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.

Comments

[hoasen]

Too salty?

[Oh, there it goes...she'll get that back later as she pats him on the back to get all that excess water out.]

I was taking that around to see if anyone wanted it. The beach means one usually swims or play games, no?

[helmsplitter]

[Gross... He stands up and shakes his hands to get the water and wet sand off.]

I wouldn't really know - it's my first time being to one and not needing to fight while there.

[He'd been forged in Kumamoto, but he wasn't a sea sword like some of the others.]

Is that what beaches are usually for?

[hoasen]

[And just as he does that, ten a few Touken Ranbu fangirls nice girls wolf whistle at him.]

Really, your first time? Hmm, then I suppose you will learn a few things today.

[She looks around, trying to see what she can point out.] The beach usually a place for someone to enjoy a nice day under the sun, whether or not they wish to be in the water or just stay on the sand. Whether or not you want to play games or just eat is up to you. Some even take naps. You are on holiday, you can do whatever you like.

[helmsplitter]

[Wtf, who just whistled at him. He's not a dog. B(

He looks around as she talks, wondering if he can get out of the water now. What if he rusts? ...Can he rust? Or is that just if he puts his sword in the water? Maybe he's okay then...]

...I've never had a holiday. Can I spar here? I bet the sand would be good resistance training.

[hoasen]

[Ah, Donut, you have much to learn, young padawan.

He should be okay, the others are enjoying themselves! And if anything, the Saniwa can repair him. He'll be fiiiine. Also he's fleshy here.]

I believe there are routines that can be used for exercise and sparring, for the reason you just mentioned. But why not think about that later and give having a holiday a try? You have nothing to lose.

[helmsplitter]

...

[He considers that for a moment, then looks around. The ball is spinning out toward the deeper waters. Shouldn't he go get that? Maybe it would help him conquer his fear that he'd sink out there. You know, if he had fear. Which he doesn't.]

...How long do I have to try this holiday thing before I know it's not for me?

[hoasen]

[It might help because she was going to have to swim out and get it if he doesn't. Either way, ball will win.]

Hmm, perhaps after you experience a few of its usual activities and come to a conclusion.

[helmsplitter]

Alright. If that's my mission.

[He looks after the ball and frowns.]

...Shouldn't someone go get that?

[hoasen]

A mission? O-oh! [She straightens up--] Yes, it is your mission for today. Should you succeed in this quest, you will be awarded with a fine selection of beach cuisine. [Seafood.

Also she really should go get that now.] I will go get it.

[And she waddles out, swims a bit to grab it, and then calls out--] Catch! [Before throwing it at him. There, his first lesson.]