Jul. 12th, 2025 08:13 pm
WEEK ??? | REUNION
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There was escape.
Now what?
Welcome to Acken Island!

It’s not a small island, and yet, the small city that is Silvenia Academy takes up most of it. It’s bustling, busy, and full of people. It is also, for now, peaceful.
The lodging Lortel has prepared is far out of the city center, nestled on the coast far from prying, curious eyes. The ocean stretches away just a few dozen feet from the entrance of this spacious seaside mansion. It’s light and airy here, nothing like the home they so briefly knew. It should be plenty of space, and privacy, for everyone, the more-than-human members of the group included.
- Settling In: It would be difficult even for Lortel to procure a 22-bedroom mansion, so there’s only a measly eight bedrooms. You’ll all have to share rooms again. Wander in, get settled, pick out your rooms, and say hello to people you may not have seen in a couple months now! The house also has plenty of rooms to explore, including an enormous kitchen and gorgeously appointed dining room, a great room dominated by a large and cozy fireplace, a small library, a breezy veranda that wraps around the entire house (for great sunrise and sunset views!), a rather austere office (that’s Lortel’s, thank you very much), an entertainment/game room, and more.
- Bonfire Night: On a stretch of sand down on the beach, Lortel has set up (or rather, had someone else set up) a sizable bonfire to enjoy as the sun goes down! There’s blankets and chairs to sit on and snacks to munch. Will you play a song, or tell a scary story? Maybe you’ll build a sandcastle? This beach is your oyster!
- It Never Stays Quiet For Long: Back on campus, there is an explosion. Lortel will seem largely unbothered by this, and tell you not to worry if you ask. It’s probably Ed, she’ll comment, with soft, fond exasperation. This mild mood is lost when what looks like a sea serpent crawls out of the ocean. Something about the explosion must have disturbed it, because it’s not happy. Will you fight? With enough of a group effort, you may be able to drive it back to whence it came…!
- Let’s Cut Loose: Well, after all that’s tidied up, Lortel will proceed as planned: with a party! First, of course, there’s setting up; there’s furniture to move out of the way in the great room, streamers to hang, and food to prepare. Lortel has even arranged for a wardrobe to be available to pick an outfit from. It’s not as fancy as the ball, but she does make sure nice clothes are available for everyone if they so choose to dress up a little. Then it’s time to party! All dolled up after the group’s effort, the great room makes a good impromptu dance floor/party central. Dance, drink (there’s alcoholic and non-alcoholic options! be good, kids), mingle, and be merry.
- Wildcard: Come up with your own prompt to mix and mingle during these precious few days you all have together!
code bases by tricklet
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it's the beach!
another ball
BEACH DAY
[Is Anemone enjoying herself right now?
If so, then my deepest apologies. Since--
SPLAAAAASH!
She's getting sprayed in the face with a super soaker, courtesy of]
Couldn't agree with'cha more!~
[Her brother, now sister, wearing a swimsuit of her own.]
laughs
Ranma! Why, you—!
[ She jumps to her feet, looking around for another supersoaker to reckon with him. ]
Reunion
[Yoojin hops over and--well, he doesn't pick her up and twirl her, but he does give her a nice, big hug. When he steps back, it's just to grin at her.]
Have you grown since I last saw you? When was that, just a few weeks ago?
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I haven't changed that much.
[ She gives him a skeptical look, tossing her hair back. ]
My head feels clearer, I guess. Like I woke up from a bad dream.
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[It really is. She looks so much happier and healthier. His heart is full to overflowing.
Ah, but--]
And hoooowwww's my buddy Gulliver? [Obviously, Yoojin's not going to pick him up and twirl him, either, but he does bend a little and offer him a hand for pets.] I'd never leave you out.
[Back up to Anemone:]
Did you get a chance to put your stuff down and settle in? I'd love to sit down and hear about everything!
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[ Lortel will be bustling about basically making sure everything is perfect. She’s a little fussy that way. But for each new arrival as they get in she’ll (try to) stop and greet them—you know, if you can pull her attention away from
mastermindingorganizing. Maybe you want to grab her so she actually stops for a sec…? ]beach.
[ now that things have calmed down from all the arrivals, Lortel is relaxing at least a little. She’s even wearing soft beach wear and looks ... relaxed, for once!
She'll actually brave the water (up to her knees, that is) eventually or if encouraged, wearing a cute bikini she had on under that dress. She doesn't seem super keen to get wet... maybe you should change that? Even though, once she's in the water, she'll give you a look and say, very sweetly: ]
You better not splash me.
bonfire night.
[ A day in the surf and sun has tired her out, so she's back in her beach dress and curled up by the fire, her still-drying hair tumbling loose down her shoulders.
If you are most people, she'll smile and ask: ]
Having a good time, I hope?
[ If, on the other hand, your name is Aqua Hoshino, she'll just happily barnacle to your side without asking, utterly content. ]
bonfire night
[ Beaches are supposed to be, Anemone. She joins Lortel by the bonfire, also worn from the day and her skin red and sunburnt because she neglected to put on sunscreen. She's not an outdoors girl, having spent most of her time being carted around in airships, and novice beach-goer that she is, who knew sun protection was necessary?
But don't let her grumbling fool you. Anenmone had looked genuinely happy to see everyone and was as enthusiastic as a child when she first felt the waves lapping at her feet. ]
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[ She shows up, of course, with Leon, Luis, and Eui, all three of whom she's been with since they all left the house. There's been a pretty marked change in her: she seems happy, at ease, well fed and well rested. Turns out escaping a hell house and traumatic upbringing does wonders for the soul!
Far from her old reticence when it came to mingling, she seems happy to see folks. ]
Hey, long time no see. How've you been?
( beach )
[ She shows up in a tshirt and board shorts because fuck you, that's why. She sits on the beach, squinting in the sun, and turns down most offers to get in the water. If pressed, she'll eventually admit, embarrassed and a little sulky: ]
I, uh ... I don't know how to swim, so ... just go ahead, it's fine.
( sea serpent )
Oh, absolutely fuck that.
[ She doesn't even try to join in. She does not fucking want to. She just chills on the veranda and watches. Should you join her, she will offer up her bowl of snacks. ]
Wanna watch?
( party )
[ Since she never made it to the last party ...
... she's determined to come to this one. And does!
For this she actually digs into the wardrobe, and eventually emerges in a simple, but still pretty, dress. Her hair is even done nicely (courtesy of Eui).
That said, she still doesn't know what to ... DO ... at a party, really. Unless she's with Eui, she's probably hanging awkwardly near a wall trying to look less uncomfortable than she feels. If you come over to say hi she'll at least try a smile and say: ]
So... uh... nice party, huh?
[ ... visibly winces, cringing at herself. ]
sea serpent
Oh dear. That poor serpent.
[ She's calling it. The creature will soon be bullied back into the ocean. ]
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[In contrast to other former Houseguests who are happier and healthier than ever, Yoojin seems to have lost some weight over the last couple months. He's not quite as bouncy as he was, either. Still, he's in high spirits as he pokes his head out the door of whatever room he's staying at and waves over whomever he sees.]
Hey! I brought department store gift sets for everyone. Which kind do you want?
[There are fancy box sets of expensive fruit, meat, other snacks, alcohol, Korean beauty products... and also what look like potions and weapons.
Department stores sure are different, these days.]
B. Beach (+ BABY BOY)
[Though he has no intention of getting in the water--he's not a very strong swimmer--Yoojin's still dressed in swim trunks and a loud Hawaiian shirt. He reclines comfortably on a lounge chair, sipping a glass of fruit juice, content just to watch the waves. And the people around.
Eventually, though, his gaze grows thoughtful. He says, seemingly to himself:]
Hey, Changeling. Are you all right waking up for a second? It's not urgent, I just think you should come out for a bit.
Mnnh... okay, Dad. What is it?
[A small child with pinkish-silver hair suddenly appears, curled up on the lounger beneath Yoojin's arm. He has rounded horns and iridescent fairy wings, which flutter as he yawns.
Yoojin pauses, then carefully pets the boy's head.]
I wanted to give you the chance to say hello, or at least to see these friends of mine. I mean, in a way... you've kind of already met them.
[Changeling's golden eyes sweep over the beach, but he seems reluctant to leave Yoojin's side. Or maybe he's just shy. Anyway, here's a new face for everyone, even those who've visited Yoojin in Seoul.]
C. Wildcard
[You know I'm down for whatever.]