[Open] Let's go (back) to the beach!

[tantailizing]

🧙 WHO: Everyone invited by this network post
⚔️️ WHAT: Throwing Colette a birthday party!
🕒 WHEN: June 19th
🗺️ WHERE: Beach near Camelot City
⚠️ WARNINGS: It's Colette's Birthday. No getting out of hand, but warnings will be added if they must.

Sunny, clear, bright with calm, but visible waves, all those perfect conditions for a day at the beach.

... Really, he'd been checking to make sure. Meanwhile, he had to trust nothing would happen since Camelot was still right there. Just one day, one day of things staying normal with no interruptions was all he was asking.

Anyway, rental grill and table? Check.

Beach umbrellas? Check.

Extra towels? Check.

Beach balls, floating rings, basically things that said 'beach fun'? Check, check, aannd check!

While Zidane had the bowls, water, and toys for the dogs, Eustace was supplying what they ate (which was for the best), and he's making sure to keep them away from the disposable plates and cold foods so no mistakes were made. If anyone wanted alcohol? Well, that wasn't available - Zidane's only packed water, juice, and some assorted carbonated beverages for those that wanted it. BYOB if one really needs it - heck, he has some pizza on order later for people who'd rather that than the fruits, vegetables, or meat he's cooking up.

All-in-all, should be enough for people to chill out, have fun, and save room for the ice cream cake once it was time to sing 'Happy Birthday'!

[OOC: Dog beach birthday party fun! Heads up, I'll try tagging everyone that top-levels with Zidane since he's hosting so if you don't want a tag, just tell me. Also, have any specific questions? Also hit me up at demidemonLove. Just final note: blue decorations, and plants present courtesy of Aerith!]

Comments

[angelolatry]

[She. Isn't exactly sure what to expect exactly. All she knew from smaller birthdays back home with Lloyd's for example was that there was cake and presents. Colette's never really done this in regards to herself exactly. Her birthday being more of a church thing, being the Chosen and all, more about celebrating being a year closer to her leaving for her Journey. Not that everyone in Iselia was aware of the full truth of that either but still.

This is. New. It's certainly a change from that for once. Having a normal birthday party. Turning seventeen. What a concept. It's so foreign, at least to her it almost seems like she's just dreaming it when she arrives and sees all this set up.

She'll happily mingle and join in hitting the beach ball around (and probably tripping once or twice in the process.....), thanking everyone for coming and to those that organized it and such. She might get rather distracted petting and playing with all the dogs too, lest she leave one out and they get sad they didn't get pets too.]

[crimsongirl]

[Quite the party. Didn't think they would go so far for one person. Still, at least all the cooking provided a good distraction for herself. So much time spent thinking, and with fears of starting up training again, she needed some kind of distraction. Which is why she came here, opening up a container to reveal several small burgers. There were various meats sorted, and she began to put them in the spots that remained free.]

Got the idea from Maribelle when we went out for lunch once. Nice little snack to go with everything else here.

[Just don't mind how tired she looks, the yawn not helping her case. At least she was a good cook.]

[flamekthunder]

[When she's out playing with the dogs Eustace will approach her.]

Colette.

[Really he doesn't want to take up too much of her time since she seems to be enjoying herself.]

[fullgauntlet]

[Izuku hadn't had time to respond to Zidane's post but when he had seen it he was so glad to hear that someone was throwing a party for her. She deserves it. And they had been chatting previously about how nice it would be to do birthday things. So, Izuku of course manages to get to the party for the celebration! He does have a simply wrapped gift for her too.]

Colette-san! Congratulations on your birthday!

[He gives her a friendly wave and then offers her the small wrapped package.]

[angelolatry]

Hm? Ah! Eustace! You made it too!

[Of course he did in being the one to bring the dogs. But still. It isn't like she is necessarily aware of that. She straightens from petting and playing with the dogs, standing and dusting off her clothes as if that might be enough to get rid of the dog hair (it probably isn't).]

Are you having a good time?

[angelolatry]

You made it!

[Maybe she shouldn't be so surprised. They'd mentioned how their birthdays were decently close together and all. Still, Colette does smile and waves in return as he approaches. She blinks down at the present, thankfully not outright crying about it at least as she hides it behind a smile in taking the offered gift. It isn't like she has really done this before.]

Thank you!

[flamekthunder]

[No it definitely isn't. He'd help but he knows that's just a lost cause since it'll get right back on her.]

Yes, and it looks like you are as well. I'm glad.

[It's a party for her after all.]

[apshot]

[ It's probably strange to find Bakugou just lingering about the place, huh? However, it is proper manners that he should at least go and make an appearance. He has met the girl a few times. Helped her out a couple. It's enough that he should at least sit down and say something.

That is... If she bothers to come up to him. Too bad his manners only go so far. Bakugou isn't going to actually approach her? ]

[fullgauntlet]

[With birthdays mere weeks apart he should definitely be here! He blushes slightly when she takes the gift but looks glad!]

You're welcome! I wasn't quite sure what to get you but I hope that's alright.

[Inside the wrapping is a nearly crafted hard cover journal. It's a light blue colour that almost shines with a twinge of holographic colour.]

[angelolatry]

I am! I wasn't expecting so many. Or the dogs!

[Then again that is probably the one thing most everyone knows about her here. Her love for dogs. So maybe that is not so surprising that someone arranged their presence as well. Colette gives a smile though, glad to see him and so many other friends.]

It's so much fun, I haven't done this before.

[angelolatry]

[It might not be that she notices him right away among the others and the dogs and all but she does eventually try greeting and thanking everyone that showed up. Which does include Bakugou. She approaches with a small smile at her face, giving a wave as she greets and thanks him.]

You made it too! I hope you are having fun at least?

[angelolatry]

It's okay. I'm sure whatever it is I'll like it!

[It's from a friend after all. And Colette hasn't exactly had a lot of presents to compare it to. So. Really, all of this is more than enough in them just showing up. She asks if she should open the gift now, or whether she should wait to later.]

[tantailizing]

[Quite a party maybe, but why not for someone who never got a real party? Zidane's all grins working on the food at a grill (which so great to have something with a fire), but he looks up when Homura brings food over.]

Not a bad idea! Anyway, welcome to Colette's party! You found the food, drinks are over there, games are under that tree, towels can be set up under the umbrellas, and the dogs are around!

[Eustace was keeping a watch on them really.]

[tantailizing]

[With enough food served, Zidane can take a break and watches everyone having fun. Sign of a good party was everyone enjoying themselves. And when approached by the birthday girl, he grins.]

Hey Colette! Happy birthday!

[crimsongirl]

Really went all out, huh? Kinda surprised. Whose the lucky birthday girl anyway? Think I saw her on the network once or twice, but I'm usually busy.

[Training, training, and more training was usually her schedule. Well until Caster ruined things for her a bit. Maribelle really had a good point about not being social enough.]

[tantailizing]

Had to! Colette's never gotten a proper celebration for her birthday!

[The fact Homura doesn't know Colette doesn't bother him at all. It was an open invite on the network and he'll gladly point out the birthday girl.]

She's right over there and I'm not surprised. She's a sweet girl, loves dogs, and loves meeting new people so she'll be happy to have you here. Also, don't panic too much if she trips; she's a little prone to 'em and gets right back up.

[crimsongirl]

Never had one? That just seems....sad.

[For as much as she hated her family, even she got parties. Well, no friends, more like a private celebration, got some tools to help training and school. Okay, not the best, but she got a cake.]

Think she just needs better shoes or something to stop doing that?

[tantailizing]

Yeah, so I'd thought I'd give her one. I know everyone's sick of birthdays on the network, but she deserves at least one real one.

[He does keep in mind what Bakugo said, but he's also not wrong about there being a lot announced or celebrated. It's just a thing people do and ain't nothing wrong with it.]

Aha, you'd think that, but... no. That's just what happens.

[tantailizing]

[Party planner Zidane could be found out and about, greeting guests and preparing food at a grill. He's in for games (if someone will take over food for a bit) and playing with dogs... and sneaking some unhealthy treats to dogs and whistling because he hasn't done anything.]

[He's not someone about to rest and relax in the sun - heck, he's fired up and ready to make sure everyone's having a good time (no alcohol required!).]

[rustyhonesty]

... you know, there are people with animal magic here. They can easily hear the excitement over the dogs receiving unhealthy treats.

[Hi Zidane.]

[tantailizing]

Oh shit, I forgot they can hear that!

[But he'll laugh. Busted, but you know what, happy dogs.]

Hey, how's it going man?

[rustyhonesty]

[Jean chuckles. The only reason he knew was because his own dog got excited and came to tell her about the delicious snacks.]

Better than before, that's for sure. How about for you?

[tantailizing]

[Gosh, can't get dogs to keep secrets, can ya? Haha!]

Great! Couldn't have asked for a better day to put this on really! Everyone's back, city's not under attack, and nothing weird going on outside that we need to fix so people can have a good time.

[flamekthunder]

It was Zidane's idea regarding the dogs. He suggested bringing ones up for adoption so I selected these. [He reaches down to affectionately pet one that comes up to him.] Even if they don't get adopted, they'll at least have had a fun day out here.

What's been your favorite thing so far?

[flamekthunder]

[JUST GOING TO BE STARING.

FROM A DISTANCE.

HE KNOWS WHAT YOU'RE DOING ZIDANE.]