Monday, August 4, 2008

Summerfest Inspired

It was a blessed day, one right out of the novels that Tsiife no doubt had in her bag. That is to say the weather was warm and the sky bright on the sunny shores of Purgonorgo Isle. The day was almost spontaneous in its gathering; Once the group realized they all had new swimsuits and hadn't had a proper day at the beach it was fairly obvious what had to happen next.

The whole group of them had gathered aboard the Manaclipper for a festive day in the summer's light. As expected there was a fair amount of humor and a touch of mischief; Caen'ir's withdrawal to unclothe to his swimming trunks was met with a more forceful approach at which point he was tossed into the blue waves. Had it been any deeper the blind man might have drowned, but even his dour mood couldn't last in light of the warmth that day.

There was food prepared by each of them, readied like it was some sort of wedding ceremony. When this was brought up Seikatsu and Sparhawk only smiled and held hands, neither side admitting anything to the other.

Alberic and Mai spent a portion of the day away from the rest only to return some time later at the missus' behest. Alberic loudly declared his conquest of his lady and his sexual exploits on the sand, warning everyone to stay away from the big tree on the other side of the island, and the smooth rocks that people used to tan, and the little patch of soft grass, and the sandbar on the OTHER side of the island, and the...

Lyall and Briddy spent the day splashing about in the waves. It had been a long time since either of them properly enjoyed the ocean and it was a simple bit of friendly sweet fun for them. They, too, were mum on the details of the big day.

Caen'ir spent most of the day lounging on the beach and letting the waves creep along his ankles. He held a book to his chest and seemed lost in thought for most of it. That, or he was trying to drown out Tsiife's colorful description of the newest piece of literary prestige she had happened across.

The sun set and the couples clung together and the rest all enjoyed the beautiful view. Once it was dark enough there were fireworks set off for no real reason aside to use them and mark the occasion. In all it was a lovely day on the beach followed by a wonderful night out under the stars. And Mai didn't have to punch anyone except Alberic playfully, and it was a perfect day in Vana'diel.

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