Cookout Mingle | OPEN TO ALL

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Who: ANYONE AND EVERYONE!
Status: Open
Where: The beach behind Darin and Zelda's cottage
What: It's a cookout! Even if you don't know the hosts, it's open!
Warnings: Summer!



[On a weekend early in the month, if you happen to be on Eltrut, you might smell something pretty delicious. That's because Darin has seen how much stress everyone is under since things got intense between the armadas. And what's a good way to loosen up? By taking a day off, relaxing on the beach, and eating a ton of delicious food!]

[The beach behind Darin and Zelda's home is an idyllic spot for a large gathering. There's a grassy slope leading down to the beach and a large swath of open sand to sunbathe and relax on. There's even a small pier that Darin built himself for you to leap off into the ocean, should you choose!]

[There's plenty of towels, chairs, umbrellas and parasols, and you better believe there's plenty of food. Darin himself is manning two enormous grills and serving up burgers, hot dogs, kebabs, whatever you want! When the sun sets, Darin will start up a bonfire for people to hang out by and relax! Got fireworks? Bring 'em!]

[Guests are encouraged to bring friends and neighbors, to spread the word, bring whatever food and drink you'd like to contribute, and anything else you might want to have. Snacks? Games? Drinks? Darin's got coolers ready for you and all he asks is that you have a good time! Anyone caught harshing the vibes will be pitched out to sea by the host himself and everyone will laugh.]

[Hell, he might just toss you if he thinks it'll be fun so let's not rule anything out.]

(OOC: Please feel free to make your own top level with whatever you want! The house will be open for people to change into swimsuits, naturally, and you can stay for as long as you want!)

Comments

[forgeabettertomorrow]

No but I'm pretty sure anyone can float! Why do you just sink?? How can you be so fast and lack buoyancy!!

[spinsandneedles]

If we could solve riddles like that, nobody would ever drown! I don't know, man. You threw me into the middle of the ocean, I panicked! Maybe I was just flailing too much?

Now, can you turn me over? I'm getting water up my nose!

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Okay okay! Geez! Here, hold on!

[Darin spins Sonic right side up as he stats to kick towards the shore and the sandbar.]

Man, a lot of people who can't swim wound up on this world. Seems like kind of a dick move.

[spinsandneedles]

[Much better. Sonic grumbles, squeezing water from his quills. God they probably look so goofy right now.]

Yeah, kinda. I have been trying to learn, though. I'm just not like, good yet.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[It doesn't take Darin long before he's able to set Sonic down in kneehigh water.]

Still, sorry about that. I didn't realize so many anchors would be coming to a beach party.

Maybe next time I break out the life vests...

Anything I can do to make it up to you??

[spinsandneedles]

[Knee high for Sonic or knee high for Darin? There's a huge difference!!]

Hm... Throw a couple extra dogs on the grill for me and we'll call it even?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

You know what? I think that's fair.

Y'know, that reminds me...I finally got around to trying a chili dog. I gotta say, you may have been right about that.

Good thing I made some chili special for today, in case people wanted to try it!

[spinsandneedles]

[Oh my god his eyes light up like a kid on FUCKING CHRISTMAS]

Ohhh my man, the whole throwing me in the ocean thing is completely forgiven! Race you to the grill!

[HE'S OFF-- he's already there you lose]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Alright, on the count of—

... ... ...

[This swaggering dickhead.]

[It takes Darin a few seconds to get to the grill.]

You know, usually when you have a clear advantage over someone you should play fair! At least goad them a bit, like when I screw with drunk guys who think they can kick my—

... ... ...

Okay, important question. Do you tend to snark and crack jokes at people you're fighting to annoy them and keep them off guard...and also because it's funny?

[spinsandneedles]

[this swaggering dickhead is wearing the biggest shiteating grin. He's the best at ONE THING okay let him have this.]

Hmm... Mostly because it's funny, but I have made use of that strategy before. Works pretty good on some people, others are probably used to it.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

...I'm starting to think maybe you and I have more than a few things in common.

You don't have a brother with green quills, do you?

[spinsandneedles]

[...I mean, in Sonic Underground...]

Hah, nah, I don't have any family. At least none that I'm related to, so I'm just building my own!