findlay-3247947)

[personal profile] antepone 2018-11-25 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ She sits and tucks her feet up, knees against her chest. ]

Nothing much, really. I just thought maybe you'd like some company?
vagabone: (up to no good)

[personal profile] vagabone 2018-11-25 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Wouldn't be here if I didn't.

[Cue cheeky sort of grin. Haha he's funny.]
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[personal profile] antepone 2018-11-25 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She laughs a little and nods. ]

So, are you enjoying yourself?
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[personal profile] vagabone 2018-11-26 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure, it's nice. We should do things like this more often.

[More good, cheerful times to chase away all that isn't!]
antepone: (katie-findlay-3247950)

[personal profile] antepone 2018-11-27 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, we should!

[ She gives him a little smile. ]

Especially after rough times. It's nice to see everyone pull together like this, too.
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[personal profile] vagabone 2018-11-30 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Really is. We're all just a bunch of strangers stuck on an island, and we get along great anyway.

['We', again. Can't deny he's one of them after five months of island shenanigans.]
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[personal profile] antepone 2018-12-09 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ She nods and folds her hands in her lap as she looks around. ]

It's like we're kind of a family, isn't it?

[ Most of them, anyway. There are very few people she's met who she doesn't like. ]
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[personal profile] vagabone 2018-12-10 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
[He's more sober and thoughtful at that, strangely enough. 'Family' is not a word to use lightly, but...]

Yeah, I guess it is that sort of feeling. You get it.
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[personal profile] antepone 2018-12-11 06:53 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, I think I do.

[ Her own family wasn't... the greatest, the older she got. ]

There have been... terrible things that've happened here. But I think it's all brought us closer.

... As much as I wish bad things wouldn't happen.
vagabone: (eager smile)

[personal profile] vagabone 2018-12-13 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[That's also familiar, though the bad things back 'home' aren't nearly as bizarre as all he's seen in his months here. People are forgotten, with time, and their spirits fade. It's as natural as the first death is.]

Oh, I know, don't we all. It's enough to make your head spin.

[Look! His head is spinning! ...Because he's whirled it around with his hands, not because it felt like spinning on its own spontaneously, that would be creepy.

It's a party. No being mopey--be silly, instead. And he's damn good at silly dumb jokes.]