Prim Nautical Picnic

[sugarnspite]

PRIM NAUTICAL PICNIC

what's up?

Today, Holland and Valkyrie are hosting a lovely picnic by the lake, themed with anchors, sea shells and motifs of sea creatures. It's all of a romantic, bygone era. Large umbrellas shade the picnickers, who can lounge on pillows as they enjoy their lunch and mocktails.

It has not descended into chaos.

Yet.

visuals!

volunteer slots!

[Volunteer A] tries to step out onto one of the rowboats, but it slips out from underneath them! They're stuck in the splits for a moment before topping into the water.

[Volunteer B] tries their best to get into a rowboat with a cute classmate, but instead ends up stuck on the lake with a freshman distraught because [Volunteer C] won't go to homecoming with them. Any advice on how to get them to say yes? Hitting them in the back of the neck with a spitball didn't work.

[Volunteer D] can't seem to keep these wasps away from their danish! Shoo!

pairings list!

• Holland & Merlin

• Armani & Valkyrie

• Jupiter & Freya

• Audrey & Lionel

Please feel free to play out other boat rides as well!

how this works!

⬥ Although Holland and Val mostly invited their friends, anyone can join in. Val will pretend she's fine with it.

⬥ Snacks were provided by Jupiter, who promised they'd be "like normal."

⬥ There are three mocktails to choose from!

• Salty Dog: honestly just grapefruit juice with a salt/sugar rim and a lime slice.
  
• Royal Regatta: apple juice, elderflower and rose pressé, and mint leaves
  
• Blue Lagoon: non-alcoholic curacao syrup, club soda, lemon juice, simple syrup, crushed ginger, mint

⬥ You can do boat scenes with whomever, don't feel like the pairing list we generated are the only people who can touch the boats!

⬥ Today is partly cloudy, and you might want to bring a light jacket! Themed outfits are encouraged.

⬥ If you monsters start racing boats I'll try to RNG times.

locations!

⬦ The Picnic: Lounge on the blankets and pillows with a little bit to eat!

⬦ The Boats: Enjoy a leisurely romantic rowboat ride, or maybe try to tip over someone else's boat, or race your friends. It's the wild west out on the water.

⬦ OOC - QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS!

Comments

Holland & Merlin

[gold_digger]

Before Merlin can actually even say anything, Holland is pulling out two plastic champagne flutes and a small set of plates from a tiny basket she'd brought with them. She hadn't doubted the other senior's willingness, but also she was going to enjoy herself, even if he didn't want to.

After pouring the juice and putting two petit fours a piece on each plate, she beams. "I always take hostessing seriously. Thank you for dressing up. And for coming. It really means a lot; I'm sure Val appreciates it too."

Holland & Merlin

[merlinpletcher]

"Your priorities are inexplicable but appreciated," Merlin returns with a grin, visibly perking up at the sight of the petit fours even if Holland only puts two on each plate. Hopefully that's just part of the aesthetic and she's not planning to hold out on him. He slowly stops rowing, securing the oars and allowing the boat to drift lazily as he reaches for a plastic flute. After a pause he raises his glass, silently inviting her to toast.

"I'm here because I want to be. It's not a favor or anything," he returns, eyebrows quirking up, "Besides. When else was I going to get to wear this?" He tweaks the anchor necklace he's wearing to illustrate his point.

Holland & Merlin

[gold_digger]

"They can't be surprising to you, though," Holland says of her priorities - Merlin surely knows her well enough to expect this. Regardless, at least they're appreciated. She's appreciated, it seems. Maybe. She is working rather hard, so hopefully.

She raises her own glass before taking a delicate sip, mindful of her lipstick even though, thanks to magic, it won't be budging. It never hurts to be extra careful. "Well, it's still nice of you, anyway. And you must have that necklace for a reason. Were you not expecting a nautical picnic when you headed to school this year?"