log; ongoing

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

When; July 25th, 9:30am
Rating; G? (unless Clow and Yuuko decide otherwise)
Characters; List; more characters to be added as requested
Summary; The long awaited second beach party takes place when everyone needed to socialize most.
Log;

She thought she was going to go crazy. After the disappearance of Lacus and Kira, and then being sent to an empty City, Uta was beside herself with worry. She sent reminders to everyone she knows that the party will be today, but she wonders if people would want to even be there after that curse.

Nevertheless, Hiiragi, Jun, and Uta went to the spot on the beach they had all agreed upon previously, bringing a basket full of sandwiches with them. Uta remembered Omi liking Kappa Maki and made some for him to thank him for cheering him up. Similarly, she made Ken some sticky buns, brought beer for Yuuko and Mokona, cake for Hunny, and coffee and cookies for Anthony. She thought it strange that she made special food for certain people, and yet could not think of one for Hiiragi, but decided at the last minute to pack a slice of strawberry shortcake for him.

Perhaps having that empty City curse was a good thing, because she wouldn't have been able to prepare this much food otherwise. And Jun seemed to want to attack the picnic basket he was carrying for her already.

With her pink, two-piece swimsuit under a sheer white tunic, she decided not to let the curse bother her anymore. Today was going to be a good day... it had to be, because everyone needed it.

[ooc: Forward-dated, as I might not be around later. Threadjack at will~ Please post on the comment title if you prefer your thread to be closed. Anything goes!]

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[redabyssinian.livejournal.com]

He was surprised that he'd agreed to come. But he was here now. Mostly because he needed to get out. Needed to be out doing something aside from taking Bandit for a walk.

On the other hand, that didn't stop him from bringing one very important thing that he already knew would drive Uta and Umi insane. A book.

For now, it was tucked away in the bag he'd brought. It had some essentials in it. Sunscreen, towels, a change of clothes. He knew Umi well enough to know that he might need that. At least until he needed to change, he could be comfortable in what he was wearing (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/neko142001/Aya%20Fujimiya/ayabeach.jpg) right now.

And Kudou said he had no style. Hn.

The reality was that Aya had dressed this way so it would be easy to change if he had to.

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

Alright, technically, Uta was dating Hiiragi... but oh dear, Aya was showing off a little with that outfit. She always thought he was cute, but only as friends thought of each other as cute... right?

So why was she blushing?

It was probably the sun.

But she quickly recovers from that and waves to him, "Aya-san~! I'm so glad you could make it~"

Followed by placing her hands on her hips, with a knowing look, "...you did not bring a book. Did you?"

ffffffff we'll be good around the children!

[moresake.livejournal.com]

Yuuko claimed her place early on. She staked the umbrella and stretched out underneath on a beach towel, making sure that any exposed skin got a healthy slathering of sunscreen. The Dimension Witch didn't want to sunburn.

She leaned back on her arms, crossing her ankles, and she watched the children at play. The cooler of beer was close by her side. Every once in a while she sipped at her bottle.

Maybe she'd get up later and swim or tease someone more likely, but she was pretty happy right where she was.

Lol~ But where's the fun in that? xD

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

"You know, Yuuko-san," Uta said, wandering off to her direction, "I've always wondered... how you could never seem to get drunk after drinking all that beer."

Speak for yourself. >3

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

"Have you put any on your back yet?" Clow asked, from behind her. He was wearing his black (with pink flowers!) board shorts, but hadn't seen fit to take off his long-sleeved button-down shirt yet and was standing there and holding a bottle of sunscreen for context. Not that Yuuko could physically see it unless she turned around, but that wouldn't necessarily stop her from knowing anyway for the sake of being as lazy as possible.

[bequiet_hescreamed]

Clef really couldn't say he knew most of the people here, and while meeting new people was great and all - exciting, even! - it wasn't as though he thought he could just walk up to any of them and start a conversation. Not that he was shy necessarily, but he didn't have any reason to speak to them nor they him. Were this a more formal setting, like he was used to he'd say that they hadn't been introduced, but as things were he simply hadn't found an excuse to go up and say anything and wasn't going out of his way to look for one. It'd pop up, eventually; part of being old was knowing that if you just stood still for long enough the entire world would pass right in front of you.

Yuuko, however, was someone he could say he had been 'introduced' to in the sense that they had at least spoken over the network and there was mutual interest in actually spending time together. So, now seemed like as good a time as any to say something to her for real - as much as the Network was interesting and all, Clef had decided that there was something distinctly less real about it.

"Mind if I join you?" He asked, when he made it to her umbrella. Somehow, at some point, he had acquired a pair of blue trunks and was wearing just that and a towel draped over his neck - more so that he knows where it is than anything else. If he was at all self-conscious it was only because he still couldn't get over the fact that everyone was essentially hanging around in their underwear, how weird.

sup

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

Have a Doumeki |D

He kind of walks over, helps himself to a beer, and sits down on the sand next to her under the umbrella's shade. "Yo."

open |

[priorcommitment]

Bustle of this sort isn't something Ishiah's unaccustomed to seeing around, especially given that he lives in a place as busy as Manhattan, but joining in is something that he only manages a handful of times per year, only when necessary. As such, part of him is a bit surprised to find himself at the beach, immediately ducking under one of the large umbrellas propped around the sand and folding his wings out of view. It's still hard to think of anything else, in light of Cambriel's death, but maybe talking with Robin has helped. And he's certain that there are certain people, of which Uta is included among, who have been trying very hard to get him on his feet again.

So perhaps the least he can do is respect that.

All the other faces are unfamiliar as he watches people play with beach balls, erect castles in the sand. He's not about to go out and socialize--not really his strength--but a bit of warmth and sun can't hurt too much.

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

Ishiah came without doing much to make his presence known. It took a few minutes before Uta realized he was there, and to recognize him among the crowd...

She smiled, signaling a time out from her beach volleyball game, and skipped over to his direction.

"I'm glad you're here..." she said, "mind if I sit with you?"

[concept-killer.livejournal.com]

Shiki managed to skip in on the party with his usual beach (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/Xeonix/mb4.jpg) attire. Not literally skip because that was a little beyond him. More like sneak in and find himself an empty spot not too close to the water to lay down on. Towels could be so comfortable when warmed by a yellow yellow summer sun. With bandages covering his eyes, he didn't have to worry nary a bit about it being too bright to sleep.

As a matter of fact, if your eyes were sharp enough, you would notice the boy go still after a bit and could watch his breathing hit a slow and steady pace. Truly, these were the wonders of naps.

[moresake.livejournal.com]

"I say we bury him in the sand," Yuuko said cheerfully, casting her shadow onto him. "At least his feet."

She laughed, clearly not bothered by the possibility of waking him up.

after Yuuko's mischief...

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

She stared at Shiki's half-buried self, and then at his bandaged eyes. She thought the sight was a little too... strange.

"Shiki-san?" Uta whispered, poking him a little. She was carrying a beach ball with her... as she wouldn't have wandered off to this part of the beach if it didn't roll off here.

open to anyone~

[guardianjoker]

Parties were not really something Amu was ever going to get used to because they weren't really her thing but despite that, she did tell Uta she was coming so she put on an outfit quickly and headed to the beach with her chara. When she arrived she began to look around to see who else was here as well.

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

"Hinamori-chan~!" Uta greeted her, waving, "I was wondering when you'd get here!"

Similarly, she greeted each of her 3 charas, "Hello again, Ran~ Miki~ and Suu~! How have you been? I heard Misao-san has returned?"

Open~

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

It was really a welcome change to see a beach bustling with people and alive with noise, especially after yesterday's curse. The experience of wandering a completely empty City had been intriguing, yes, but it was nice to see a crowd of people inhabiting the place again, even if she didn't know many of them personally.

Picking out a relatively clear patch of beach, Rosella spread a towel on the sand and seated herself on it, stretching out her legs and kicking off her shoes so that she could wriggle her toes into the warm sand. It was a lovely day out, she thought with a smile, smoothing a few wrinkles out of the skirt of her dress (http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv60/Fortunes_Wings/Polychromatic/Beachwear2.jpg) and tilting her head back to feel the sun on her face.

As she gazed out over the water, she made a mental note to go looking for seashells before the day was out. But that could wait a bit; for the moment, it was pleasant enough to just sit and daydream and enjoy the day.

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

She's never met nor seen Rosella before. But there was a certain air about her... Uta was pretty sure she was someone of high status, even by the way she was sitting.

...or perhaps she was hanging too much around Yuuko and her high class BF, who knew. But she did think Rosella was very beautiful. Which was why she didn't notice that she was kind of... staring at her.

[eastern-magic.livejournal.com]

Marron arrived with Gateau but separated himself long enough to go put the food he'd brought with the rest. Gateau would keep himself entertained until he got back to him. He was sure of that. Already he could hear the reactions to his boyfriend removing his clothes to show off his body.

He wasn't dressed for the beach but he was comfortable in his usual attire anyways. Besides, he usually wasn't one to go swimming or participate in other beach activities.

He didn't even own anything for swimming.

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

"Hi, Marron~!" Uta greeted him with a smile. She wasn't among the other girls admiring Gateau... She had her own preferences, and he was sitting in the shade.

"You certainly went all out with the food! But aren't you hot in that outfit?"

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

So this was it. No better way to recover from a disastrous week than this. Umi was sure of that. As always, being close to the water was enough to help her ease her mind. The sea was wonderful to lift up her spirits, and if Umi focused a little she could even sense the rise and fall of the waves nearby. She was determined to make up for the awful days she'd spent because of the curses and other conflicts.

Everything was returning to normal, after all. Clef was now in The City to help them cope and figure the place out. Ken and Omi somehow seemed to be in speaking terms with each other again. Even Aya seemed almost completely recovered. Even if Hikaru's recent concerns worried her a little, the Water Knight trusted everything would turn out for the better.

So, clad in her usual swimwear of choice (http://s-sasaji.ddo.jp/img/rayea04e.htm) for this, her first City summer, the blue-haired girl felt ready to make the most of Uta's party.

"Okay, everyone!" She shouted, happily, pointing to the ocean. "Who fancies a little swim?"

[redabyssinian.livejournal.com]

Looking over from where he was sitting on the beach, he watched her for a moment before returning to his book. Umi was probably going to hate that. It already bothered Uta that he was reading but at least she was letting him for now.

"You just got here and you're already jumping in."

That was just like her.

He turned the page.

open + lockon

[denyinurgod.livejournal.com]

This time, he was attending simply because he wanted to.

Clad in blue shorts, he blinked and looked around, observing the people there. He hasn't spoken to Uta much, but he was sure she was a genuinely good person, so it wouldn't hurt to attend the beach party. Maybe he'd learn more from people too; after all, maybe the part of the road to understanding others was conversing with them.

open;

[mypace-musume.livejournal.com]

"Setsuna." Konata ran into him on the beach, and looked surprised. She peered around, clearly searching for someone, momentarily confused. "Did Lockon dragbring you?"

[Konata is wearing a t-shirt over a two-piece swimsuit and is notably carrying her PSP]

open;

[pinkikemenhero.livejournal.com]

Jeans with a see through black wife beater and sunglasses. That was Hiiragi's beach wear. He had no intentions of going out in the water. He was happily louning in a chair, under an umbrella with Cain, sipping some tea.

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

Perhaps he didn't notice she had disappeared yesterday. She didn't have any intentions of worrying him further with regards to, what seemed to her, like childish fears. Being all along was only an illusion after all. He was here, wasn't he?

She needed to rest anyhow... so she approached him quietly and slipped her hand onto his... "Hey..."

She really needed to touch people today.

open

[alleviatingly.livejournal.com]

Louise loved to go to the beach and after yesterday's curse it was more than welcome. The last beach party was fun and it did help distract her from certain things so she was more happy to attend this one too.

open /threads with everyone (and will soon die) xD

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

"Louise~!" Uta called from the crowd. "You made it!"

She held two cold sodas in her hands and offered one to her.

open

[loyallydevoted.livejournal.com]

Ichiru really wasn't sure whether he was going to attend but he figured there was no harm to attending for a short time and well this was probably the first time he'd he really been to the beach in the City.

open

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

"Hey, Ichiru-san~!" Uta called out. "How are you? Did Yuuki-san and Zero-san decide to tag along?"

[mypace-musume.livejournal.com]

Konata is... dozing, actually. She's on a towel under a large umbrella, with her PSP screen-down on her chest. Presumably she was in the shade when she went to sleep, but by now her feet are roasting in the sunbeam peeking over the umbrella's edge.

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

She stared at Konata for a good few seconds, half amazed that she was asleep, and half wondering if she should do something to wake her up.

But she wanted to play nice for the day. Being all alone for an entire day kinda does that to people.

"Konata..." she said, poking at her head. "Wake up..!"

So late...

[aibyoukaonigiri.livejournal.com]

Sitting on the ground, Tohru inspected the sand carefully, a determined expression on her face. This was...serious business after all. She'd set a goal...and she didn't intend to back down from it! Careful...she turned the bucket upside down, depositing the new layer of sand onto her growing creation. A little bit crumbled away when she lift the beach tool back up, but she quickly gave the building a patch job.

"Look, Kyou-kun!! It's even bigger than our last sandcastle!"

[beware-of-kitty.livejournal.com]

Dressed in a pair of swim trunks and a light button down shirt, Kyou had no intention of getting in the water. something which Tohru wouldn't expect of him anyway. Normally he wouldn't even want to go to the beach but...Tohru really liked sandcastles.

And she was so cute when she got so excited over something so little. She always got so happy when he agreed to so something with her that he would normally be hesitant to do. Like right then, she currently had such a blissed expression just getting to play in the sand with him.

"I don't have anything to do with it. That's entirely your sandcastle."

dsgsdf meant to post sooner but i have the attention of a fly sometimes D8

[eccentric-ox.livejournal.com]

Glancing around, Hatsuharu put a hand to his hip as he found what seemed like a good spot to sit and relax. By a tree, which provided a nice shade, yeah. He nodded to himself as he made his way over and sat down, already enjoying this get together. Anything refreshing with water and meant he could relax was sure to be a nice time.

d'aw Haru~ <3

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

Uta had been watching a few of the people, but gee, Haru was the 3rd person who came to the party to nap.

"Is it really all that relaxing in the beach to sleep under the sun?" She asked curiously. "You'd get sunburned that way..."

better late than never!

[dragon-doctor27.livejournal.com]

Someone had to keep his family out of potential trouble. And he was the only responsible one in his family here currently. Why the location had to be the beach was beyond him though. That was why Hatori was staying as far away from the water as possible.

He didn't need to beach seahorses here. Or who knew what else considering this place.

oh i was looking for him~ xD /drowns herself in logs

[songofdreams.livejournal.com]

"Hatori-sensei!" She called out from the crowd. She had expected him to be here with Tohru, Kyou and Hatsuharu around. "I'm so glad you could come~"