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Life's a Beach ! ✰ Solstice 2024

reblog and send - all interactions count for 1 Shiny Flotsam!

[WATER BALLOONS] - Perfectly good weapons for even the weakest of arms to throw!

[SAND CASTLE] - Build your own, or destroy someone else's. To each their own.

[BURY] - All this sand and all these shovels, why not put them to good use?

[COCONUT] - A classic refreshment, served with two straws. Or you can crack open your own, if you really want to.

[WATERSLIDE] - The rules say one at a time, but who is really enforcing that?

[FRISBEE] - Nothing like a classic game on the sand, just don't lose your disc to the sea...

[PAPER KITES] - What better use of the ocean breeze? There are plenty of materials to make your own.

[SHELL NECKLACE] - No better a gift or souvenir than one strung together by your very own hands!

[SUNSCREEN] - Can't reach that spot on your back? Ask a friend!

[HAT] - A great option to keep cool in the blistering sun, just don't let go of it for too long.

[NOODLES] - What are these foam things? They sure look great for smacking someone with.

[ICE CREAM] - What's summer without ice cream stands at every corner? Careful, these treats melt fast!

[FISHIES] - They come in scales of every color you can imagine, and they're not afraid of you at all. Wonderful to admire, or to eat.

[PHOTOBOOTH] - All kinds of silly accessories have been laid out on a table, with a kamera and tripod set up to document all sorts of sea-side memories.

[LIFEGUARD] - Someone has to be there to dive in and save the less skilled swimmers! And it looks like your skills are quite urgently needed.

[S'MORES] - A classic treat, easily made in the bonfires that crop up as the sun begins to set, and perfect for sharing.

True to the reflexes of a seasoned warrior, Clorinde moves like a flash of lightning-- she raises an arm to deflect the blows with a pool noodle of her own, brandishing her water gun with the other. A split second passes, her breath comes to a standstill, and she fires in the moment that her body freezes.

The eye of a sharpshooter is unparalleled, and the stream of water strikes true; right between the eyes, undoubtedly a lethal shot were it anything else.

She was undefeated in the Court, after all. Losing a pool noodle battle simply wouldn't do.

hands the ma'am some yumyum [S'MORES]

x x x

'...How strange...' The archon stares, bewildered, at the food that's been handed to her. It was like nothing she had ever seen before-- two graham crackers, chocolate...and then something gooey in between. When she pokes it, it's hot, almost molten.

It almost reminds her of mochi...

Slowly she brings the confection to her lips, taking one small bite-- only for her eyes to light up as the taste of pure sugar hits her tongue.

neither by free will nor true purpose, APONIA HAS BEEN TRANSPORTED TO THESE ISLANDS ENTIRELY BY ACCIDENT; or at least, she has no memory of traveling here. confused, but certainly dressed for the occasion because of her realm's simulation, she's hardly resistant to the opportunity set before her, and will happily take this chance to enjoy being human again, even if briefly.

many will find her simply lounging on a beach chair with her eyes closed, helping children with their every adventurous endeavor ( she's incredibly weak to them ), or floating above the sea to peer within it ( strange behavior, but she's unsure about venturing beneath the waves ) .

alongside the ask meme, i'll be choosing a few prompts from the june commission board to volunteer aponia for, though i'm easily tempted by other prompts if those catch your attention instead. to start off, the thread cap will likely be kept at three unless the interaction is from an ask spilling over. please heed the interaction notes on this blog's pinned post for any curiosities as to mentions of her eccentric "impressions".

if any of these interest you, or you simply want to interact with aponia, then i'd prefer a dm on discord as i'm in the server, or a comment on this post.

COMMISSION BOARD.

GHOST STORIES :: aponia is anything but a stranger to the art of storytelling, even if her larger audiences were once the children under her care and not others near her age. even still, tales of horror can't be that hard over dulling drinks and the right atmosphere. because of her eerily calm composure, attempts to scare each other may even become a game of tallies; whoever's story manages to startle the other into physically reacting wins. bring your best stories, though, since she's a hard nut to crack.

LONELY MOUNTAINTOP CATHEDRAL :: as a lady of the cloth, she'd be interested wholly in the building itself and whatever mysteries of lore may be hidden within it, not the climb. plus, aponia wouldn't subject herself to climbing, since she can fly / hover, so the interaction would likely occur immediately at the top, with a reference to her pity - watching your muse climb the mountain if they can't traverse like she can.

✧ ˖ @romaritimes asked:

[ICE CREAM] Frozen custard and the baking rays of the sun were not a great combination, to say the least. Freminet certainly wasn't expecting to camp by the ice chests filled with tubs of the dessert, using his Cryo powers to give them a shock every so often so they'd stay at just the right temperature and texture - cold enough to stay frozen and refreshing, but not so much so that it hurt to eat. Appointing himself as guardian of the ice creams quickly led to the misunderstanding that he was the designated ice cream server, which he definitely was not... but he also wasn't going to deny the duty, was he? "O-Oh, um," he muttered as another patron approached him and the coolers. Not again. "There's vanilla, chocolate... Some kind of berry flavor..." He trailed off, tugging on the brim of his sun hat in an attempt to hide his quickly flushing face, gesturing vaguely to the boxes of sugar and waffle cones on the side as well, avoiding eye contact all the while.

Ego thrums thoughtful fingers along the little stand's counter, surveying her options with a merry hum. She offers the boy opposite her-- the attendant, evidently-- a smile, though she's not entirely sure he notices. Poor kid, probably stuck in some low paying summer job when he'd rather be out splashing in the water.

No matter.

"What's your favorite?" Songlike, a harmless question, but she does not wait for its answer. "I'll have whatever it is, kay? Oh! And one for you, too. On me~"

Quick and easy and utterly foolproof: she gets an answer without him having to say it to her, and she may just earn a smile back! And if not, well, at least she tried.

// Wriothesley is here on a much-needed vacation. The only problem is that he can't sit still even when he's supposed to be relaxing. I've signed him up for both Harpastum and Requiem, but I'd like to snag a couple of additional interactions this month too. I won't be reblogging the ask meme, but I'll send some as ideas strike.

All threads will ideally be less than 250 words per reply. I'm in the Discord server for this event, so ideally DM me there, but I'll answer IMs and replies on this post as well.

Commission Board

Wet Sheep: Wriothesley working on his day off? More likely than you think. We can do one of two scenarios for this thread: 1) Wriothesley has been roped into the task of dunking sheep by an NPC who's noticed that he's been restless. This batch isn't exactly docile, however, and one sheep takes off and nearly runs over your muse, who's just passing by. It's time to go wrangle that sheep, who proves to be much more wily than either your muse or Wriothesley expected. Or 2) your muse is already dunking sheep for their own reason, and they call for Wriothesley's help when he comes by. He won't say no. Make it a competition and so many sheep will be sheared by the end of the day.

Abandoned cathedral: Wriothesley can't settle anywhere unless he's thoroughly investigated his surroundings - and spooky church on the hill? Definitely suspicious. I'm more interested in exploring the cathedral itself, but I'd also be content with a thread where Wriothesley has to sweettalk coach a less physically inclined muse to accompany him and they never make it to the cathedral.

Shipwreck: Living under water means that Wriothesley has to be a pretty strong swimmer and diver. I'm thinking both of our muses are independently exploring the wreckage when yours gets stuck on something and things take a turn for the worse. Especially when some dangerous-looking sea creatures start lurking closer.

Boat Race: Wriothesley has a bit of a competitive streak and loves to make bets. Our muses can either be watching a race, where RNG determines who comes out on top, or they can be the racers themselves. (alternatively, a four-way thread with two spectators and two racers could be fun as well)

About Wriothesley at the beach

He's dressed down for once, although with boots and long pants, he looks more prepared to go for a hike than take a swim Fontainians swim fully dressed, after all Loose button-down shirt over a tank for the top. Those scars all over his body aren't exactly proud mementos, so he's still got them mostly covered.

You'll find him doing one activity or another (beach volleyball, digging a hole, taking a swim, tending the fire). It's been a while since he's had a leisurely beachside vacation, but he's from the nation of hydro, so he does seem right at home here.

He's hard to track down though, because he won't stay in any one place for long, and the mysterious peace of the islands has him a little on edge.

Whether you came here on purpose or ended up here by mistake, there is no denying it: you've found yourself in the very epicenter of Summer. A handful of islands surrounded by nothing but glittering blue ocean as far as the eye can see, fully stocked with everything a person could need for the perfect vacation! It's so wonderful that you could almost forget that you don't know how to get home. After all, who would want to?

This island happens to be filled with some rather peculiar critters. Sheep, rams, many a fluffy beast that are mostly harmless, yet there is something special about them. Their wool is incredibly soft, and seems to radiate with something… otherworldly. Any attempt at cutting them with a normal blade leads to said blade becoming utterly, incomprehensibly dented; completely ruined. However, when wet, it seems to come right off in clumps, and it dries quite easily. It looks like it’s time to submerge a couple of sheep.

As darkness creeps overhead, the waves seem to calm. Foamy water rocks back and forth as a pit is made and dry wood is propped against itself. A match, or a pyro vision, or some gas and a lighter, whatever way it may be: a fire is cast into the pit. As the wood crackles against itself, charring over time, an age-old hobby feels like a great way to kill time; ghost stories. Share your scariest story around the bonfire while enjoying some great treats and each other's company.

A large mountain found at the edge of the island seems to have some kind of cathedral at the top. This presents a very clear opportunity for those more physically inclined. Steep as it may be, the face of the mountain looks perfect for a climb, but it’s dangerous to go alone. Grab a friend and see if you can make it to the top.

Around the coast of the island there are some very obvious pieces of wreckage. Crumbling masts and chipped hulls poke out from the water, indicating that these fallen ships aren’t that deep below the surface. While seagulls perch and crabs scuttle about, the chance for treasure is alluring. The dive isn’t deep, but who knows what creatures may circle these waters.

Nothing like the feeling of wind in your hair while on the open seas. These islands have several waveriders in near pristine condition, and there seem to be some buoys marked along the coast of the entire island. It looks like some previous visitors made a race track, though without them here, it sits unused. A boat race seems to be in order.

Reminders:

Solstice prompts can be done by any muse, with any muse. There is no game requirement to participate.

You do not have to sign up for any additional portion of the event to participate in Solstice threads.

Bloom prompts from last month are still acceptable to start throughout the end of June.

There is no limit to how many times a single muse can do any prompt from a commission board.