─ beach

@pyramid head. /smiles up at you when you place me down, nodding at your choice
Si! We must dig deep then. The perfect sand for a sand castle is slightly damp. It’s the water that holds it together.
/sets my hands on my hips and looks around
We might be able to use a bucket so we have our own water supply. But we can make do without. Feli is fantastic at making sand lasagna!

@feliciano vargas. ⁿ ᶦᵗᵃˡʸ grabs you from his shoulder and gently sets you on the sand. he's not sure about the water just yet, only ever stepping on puddles of dirty water and...other liquids. so, he holds up two fingers, wanting to do the second option.

@pyramid head. /leans my head against your pyramid, wondering if it will get extra warm in the sun or if it has self cooling powers of some sort, not wanting you to overheat
/blinks toward your raising arm, following the direction of your finger and grinning at the empty spot you found
Si! That looks perfetto!
/once we reach, I make a move to slide from your shoulder but then I freeze, realizing just how high I am off the ground so I wait for you to let me down
Does you think you’ll want to try getting in the water or should we make sand castles…?

@feliciano vargas. ⁿ ᶦᵗᵃˡʸ he wiggles his toes in the ground, nothing like the concrete he's used to. the ground seemingly sinks and mold to his feet...stange thing indeed. he moves around to find shade, pointing to the umbrella and grunts a questiong sound.

@pyramid head. /holds onto your pyramid with one hand, grinning wide at the summer breeze
Pyra! We made it to the beach! Benvenuto in spiaggia!!
/is happy to be on your shoulder as we find a spot to settle on the sand
Maybe… maybe we find somewhere to stop in the shade?

@feliciano vargas. ⁿ ᶦᵗᵃˡʸ walks with you on his shoulder, feeling rather strange as he feels the sand against his feet

@mignon. As soon as he hears his name, his head whips around to look back at the one who called it and a wide beam washes away all the worries that previously consumed him. So what if he looked like an absolute nerd tonight, he was on a date with /his man/ and nothing was going to ruin it! Before he can realize it, his feet are padding against the sandy gravel and he's running over to meet his love halfway with open arms. "Catch!" he says as he hops up, jumping onto Mignon and attaching with his arms and legs to the other, lips attacking with a barrage of kisses all across his face upon impact. "Before you say it, I know I look like a ing nerd, but we're going to pretend I'm dressed to the 9s and all hot right now, okay? Okay."

[ ] short and sweet ndsjanjfg hope this is okay for a reply!! lets stick to like one or two small paras for now because my brain can't handle wording much rn ngl.

@kang yuna. @getou suguru. Listening to her two best friends bicker, Soru's lips traced with a soft smile. She never thought that she'll be in this time in her life wherein she'll find people who will stay in her life, willingly spend time with her, and treasure her just as much as she cherish them. Hearing both of Getou and Yuna's promise to find her shells, the biggest and the prettiest, she felt warmth spread in her chest.

"Awww. Thanks, guys. You two are the best ever~" She cooed softly and as she continued to sit there, listening to their conversation, further sinking into the car seat, her mind starting to drift off because admittedly, she didn't get enough sleep last night with how excited she felt, which always happens when she has an upcoming big day and it's the day before, she really doesn't get any sleep as her adrenaline just shoots through the roof.

Letting out a soft yawn, Soru held onto the strap of the seatbelt, eyes glued ahead, wishing badly this time that she's able to see but alas, she's stuck being blind for now until her trip next week back to her hometown. By then, it'll be time to actually face her demons, that demon. Letting out a deep breath thinking of the dreaded day, she shakes her head, thinking that this isn't the time to be in an awful mood.

"Guys, wake me up, okay? I want to roll the windows down when we're close to the beach. . ." With that, focused on thinking about the beach, closing her eyes momentarily and once again reminding Getou and Yuna to wake her up once they are close to the beach so that she can roll her windows down, her voice fading away as she finally drifted off to her much needed nap.

@soru. () soru mun your turn ! did you still wanna thread?

@soru. @getou suguru. As she kept driving, Yuna had found herself smiling at the interaction between her two friends but being the annoying observer that she is, it didn't miss her seeing that change in Getou's expression, which softened once he speaks to Soru, something that's just normal for them because of how much they care for the woman. Clearing and sipping her coffee upon reaching a stop at an intersection, she smiled at Getou through the rear view mirror and gives Soru a pat on her head.

"It's time to throw our worries away for now and just enjoy this vacation. Everything's been handled and all we'll have to do is have fun and relax."

Tossing a pair of sunglasses behind for Getou to wear, and for Soru too, she continued to drive as the light turned green, enjoying the mellow music playing in the background as Yuna joins in on the conversation. "We'll gather all the prettiest shell for our Soru baby and maybe even make a necklace out of it. I'm sure that'll be easy."

Yuna smiled softly. It's been so long since she ever felt this free and relaxed and she did everything before leaving her company to her employees, it'll be just a few days and she strictly instructed them to not send her any messages nor call her during this time. Sinking a bit into her seat, she lets out a deep breath and once they enter the freeway, she focused on driving, letting Getou and Soru's conversation plus the music further take her mind off from everything else other than looking forward to enjoying her time with her best friends.

[] I was waiting for a reply here. Please poke me if I forget to reply again XD Also, I'm wondering if Getou would be okay with Yuna helping him out with an apartment or car. The mommy in her will step in for sure. Hahaha XD

@soru. () i legit played that as i wrote my reply haha thank you

@kang yuna. Getou wastes no time once Yuna's unmistakable ride pulls up, yanking a door open and crowding into the back seat. With the sun beating down on him for close to twenty minutes at the bus stop, it is no surprise when he reaches into the cooler strapped next to him. Sweet, sweet ice!

“I did /not/. I don't live too far away.”

And though he wishes to be open and honest with his friends, it is hard to admit to someone that you live in the sewers. Yuna was just talking about getou getting a car- maybe he should work on an apartment first.

He thanks Soru with an affectionate kiss on the top of her head and sips the iced coffee; he falls back in his seat with a groan, opening his Hawaiian shirt. The coffee is pretty good—it doesn't taste like anything he usually gets. Whatever brand this was, he'd have to be sure to steal some later.

“I'm happy we are all here,” the witch chimes in. No stress, no worries. Just him, yuna and soru. “im going to find a shell for you, soru! It will be the biggest, prettiest one, seriously!”

@kang yuna. @getou suguru. Packing her stuff the night before, Soru was thoroughly prepared for the trip. With a small luggage and a small knitted straw bag on her shoulder, she headed to the entrance of her apartment complex, standing close to the gate with her walking stick to ensure that she'll hear when Yuna calls for her once she arrives. After a few minutes of waiting, and another few minutes of driving around, small talk, and grabbing some coffee for all of them, they are now regrouped in Yuna's car, listening to her best friends once again start their funny banter, which had Soru giggling softly in her seat.

"Yuna, is it okay to play some music? Also, if we're close to the beach or the coast, can you roll my windows down? I haven't been to such places so I want to feel the wind and I was told that I can smell the salt in the air once we're close to the beach." Soru's smile radiates as she tinkers with her phone, connecting it to the bluetooth of Yuna's stereo and starts the music, once done, she kept her phone in her left hand with the iced coffee in the other as she leans back and sinks into the car seat.

"Getou, we bought you some coffee. I don't know what you like but that's macchiato." She uttered softly upon reaching for the cup holders in the console of Yuna's car, turning her body a bit to face the latter who's behind her and hands him the coffee, going back to her position after doing so. "I'm so happy to be in this trip with you two. Thank you for always taking care of me and including me in your plans." Soru never had friends growing up so to now have them in her life, she's beyond grateful for them.

[] The music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpOvrrl-t84
Soru's outfit: https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ab/cc/e1/abcce11db56183eca574a049dd3fd650.jpg

@soru. @getou suguru. After going through hoops and loops, they finally managed to find a suitable time for all of them to go the beach. In actuality, Yuna already had everything planned and booked. The accommodation is a beach front house that she found online and had the host stock up the pantry for one week's worth of stay as this is her first vacation ever since opening her advertising firm and it's been years. She's starting to feel burned out and she desperately need this break and with who is it better to spend with than her best friends?

Feeling pumped up for the trip, Yuna also took it upon herself to prepare them food on the way to the beach, a few club house sandwiches, rolls of mini kimbap, chips, fruits, and some refreshers. Once her car is packed and ready to go, at exactly 8:00 am, she departed from her place, picked up Soru and half an hour later, she got the texts from Getou, which she and Soru chuckled over since the latter's used to having her name misspelled.

Responding to Getou and confirming that she's with Soru, she headed to the last stop and once there, she pulled up, rolled down the window on Soru's side and called for him. "Gaetou! Come on. Let's not cause further traffic here, and good morning!" She beamed and once all of them are in the car, she puts her sunglasses on and continues to drive.

"So. . . why do you look like you got dumped at the bus station?"

@soru. @kang yuna. (thought i would just drop a starter to get this going!)

Though he is nagged about getting a car, he never really found one that suits his taste. first of all, they were big, and with getou not having an apartment to call his own, did not have a place to park it. he will admit, he is a man who gives up easily when conditions are unfavorable. perhaps he will try another time, but only if his 'tuna' nags him again.
looking down at his phone, he shoots yuna a text, clearly irritated since he has been standing so long on this block waiting for her that he opted to sit at a bus stop. hell, if he had just hopped it, he would've been at the beach!

to: yunatuna
u pick sorry up?

upon noticing his typo, he sends a correction text
to: yunatuna
sorry

he is infuriated by now and throws his hands up, beach towel accidentally flying into the street and run over by a car. wow, so this is how his day was gonna go, huh?

@shikanoin heizou. [h] Tonight was the night. He could feel electricity buzz under his skin, either from nerves or excitement, he couldn't tell. It wasn't the first time he's ever been on a date, but it was the first date he's ever been on where he didn't anticipate a payment at the end - or prior to it. It was also the first date with someone he could confidently say he cared about. Deeply. The thought drew a smile to his face, one he couldn't even hide behind his palm as his ears grew red and his nape followed suit. Heizou had already given him so many new experiences and happy moments that he never imagined for himself. Not in this life or the next. And yet, within the short while they've known each other, one man completely turned his world on its head, and with such ease and poise that it nearly gave Mignon whiplash. Which is why he made a promise to himself to not ruin the night by any means necessary, including hiding his little white lie for a little while longer. He takes another look into the smudged and stained mirror of the public bathroom located not too far down the road from their agreed meet up spot. Pulling back one corner of his lips, a pointed fang begins to rear its head where a previously blunt tooth existed. It wasn't too noticeable from a distance, he thinks, however that wasn't his concern. He simply hopes that the darkness and shadows of the night help conceal it. While he did for a moment consider sharing this very crucial aspect about himself, about the real reason why he requested to plan their time at the beach in the evening long after the sun had set (much to his own disappointment and against his own desires), he dismissed the thought as quickly as it arose. Tonight was to be about them and only them. And nothing else would disturb their peace ... or risk ruining his relationship with Heizou. Not when it had just begun. Not when the man had come to mean so much to him. If hiding himself for the short-term meant being with his love for a long while, then he would do so.

He takes a breath, gripping the edge of the sink. He peers into his own eyes in his reflection, the dim bathroom light just bright enough to reflect the red beginning to bleed into his irises. It'll all be fine. It's just ... one night. He can get through one night. Another breath. He stands upright, straightening out his hoodie before zipping it up and smoothing out the nonexistent wrinkles in his track pants. Taking one last look and fixing a few stray strands of white hair to mostly cover his darkening roots, he walks out with a duffle slung over his shoulder. It doesn't take long to get back to the main road and venture in the direction of their designated location. It takes even less time to then see a familiar mop of unruly scarlet hair, which pulls a grin to his face as he picks up his pace with a bit more of a hop in his step. "Heizou!!" He shouts, waving an arm in an attempt to catch the other's attention.

[ ] i'm so sorry for how lengthy this got (and for the bit of internal turmoil on mignon's part that we don't need to expand upon if you don't want but is just there to help scene set!!) .. PLEASE don't feel the need to mirror!! i blacked out when writing it and then when i came to it was like this ;;;;;

@mignon. Excitement fuels his mind and courses through his veins as he finally heads out to meet up with Mignon for their first ever date. As promised, it was at night at the local beach, and Heizou made it a point to show up somewhat early juuuust in case. They decided to meet up near a small ice cream stand a little ways before the coast, and it happened to have a decent size mirror so he looks himself over for a quick check since he went with a simple and semi-practical outfit for the occasion for once. He figured it would be kind of cold, so he opted for an oversized sweater shirt, though that didn't stop him from wearing the shorts it was half-tucked into. And now that he's looking, he realizes he forgot to tie his hair up and take off his glasses then put in his contacts again... That, coupled with the large bag of things they may need hanging over his shoulders was giving big time highschool preppy boy, making him grimace slightly. "ing nerd," he mutters to his own reflection with a shake of the head, but he hopes Mignon won't bring it up. Knowing the other, however, that was unlikely. Still, he kicks at the ground and sighs. It should be fine. He was cute no matter how he looked and the date was supposed to be casual, right? He didn't want to overdo it and make Mignon feel weird. Or get his pretty clothes dirty... But maybe he should have anyway. A hand comes up to his chin in thought. Was it too late to go home and change? He knew he should have packed another outfit just in case! Well, maybe it would be okay... Mignon didn't seem to stress him over things like that, but now he feels a little bad. A little frumpy even though it was probably fine. That's what happens when you get carried away focusing on things to bring, he guesses. With a small huff, he closes his eyes. He'll just have to hope for the best. Hope Mignon isn't disappointed. And speaking of Mignon, where was he? It had to have been close to time by now.

[ ] kinda rushed this andndnsn but here is the date starter i was supposed to sendddddd. :D

@gorou. () im so sorry i totally forgot about this !!! forgive me </3 I still wanna write it with you tho if you're down !! if I don't reply soon, just poke me pretty pls

Miss Kokomi did not often visit the ocean. It was just a treat maybe once a year. She was rather happy being away from her kind but once a year. Lots of familial drama, something about her being a princess-- whatever. that's not for her to think about now, though. Nope! She was on a lovely date with her wonderful, thoughtful partner, whom she so adored.
It's so perfect
She giggles, taking his jaw into her hold, and then presses a short, sweet kiss to his lips. It's so different than how it was last year. A Ferris wheel was installed! That wasn't there the time before! However, what caught her eye the most were the bright red and blue snowcones on the billboard ahead.
She takes his lips between hers once more to quell his worries. there was no need. everything was so amazing. she was so happy.
You did so good, puppy. Should we set up at the beach?
She was rushing; there was a nice spot that opened up recently, and though it's not /too/ busy, it may pick up, and she needed that piece of real estate for herself!
Come come, I wanna get wet!

@sangonomiya kokomi. /with her hand in his, he tugs her along with him to the sandy expanse of the shore during the day. he chose the beach for their somewhat impromptu date because he figured going somewhere near water might be nice for her, and various food vendors were lining the parking lot.
i hope you don't mind coming here, guppy.
/turns to circle his arms around her middle and peck her forehead before looking in her eyes, searching for any signs of discomfort or dislike of his idea.
i thought it might be nice to have some food and just relax here... maybe play in the water a bit and check out the stores along the coast, but... we can go somewhere else if you don't like it.

[ ] very tired but here is the starter dsnjfnjg.