You gotta fight for your right to party.

[hostage]

Who: OPEN TO EVERYBODY!!! Even if you don't know who Jesse is. Word-of-mouth invitation.
When: Noon 'til evening sirens of Wednesday, July 4
Where: The beach!
Summary: An excuse to party and set off fireworks.
Warnings: Put 'em in your subject lines.
Notes: Meme-style! Tag in, tag around, have fun and whatever... yo.


The setup is probably more elaborate than anticipated. Jesse's paying for it all out-of-pocket, but as he has a drug dealer's income, he's splurged on all the best stuff.

The food includes everything that everyone suggested on his post. Hotdogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, pizza, chips, cookies, cake... There's an open bar for all the alcoholic drinks and a table with coolers for all the rest.

The music is selected by your host, Jesse, who's also the main DJ for the event. That guarantees a selection of varying quality that focuses heavily on hip-hop, rap, and dubstep. It's not always kid-friendly, but it's good for dancing.

General entertainment comes in the form of swimming, beach volleyball, a bonfire as the sun begins to set (including s'mores!), and a huge fireworks display just before sirens.

Security is being handled by Jesse's goons. You didn't think he'd host a Newcomer party without them, right? They're armed and much stronger than he is, so don't mess. A few healers are also on hand for first-aid.

Transportation back to the Tower Apartments via shuttle is also provided at the end of the night. (He really splurged.)

Party hard!!!

Comments

[hostage]

[Your host is up in the DJ booth most of the afternoon and evening, spinning mad tunes and taking occasional breaks. Catch him anytime.]

[treehopping]

[About three that afternoon Rue goes up to see him, she's leading an older teenage girl who Jesse might recognise from a certain marriage proposal post to the network. It's Katniss, who she wants to meet Jesse because her two favourite people in the Port, don't you know!]

Jesse! [Wave!]

[action]

[benderisgreat34]

Attracted by the noise and action, Bender fails to realize that the party is open to all, and attempts to keep a low profile as he worms his way to the bar, trying to pick up from conversation what exactly this shindig is for.

He mentally prepares a set of elaborate and fairly transparent lies to try to wheedle some free drinks from the bartender, but is pleasantly surprised when he finds that the bar is open, and there IS no guest list to pretend he's on.

Holding a large, cheap, strong drink in either hand, he yells triumphantly, and spends a while dancing in a particularly bendy-armed sort of way.

[action]

[hostage]

[Jesse raises a beer bottle in salute as he walks by on the way back to his DJ booth:]

Party on, robo-bro!!!

warning probably for language

[hejhej]

[It takes Lisbeth a little bit to leave the house. She's apprehensive about her appearance both thanks to the bathing suit (which the sales associate convinced her into getting a two piece) and what Loki had done. She made sure that every inch of her was covered in sunscreen, knowing what a sun like the one outside would do to her pale skin. Her hair was braided to the side.

When she arrives at the beach, there are already plenty of people there. Maybe she wouldn't be noticed. However, instead of taking off the cover-up (which she was also talked into buying), she kept it on.

Now the hardest part - a drink or a soda?]

[reassures]

[Nill recognizes her.

Not substantially at all, really. Just someone she'd seen in passing while she and Shika were doing their best to keep themselves hidden. But she knows that Lisbeth had been there.

So, though a little hesitantly, Nill steps over and waves a hand to get her attention and then smiles slightly. Hi there.]

[hostage]

[Well, normally he'd sneak up from behind and put his arms around her, but she's jumpy lately. Trauma and all - he gets it. So he just eases up next to her, looking her up and down.]

Damn, girl.

[inthejunk]

Lisbeth-san?

[Woah. Woah...]

[Woah.]

[needtobecleaned]

[KOS-MOS didn't have any trouble getting to the beach, though she did get quite a few stares from passerby as she climbed onto her monocycle in her swimsuit. It didn't seem strange to her, of course, to be riding in her swimsuit. She wasn't human, after all, but she looked it to other people and that seemed to be enough.

Of course... When she gets there, there's at a bit of a loss on what to do. She had only been to the beach once and that had been on the Kukai Foundation. And over a year ago, when she had no interest in doing anything more that completing her mission.]

[benderisgreat34]

[SOMEONE at the party aims a loud wolf-whistle in KOS-MOS's direction.]

[showbizpanache]

[Kurt made cupcakes. They're decked out in traditional, cheesy red white and blue, and there for anyone who wants them. As for him, he picks a shady spot to read and people-watch. He's wearing a long-sleeved swim shirt, long shorts and sunglasses-- And you can bet he brought a fuckton of sunscreen for anyone who forgot some. :\]

[mediumdrip]

[Blaine had gone to Jubilee's party and then had come directly here. He finds Kurt, some of the tension in his chest releases once he he does, and moves to sit with his boyfriend.]

Hey. [He says with a small smile as he eyes take in Kurt's body in that shirt.]

[bloodthirsts]

[The British are coming...

... to party!

Seras steps onto the beach happily, dressed casually in shorts and a tank top boobs, she's carrying a folded parasol over her shoulder for if the sun gets too much and some blankets to put on the sand. That's right, Hellsing house has come to the beach, vampires and all.

Who can resist fireworks?]

[inthejunk]

[Girls, girls, girls! This party is so awesome.]

Yo, Seras-san!

Firework Time! Just before sirens.

[theshortestbird]

[Superman was always the one who embodied the American spirit. And with so many Americans in the port, he could always be counted on for a celebration; Thanksgiving with the masks was something really great.

So, in honor of him, Tim had come to the party with a box full of fireworks that he had saved for a special occasion. He was also in full costume, dressed as Red Robin, even though this was on the beach, and it was kind of hot out. As Tim, he couldn't be here. But as Red Robin, he could help.

All of the Teen Titans had been invited, too. They'd been suggested to be in costume, but it wasn't mandatory. He just hoped they'd decide to show up and have fun. For right now, Tim will be setting up the fireworks, giving out sparklers and smoke bombs to anyone who might want them.]

Re: Firework Time! Just before sirens.

[makeflowersgrow]

Eponine isn't really dressed for a party either; she's still in her old chemise and skirt combo, but she doesn't seem particularly phased that the hem of her skirt is soaked and caked with sand. She's more interested in the fireworks and the sparklers. She's never seen anything like them before.

"Monsieur? What are they? Is it magic? Are they weapons?"

[reassures]

[Nill doesn't arrive until a few hours into the party, and even when she does she almost immediately heads for the open bar to get herself something fruity and distinctly alcoholic. Then she just goes to find a seat somewhere in the sun, and tries to relax a little.

Despite the relatively nice weather, she hasn't brought a swim suit with her, and just has a sundress and slightly lacey jacket on over it. Her legs look a little banged up, but otherwise she looks pretty okay at first glance.]

[bloodthirsts]

[Seras spots her a little while later and she walks over, coming to plop herself down in the sand next to the younger woman with a soft smile]

Hi Nill.

[motioned]

[About halfway through the afternoon, Ahiru is standing on the sand by the water, getting ready to head into the waves in her bathing suit to start swimming. There's a wide smile on her face as she dips her toes into the water.]

1/2

[asano_san]

[Swimsuit detected!

Keigo hurries across the sand, trying to look as cool and casual as possible in his hurrying.]

~Hey th-

[circumsutus]

[Stein is just sort of on the edges, watching. Also he's shirtless.]

[seaphonic]

<sub>[If there's one thing that attracts a mermaid it's music. Naturally then, it's no surprise that on her usual swim around the beaches she found herself drawn to the loud music coming from the beach. Now, music on the beach wasn't exactly a new thing to her - she'd seen how noisy the beach could get on hot days when it was busy. But this was...different. It didn't take long for her to swim up to the shore, although she somewhat kept her distance, keeping low as she watched from afar as people moved to and fro to the beat of the song.

It wasn't just music that got her attention either. The smell of cooked meat was overwhelming. Even if she'd caught a few fish earlier that morning, it didn't stop her from craving the hotdogs she could smell.

Syrena didn't usually care for human things, but watching from the sidelines as people enjoyed the music and food while she was stuck in the sea...for once the mermaid felt just a bit jealous.]</sub>

[theshortestbird]

[No one should be by themselves on the beach, especially today. During the day, Tim had ditched the Red Robin costume; he'd return later that night in costume, but for now, he wanted to wander around anonymously.

If that included with several hot dogs and a Coke, so be it. He was a growing boy, and while they were full of god knows what, hot dogs were the way of the American people on the Fourth of July. Even when they were in Canada.

And then he saw a girl in the water. No, not a girl; a mermaid. That needed to be checked out.]

...You seem a little sad.

[rewritethesky]

[She really wasn't sure about being there for the dancing and the music or the charming security guards. But there was fireworks promised, and she had missed last year's display. So Namine comes in a little late, the party clearly having started and the music already booming, but she's looking to grab a light bite to eat and then scope out a good place to sit to watch the pyrotechnic magic.

Don't mind some small blond teen running around. She really kind of looks uncomfortable and like she shouldn't be there, but hey, she's not about to let someone kick her out of the party.]

[littlest_lord]

<sub>[It was Ahiru's fault. All of it was her fault.

Well, okay. Not all of it. But it was her big mouth that had so politely informed Alois and himself that there was going to be a beach party and that the two of them should certainly attend. Ciel's first reaction was that of immediate repulsion. No. He didn't particularly enjoy the beach nor did he appreciate the drone of modern 'music' on his ears. The sun was too hot and he burned too easily. Clearly Ciel Phantomhive was just not made for the outdoors.

Yet here he was thanks to Alois' doing, sitting on a towel beneath a sun umbrella, a spot of white sunscreen still evident on his nose, forgotten amidst the struggle to cover himself from head to toe to avoid from getting burnt. Navy swim trunks and a white and navy sailor style shirt covered his skinny frame, along with a large sunhat. His usual black eyepatch had been traded today for a simple white cloth one.

For once, Ciel Phantomhive looked anything like the little Victorian noble he usually did. If anything, he looked just like any other kid, albeit one who seemed to want to hide under his umbrella more than anything else.

A slice of cake was his only comfort as he stared out toward the shore, forking a mouthful of the dessert past his lips. It was nothing like Sebastian or Gilbert could bake, but for now it would have to do.]</sub>

[motioned]

[He mad though??

She walks over to his towel part of the way through the afternoon to say hello, but before she speaks a word, she bends down slightly to wipe that dot of sunscreen off his nose with her thumb. Then she takes a seat with a smile.]

I think you missed a spot.

Open

[runebladeknight]

[She's not much the partying sort, but it had sounded like a more relaxed affair, and really, who doesn't appreciate the warmer weather?

[So she stops in after her shift and a quick trip home to dress properly for the beach. She can't remember the last time she'd been able to come to one just for relaxation.

[She'll grab herself a drink first, clad comfortably in a loose coverup.

[If you catch her a little later, she'll be giving some swimming a try. It had kind of been hell to find a swimsuit she feels is modest enough -- honestly, there's nothing to some of those so-called suits! -- but she'd managed it.]

Re: Open

[inthejunk]

[Oh, hey...pretty girl. Yosuke waves at her from his spot in the wet sand, bold and friendly.]

Hi! Having fun?

[Yep, someone has hit up the alcohol. Oops. But at least he's not totally drooling on himself, yet? Just harassing innocent beachgoing hotties.]

open to people who feel like babysitting some loser.

[inthejunk]

[...Oof. Yosuke has totally had alcohol once before. Really. So he knows that it's time to stop drinking when things start to spin. Unfortunately, that doesn't take much. It catches him a little off guard. One moment it just takes him a bit longer than usual to blink, and the next moment he's sitting in the bar of wet sand where the water breaks. It's cold, actually, but moving seems like a lot of work. So he just sort of stares around, trying to look causal. He's totally not drunk, okay. Barely even tipsy!]

[Really.]

Re: open to people who feel like babysitting some loser.

[makeflowersgrow]

Eponine, on the other hand, isn't drunk. Back home in France, she was a heavy drinker; gin, cheap wine - anything really, to help her forget where she was and what her life was.
And so now, after a couple of drinks, Eponine is fine. She wanders over to Yosuke when she sees him, and plops down next to him, not at all phased that her skirt will end up soaking and covered with sand.

"Monsieur? Why do you sit here?"

[returnsmagic]

Aurican has no idea what Independence Day is or what is about, but seeing the fireworks in the sky is something he has never seen before.

Stepping away from the party further down the beach, Aurican decided to let out his own celebrations . . . in his own way.

After the first bang of the firework sizzled away, Aurican inhaled and released a great ball of fire, letting it churn away harmlessly in the air. Naturally, it is not where near as grandiose as the fireworks, but Aurican tries to at least do something that can take his mind away from dark thoughts of lost grottos and fleeing wyrmlings.

Of course, there's the issue of the possibly alarming image of a giant gold dragon just breathing fire into the sky for no apparent reason. He hasn't think of that. Whoops. ]

[tinyvampiregod]

Mm. [He seems to melt from the shadows, solidifying from red eyes and sharp teeth to the short form of a white clad vampire. He tips his head.] Strong showing.

[His tongue plays over his fangs, notably the sharp points of his eyeteeth.]

OTA - give me your CR.

[mulletrock]

[This is the kind of distraction he needed. With everything going to hell the only way to get his mind off the bullshit was diving head first into a good old fashioned party and leaving it all behind him.

He has a beer in his hand, and a burger resting on his knee. His boots are off next to him and his toes are in the sand.

The music's not what he's used to and he's definitely not gonna get up and dance to it, but he's not complaining either. He'll be here all day taking a load off and watching everyone else have a good time if nothing else comes up.]

[thefourteenth]

[Hey there, bro. She hasn't seen you since flirting with you, winning a unicorn pillow pet off you, then later tattling about a locked post to your dad. Sup.]

Hello.

[Raising her margarita mildly.]

OTA - come at me, bros.

[luckythirteen]

[She might be new but when she heard about a party, she couldn't pass it up. After finding out the darkness really was all it was cracked up to be and that this wasn't just an elaborate scheme done up by her coworkers she needed the distraction.

She doesn't have a bathing suit yet. Or any spare changes of clothes. Just a towel she swiped from a store and her bra and underwear. They're colorful enough to be mistaken for a bikini anyway.

She'll be here all day. Eating, drinking, dancing, and wading into the waves.]

Re: OTA - come at me, bros.

[inthejunk]

[Remember that teenage, bar-owning punk from the day you got here? Yep, he's waving at you cheerfully.]

During the fireworks | Open

[icy_heavens]

[He hates heat and doesn't like parties. So that there's a celebration happening on the beach holds no interest for him. You won't find him around during most of the day.

[But when evening comes, he notices the fireworks. Oh, look at that: something he doesn't hate. He settles in an out-of-the way place at a higher vantage point just to watch them. He used to do this with Hinamori. She would have liked it here, too. But this seems to be one of the few things right now that can remind him of her and not bring pain.

[Fireworks are funny that way.]

[asano_san]

[Keigo might have left Hitsugaya alone when he noticed him. The guy obviously hates him and he's probably the biggest buzz kill at the entire party. Like look at the way he's sitting way up there away from all the fun!

But the thing is fireworks means it's getting closer and closer to sirens and the Darkness hasn't been behaving right lately. He can think of worse people to be around right now than a shinigami.

He starts to pick his way over rocks and bits of driftwood to make his way up to Hitsugaya's spot.]

How did you manage to end up somewhere fun?

Open | Any time

[asano_san]

[Keigo isn't American, but he's not going to miss a beach party! He didn't exactly get an invitation, but the guy was talking about it right on the network and Yosuke's around here somewhere. Unless he's grabbing some food or a drink, he can usually be found a few feet from the nearest bikini.]