you and me in the moonlight

[crosslaced]

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.

Comments

[catpiper]

Yes, Seto's very good too. He can hit and throw-he's good at this kind of game.

[But she's damn good. She beat him once in a dream. So that counts, right? Probably. Either way, once Ray hits her goal, she does a tiny jump on the balls of her feet.]

You did it!

[And now, she aims again and throws her lucky ring towards the stake for another hit.]

That's another point.

[liveasmyself]

[Ray smiles, though a tad self consciously at the display of camaraderie.]

Thanks... [And woosh. There goes Ren's ring, and Ray's hardly surprised anymore.] ...And good job to you too.

We're really going to need to keep track if you keep playing like this.

[She reaches for a little twig lying nearby and scratches two lines close together, then one line off all by its lonesome.

Her next ring... dings off the side of the post once again. Womp womp womp.]

[catpiper]

[Well, that's not good. Ren loves to win, but she also likes seeing other people smile and right now, Ray's feeling the sting of defeat. Tragic.

But she can solve this. After Ray etches the points into the ground, she sets her plan into motion.]

You should shut your eyes.

[liveasmyself]

[Ray furrows her brow at the comment, though her mouth keeps quirking up as she tries not to smile. She'd be offended if she weren't acquainted with Ren enough to assume that the girl probably has good intentions.]

...If you mean to say that I'd do better that way, that's not very nice.

[catpiper]

No, you're doing very good now, but-

[She's quick to hold up her hands, like, she has another plan up her sleeve. One probably far less insulting.]

If you close your eyes, the ring will become 'magic.'

[What does that mean? Stay tuned for the next episode of goblin adventures.]

[liveasmyself]

Magic?

[She sounds very dubious, but this is just for fun anyway, so she'll play along. She does have a sense of humor after all, even if she's wondering if she herself might be part of the joke. So she closes her eyes as directed.]

Do I need to say any magic words?

[catpiper]

[That's a great q. There's a heavy pause on her end as she tries to sort through the bullshit she's making up on the spot to help her friend.]

You say 'The prophecy says I get a point.'