Temba Beach Party!

[beholding_archivist]

WHO: EVERYONE!!
WHERE: Temba Beach
WHAT: BEACH PARTY TIME!!
WHEN: noooooooow
Notes: Mix & Match the prompts as desired. Any format goes!
WARNINGS: Pride Birbs. It's Pride month. So. PRIDE BIRBS! Oh. And you may add your own warning labels to the respective threads, I suppose.



Isn't it amazing what people can achieve when several come together and pool their ideas and resources for a shared goal?

It certainly is in Jon's eyes, whose innate lack of creativity originally has gone as far as bringing some blankets to the beach and hoping for a good mood. What has ended up being set up on the bluish, almost purple sand of the beach is far beyond anything he would have imagined and he won't deny being glad he has reached out over the network with his little suggestion.

Of Barbecues, Grills and other Beverages

Do you remember Cobb asking for a grill to be made for him? Right. That grill can be found at the party. Kyle has offered to prepare burgers to be grilled along with whatever meat selection the diner has to offer and Clarice is the person to thank for the home made ice pops, created from native fruits such as glueberries and mangourd. Of course these are kept fresh under a parasol and in an insulated box mostly buried into the sun. That's how the majority of the drinks offered at this party are being kept cool as well.

If you want to catch one of those fat green lobsters roaming the beach as well and toss it onto the grill, you sure can try.

INTO THE OCEAN!!

You better bring your swimwear, because jumping into the water is an option. No actually dangerous creatures are this close to the shore, making swimming or potential swimming lessons very much possible.

Tony also ensured there is a little kiddie pool for the babies. And Cobb.

Someone brought an inflatable Eyeball?

Before anyone asks, it wasn't Jon. But it's there. An inflatable eye beach ball.

Any questions? Yes? Good.

Lounging in the Shade & Music

Parasols, blankets and a guitar borrowed from Cayde's bar. Sit down, relax, chat. And if you know how to play this instrument, you're very welcome to do so.

Let there be BIRBS

Have you wondered yet why those birds are in the banner for this party? It's because they are here.

At first they linger in the trees near the beach, watching and squawking and being colorful parrots. As a little time passes, they leave the safety of their trees and start coming over, sitting on parasols, hopping curiously between this oddly large amount of people gathering at their beach and in all likelihood attempting to steal a snack or two.

But if you pay close attention, you can also observe them swooping down at the nearby lobsters, easily picking them up and carry them back into the nearby forest. Apparently these birds aren't just colorful and curious they also hunt lobsters. Who could have known...

Don't forget the Caves

Actually not far from our little party waits the entrance to the caves. Take a wrong turn in them and you will find yourself in a large chamber filled with those energy crystals that make all your technology glow and go insane or result in your powers to fluctuate greatly. Take the right turn, and you find yourself at those mysterious hot springs only few know about.

To be fair, the actual party is at the beach, but who knows when the need for some privacy arises.

When it gets Dark we gather around the Rainbow Colored Fire Pit

While set up at the edge of the gathering, the fire pit Tony and Cayde have set up to have a bonfire in easily is one of the center pieces of the party. Benches and seats either brought over from Temba or crafted from different material are set up around it and once the sun begins to set and the bonfire gets lit along with the many torches set up around the party, the invitation to remain a little longer couldn't be clearer.

There's more to it than just a cozy fire, a pleasant atmosphere and the company of friends. Next to the fire pit sits a small box. In that box, wrapped in plain tissue paper, are what at first glance are little more than lumps of wax. But mixed into this wax are different chemicals and tossing these into the pit will result in the fire burning with different colors or even sparkle. Way to set the mood and linger as the party winds down.

Due to health concerns Jon does not recommend cooking any food over the chemically altered flames, thank you.

Comments

[kyley_b]

"I think it's cute," he says with a shrug.

"And I like how excited you get over stuff."

[doubled_speed]

Excited over stuff?

"I don't know that I'm that excited over things. Not often."

[kyley_b]

"Well," Kyle says, less sure of himself. "I mean. You seemed to be, THERE. I guess that's not the same. Sorry."

[doubled_speed]

Well, maybe it is, maybe it's not. Tommy considers it then shrugs.

"There's not a lot here that excites me I guess."

[kyley_b]

"Yeah." He traces more shapes in the sand.

"...you know, you ARE appreciated. By more than just me."

[doubled_speed]

"Yeah, there's Billy," Tommy agrees with a smirk. He knows that.

[kyley_b]

"You fucking dingus." Said fondly.

[doubled_speed]

Tommy offered a shrug.

"I'm sorta bad at a lot of shit, okay? Including getting used to being appreciated."

[kyley_b]

"That's fine. You can learn." Such confidence in that statement. As far as Kyle is concerned now, Tommy's highly intelligent.

[doubled_speed]

Learn. Tommy wants to laugh. But he doesn't. He just sits up and turns his attention out to the sea.

"You're strange, Kyle. Really strange."

[kyley_b]

Kyle stays quiet for a long while, watching the waves hit the shore.

"Yeah," he says quietly. "I know."

[doubled_speed]

Well that earns a smirk. Tommy definitely like the idea of the guy accepting it.

"You fit amid the Maximoffs."

[kyley_b]

He looks over. "Yeah? That'd be nice. I've spent like, the entirety of my adult life not fitting anywhere. How sad is that, huh?"

[doubled_speed]

"Dude, I get that feel," Tommy promises. "But we make our own fits here."

[kyley_b]

He nods, studying his hands. "Yeah. I guess we do." He debates something, then smirks and looks up. "I kinda want to make a joke about fitting together, but I don't think I can pull it off charmingly."

[doubled_speed]

"Then go for dirty. When you can't be charming, be filthy. Easier to deal with than romantic."

And he offers a brief smile at that.

[kyley_b]

"Dirty is better, got it." He wishes he could take notes on what Tommy does and does not seem to enjoy.

[doubled_speed]

Well, there is time for that, isn't there? Wasn't there? COuldn't there be? The only thing that could happen to put brakes on this would be David showing up, and that clearly wasn't happening.

"You got a problem with it? Does this go back to the fact that I've jumped you before?"

[kyley_b]

"With dirty? No. I feel like I could do dirty, with you." Because somehow it seems less awkward than with others. Maybe it's the Jersey blood.

[doubled_speed]

Tommy snorts and leans aside, shaking his head.

"I'm special? Consider me privileged and pleased."

[kyley_b]

"You are." Said with such stupid honesty that it's embarrassing.

[doubled_speed]

Well that's enough to earn a smirk and a laugh to try and work past the nerves.

"See, you keep sweet talking me, Kite."

[kyley_b]

Kyle smiles a little sadly. "Just Kyle now. Plain ol' human Kyle."

[doubled_speed]

"Nah," Tommy answered with a smile. "You're always going to be my high flying, free wheeling Kite."

[kyley_b]

He leans over for a soft kiss.

"I dunno what to say to that."