lifeaftr | May Adventure: I Want to Go Where Everyone Goes

NEW ISLAND: IO

Who: Everyone!
What: Io appears!
When: May 10th and onward
Where: Io
Warnings: The possibility of drug use and alcohol may come up. Otherwise, tag as you go!

Things Are Shaping Up to Be Pretty Odd
As of May 10th, the mana pools on Ensō and its islets will now allow for travel to Io. Though you could always opt for sailing, if you wanted. As we mentioned on the island's introductory post, no exploration is necessary! The island is small enough and easily traversed, and with a minimum of dangers, you have plenty of time to visit each of Io's six draws.

The temple is the easiest place to get in touch with the local avatar, though you can contact them just as easily by striking up a conversation with just about any honeybee you see in the vicinity. The lazy drone of them can be heard all over the island, though they're quite complacent, and not at all prone to disturbing adventurers. The temple itself is twined with grapevines and smothered with inlays of rubies, proud and sparkling. Inside, it smells of honey and wine, and seems to exhibit a naturally contented glow. Just outside, numerous fruit trees sprout all about the temple's courtyard, to be sampled at your leisure.

The bathhouses are located just south of the temple, and are prime locations for some rest and relaxation. Bathe, swim, take a spa day! There are innumerable rooms to do exactly that, and more space than be reasonably filled by some sixty-or-seventy people.

Or maybe you're interested in getting absolutely sloshed instead. The vineyard is perfect for that, located to Io's northeast on one of its long, tapering peninsulas. Rows upon rows of grapevines lead up to the crown jewel of the region: a proud winery with enough goods to satisfy even the most parched.

For those less keen on mind-altering substances, the tea gardens are a far safer bet. They practically emanate tranquility, with their soft paper lanterns, thickets of tea trees, and a tea room with a seemingly endless supply of every supplement to your drink that you could ask for. And if none of the teabags or tea leaves in there suit your preference, you're free to wander about the gardens yourself and sample whatever you like.

The Honeycomb at the island's heart is much more akin to a play structure or jungle gym than anything else, but its interlocking passageways and erratic, hexagonal architecture aren't for nothing. It's an ideal spot for play or exercise, if you're into that kind of thing - or for getting positively sick on honey sticks.

The campsites ensure that you don't truly have to depart from Io, if you don't want to. Tents full of chairs and cushions and blankets make it a wonderful place to spend the night if you're so inclined, and the lockers full of food and drink are assurances that you won't go hungry. And with all these massive bonfires and firework cannons, why would you ever want to leave?

Welcome to the island of Io! Please, enjoy your stay and make full use of this island's many faculties! For further information in regards to the island, or plotting, the following links may prove handy:

[ ♆ ] OOC info and introductory post
[ ♆ ] Io on the Locations page

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Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Ardyn was accustomed to Ignis touching him as much as he could be with anyone touching him, but even so he was incredibly still and quiet as hands traced paths carved in by blades.]

[It was nice, almost, to finally let him touch marks Ardyn had kept hidden for decades. There was something reassuring to the action, even if Ardyn had no ability to pinpoint what or why.]

...you're far better than I deserve, you realize.

[Ignis wraps his arms around Ardyn's waist and lets his head settle against the redhead's shoulder.]

Believe that as you will, but I believe you deserve more and so I will see to it that you get it for as long as I can, beloved.

I should say we're all quite invested in me getting what I deserve, at this point.

[He answered flatly, with a short and bitter laugh. Still, he didn't even seem to consider pushing Ignis away.]

[That bitter laugh causes Ignis to turn his head and press a kiss to Ardyn's jaw.]

I am not sorry for it either.

They don't bother you? I mean, it's quite obvious you don't exactly have to look at them, but I thought these sort of marks rather upset most humans.

I can't really speak for most humans, only myself, but I would be a pretty big hypocrite to be bothered by them when I have my own plastered all over my face. As I said before, I accept all parts of you and the scars are part of you just as mine are part of me. What upsets people, I think, is that they see the scars and feel bad they can do nothing about the pain that caused them. That does bother me, but being stuck in the past means ignoring the present where I can change things.

[Ardyn laughed softly, turning to Ignis and taking his face in one hand.]

...I envy the meaning behind yours. Mine are worthless, gained through foolishness and little else. But you-...this is something you chose, a mark of your conviction. At least you've the ability to say yours are worth something.

[Ignis smiles weakly.]

You're being biased. We both know that it was foolish desperation that led me to mine.

[Still, he can't argue it was his choice, foolish or not.]

I wish there was a way to put a better meaning to yours, but all I can think of is something silly like finding a way to be happy despite it all.

I was there, I think I've a fair grasp on what happened. [A small smile.]

...Sounds highly implausible, dear little flame. But all things considered, the situation at hand currently isn't a terrible one.

[Ignis turns his face so he can press a kiss into the palm of Ardyn's hand.]

I won't argue with that.

May Adventure: I Want to Go Where Everyone Goes

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