You want me to go to the beach with you? I'm not shore I can make it.

[curiositykills]

Who: Robin, Jason, Artemis, Zatanna, and Static
What: It's hot outside, so you know what that means? Beach trip!
When: Tuesday, July 23rd
Where: The beach!
Summary: Between the last Shift and the heart shard mess, the Titans decide that a break is in order. (If anyone asks, it's a team-building exercise.)
Rating: PG! Probably.

Summer's almost over and some people haven't been to the beach even once yet! It's practically a crime. But fortunately, it's not too late to fix that, and after relatively recent events, now definitely wasn't a bad time for the Titans to take a trip to the beach. Most of them could use the break, some are just looking for a chance to have fun, and others... might just need a little sunlight. Just maybe.

Either way, today's a great day to spend at the beach. The sun shines bright, and sure, there's not much of a breeze, but the water is nice and cool—absolutely perfect for swimming. Hopefully, everyone brought swimsuits and towels because no one's leaving here without going in the water. Oh, and don't forget sunscreen. Definitely don't forget sunscreen. Have some snacks, play some games, bury each other in the sand— whatever it is you decide to do, though, just make sure you have fun!

Comments

Artemis

[thisismylife]

Ever since the suggestion for a day spent at the beach had come up, Artemis had been looking forward to it. The camping trip had been fun - the drama of Robin's name getting out aside, but now Zatanna was here, and Static too. Besides, it was summer and the beach should be a staple. Stepping out of the transporters onto the beach with her new team almost felt a hint like being back in Happy Harbor again.

Since Zatanna had dragged her out shopping, she was prepared for the day and ready to catch some sun. She won't need any coercing into the water, either, preferring to spend any time in the waves she can with occasional bouts of sunning on her towel on the shore. Overall, she's just thrilled to have the day out with her friends having fun, appreciating it all the more the events of the past few weeks.

Re: Artemis

[noitatnacni]

Getting some sun was definitely on the required list. Zatanna was smoothing lotion onto her legs when Artemis took a break from the water, and she smiled at the other girl as she offered up the bottle.

"Hey. Done swimming for now?"

Re: Artemis

[thisismylife]

She took the bottle with a grin, flopping down beside her on her own towel - surprise surprise, it's green! - and squeezing some of the lotion in her hand to reapply it.

"For the moment, yeah. You're not coming in yet?"

Re: Artemis

[noitatnacni]

So creative, Artemis. But she wasn't wearing something that looked like it came out of a history book, so she could have her green towel.

"Maybe soon. I'm definitely not spending all day lounging." Although it did have its perks. The warmth of the sun, listening to the ocean...watching the boys. Yes, the scenery was pretty nice.

[systemshock]

Static had been enjoying the water quite a bit, all the while wishing he had a surfboard. It wasn't that he knew how to surf, but it was that annoying feeling that he probably should. He was itching to ride his disc on the water, but he knew that would just short himself out and he'd lose his disc in the water. But as he was making his way back to shore, he realized that the girls were being... extraordinarily boring. And so eventually Static, sunglasses back on, suddenly decides to stand in Artemis's sunlight while she tries to sunbathe.

"Isn't this kind of missing the point of being out here?"

[thisismylife]

"Well, I was enjoying the sun and fresh ocean air and wasn't that the point of being out here?" Artemis shot back, peeking one eye open to peer up at him with a faint smirk, still completely relaxed on her towel. She hadn't been out of the water long and fully intended to go back in in a little bit, but hey, the sun felt nice.

Or at least it had. "Are you my new personal umbrella or something?"

[systemshock]

"I could be." He remained in her sun as he decided it was just as fun pestering her as it was swimming. He smirked.

"Of course, you'll just end up with legs darker than the rest of you now."

[curiositykills]

[It's been ages since the last time Jason went swimming, so he kind of wants to spend as much time in the water as possible. That means he'll be there whenever Artemis decides to get in, too. He's so very innocent as he calls out to her:]

Hey, Artemis!

[And he's maybe not-so-innocent as he casually splashes water toward her. He's not cruel, he doesn't try to drench her! But you know. Friendly splashing is a thing.]

[thisismylife]

[It's a thing that gets you splashed in return, Jason. That not-so-innocent look isn't getting you any leeway as Artemis laughs and returns the favor. Maybe with a hint more water, just because he started it.]

Hey, Jason! Gotta hand it to you, this was a brilliant idea.

[curiositykills]

[He is totally okay with that. His arms go up to cover his face and he lets out a laugh.]

It was nothing. I wouldn't have thought of it if it weren't for you.

Zatanna

[noitatnacni]

Zatanna's definitely all for spending a day on the beach. Being the village gets so boring, and time away with friends? Has all the makings of a great day. Like Artemis, she's sporting a new swimsuit for the occasion, and she's definitely eager to make the most of her day. So she'll be sunbathing, swimming, walking along the shore looking for shells--pretty much anything she can do to enjoy her day there.

Which may also mean using magic to make things a bit more interesting for everyone else. Some people just might be asking to be buried in the sand, which Zatanna can do with ease.

[systemshock]

Static, in a fit of almost-boredom, had ended up burying half of his legs in the sand while he watched the waves crash. And then he laid back, only just for awhile, to watch the sea gulls squawk at each other. And then, because of a bright sun, he covered his eyes with his arm.

That was his first mistake because a moment later, he was covered in sand, courtesy of their resident magician.

"Hey!"

[noitatnacni]

"Hey yourself." Hey, he had an arm free and he could breathe. Clearly Static was fine. And Zatanna played innocent as she leaned over where he was now buried in the sand. "You look cozy."

[systemshock]

He tried to use that arm to prop himself up, but with not much luck.

"About as cozy as a fish in a bucket."

[curiositykills]

[Jason decides to join Zatanna while she's walking along the shore. He's got a bottle of soda in hand and walking barefoot because why the heck not? It probably won't be long before he's back in the water anyway. But for now, he's just going to see what she's up to!]

Seashells, huh?

[noitatnacni]

Yep. Sea shells. [Zatanna’s got a bag she’s adding some to, trying to be careful not to break them as she goes.] I’m not normally the souvenir type, but it feels wrong if somebody’s not doing it.

[She reaches down for one, working it carefully out of the sand to see if it’s whole.]

Static

[systemshock]

He found himself conflicted about this beach party, largely because not even he was ridiculous enough to wear a mask while swimming. But then he decided that he was swimming with his team. He'd give up the mask. And so for the first time, his team would see him maskless. Well, the girls anyway. It was probably inevitable the Robins scoped him out at some point already. But then it's really bright outside, so he ends up with a pair of sunglasses on instead. It wasn't intentional, really.

And so Static showed up at the beach in a pair of awesome Batman swim trunks, but only because he couldn't find any for Green Lantern. Static liked to wear his geekdom proudly. Also he couldn't find any trunks that were purple and had lightning bolts. Life was hard. For his part, he was down with the swimming and the snacking. The trick is not playing around with his powers. He'd just be asking to short himself out if he does that.

[curiositykills]

[The sunglasses are entirely forgivable given the occasion. While Static's snacking, Jason takes a seat next to him with a bag of chips, striking up a conversation before he opens up the bag.]

So is it still "Static" without the mask?

[systemshock]

[Static glances at Jason for a moment, shrugs, and reaches over to get some chips too.]

Well Robin still gets to be Robin, right?

[curiositykills]

Jason was the restless sort, so hanging out with friends was the perfect excuse to get away from the village for a while. (Not that he needed an excuse for it, really, but everything was better with friends.) Rocking green swim trunks and sunglasses, he was as energetic as ever, spending lots of time in the water (he'd race you!) or tossing a ball back and forth with anyone who wanted to. Whenever he stopped to take a break, he sat near the wet sand so he could feel the water wash over his feet while he drank some cold soda (because the other drinks he liked might be frowned upon or something). He could also be caught drawing little bats in the sand, like the kind of doodles you might draw on your homework.

Of course, today wasn't all about him! It was about his teammates, too. Anyone by themselves for even the smallest amount of time could expect him to come right over and see what they were doing. Sure, part of it might be nosiness, but mostly, he just wanted to be sure that everyone was enjoying themselves. That was the whole point of the trip, after all!

[teenwonder]

[Robin crouches down beside Jason, giving a long glance to the doodles in the sand.]

You miss him. Don't you?

[There's not even any judgment inherent in the question. Yet.]

[curiositykills]

[WOW DICK IT'S NOT EVEN LIKE THAT. Well, okay, maybe it's a little like that. (Or a lot like that.) But Jason sure isn't going to say that. He looks amused, as if that was a totally ridiculous conclusion to come to.]

Close, but no cigar. I miss home, bird boy. Everyone here is way too nice.

[teenwonder]

Robin's pretty sure he's been lied to. Sure, he's all about bonding and strengthening the team dynamic, but this? This is suspiciously like a beach party. He didn't sign up for a beach party. But on the other hand, he's still an adolescent boy, so it probably didn't take much convincing at all to get him out here with his coed teammates in an environment that promised bikinis. He'll even consent to wearing swim trunks, even though the mask is absolutely staying on.

He'll make an effort to keep active during their excursion. He'll take a jog along the beach, occasionally making an attempt at interacting with people in the interest of getting them past that 'he's a creeper' thing that the girls have so much trouble with.

And if nobody's watching? He might head out into the water to go surfing for a bit.

[thisismylife]

[Artemis can't help but laugh when Robin jogs into sight along the beach, in swim trunks and his mask. She's standing about knee-deep as the tide comes in and watches him, her hands propped on her hips as she gives him a crooked grin.]

You could have at least traded the mask in for sunglasses today, you know.

[teenwonder]

Could have. Didn't.

[The mask is way more natural anyway. It's enough that he's exposing his legs and chest. What if a shootout breaks out? He's thoroughly unarmored.]