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{{Paintball---> Beach Bar ----> Limbo }}

Damien sighed, disappointed at the results. However, he quickly resumed his optimism, as he looked forward to the next event-- Limbo.

First though, he needed at drink. running over to the beach bar, he poured himself a cup of water, drank it fast, and then drank yet another one. With a huge exhale, he plopped onto a chair, completely exhausted and waititng for the next event.

Next time.. I'll let Zay split the events with me. He was exhausted, and nearly crashing from the excitement of paintball. However, several minutes later, he heard the announcement and quickly hurried over to stand in line for the limbo, flashing grins at both Zayne and Altair.
"I'm going to win!" He called out to them childishly, not realizing that he had probably jinxed himself.

[[Limbo (side)line >> BEACH BAR (signup!!!) >> Limbo Sidelines]]

Rivener didn't know he was being watched so closely. Had he noticed, he might have developed some of his earlier misgivings and have to suddenly duck out. As it stood, however, Rivener only glanced back once they reached the area and Lucia began speaking, suggesting another event she was signed up for. "I thought you said this was your last one?" Perhaps she meant while the sun was still up, which wouldn't be for much longer. With a shrug and a smirk, Rivener agreed. "I'll sign up. I'm pretty good at stories, I think. As for my camera, it's in my pocket. I'll take more pictures later, when the bar is lower and people start falling." He smirked playfully. Those would make for some good memories.

He stood (or rather floated) nearby while Lucia headed to the limbo bar for the first round. She didn't need to lower herself very much, which Rivener supposed was good. She'd have an easier time than people with legs, probably, though. When Lucia regained his side, Rivener grinned. "You did well though. I'm sure you'll be really good at this. Hold on for a second, I'm going to go sign up for that story thing; be right back!"

Hurrying, Rivener floated to the beach bar and found the clip board, writing his name on the sheet for Storytime. He then returned to the limbo area as quickly as he could. "Did I miss anything?" he asked, already fishing out his camera just in case.

(( Limbo ))

"Oh, I haven't signed up for storytime yet. But if you will I will." Lucia's eyes sparkled. She figured that with this event, there would be a little time to talk, but not too much. There would probably be more time at the bonfire. "I've read a lot of stories. But I don't know if I'm good or not," she said more to herself than Rivener.

She smiled at Rivener. "I hope I don't fall. Though I'm not really sure how that'd be possible." She tried to picture herself falling and it just didn't look right. First of all, sand would get in her hair and that really wouldn't work for her. Secondly, the only way she would fall would be if she stopped floating. And she wouldn't do that.

Lucia beamed as her companion said she did well. Lucia waited while Rivener signed up for the storytime. She didn't know Yuurei had signed her up already and she assumed Rivener was signing her up then.

Lucia smiled and said, "Nope, you didn't miss a thing!" She floated by Rivener, waiting for her turn to limbo again. She tried to think of something to say to the male raevan. She could speak well, but her conversational abilities weren't developed yet. She didn't want to call attention to her bruises . . . or the fact that she cried, so she wasn't going to talk about the paintball game. As Rivener took out his camera she smiled, thinking of something. "Hey, umm, can I try to take your picture? I've never used one of those before."

((Paintball fields -> Limbo!!/Parking Lot))

David watched helplessly as his last shot barely missed the Melon Captain. She had been right there, how could--Why?! Disappointedly listening to the final announcement, David shook his head as the bruises and chafing began to settle into his body. Dropping his gun back off at the beginning of the event along with the other accessories, he scanned the grounds for his sister. Namini was waiting as patiently as she could, having watched Josh wander off, perhaps to the limbo event?, and beamed when the two siblings finally made eye contact. David draped himself on the shorter brunette, sighing his true defeat, "..sorry. About earlier.." Karma had made a fool out of him, returning the pain he had delivered earlier to the girl. But Namini's mind seemed to be preoccupied. Giving her brother an understanding peck on the cheek, she quickly threw David off of her and waved goodbye.

"Don't worry about it, David! Just cheer me on in the next event, kay?" she chirped, dashing off towards the gathering crowd at the other side of the beach. David watched her go with a frown on his face, before calling out after her, surprisingly angry, "Hey. HEY!! You're not even going to feel bad for me?!" He pointed at his numerous green bruises, fuming, as his sister returned his question with a lighthearted laughter.

He'd cheer her on in a minute. Wandering towards the scorching parking lot , David began the hunt for their car. The stupid girl hadn't even eaten anything since they got there. Unlocking the silver vehicle, he dove into their clutter and searched for some small crackers or perhaps a semi-cool bottle of water..

Namini reached the limbo event with her heart ready to burst from her chest. No, she wasn't tired in the least. She was amazingly ready to bend her way to victory! Wandering into the limbo line, Namini stared in awe at the lovely ladies before her: Ebony, Lucia, and Melisande. Two being Raevans she had never seen before, and the first being David's accomplice. Speaking of which, why hadn't she been cheering him on at the paintball event? Hm, maybe she was busy..

Following suit, Namini slipped in past Melisande, the cute girl barely able to float under it because of the slight plumpness of her tummy. Taking a quick stretch, Namini tried to see how low she could go~

((Beach Bar -> Limbo))

With her long red scarf folded as small as possible, Niksia left it on the bar. She hesitated before leaving it though and grinned suddenly at the doctor serving the drinks. A strand of red hair was tucked behind her ear as she had the decency to look embarrassed at the same time.

'If I can keep this here for a while, I'll pay for the privilege when I get back. I'll be back after the limbo, I promise!'

Niksia spun around then and darted across the sand to the limbo, catching sight of the last few people to go under the bar. A couple people but Raevans as well! This could make the whole thing harder, it was easy to be flexible when you were really only partly ribbon. Another went under as she watched, a young looking girl, and kicking her red sandals off the red haired woman followed once the girl was free and clear.

Long hair swinging toward the ground, Niksia cleared the bar with only a small bend required. She blushed faintly in embarrassment at how exposed everyone probably looked going under, including herself, and collected her sandals at the end. Joining the line again, she grinned a little and waited for the next round with the others.

((Limbo))

Lucia's face was very serious as she received instructions on how to use the camera. Her eyes examined each part of the camera as he pointed everything out. "Don't worry. I won't let it fall."

Lucia held the camera fairly awkwardly, like if she grasped it too hard it would fall to pieces in her hands. Looking through the lcd screen she took a long time trying to frame Rivener so she got him, the beach, and a bit of ocean in the shot. Placing her finger over the button she moved herself a little.

There it was: the perfect shot. Rivener's red and black stood out beautifully against the tan sand and blue ocean. Behind his hair, the sunset made him look like he was glowing.

Lucia took the picture just as Rivener spun around. Lucia's mouth dropped open. He had ruined her shot! It was perfect and now his hair was up in the air, blocking the ocean and he had a silly look on his face. At least he was still glowing. "You messed it up!" She giggled, trying to hide her frustration over a silly little picture. Besides, the scorpion frei had mentioned that he wanted to get pictures of people falling over: action shots, but not the prettiest things in the world.

Lucia handed the camera back to Riv so he could see his goofy picture. "What's a star camera?" She pictured a five pointed yellow camera.

((Limbo))

"Oh don't delete it!" she smiled. "I mean, it's not like the limbo people who fall are the only ones who look silly." She mimicked his pouty face, somehow making pouting look very sexy. Her head tilted down as her eyes looked up at him and her lower lip looked bigger as she pushed it out. She took the camera back, hoping that her teasing didn't make him mad, but also wanting to let him know that it was okay he moved.

She framed him again, the ocean, the beach, the glowing. "Ooo! Now it's even prettier!" She took the picture and showed it to him. He was framed by the beautiful sunset's colors that had only deepened since he spun around. The beautiful oranges, reds, and pinks were vibrant. "Like it?"

Wow. That camera sounded like it could take really pretty pictures. And pictures at night sounded even better. "If you want, go get it. I'll wait." Her eyes sparkled.