estoria | - « INTRO ⇢ WINTERBALL.EXE

Who: everyone, literally everyone
When: ooc: 04/25-04/26; ic: 12/26
Where: the Gardens
What: overflow of 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

[ xxxx ] 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

[ xxxx ] 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

[ xxxx ] 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

[ xxxx ] 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

[ whyo'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 overflow! It's a bit early but just to make sure the transition for everyone over here was captcha-free. 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 and post new intros! 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!!

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[(Continued from here)]

[Probably; there aren't all that many blindfolded guys in this world after all. He turns his head slightly when she speaks up behind him, not particularly startled.]

Really? I heard I was getting too tall to be stepped on.

[...Was that supposed to be a joke? But well, he takes a step back from the dance floor anyway.]

Thanks though.

Unless your feet stop touching the ground, you're never too tall to be stepped on.

[She actually does have manners, even though they're buried under a thick layer of sarcasm and rudeness.]

And you're welcome. Not going to dance?

Hmm. I'll keep that in mind.

[Levitation isn't part of his very own skill set, but it's not impossible.]

Not right now, no.

[Maybe not ever, really.]

Are you?

[Levitation is entirely possible since Kaoru can already do something like that. This guy doesn't feel like an esper though so maybe he'll think of his own way.

She huffs out a laugh, and shrugs though she knows that he might not be able to see it.]

I'm not going to. I don't [can't] just dance with anyone.

[He does have a way, but it involves invoking other powers that are a lot more risky than levitation.

Does he see the shrug? Does he not? It may forever be a mystery. In any case he just nods.]

Then, are you waiting for someone in particular?

[For the friends back in her destroyed world. For Minamoto or for Aoi. That would bring the amount of people here that she'd willingly dance with up to a grand total of 4. (Hyoubu didn't count because she didn't want to be anywhere near him.)

But she laughs, since that wasn't something she was out to share with anyone.]

A rich and handsome Prince Charming.

[Fair enough; it's the same for him.

But yeah, this isn't the night for that.]

Might take a while until one walks by.

[She doesn't even bother to hide the smile.]

This is a ball, isn't it? A prince is practically a requirement!

[But hopefully not one with some kind of foot fetish like the one from Cinderella.]

[Would she rather he watches her in her sleep and then kisses her awake?]

He would blend in rather well here. Do you think you could tell?

[It'll be his PR disaster since she sleeps with a blowgun loaded with tranquilizer darts under her pillow (claiming that she can't sleep without it). The headline will be: Prince found unconscious with 'CREEP' on forehead.]

Of course. [She has absolute certainty of this.]

No matter where he's hiding, I'd be able to find him.

[Riku would almost pity him, if it wasn't so clear that he brought that upon himself. Really, who kisses strangers awake anyway.]

I see. [Riku is rather amused by the thought] So, have your Prince Charming senses tingled yet?

[It does occur to her that most of the people here would have already lost their kingdoms (if they had one to begin with) and would therefore no longer be rich or princes. But she'd still find a use for them somehow.

Shiho grins, mostly to herself as she scans the room.]

Not yet, but I have faith in my abilities.

[Not in destiny or anything even remotely romantic like that.]

[Sorry for the late, continue here if you like?]

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