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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!


tsuranuki: official art (【垂髪】変わるからこそ 桜)

IV

[personal profile] tsuranuki 2015-04-24 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yes, there is one person who can probably look more Done than Sousei.

Like someone who just arrived and this place is already too loud and crowded, and while there's been food and drinks and some conversations...he could use a break. So gardens it is. Gardens are supposed to be places of peace and quiet, right?

Except not.

That's...disturbing. Trees are supposed to stay still, not...be intimate with people. This isn't his business, but...excuse him for stepping in. ]


I can hold that. [ He points to the glass in Sousei's hand; he's long ago noticed the sword and he's sure Sousei is capable of dealing with something this, if he weren't restrained.

It's just a tree. Trees can't be that bad, can they.

Saitou you have no idea and it's probably best you don't know. ]
deontology: (XIV.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Saitou, you are already his current favorite person. He didn't try to save Sousei, which Sousei appreciates; after all, he really could handle this just fine if he wasn't consciously trying to not break the glass.

Either way.

He hands off the glass easily with a nod of thanks, and then true to Saitou's beliefs, in the next moment he has drawn his sword and neatly severed the branch that was clinging onto him. From there, it's easy to pull the remaining pieces from his arm, neatly sheathing his sword again.

And then to be safe, he takes a few steps away from said tree.

Ahem.]


...Your assistance is appreciated. [really, you're the best, Saitou.]
tsuranuki: tegaki (【垂髪】散る意味を)

[personal profile] tsuranuki 2015-04-25 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ Kindred spirits, and also a matter of pride. One look at someone's sword is enough to tell him that.

He takes the glass and watches as Sousei deals with that easily enough, and then he offers the glass back. ]
You're welcome.

[ He looks back at the tree and the branches that still inch towards them. ] ...is there a place where one can actually stand without being assaulted? [ By people asking for dances, by strange fishes, by plants gone awry? He's beginning to think it's impossible. ]
deontology: (V.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 06:51 am (UTC)(link)
[He'll take it back easily enough, even if he doesn't care much for the alcohol; either way, he's not going to leave the glass lying around somewhere, that would be rude...

As for that....]


Hardly. [sorry, Saitou.] Even the rest of the city is often pointlessly dangerous for no apparent reason rather than to waste our time.

[he's so salty over it.]
tsuranuki: manga (【垂髪】ひとひら花びら)

[personal profile] tsuranuki 2015-04-25 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ Saitou takes a moment for this to sink in. ]

I see.

[ He's going to love it here, isn't he. ] The slightly inconvenient things such as that-- [ A glance at the tree ] --can be mostly disregarded, but has anyone died from incidents?
deontology: (XVI.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
...Yes.

[Yes, he's seen plenty of deaths here, even if they haven't been...well.

...Proper...deaths... god jamjars are weird. Ultimately, he nods.]


This is harmless. But there have been less harmless incidents. Robots intended to assassinate us, ghosts with the intent to harm--and often, they do cause harm to those who can't defend themselves.

[it's a disaster.]
tsuranuki: manga (【垂髪】偽りの無い目だ)

[personal profile] tsuranuki 2015-04-26 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Just one word is able to encompass so many things. ]

I have only just arrived. [ But that's probably obvious. ] Am I right in assuming that ghosts, then, are a common occurrence?

[ He nearly asks about the robots. One question at a time, however, is always better. ]
deontology: (XIII.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-28 02:06 am (UTC)(link)