Sookie Stackhouse Party -- The Beach -- Thursday Evening

[icecoldfrost]

After plotting and planning, all their wicked ideas were about to come to fruition. A long stretch of beach had been roped off, and white party lights and tiki torches provided the illumination for Sookie's birthday party. Orchids and other exotic flowers covered the tables, and each girl was presented with a lei or flower crown upon arrival. A pair of very attractive NPC bartenders were staffing the two open bars, and at the birthday girl's private table, there was a cake.

This is what happened when people left planning up to Emma, Karla, and poor, wide-eyed Bobby.

At least Bobby hadn't been expected to handle things like flowers or decorations. He was thankful for that. Food, though. Food was easy. There was a wide selection of moddable dishes from just about every establishment on the island. Okay, so he'd gone a little overboard. And maybe off-theme since some of the dishes were decidedly non-Tiki-Party-ish, but his heart was in the right place.

The dress code that had been written on the invitations was being enforced; swimsuits, or dress-casual summer wear, and everyone had to take a turn acting as Cabana Boy (or Girl) to the Guest of Honor.

Of course, Bobby was on hand to make sure that nobody took too long of a turn, because, hey. Girlfriend. His prerogative. Something like that.

Though if people wanted to play Cabana Boy/Girl for other party goers, it's doubtful anyone would complain.

[OOC: OCD is up for great SP party justice!]

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Arrive & Mingle

[icecoldfrost]

Under the white lights and tall tiki torches. That sometimes flicker with different colored flames.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[theotherpeter.livejournal.com]

Peter Bishop was wearing shorts and sandals. This was somewhat of an odd sight, as even at his young age he tended towards long pants all the time. But this was a beach party, and he hardly wanted to buck the trend.

He watched the tiki torches with a bit of curiosity, but then decided he didn't really need to figure out what was making them change color and mingling would be far more fun.

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[shes-got-legs.livejournal.com]

Ariel was practically like a party magnet, and this one even had a theme she could totally feel. She'd never really admit it (partially because she couldn't), but it felt kind of nice to get the old seashells out again. Even better that she'd found a bikini bottom to match (well, what matched in her mind; they were the exact shade of green that her tail had been).

So now? Paaaar-tay! Woo! It didn't even really matter that she didn't think she knew anyone involved...

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[imonscholarship.livejournal.com]

Dan felt kind of awkward about this whole party thing but Sookie had always been nice to him and he was Bobby's little brother, so he felt it would have been rude not to show up.

He did have to admit he looked pretty nice in beach wear.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[glacial_queen]

After an argument about what was 'appropriate,' a threat to show Karla what an indecent hemline really looked like, and an indignant protest that she could too wear a color that wasn't blue without bursting into flame, Karla was dressed and ready for the party.

She was just going to stand over here a moment and look pleased. This had come together amazingly well.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[longislandiceme]

Oh please. Like Bobby was going to be anywhere else today? He was here, and shirtless, and doing the mingling thing to make sure everyone (especially the birthday girl, but the other guests too!) was having a good time.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[trigons_child]

Raven didn't really do summer wear, but she'd managed to find a white shirt instead of a black one (though her skirt was still black), so she was trying, at least! Hopefully that would count enough for her.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[weetuskenraider]

There was little else to do this week, and as much as she'd come to love the beach Tahiri would have been down here even without the excuse of a party.

She had the standard trousers of her Jedi robes on, but a fairly snug white tank top to go with it -- for her, this odd little compromise was about as casual as she felt like she could get. Her bare toes, of course, dug comfortably into the sand as she wandered about the party setup.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

Hannibal wasn't one to miss a party especially for a friend of his. So, once the sun started setting, he wandered down to enjoy himself for awhile.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[awesomebigsis.livejournal.com]

Ellie didn't know the guest of honor that well, but Sookie had always been so nice whenever they had a conversation. Also, it was a beach party. She wasn't going to miss out on that and was even dressed for the occasion in casual summer wear.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[momslilassassin]

Ben had tried to embrace the spirit of the party, so he was wearing a fairly loud pair of swimtrunks and a plain white t-shirt (mostly in an attempt to hide his stupid tattoo).

He glanced around for familiar faces.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[rilla-myrilla.livejournal.com]

After her swimsuit had been such a disaster at the last beach party, Rilla contented herself with a simple summer dress (http://i.pbase.com/v3/46/131446/1/49494593.Edwardiansummerdress2.jpg) and her adorable straw sailor hat, and headed down to the shore.

She wouldn't dream of missing Sookie's birthday celebrations.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[see-beyond.livejournal.com]

Jonas didn't know Sookie all that well but he'd met her, she'd been sweet to him and going out to a party was making all the more effort to get out of his room. So, he was there, walking through the sand and glad the sun was going down so he wouldn't get a sunburn.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[brat_inslayage]

Like Kennedy was missing this? She'd snagged a drink as soon as she'd arrived and, in a dark blue sport bikini top, cargo shorts, and flip-flops, was wandering around checking out the party with a critical-- and impressed-- eye. But then, Emma'd been involved, so she wasn't surprised.

Pulling out her phone to make a note of how much higher the bar had been set so she knew what she'd have to outdo for Tara's birthday in October, maybe, but not surprised...

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[life_inshadow]

Tara came to the party practically straight from work -- she'd stopped at the dorms just long enough to brush her hair and change into a long sundress. Her eyes were big as she looked around the party. Karla and Emma had really outdone themselves; everything was gorgeous, and it was perfect party weather.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[flashesforinfo.livejournal.com]

Angela didn't really know Sookie, per se, aside from meeting her while she was a fuzzy critter and couldn't really introduce herself then. But the fact she was friends with Hannibal and he was here was a good enough excuse for her to decide she could tag along.

Besides. Beach party! There was no way she'd miss out without a good reason.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

Donned in appropriate attire (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/StargateAddict/Alex/1260557296-selena-gomez-tiny-bikini.jpg) (like she wasn't going to dress for the occasion), Alex made her way down to the beach, admiring the set up.

She wasn't about to miss out on a party, let alone one on the beach.

Re: Arrive & Mingle

[therewaslife]

Bod arrived slightly later than expected because he'd had an interesting afternoon.

He was carrying Kate the cat with him for the moment, unsure how she'd act on the beach. She wasn't too happy about being carried so Bod made plans to let her down shortly.

Thankfully, he'd adjusted to this change rather admirably. She was a cute cat, at least.

Food & Drinks!

[icecoldfrost]

This was where you'd find the edibles and non-alcoholic punch. Bobby went a little wild, so there was a large selection to chose from.

Re: Food & Drinks!

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

The lack of alcohol was sad but Hannibal could do with a Coke and some nachos. He was flexible and the nachos were good enough to take his mind off alcohol.

Open Tiki Bar

[icecoldfrost]

With very attractive NPC bartenders who are flirting outrageously.

Re: Open Tiki Bar

[bitten_notshy]

If they were flirting, Jack would flirt back. It was his last party in Fandom; he deserved at least a little fun of that sort.

... though he did keep an eye on Emma half the time.

Games!

[icecoldfrost]

Because every party needs games!

Games: EVERYBODY LIMBO!!!

[icecoldfrost]

Because a Tiki-Themed party would not be right without this classic.

OMG KISSING GAMES

[icecoldfrost]

It's a surprise to everyone, including two of the three party-planners

(Because what Emma wants, Emma gets. And tonight Emma wants to see pretty people kissing. It's for Sookie's Party of Pretty. Really.)

Spin the Bottle

[icecoldfrost]

For epic fun.

Talk to the Birthday Girl

[icecoldfrost]

Once she tags in!

Re: Talk to the Birthday Girl

[justwantsquiet.livejournal.com]

Sookie had been more than a little surprised at the party, mostly because she hadn't realized anyone even knew when her birthday was, much less wanted to celebrate it with her!

But she was appropriately dressed, surprised or not (they'd done good work in at least making sure she knew she was going to a beach!) and was wearing a white polka-dot bikni under her sundress, and sort of trying not to bounce out of her seat with giddiness at even being remembered. It was beyond sweet.

Presents and Cake!

[icecoldfrost]

Leave a gift, get a slice of cake.

Re: Presents and Cake!

[glacial_queen]

Karla had done some poking around for ideas for Sookie and had discovered that the magnolia was the official state flower for Louisiana, which explained her first gift. Her second came from the (possibly mistaken) idea that she was funny--though the protective properties of pure silver helped with that idea as well.

OOC

[icecoldfrost]

I want a damn tiki party for me!

Re: OOC

[glacial_queen]

I will throw you one, bb.

...In MA. So come and visit meeeee.