genessia | [EVENT/OTA] FAMA BEACH PARTY 2018

[EVENT/OTA] FAMA BEACH PARTY 2018

While the party isn’t due to start for a good while, Fama’s crew has arrived excruciatingly early to make the most of the promised sunrise and their talent’s time. Most of the crew are milling about under the tent around the coffee bar that’s been so generously erected in the sand when they’re not prepping the area for the shoot.

When the talent arrives, they’re greeted by an array of staff members and stylists armed with swag bag totes filled with necessities for the day- water bottles, sunscreen, etc.- and a cap and a white, full zip sweatshirt tailored to just their size, all baring the company’s logo. Maybe a little out of place, given the sudden heat wave, but the weather has promised them a perfect day for the beach at a cozy 72 degrees… and a somewhat chilly morning, especially for those expected to pose in the early tides.

The talent is free to mingle, encouraged to get some coffee and breakfast from the spread, get to know one another, and chat about their upcoming performances for the day when they’re not busy with their shoots or slates, be they promotional for the company brand or for pre-agreed projects for clients.

The music starts long before anyone ever takes the stage, but when it finally stops and the chattering from the crowd dies down…the party really begins.

The lights finally move into action and cast their effects onto the stage and over the dancers suddenly bursting to life for the crowd. The welcome song is upbeat and… honestly borderline obnoxious, but it’s definitely there to set the mood for a massive beach party. Dove, today’s MC and resident ray-of-sunshine archangel takes the stage toward the end of the song to finish out the number with her fellow performers, then applauds along with the crowd as the group exits the stage and a new set arrives.

“Hey everyone,” she purrs over the microphone, breaking her ‘come hither’ character almost immediately and laughing as the crowd jumps to life again. There’s no point in even trying to subdue her bright and sunny attitude, even for a quick tease. “Welcome to Fama’s Beach Party of 2018!”

The onstage band starts another song, just the beat, and she continues her greeting over it, all the while playfully pacing the stage.

“If you haven’t caught on by now, I’ll be yours all afternoon, evening, and well into the morning if you’ll have me~” Alright, maybe she hasn’t entirely dropped the flirty bit- “We have some amazing performances coming your way today, and plenty to do along the shore, so kick back, grab a drink, and just let go. The day is ours so Let’s party!”

From there, she jumps right into the first two songs, then relinquishes the stage to the next long sequence of performers, only interrupting to introduce each musical guest.

She’ll be back here and there throughout the performances with a few playful songs and teasing one liners of her own to keep the party going.

“This is going to get me in so much trouble, but show of hands, who out there is single tonight?”

PARTY PLAYLIST (Will update as performances are posted in threads!)

Volleyball tourney

Further from the stage, Volleyball courts have been marked out with foam posts, nets stretched taut across the centers. There’s a staff member at each of the first few with a clipboard, ready to welcome teams to the pits and referee, while some of the courts further down are meant simply for fun (or practice). So grab some friends, a Fama beach ball, and ready, set, spike!

House Boat

Link and Sidon’s apartment that they shared was, indeed, a boat. So of course they had to bring it right to the party! The beaches were filled up, but their house boat was available for partying as well. While on it music played loudly, drinks were colds and in coolers that were scattered about the deck area. The music meant someone could dance, but also sit and chat while on the deck of the boat.

Feel free to swim out here and grab a cold one and enjoy some music! Sidon will have his Wailord out as well, moving through the waters. Jump on the back of this massive whale and enjoy the sun in style!

Races!

Along the shore of the waters, people will find jet skis that have been supplied for them. Whoever would like is able to pair up, or possibly challenge Sidon who is hosting this event. These jet skis are for races, and whoever wins gets bragging rights and the satisfaction of being the fastest! Do not worry about possibly falling off at any point, Sidon and his Pokemon will be in the water to assist. Samurott and Gyarados will be at the ready for any individuals that may topple into the waters.

Pair up and move out!

Surfing/jetskis/diving/kites/etc

For the less competitive party goers, there are also jet skis and surfboards along the shore further down, well out of the range of the races, should anyone want to partake. Just ask the guy in the Fama shirt, and he’ll hook you up with the equipment, while some of the other attendees might hook you up with some gnarly waves, dude.

The breeze also seems to be exceptionally cooperative today as well, even with the thirty degree drop in heat from the previous days. Grab a kite and try it out!

It would be a long, LONG day with no food or drink around. No one wants to be parched while they party!

Luckily for the crowds, there are stations scattered all around the event with spreads of fruits and veggies and treats of all types, all provided by local businesses from the area, but the centerpiece of it all is the large hut, surrounded by tables, chairs, and umbrellas under which one can find a fully stocked, well-staffed bar (provided, of course, by one Gale Reinhardt) and a grill covered in fare sizzling under the watch of today’s ~~keyblade~~ grill-master, Lea.

The hut is also conveniently home to a large display of merchandise for sale featuring the celebrities performing and currently in attendance. Snag a poster, album, or shirt (or two…or five) and hunt down your idols for autographs!

When Dove returns to the stage, the mood changes completely. She’s forgone her swimwear and changed into something much more romantic, hair in long waves cascading over her shoulder and her happy angel’s glow subtle and warm. The lights dim low until only she and the musicians are visible with soft lights- The sky will be the focus true for this one.

The show starts off as soft and sweet, fireworks popping up here and there in quiet pastels. The next song builds with a show of silver and gold then leads into the next and then final songs with a full array of colors.

The music can be heard anywhere along the beach, as the feed from the stage area will be pumped along through speakers spread here and there, take a seat, cuddle up with that special someone (or another drink), and enjoy the show.

Just because the sun is disappearing doesn’t mean the fun is slowing down! Glowing lights strung from umbrellas and posts that seem to be popping up along the shore, keeping things fairly well lit, but much more soothing than earlier in the day.

The Volleyball courts have now been outfitted with backlights and buckets of glow paint, should anyone wish to paint on and glo up in support of their team…or just for fun for photos!

There are also now staff members and photographers handing out sparklers, careful to pass on the safety instructions, but cheerfully enabling everyone to have fun!

The roll of the ocean and now (somehow) clear skies set the perfect mood for a stroll down the beach, away from the energy and volume of the crowds. It’s a beautiful evening, and the stars seem to provide a perfect sense of peace in stark contrast to the jam packed area near the stage.

The music continues right up until the last hour, at which point Dove takes the stage for one last time. The song is a little different, still energetic, but as it’s finally winding down and fading out, Dove takes her last bow and waves her goodbyes. “I, along with the Fama family want to thank each and every one of you gorgeous people for joining us today! We had a ton of fun, and hope you did too. Enjoy the rest of the evening, and stay safe out there, and we’ll see you all next time! I’m off to grab some s’mores!”

And with a kiss and a wink to the crowd, she’s headed off the stage as the music fades into a repeat of just the beat and then into generic house music.

Once the party has begun to wind down and the staff begins to break down the stage and light rigging, bonfires pop up along the beach, each large and welcoming and accompanied by a nearby box full of the necessities for s’mores. It’s the perfect place to plop down with a guitar, a drink, a lover, or just your friends and enjoy the evening and the stars hanging overhead.

…Just be careful not to fall in if you’ve had one too many…

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[Even if he did, Rip's happy to learn more about him and his kind. So, she's listening intently and resting her head against him. Memories had started to settle and the headaches weren't as bad anymore. Though, she was being very careful about her moodswings. Or, as careful as she can manage to be anyway. ]

It's funny, I made zhe choice to live in zhe darkness for power.. your people zound like zhey did it to protect zhemselves.

[She pressed her forehead against him for a moment.]

I'm glad you got to enjoy zhe sun today. Maybe zomeday I'll get to enjoy it vith you.

[He shakes his head.]

We're a the sea, same as fish. 'S our home an' our life. Gives shelter, an' food, an' travel, an' everthin' we ever need. 'Cept light. Gotta have the sun for algae an' krill an' kelp. But if y' got that shit, yer good t' go.

[Namur chuckles, content again, and lays down, curling himself around Rip like a cat.]

How's that gonna happen? Can't undo bein' a vampire...

[She's happy to settle against him again as he gets himself situated.]

Don't know yet. But, I'm sure eventually zomething can be figured out.

[Rip snuggles against him and just kind of takes in his scent and pulse for a moment.]

But, you're right... I can't undo vat I am. But, maybe zhere is a vay to alleviate some of zhe symptoms.

Wouldn't want y' to anyway.

[He smells like the sun and the sea, and a bit of rum.]

But whaddy' mean alleviate the symptoms? There like some kinda SPF-ninety thousan' sunscreen y' got a recipe for in one a yer worlds?

[And it was a smell she was definitely enjoying on him considering it was making her smile.]

Hardly. But, perhaps Torchvood could make zomething like zhat.

[As annoying as Rose was, maybe it was a possibility if they were creating food she could eat.]

...Und vat if I had an opportunity to be like zhe ozher vampires from my vorld? Zhe ones not created in a lab.

[Ew girl. Why you gotta talk about them? Namur raises his brows, giving her a doubtful look.]

Iiiif y' say so...

[His expression becomes more thoughtful as she finishes.]

Other vampires in yer world ain't gotta stay in the dark? What else wouldja be changin'?

[She doesn't like them anymore than he does but, still. It's an idea. Rip toys with a strand of her long hair as she thinks about the vampires from her world, both Alucard and Seras Victoria.]

From vat I've seen, zhey haf more mobility zhan I do. I vould be able to create ozhers...summon familiars und be stronger zhan vat I am now.

[Then she hesitated slightly.]

Zhe down side is, my eyes vould change to red und I vould haf to be bound to Alucard az his fledgling. I've already talked to him since I've...come back. He offered und zhen vithdrew zhe offer vhen I let him know it vasn't as simple as just me he vould be getting if I agreed to drink his blood and take zhe bond.

[Namur chuckles a little.]

Well babe, wouldn't love y' any less with red eyes. But what's the familiars an' the fledglin' bond all 'bout? Y'd still be free t' make yer own choices an' shit, right?

[It's still a little weird to him, considering all the time he spent trying to help her overcome her fear of Alucard, that now within the space of a week or so, not only does she seem pretty much over it, she's considering binding herself to him in what Namur can only assume is a very personal and intimate way.]

[A lot happened in her memories that washed away her fear of Alucard and replaced it with worse things that overrode her fear of her murderer. It also didn't help that in a few of those memories, they had moved past that to something of friends or even the beginning of being lovers.

Rip was still trying to process that.]

I'm glad to hear zhat.

[She let out a soft sigh and tried to figure out how to put things into words to describe what it was. Though, Namur was right it was very personal and very intimate.]

I don't know..It vould be a bond similar to parent und child. Or.. Master und Servant. I vould haf his blood flowing through my veins und he vould be zhe one in control und responsible for making sure I learned vat I needed to be a proper vampire.

[Saying it out loud did make it sound like a form of servitude and in a way it was.. but, one she'd eventually be released from once he felt she was ready to be.]

But, I'm not even sure if he vill offer again. It haz to be done villingly by both parties. It cannot be forced. Part of me vishes to accept und anozher part if vary of being...zhat close to him again.

By proper vampire y' mean t' say a vampire that knows what their abilities can do an' shit an' not like... some big pile a dumbass rules, aye? Cuz far as I'm concerned yer already a proper damn vampire an' whatever that means is whatcha make it mean, catch me? Mean, sure. Everbody's got room t' grow an' get stronger. Even me! That don't mean y' ain't complete.

[Incidentally, this is why she loves him. Never change. Rip finds herself smiling and perhaps snuggling a little more into him as they wait for the fireworks to start.]

Vell, compared to zhe ozhers from home, I'm nozhing but a copy. I hardly hold up to vat zhey can do.

[A sad truth of her life. But, Rip was also unique in her own strange way.]

But, I'm happy you like me zhe vay I am now.

So they're a differnt kind a vampire. So's Gusty an' Vlad. Ain't a single one a y' got the same shit goin' on, an' yer all differnt from the Everglade vamps. Y' been what y' is for longer'n I been alive an' that counts, babe. Don't want some asshat slosh tellin' y' it don't, 's all I'm divin' at.

[Namur reaches up and drags her down to lay next to him, making her the inner spoon. He nuzzles the crook of her neck.]

Do what's best for y', Rip. I ain't 'fraid a y', or what y'd become. Y' got a good heart. Know a lotta folk don't see it, an' I know y' ain't seen it yerself a lot, but 's in there. Jus' promise me y' won't lose you, aye?

[Rip settled against him as the inner spoon and seemed quiet happy to be there. He also gave her a lot to think about. He was right, she had been like this for quite some time, so...should she really change it?]

I promise. I'll make sure zhat no matter vat I decide to do, I vill alvays be me.

Gonna hold y' t' it, then.

[Namur nods, and bites at her ear, tugging it back to try and get her to roll over towards him as the lights dim and the fireworks performance begins, soft and sweet. It'll be several stanzas before the cannon fire starts, though for all he cares they don't even have to bother with the fireworks. He's got plenty shooting off just under the surface of his skin.]

[Rip sort of looses whatever else she might say as he bites her ear and just makes her melt slightly. It also got her to do exactly what he wanted and got her to roll over more towards him so she could nip him back.

Who needed a fireworks display when they were perfectly capable of making their own just like this?]

[He shifts his arm to support her head, and presses the pad of his thumb up against the point of one of her fangs, using it as a guide to reach down and bite her delicate lips, first the top then the bottom. Then he traces his fingertips over her cheek and down her neck, slipping his knee over top of her legs, easing into a full body caress. He breathes a soft, longing sigh just as the first cannons launch, sending sparks of light exploding through the sky high above.]

[She can feel his thumb against her sharp fangs and it's always a surprise to her that they never seem to mark him unless she really tries..

Not that she wanted to. Not right now anyway as she feels his teeth on her lips, gently biting her as she lets out a soft moan while his fingertips trace over her cheeks and down her neck. Before Rip realizes it, he's shifting to caress her body with his and in turn, distracting her from the explosions over head that should have terrified her...

Instead, her focus was completely on him and everything he was doing as her hands began to wander, seeking out skin to caress as she tries to gently nip him back.]

[He's been shirtless all day, so his skin is warm beneath her palms, and he does a bit of melting of his own as they roam about. Namur notices how the fireworks bathe her pale skin in a myriad of colors, her hair glimmering with reflections of the same, and it's the most alluring she's ever been.

So he kisses her deeply, with his fingers caught in the ebony silk of her hair and their legs slowly getting tangled. He wants her shoulders and her chest and her belly too, but all in good time, though he slides the backs of his knuckles along the side of her ribs, down to her hips which he pulls flush against his torso with a moan.]

[She practically soaks up the warmth from his skin considering she's unable to bathe in the sun like he is. For the most part she was able to tune out the fireworks as they played along her skin and just.. focus on him.

She kisses him back as they become more and more entangled as she feels him trial down her body to pull her hips flush against him. She was about to move against him when Rip froze.

A particularly loud firework went off over head, lighting up the sky with whites and reds as the sound just reverberated through the area in a way Rip could not ignore and triggered a very different response from what she was just doing. She started to tremble as she pushed him back to get breathing space, nails biting in hard to his skin as if trying to draw blood.

Instinctively she let out a slight growl and seemed for a minute.. not to realize just where she was as she started to fight to untangle herself from him. Whatever memory that bang triggered.. was not a pleasant one.]

[It will be several seconds before Namur realizes she isn't clawing at him in a romantic furor, and chuckles at first, the usual color in his cheeks deepening as her nails dig in. But then her adrenaline hits his senses, and he tastes her fear, and it shocks him. Wounds him.

Another voice whispers through his mind, of someone he loves, who assured him she loved him back: It's...-You're scary, alright? The sharp pain that accompanies those memories almost makes him feel it more in his head than his heart.]

Wha? Rip, what the hell?

[He levers himself upward and to the side, giving her space.]

What'd I do?

[It's not until she gets a little space that she starts to calm down and manages to just curl up, hands over her ears as a few more explosions go off. It really wasn't anything he did, it was the explosions over head that triggered this particularly vivid memory of one of her many deaths....

And the reason she died also accompanied the memory. She had been trying to avenge a lover after he had been killed. It had been someone she had cared for as deeply as she cared for Namur. Which made the explosions all that much worse for her as she growled and tried to fight through the memories.

For a few moments, it almost seemed like she was just some feral beast curled up on the blanket with him and growling as she tried her hardest to block out the sound of the fireworks and then when there was a lull towards the end of them...

Rip was trying to draw in deep calming breaths, something she was finding hard in her panic. But, she managed to at least growl out a few words as she twisted around to look at him. She was a least regaining some control, but, she was still very on edge as she managed to move into a kneeling position before him and hunched over a little.]

Vasn't you... death by explosions.

[Hopefully that explained things a little bit.]

Shit.

[For a moment, he's not entirely sure what to do. Things were so good, and the night's far from over. But if she's flipping her shit, well...]

C'mon, babe. Stand up. Got an idea.

[Namur stoops and helps hold her ears for a moment, using that time to physically encourage her up. She's brave so she's got this. There's a bit of protest from other viewers, but considering they've all just been spared an unwanted erotic show, most of them keep their mouths shut. Namur picks up the blanket and drapes it over his arm, then gestures for Rip to climb on if she wants to.]

[It didn't take much urging to get her to her feet and with his help, the sound was getting blocked out enough to calm her down to get a little more control through her breathing was still a little strained.

Whatever his idea was...She just needed to get out of here. So when he gestures for her to climb up, she's more than willing to do so and kind of cling to him. ]

[Namur hefts her easily, and beats a hasty retreat from the mainstage area, back towards the water. He drops the blanket in an unclaimed patch of sand. The fireworks are still visible, their sound still reverberates, but at least they aren't directly beneath them anymore. Here he pauses for a moment, setting her down.]

Hang in there jus' a li'l bit longer, babe. Gotta getcha outta the pretty dress so we can go for a dive, aye? Want help?

[Rip nodded once she realized what he was getting at and turned to have him help her out of the grey mesh dress, mostly just pulling it over her head and then dropping it onto the sand with the blanket.

With a bit of distance between them and the explosions, it wasn't as bad.. but, she was still panicking and needed to just keep getting away from the fireworks so hopefully his idea worked.]

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