TEL VISHAN BEACH PARTY

[akito]

Characters: OPEN
Date: Saturday, August the 9^th
Location: The Shell 'Coastline' nearest the Water Sector
Situation: Baby Turtle Beach Party!

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At the edge of Asti's shell there are coastlines of natural deposits that make up the closest thing to a 'beach' that they'll ever find in Keeliai. It's here that the official Tel Vishan Beach Party is set to take place. All turtle 'parents' will have gotten a message from their respective hatchlings about said party (perhaps a nice change from the whining and the temper tantrums).

Temporary shaded areas built with poles and sheets for weary parents or hatchlings who do decide to come, and some simple snacks and refreshments have been set up as well. There's a fishing net set up to act as a volleyball net for the day, and a ball waiting in the sand for some players.

The rest is up to those who come.


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Comments

[raavashing]

[Wan moved out off to one side so he wasn't in the way of the happy greeting. He gave a polite bow to the turtle, though.]

Hello Yin.

[Then he looked back at Zuko.]

I guess you've been adopted, too. I can leave you alone if you want some time to get to know her.

[lordhotman]

[Zuko looks more than happy enough to pet the turtle's head, listening to all the babbling she does at him. He then looks over at Wan.]

No wait. I don't know anything about taking care of a... turtle.

[raavashing]

[Wan had started to back up, but stopped when Zuko seemed to panic a little.]

Oh. Um... well, it's not that hard. Though you do have to watch out for them more with this heat than you usually do. You can't just dump a bucket of ice over them because that could be as dangerous as letting them get too hot.

[lordhotman]

Okay... what else?

[Cause that can't be all there is to it.]

What do they eat?

[raavashing]

[There was an affectionate roll of Wan's eyes.]

Practically everything. Sometimes you'll have to let them know that just because the rug looks super colorful and tasty, it's not meant to be eaten. They're smart and learn fast, but they don't know what everything is. Mostly, you have to stop them from eating things. The rest they do on their own.

[A beat.]

Oh, and you might have to explain how sex and babies work for humans. Someone made most of them think humans hatched from eggs inside a woman's stomach because they hatch from eggs and there was this really bad mental image of a human being ripped apart by a grown child that was going around...

[Wan shuttered a little.]

It took me three hours of covering the details to assure Rio'era that that's not how it worked.

[lordhotman]

WHAT?!

[Zuko just stares at Wan. He couldn't be serious! He's going to have to explain... THAT to a baby turtle?!

He then looks over at Yin.]

NO! That's not how it works!

[raavashing]

[Wan's eyes darted between Zuko and Yin. He couldn't hear anything Yin might be saying to Zuko, but he really hoped Yin wasn't questioning the sex thing right now. With as many turtles as there were around, it could easily start up another round of having to explain sex in detail because all of them influenced each other so easily.]

Maybe I should leave you two alone to get to know each other.

[Yes, he was, in fact, trying to sneak away.]

[lordhotman]

[Oh no, Wan. You are not getting away that easily.]

Hey! You can't just leave me like this! You're the one who brought it up!

[raavashing]

I brought it up because it was just last week that I had to do it! I thought you deserved a warning!

[He had been trying to be nice.]

[lordhotman]

[Zuko lets out an exasperated sigh.]

But now she won't stop asking about it!

[Really Wan. Did you have to mention sex in front of the turtle?]

[raavashing]

[Wan rolled his eyes and threw his hands up.]

Then explain it to her. Get it over with.

1/2

[lordhotman]

[Zuko gapes at Wan. ... He can't believe you.]

[lordhotman]

What?! I. No!

[Asklghds. How is he supposed to do this?! How do you give THE TALK to a turtle! IN PUBLIC. ... You try to pass the buck.]

You had three hours of practice! You do it!

[raavashing]

[Wan leaned back, raising an eyebrow.]

Do you not know how sex works?

[lordhotman]

[Zuko gives Wan a look.]

Of course I know how it works!

[Zuko then looks over at Yin again before slumping in defeat at something she says.]

Okay, fine.

[raavashing]

[Wan already served his three hours. Zuko can field this one.]

Then what's the problem?

[That was an honest question. Wan was reluctant only because he'd been through it before. The Avatar dropped himself fluidly back into the sand. Waiting.]

Animals have sex differently than humans, so if you need help with that part, I don't mind helping if you get stuck.

[lordhotman]

I don't have a problem. What's your problem?

[Zuko folds his arms in what could be interpreted as a pout. He then slides his gaze towards Yin and sighs. He supposes he should get this over with.]

Okay, so... when a person, or a turtle, love each other very much...

[No no... that doesn't sound right. Zuko puts a hand to his chin and starts to pace. Trying to figure out how to word this. How would uncle do it?]

Sex is a lot like... kissing. With your butt.

[Yeah that sounds about right.]

You exchange a little spit, and then a baby happens.

1/?

[raavashing]

[Zuko. No.]

[raavashing]

[Zuko. Why?]

[raavashing]

[Zuko. How?]

Done

[raavashing]

Nevermind. I'll explain.

[Wan did not need Yin spreading that around like wildfire. Warily, he waved at he turtle.]

Great Turtle Yin, please come over here. Your human Zuko does not know how sex works. It seems he is too young and has been lied to by his parents.

[lordhotman]

[Yeah see.. he told you you should have...WHAT?!]

I KNOW HOW SEX WORKS!

[He's just bad at explaining it. And the entire beach probably just heard him.]

[raavashing]

No. You don't. Sex is nothing like kissing with your butt. And you don't exchange spit. Well, humans don't.

[Fish sort of did.]

And it doesn't really matter if they love each other, either. Sex isn't about love. It probably feels better if you love the other person, but honestly, it's not really about love. It's more about having more babies to make sure there are more of the same animals around. To reproduce.

Some babies are born from eggs and some are born from inside a mother. The ones born inside a mother do not hatch like those born from eggs. There is pain, but it does not rip the mother apart, okay.

[Please don't believe Zuko that it's about kissing with your butt, Yin. Please.]

[lordhotman]

[Zuko folds his arms, giving Wan a cross look as he explains it. Yin seems to be paying attention to Wan at least.]

Doing it and explaining it are two different things okay? I didn't sign up for this!

[He then blinks and looks over at Yin.]

What? No. That's not what I meant. I like you, it's just...

[This is so awkward and he just wants to die right now.]

[raavashing]

[Hearing only one side of that conversation made the exchange very... well, awkward at best.]

Maybe you should draw her a picture.