VACATION IS WHERE I WANNA BE

[kametaro]

☼ BEACH VACATION MEME ☼ Summer begins, and the saniwa's army earns a well deserved vacation. All expenses paid for by their organization, from travel to lodging to food, and yes, even the swim wear and toys. The water is blue, the skies are (mostly) clear, and it's time to have some fun at the beach! Watch out for the jellyfish and KBseagulls. ***Feel free to include some prompts in your top level. If you can't think of any, pick from below for some ideas!** 001.IN THE WATER This is why you're here, right? Take to the water and splash around. Now might be a good time to learn to swim if you don't already. But watch out! Here comes a large wave--! 002.SANDCASTLES This is it... the enemy's stronghold... not! It's a race against the clock to build a castle before the tide comes in. Collect those seashells, fortify your fortress, and don't be a jerk and ruin some else's castle. 003.SUNBATHING or maybe you've opted to sit under the shade of a large umbrella instead. Some times it's good to just sit back, relax, and watch to make sure no one needs to be rescued later. Keep an eye on the tide or you might find yourself getting wet anyway. 004. BEACH ANIMALS There are tiny fish in the tide pools, crabs crawling around, and uwah are those sea turtles?! Tsurumaru, put that octopus down right now. Ouch, did that jellyfish get you? And look, over there! That's a dolphin! You know, dolphins are intelligent creatures and have been known to help people-- WAIT NO ITS A SHARK ITS A SHARK NOT A FRIENDLY FISH IT LOOKS LIKE A DOLPHIN BUT ITS A SHARK. 005.MELON SLICING The organization has been kind enough to provide food and drink as well. They must have felt very clever sending all of those watermelons, though. Really, who needs that many watermelons? It's a competition to see which sword is the True Melonslasher. 006.STORM Those clouds came in so quickly, you barely had a chance to notice. The sky is dark, the rain is pouring down, and the wind is blowing cold. It's time to quickly collect your things and try to find some place dry. 007.KBCGULLS. Oh no, who fed the seagulls? They're circling around like vultures and making swoops at you, trying to steal your food. Hey, wait, that's not even edible! Was it just you or was there an evil glint in that bird's eye just now...? 008.BEACH PARTY. All of those watermelons you sliced earlier are being put to use. The sun is setting, the food is out, and a bonfire is going on the beach. Eat your heart out and dance around the fire. Watch the sunset, look at the stars, this sure is nice, isn't it? 009.WILDCARD. Mix and match. Create your own prompt. Find the dragon king's palace or something.

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[aslyfox]

[ And everyone will be invited! Even the most antisocial of the swords won't be able to say no to delicious food... you know, like that one dategumi. The countries are also invited!

... well, the ones that Vietnam approves. She knows them better than he does.

But oh, the crabs are all gone now, though he still would love to keep receiving those nice pats. ]

The feisty ones are gone... hopefully for good. [ Internal fist pump! No one is hurt, so that's great... but he won't move, yet. ]

[mikazuki_munechika]

[They could always ask their saniwa for clay? it doesn't always have to be sand.]

"Ohhh Mikazuki-sama, it's a pleasure to meet you and my humble big brother!"

Is what it might want to say.

[He's feeling like acting a bit silly, did you notice?]

[yume_tabiji]

[Japan holds her hand out to take them but... something felt rather strange about some of these seashells.

It was when a tiny hermit crab peeked out of its shell.]

Oh, this one seems to be occupied.

[adornmental]

[HOW IS KASHUU THE MENACE HERE when Yamato is the one A) stealing jellyfish with the express intent to accidentally murder it through neglect later and B) PUSHING POOR SWEET INNOCENT UCHIGATANAS INTO THE SEA. Does he understand how hard Kashuu's been trying to avoid letting his hair get beach damaged? He's read all about this, okay! Salt can take away the hair's shine! Sea water is really bad for the skin too because it's not nice and pure and filtered like the sea-based facial care products that he can buy in the store!! There's a split second after the splash where he's 99% sure he swallowed a mouthful of ocean too, and that's definitely not the thanks he wants for saving a poor jellyfish's life...

But of course, in true moron fashion, this only kicks him into a water-logged frenzy. He's stumbling back up and gunning for Yamato with a vengeance... It's hard to tell whether he's making an attempted tackle or if he's just using himself as a bowling ball to take Yamato down.]

Just drown already!!

[yasusada]

[ Why is Kashuu trying to kill Yamato, I'm so tired? I'm tired? SO TIRED. Besides, it was all fun and games but even that doesn't go over Kashuu's head at all. The uchigatana targeting the other sword as it's enemy. Quickly, he dodges out of the way in order to make Kashuu rush into nothing and hopefully fall back into the sea. To be honest, this just won't be the end - not by a long shot. Considering who they are, Kashuu won't give up until he's had at least a few good hits onto Yamato's person. ]

You have to be better than that? Have you been slacking, Kiyomitsu? This is why you should do your chores than only sparring?

[ Besides, the water slightly slows movement and since all Yamato has to do is jump out the way. He's not effected that much by the sea, he just needs to jump before the gap between them isn't so small. ]

You won't be able to get me at this rate!

[adornmental]

[JUST DESSERTS. Look, he's not aiming for murder, probably... Maybe. He sure is getting increasingly irritated, but that's pretty par for the course for Kashuu anyway.

It looks for a second like he might stumble, but luckily for him, he catches his balance before he crashes into the water a second time... Small miracles.]

I don't wanna hear that from you! [It's hard to leap like a graceful ballerina through the tide, but Kashuu is definitely doing the leaping part. Too bad he left his vessel with the saniwa or he could extend his reach even further BUT NO... He has to make do with his arm length! He's reaching out to try snatching up a handful of Yamato's shirt!!]

[aslyfox]

[ It's cute. Too cute. He chuckles because it's endearing and so unlike Mikazuki to be this silly, but he doesn't mind! Not to mention, Kogi knows foxes and that's exactly what one would say. ]

What else do you think a fox would say, hm? [ He's as close as he could get to the other sword, their arms almost touching. ]

[aslyfox]

[ It's so tiny... even though he may have had issues with most of the crabs, he wouldn't destroy this one. It has a nice little home that he doesn't want to disturb, and after all, live and let live.

So unless it's going to go on a rampage... ]

Oh. Better leave it alone. It probably has friends.

[ He'll place the shell onto the sand, safely. ]

What are you going to use the shells for?

[mikazuki_munechika]

[Maybe it's because he only got up recently. Or maybe because they actually had a peaceful day off for once in a long time.

The crescent-eyed sword chuckled.]

Let me see...

[He raised a hand and made the fox gesture Kogitsune uses to make so often.]

"Ohh, Kogitsunemaru-sama has such nice fur, I'm jealous!"

[yume_tabiji]

My apologies little crab.

[It doesn't look like it would go on a rampage, just a little scared.

It's probably grateful to be returned to the sand.]

Either to decorate the picture with or make jewelry with them.

[aslyfox]

[ Well, one silly act can easily lead to another, right? With one hand, he gently grasps the hand-fox and moves in to give it a little kiss where the thumb, middle, and ring fingers met. ]

Well, friendly fox... don't worry. I will share it with you whenever you'd like! A privilege meant for very worthy ones, like yourself.

[ His eyes aren't on the hand as he speaks, instead looking up the arm at the owner of the fox. ]

[mikazuki_munechika]

[It can, and on days like these it should be okay, shouldn't it?

When the little fox kissed his fingers Mikazuki blushed slightly, but he didn't draw his hand away and kept his eyes on Kogitsune.]

"Thank you, I feel so honored! Sharing is caring after all! But... is Mikazuki-sama worthy too?"

[He then switched back to his normal voice then.]

... Am I?

So tired @~@

[yamanblanketry]

[ They can put on warning signs about bonfire cuisine in progress and keep them away. ]

Yes. Do you have any suggestions on what cookies I should use this time?

[ Or should he just wing it with different kinds again? ]

[yamanblanketry]

[ Moping and being moody is something that he does often about his status as a duplicate and not being seen as himself for that reason. (Even if the swords of the citadel have probably long since viewed Yamanbagiri for his own merit.) He sees the value in moping.

Yamanbagiri kneels down next to Kogitsunemaru in supportive silence. He too has lost to the dark ocean waves. There are no words to comfort for this loss. The bucket with the various findings is placed between them. ]

[yamanblanketry]

Why would they want something from a copy?

[ Reaching down, Yamanbagiri gathers a handful of sand to chuck at the gulls at his last words. The sand's not edible like what Aizen's thinking of, but it should cause enough of a distraction for... something. He reaches for another handful hopefully keeping up the assault. ]

OH NO i hope you can get some sleep soon!!

[adornmental]

[they'll need safety nets lbr...]

Trrry... these!

[After a second of rummaging around in his bag again, Kashuu pulls out... what basically appear to be the equivalent of larger samoas! CARAMEL, DOUBLE THE CHOCOLATE, DOUBLE THE SUGAR.]

I bet it'll be super messy but really good.

[aslyfox]

Jewelry? Sounds nice... like necklaces or something?

[ He watches the little crab would bury itself in the sand and probably never be seen again... until the sequel of Crabmageddon, which could easily happen next time they visit the beach. ]

You're very artistic. I appreciate that.

[aslyfox]

[ If only for the briefest of moments, he looks surprised that the silly other not-fox and Mikazuki would ask that question. But he'll offer a sly smirk and another kiss, this time on the top of the hand. ]

I could spend centuries trying to make a list, and it'd be hard to find anyone who is more worthy than you... even this fox would be a very, very close second.

[ Sorry, but it's true. ]

[mikazuki_munechika]

[After a momemt of blinking a wide smile appeared on Mikazuki's face and the hand that had been kissed reached up to cup his cheek.]

Such charming words from you, I would never doubt them. Knowing that you think so highly of me, I couldn't feel happier.

[aslyfox]

[ He brings his hand up to rest on the other's, finding comfort in the simple gesture and he matches Mikazuki's smile with one of his own. ]

You make all foxes very happy, especially this one.

[aslyfox]

[ Upon feeling Yamanbagiri's presence, he sighs and shakes his head. ]

... I didn't know this would happen, otherwise maybe I'd build a wall to protect them. [ It may not have saved them, but at least he would've tried. The water completely routed his little sand army and most of his time, which was what really upset him. He didn't even get to show everyone his project. ]

I suppose the memories will be enough. [ And he'll peer into the bucket, tilting his head and blinking. ]

So what did you find...?

[mikazuki_munechika]

I'm glad to hear that.

[He leans closer to give Kogitsune a quick peck on his other cheek in return for the ones he received.]

Well then, shall we continue?

[yume_tabiji]

Yes, something like that.

[In all honesty, she can go without a continuation of Crabmageddon. And a Crabnado is no option either.]

Thank you... but I feel like I could still improve.

[Now to place the seashells at the right spots...]

[aslyfox]

[ Oh... he could certainly go for a few more of those, though maybe later and before they nap. He blushes, just like Mikazuki.

He'll grab the bucket of water so he could pour more water out and start making another fox. ]

You can make them smile, too! Just be careful when you shape the muzzle, okay?

[ But probably not smile as big as Kogi. ]

[mikazuki_munechika]

[That they can, especially because it would make that nap even more pleasant.

Mikazuki laughs and starts helping him make more little foxes.]

I will try and I'll be careful!

[Yes, that smile is hard to top.]