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Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear ([personal profile] poised) wrote in [community profile] estoria2015-04-24 11:55 am

« intro ⇢ winterball.exe »

Who: everyone, literally everyone
When: ooc: 04/25-04/26; ic: 12/26
Where: the Gardens
What: intro log + winter ball!
Rating/Warning: PG-13 | possibly nsfw (please let me know if you need this rating changed, or you are welcome to continue any naughty shenanigans in a private log)

//winterball.EXE

Pimp My Party -- Royalty Style


A few weeks prior to December 26th, an invitation went out to all whom already reside in Cerealia. In delicate, curling script, it read: You are cordially invited by Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear to a Winter Ball to be held on the Eve of December 26th in the Gardens. Dress in your best attire and enjoy a magical evening of dance and fine cuisine. What do you mean we should fuss about worlds being destroyed? Get into the holiday spirit, you scrooge!

And in regards to the new-comers: whether you have been wandering Cerealia over the course of the past few days and managed to receive one of the later waves of invitations or have simply suddenly appeared in the gardens with nothing but the (hopefully…. appropriate….) clothes on your back, welcome. The gardens have been transformed through the work of slave labor condoned by royalty incredibly talented volunteers. A buffet line possibly a mile long, a sprawling dance floor with temporary wood placement to cover the grass, a lovely orchestra with scheduled interruptions of magic shows on the stage, and the entire thing lit gently with lights stretch the span of the main area of the garden. Not too far off, there are ponds and pathways that take you elsewhere into the foliage, but why would you go that way? The party’s right here!
"Good evening, everyone!! Whether you are new to Tellus or old, I hope to find you in good spirits.

Mind you, I do not intend to ignore the blunders of CERES nor the grave situation that new-comers have found themselves faced with. However I assure you that at this time, surrounded by these people, you are in good company. Please, dine and be merry - I believe some worlds celebrated a holiday yesterday! Get to know one another so we may strengthen our ties and stand firm against whatever this world may throw against us!

Also try the salmon, it's absolutely divine. . . . How do I turn this off...? Should I just walk away?"

//SCENARIOS.EXE
PHASE I
[ xx:xx ] Like any respectable ball, your entrance is announced as you walk right into the party! What do you mean you wanted to slip in unnoticed? That simply won’t do. Natalia managed to rope in someone – is that a Tellus native? – to do the honor of acknowledging your character as they make their debut to the ball. This guy is under strict orders to not miss a single soul. If your character doesn’t give him a name and title ahead of time, then he’ll just make something up. Think along the lines of Broseidon McSnootyname, Duke of Erectile Dysfunction-- What do you mean that’s not your name?
PHASE II
[ xx:xx ] Absolutely no expense was spared when it came to making sure that the food here was the best that money could buy (or threats could extort). Guests can select from a menagerie of main dishes from all sorts of cultures, adorable desserts that look like woodland creatures alongside towering cakes, and even those fruity drinks with the little umbrellas on them. Pig out, you animals – but there’s also a wide selection of fine wine if your tastes and curiosities wander off in that direction…. What even is the drinking age in Tellus? Remember, folks, drink (ir)responsibly.
PHASE III
[ xx:xx ] Well, it is a ball. If you’re interested in proper, classical styles of dance, there’s certainly an orchestra that’s dominating most of the night. One of their songs may or may not sound familiar. Spin around in your flurry of skirts and do the fairy tale thing if that’s what you came here for. Romance, or whatever. Waltz your heart out and don’t forget to point your toes!

… that said, there’s also a separate sound system not too far, prepared in case the orchestra might want a break. It’s also not being watched too closely. Maybe put on something to liven up the dance floor? Or did someone ruin your fantasy by putting on something unbearably inappropriate?
PHASE IV
[ xx:xx ] The gardens really are beautiful. Spread throughout the area and more toward the outskirts of the party, there are plenty of beautiful fountains with glittering, crystal clear water. In fact, it’s so clear that you can spot the occasional alien life form flitting through it amidst the lily pads and gently sweeping foliage. It’s so graceful, what beauty! Look at how it rises to the water and gently opens its mouth into a yawn and—tries to chomp anything within range right off with razor sharp teeth what the fuck, whatthefuck.

It would appear that's not all, though. Whether you're ready to fight the creature or run screaming, you feel something slowly slide and curl around your arm or your ankle. Look on in horror as you turn your head and realize that it seems that the nearby tree has grown rather fond of you very quickly, to the extent that it will reach out and lovingly wrap its hentai tentacles around you.... Brings a whole 'nother meaning to 'tree hugger', doesn't it?
BONUS
[ why:o'clock ] Are you lost? Did you try to catch your breath away from the party and start to wander off despite all the cautioning not to? Or maybe you were trying to leave and took a wrong turn? Either way, you seem to have only found yourself deeper in the gardens now. Try not to breathe too deeply or… at all. If you can’t manage that though, it appears that you’ve stumbled upon the hallucinogenic plants of the garden. You start to see things that aren’t there – though whether you suddenly find yourself in a den of cougars lions or think that the person standing next to you is the biggest, cuddliest pile of adorable puppies in the world depends on the person. Hope you have a good trip, bruh.
[ Remember to apply proper warnings on threads with trigger-y or inappropriate material and do let me know (through FAQ comment or PM preferably!) if your thread careens off into maiming or canoodling so I can lock the log. ]

//RUN.EXE
Welcome to CEREALIA's latest intro post! This one is player-run and all the basics have been laid out for you here. Absolutely feel free to come up with your own prompts, I just attempted to set the scenery! For your convenience, I whole-heartedly welcome questions and inquiries being directed to my attention here and I'll answer them to the best of my ability! Have a ball! Enjoy!! OVERFLOW IS HERE Move over at your captcha-free leisure!


niceguypose: (proud nice guy pose)

Phase II

[personal profile] niceguypose 2015-04-24 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Rock Lee is here and wearing a suit that looks like a green version of an Edgeworth number. Once he notices Weiss, he heads straight towards her.]

Ah... Y-you are looking very nice, Weiss-san! [He says, offering her a thumbs up. But then he blinks as he hears the hiccup.] Are you alright?
multiglyphs: (Default)

[personal profile] multiglyphs 2015-04-25 10:51 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you, Lee, you—

[ lee no... lee water u wearing. this is HIGHLY OFFENSIVE TO WEISS. whose expression when she turns (a little bit of her "water" sloshing over the side of her glass in the process) to look at him probably says it all. ]

...did you wrap one of my table cloths around your neck?
niceguypose: (drained)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2015-04-25 11:29 am (UTC)(link)
No, I would never do such a thing, Weiss-san! [He nudges at the cravat.] This is a piece of fashionable neckwear... called a cravat!
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[personal profile] multiglyphs 2015-04-25 11:31 am (UTC)(link)
I know what a cravat it.

[ plebe, pls. ]

Why are you wearing one? [ last she checked, you weren't fifty. ]
niceguypose: (chipper)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2015-04-25 11:38 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... Well... [He smiles sheepishly.] I wanted to look fashionable for this event! That man, Manfred von Karma-san, taught me about the value of neckwear. So, I endeavored to try this fashion!
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[personal profile] multiglyphs 2015-04-25 11:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ she doesn't know this manfred, but rest assured he shall be getting an earful from her later. ]

If you needed help looking good, you should have just come to me. [ she already helped you learn how to dance in that one thread i'm still totally going to tag okay shhh clearly she is a benevolent soul. ]

Come on.

[ she sets down the glass she'd been sipping at (not as gracefully as she might have otherwise) and leads him towards the table area. in a table in the corner, where it seems only one person has commandeered it, weiss tugs back a chair to reveal a simple silver clutch purse. this purse she proceeds to open (and if he looks carefully enough, he might see a small, pocket-sized version of a certain photo of a certain sensei tucked within its contents) and draws out a simple silk black tie. she knew this would be coming in handy. ]

Wear this instead.

[ she'll not have you looking ridiculous during a party meant for fun, lee! ]
niceguypose: (talking)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2015-04-25 11:50 am (UTC)(link)
[A dancing sensei and now a fashion sensei... Weiss is certainly efficient and impressive!

He follows her lead, a small sparkle forming in his eye as he beholds the photo in her purse, and then holds the tie in his hand.]


I am sorry that I did not come to you sooner! Kuzuryuu-kun also recommended a tie like this... I should have listened! Thank you, Weiss-san! I will wear this proudly!

[Now give him a moment to work at removing tis cravat.]
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[personal profile] multiglyphs 2015-04-25 11:56 am (UTC)(link)
It's not a terrible look, the cravat. [ she will allow this, remembering how sheepish he'd looked just a few minutes earlier. ]

But there's a time and place for everything, Lee. A simple black tie to accentuate the bold color of your suit is all you need.
niceguypose: (eyebrows up)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2015-04-25 12:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[He probably still does look a little sheepish - afraid that he messed up in trying to look good, next to how great Weiss looked. But her reassuring words help his lips tug into a light smile.]

Is that so? Ah... I do like to be bold! I will treasure this advice Weiss-san!

[The cravat is removed, so he holds up the tie and... stares in confusion at it for a moment. Is it like putting on training bandages, or...?]
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[personal profile] multiglyphs 2015-04-25 12:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ you can't look any worse than you usually do in your training onesie, lee.

weiss watches him stare at the tie for a few moments, her own pleasant smile slowly slipping off as it dawns on her. with a little roll of her eyes, she steps forward to take the tie back from his hands, moving quickly to turn up his color and slip the silk around. ]


I guess your super secret ninja school didn't have a class on formal wear, hm?

[ it's said with a note of fondness though, amused by his befuddlement rather than put off by it. it barely takes her a minute, and soon enough she's gently drawing up a perfect windsor knot to the base of his throat. ]

Now you're perfect.
niceguypose: (rosey thoughts)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2015-04-25 12:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[omg shots fired

Now he looks more nervous as Weiss steps forward and handles his tie.]


I- I suppose that no such classes are in the curriculum. [He said that with an attempt at a joking tone...

Then, as she finishes, his cheeks start to flush at her final assessment.]


P-perfect...

...Ah, thank you again, Weiss-san! [He tries to turn to face her and deliver a thumbs up.] You are the best help I could hope for!
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[personal profile] multiglyphs 2015-04-27 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ she gives his thumbs up an amused look, equal parts fond and exasperated. there's just a moment's hesitation, and then she is lifting a hand to return the gesture. perhaps a little more eagerly than she wanted to appear. ]

It's the least I could do. Like I said — we can't have anything ruining this party.
niceguypose: (friendship)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2015-04-27 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
[Lee looks all too pleased with the returned gesture. She did the nice guy pose! Or perhaps the Weiss guy pose? Pretty fly for a Weiss guy.]

Er- yes! That's right. [He had almost forgotten that was her motivation for helping him. He's not sure why his spirits sink a little at the thought. But he tries to continue on with a light nod.]

I am doing my best to help as well! I have even done my best to master the dance steps that you taught me.
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[personal profile] multiglyphs 2015-04-27 03:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ she watches the change in his expression with a touch of curiosity; was that.. a little disappointment on his face just now? ]

Have you? I'm sure you managed to impress a lot of people already. You were taught by the best, after all~
niceguypose: (Here drink some)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2015-04-27 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[It had flickered lightly across his face before he carried on with his smile. He tried to assure himself that her motivations didn't matter. Weiss is still a nice friend, and the important thing is to have fun together and smile.]

Yes, your lessons were truly excellent! I have heard no complaints so far, and I do not want to be arrogant, but I believe that I am starting to be fairly splendid!

[He feels very proud to report that to her. But then, almost spontaneously, he continues speaking while holding a hand towards her.]

I-if you would like to dance, I would be glad to show you my progress first-hand! [Lee does not know why it suddenly feels like his heart is in his throat.]
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[personal profile] multiglyphs 2015-04-30 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
( continued here! )