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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!


thatdamnknight: (well then go you into hell?)

flynn scifo | ota!

[personal profile] thatdamnknight 2015-04-25 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
phase i.

[a ball. odd as going to one feels (poor kids and balls aren't exactly a thing), it isn't something that could get passed up, either. mingling and getting to know people can't hurt. plus, there is the matter of the musical...

rather than dwell on the inevitable awkwardness, taking in the scenery takes priority as he arrives. looking the part of prince charming, flynn's clad in a pristine looking tuxedo, one pressed and properly buttoned and all. a formal gathering deserves formal attire, even if CERTAIN people might have tried to argue otherwise. good thing the battle of the tuxedo was a victory and yuri got his butt in one in eventually. well worth the headache.

the greeter barely receives attention past being given a name. way too much to take in for him to care. it's honestly overwhelming. everything is so fancy and impressive and plent--]


Attention! Announcing the arrival of Flynn Scifo, Toaster Emperor of the Night Life.

[any gawking at the scene comes to a screeching halt. turning attention toward the greet reveals them having found nothing wrong with that title. flynn tilts his head while appearing completely and utterly confused.]

...Toaster Emperor of the Night Life?

[the title has him so mesmerized that the fact he may be blocking someone's path doesn't register. really though, what the hell...?]

phase ii.

[post christmas dance (which went well!! awkward but promise was fulfilled) has flynn wandering around and trying to get at the buffet, a task far harder than anticipated. every attempt to get closer fails due to people coming over to chat him up. several ladies and even a few guys ended up asking him for a dance, too. guess that song and dance number went better than he thought.

as this dance ends, flynn's eyes dart to the food tables after bidding this partner a hasty farewell. he frowns heavily upon noticing the distance. damn, farther now than before. come on, flynn, you can do this. right. he can and he WILL. his eyes dart around, seeking out the best strategy to make it there and satisfy the need for food. okay, he's led a bloody army so he can damn well get some food at a party.

...maybe walking faster than normal can't hurt, though. one final deep breath and go!! agilely moving through the crowd, mr. popular hopes beyond hope that food will finally be his...]
sjokolade: (Wait what?)

ii

[personal profile] sjokolade 2015-04-25 03:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[...And behold, just as Flynn was about to go to the table, there happened to be a young princess in the way! Of course, she was never one to pay attention and didn't even realize there was someone rushing to the table! Which was why when she moved somewhere else, she quickly turned around and...!]

W-Whoa! [She shouted before trying to make way for Flynn. Of course, that didn't stop her from stumbling on her feet! Quick, do something!]
thatdamnknight: (like madness is the glory of life)

[personal profile] thatdamnknight 2015-04-26 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
[the shout and sudden movements catch flynn's attention instantly. oh shoot! thoughts of food are replaced by thoughts of saving anna from getting acquainted with the floor.

thank god for quick reflexes. without missing a beat, flynn reaches out to instinctively try to steady her. since both hands are out of reach, the only option left is snaking an arm around her waist. success!! but wow, good job, self, almost knocking the poor girl over in the over-eagerness to eat. a note gets made to move quickly BUT with more tact next attempt.]


Are you okay?
sjokolade: Pixiv ID: 41726630 (Default)

[personal profile] sjokolade 2015-04-27 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
particularity: (s ✣ is we can't move closer)

i

[personal profile] particularity 2015-04-25 04:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's still milling around the entrance area yet, looking to see if he can see familiar faces from here when he hears that title and turns, looking toward Flynn--]

Trust me, the ones that don't make sense might be the better ones...

[Hinata's saying it with something like a grimace, as though he's happened to get a title that... no, actually, he doesn't want to think about it. Yes, the past... it's in the past.]
thatdamnknight: (to be or not to be: that is the question)

[personal profile] thatdamnknight 2015-04-26 04:44 am (UTC)(link)
[flynn turns toward hinata just in time to catch a glimpse of that grimace. coupled with that commentary, it's a little worrisome. on the bright side (semi-bright side??), it sounds like others have suffered the same terrible title fate as him.]

Are the ones that do somehow worse?

[confusion is present both on his face and in his voice. how can sensible titles be worse than being called a toaster? ...does he really even want to know?]
particularity: (m ✣ shone by the moon)

[personal profile] particularity 2015-04-26 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
They're... both insulting and somehow on point.

[T-that's the impression that he's been getting thus far. Not his own b-because that one definitely didn't make sense (he's still so scandalised by it I can't even tell you in the brackets) but the others he's been hearing...]
thatdamnknight: (true nobility is exempt from fear)

[personal profile] thatdamnknight 2015-04-27 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
[that's sort of impressive, really, for someone who knows nothing about who's being introduced to be accurate. shame it's insulting (and THAT scandalous oh my).]

Maybe they should consider a change of greeter.

[someone a little more eloquent and less... this. another beautiful intro comes just then and flynn can't help but pity the person. they got saddled with a nonsensical but embarrassing one.]

Was your own experience just as bad?
particularity: (f ✣ but i always knew)

[personal profile] particularity 2015-04-27 01:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Y-- yeah...

[There's a look on his face in that moment that says "please don't ask me about it I may or may not die of embarrassment".]

But I don't think too many people heard mine, so I'm probably safe...
invisibleair: (71)

ii

[personal profile] invisibleair 2015-04-26 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sorry. There's actually no food left. Saber ate all of it. Or at least, given how she's back at the table for like the 100th time already. As much as she says she dislikes Archer, her Master's other Servant... she cannot stop eating his food that he prepared for the ball.

...Which means just as he might be reading for the last piece of steak.... there's someone else next to him in a balck suit whose fork is already in it. She gives Flynn a stern look before... oh she recognizes him. ]


Flynn?
thatdamnknight: (what's in a name?)

[personal profile] thatdamnknight 2015-04-27 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
[that steak had looked so good, too. perfectly cooked, so juicy and the last one. flynn can't help but be grateful about his good fortune as his moves his fork to get it.

...only for another fork to beat him to the punch. dammit. moping at the loss of that beautiful piece of meat gets caught short when the other person speaks. that voice, he knows it and turning to look at the person reveals a familiar face.]


Saber?

[a worthy rival for the meat, at least. ah, maybe he should lower his fork instead of just hovering with it like an idiot. his expression turns in an apologetic smile.]

Sorry, please go ahead and take it.
invisibleair: (90)

[personal profile] invisibleair 2015-04-27 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yes it does look good and she's going to eat it all in one bite! ...But not really, she looks at Flynn, and then the steak... deciding something. ]

No, it is the last one, we should split it.

[ That only seems fair! ]