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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!


hoasen: (echo)

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[personal profile] hoasen 2015-04-25 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
[Maybe he didn't want someone to talk about. Maybe he was trying to be slick or something.

So this small woman in a dark dress comes up to him and just holds out her hand, almost discreetly, to the side for his glass.]
deontology: (LXX.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
[You're a true pal, Vietnam.

He has no idea who she is, of course, but what really matters is that she's there and she's not even questioning his skill or trying to save him. No, she's just analyzing the problem and offering up the easiest solution.

He passes the glass over simply, and in the next movement, neatly slides his sword from its sheath and, with a flick of his wrist, severs the branch at his wrist. It's a neat, simple movement, no extra maneuvers wasted. And then he sheathes it again, nodding to her.]


Thank you. That was helpful.
hoasen: (oceans)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-04-25 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
[True pals get u, Sousei (secretly).

She holds his glass safely in hand, not that it even took long at all, since he made clean work of that branch in just a flash. Her eyes widen a little in approval, before she holds his glass out for him to take it again once he had settled down.]


You are very welcome. I was able to witness such impressive work.
deontology: (I.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
[...Impressive, huh... He tilts his head at that, before reaching out to take the glass back. He doesn't much care about the alcohol, but he's hardly going to make her carry it.]

I can't say being stuck in that position was particularly impressive.

[even if his swordwork is pretty solid.]
hoasen: (hmm?)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-04-25 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
[She didn't quite realise that the glass is currently for show, but it would be rude to hold on to it, since it is his!]

A-ah, no, I meant your skill. That was impressive. Being in such a situation on the other hand was unfortunate. But I am glad that it is over.

[For now. She shoots a quick glance towards the tree.]
deontology: (LXXV.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
[...well. He does appreciate the compliment, even if he's not great at taking compliments.]

I had a very skilled master. [naturally....

as for the rest, he just nods towards the path, further away from the trees.]


Walk that way--there are more properly trimmed trees. [that will presumably not try to grab them.]
hoasen: (seek)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-04-25 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
[She can feel that. Besides, humbleness is just as becoming.]

A skilled master and a skilled student. Then the world is truly blessed. [Since she can really appreciate hard work and a good fighter. Now if only she knew that this was the same Sousei that Tenka was talking about, because that would explain everything.

She nods as he quietly indicated the path, and starts to head in that direction, after waiting for him.]


Alright. I am surprised, it didn't seem like there was going to be a problem when we inspected the area.
deontology: (LXVII.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
["Blessed"... that seems a bit much to him, but it'd be rude to argue with her (and a little pointless), so instead he just lets the comment slide by, a little awkwardly....]

I suspect that this place attempts to cause as much trouble as possible. In that case, the trees may have been perfectly normal when you inspected it, or acted as though they were.

[so troublesome...]

It is no fault of yours.
hoasen: (life passing by)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-04-25 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Take those compliments, Sousei. TAKE THEM. She's fine with moving conversations though.

There's half a scowl at his suggestion, because it sounds Very True.]


That sounds legitimate. I hope others will be safe. [Since it's not like they can watch everyone.]
deontology: (LXX.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 06:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Compliments are hard!!!

Either way, for now, he tilts his head.]


I suspect they will be, but if you are concerned, it would be sensible to set a watch in the gardens.

[by the trees....

but sousei, then people can't escape prying eyes to ~canoodle~]
hoasen: (did I leave the cat in the oven...)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-04-25 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
[...okay they are. BUT STILL TAKE THEM.

She looks back at the trees now they are a safe distance away from them.]


That would be wise. Perhaps security can be requested to keep watch there. There doesn't seem to be trouble anywhere else.

[Too bad for those people who wanna get their game on and get lucky. They can share with the vines.]
deontology: (XV.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 05:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Mostly just the trees, yeah... he nods thoughtfully, arms crossed as he considers things.]

The main part of the ball does not seem to be afflicted with anything, no.

[so it'd just be...these outskirts.]

I will keep an eye on those I find as well, while I am out here. [and not.....making a break for freedom.]
hoasen: (seek)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-04-25 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[And now looking towards the party. So far, nothing but laughing and dancing and feasting. Good, really.]

Mm, it would be a shame for it to affect the rest of the ball.

[She nods, with her own...offer?! Which probably means he won't be able to run at all.] I will do the same. I am unfortunately unarmed, but I will be fine with fists alone.

[Her feet can't do shit in this dress.]
deontology: (LIII.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[...................vietnam????]

...You are...going to punch the tree branches.

[does he have this right

your plan is to

punch trees

have you ever punched a tree before? That shit hurts.]
hoasen: (DEAD...?)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-04-25 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[SOUSEI DON'T JUDGE HER TOO HARSHLY.

She doesn't even seem to be unfazed by his comment. Hey she's strong enough.]


Were they very strong? [Because if she couldn't rip them to shreds, she'll need another option.] I would borrow some of the cookware, but I wouldn't want to blunt a kitchen knife.

[No wait...she gets it now. Oh ho ho slightly embarrassed.] A-ah, it is not a very well thought out, I know.
deontology: (XXXIX.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-25 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[....Ah Vietnam. He crosses his arms thoughtfully at that.]

Do you normally use a weapon? We are not so far from the Residential district.

[You could just...go get it..... he can hold down the fort.]
hoasen: (pathways)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-04-26 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
[Sousei you're so practical. Here she is over thinking the possibility that it would all go to shit should she leave for a few minutes.

But he's super responsible, all should be fine!]


I do...well, it is large, but I have been gifted another which is small enough to conceal. [Unlike him who has his sword by his sword, she needs a place to put it. Probably against her leg.] I could go get it, but would it be okay to leave you alone for a few minutes?

[inb4 Tieria's fire happens while she was gone.]
deontology: (XCI.)

[personal profile] deontology 2015-04-28 02:13 am (UTC)(link)