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//EVENT029.EXE

Who: Not CERES
When: OOC: 5/15 ; IC: 7/7
Where: Tropical ViViD Estates
What: CERES thought everyone deserved a bit of a break.
Rating/Warning: PG-13 for some questionable swimsuit choices. Please let the mods know if the rating should go up!

//event029.EXE



You know what everyone needs after rampant robotic attacks and another iteration of clone wars? A vacation! That’s right everyone, you deserve this. CERES understands what you need. CERES is here for you all the time, so never doubt that this is a pleasure colony, and they are here to look after all of your needs. Kick your feet up, relax, and let CERES Recreation and Activity Necessity Keepers (Team RANK, that is) set you up with your ideal getaway.

It’s as if you can sense the incoming relaxation and luxury before you even completely finish loading. There’s the warmth encompassing your entire body as your code gets transferred into this particular ViViD Level. A cool, refreshing breeze hits you. The sounds of waves gently lapping against the coast fill you with relaxation. The sun, the sand, the surfs, it’s all there – welcome to the beach, baby!

An echoing greeting message from the ocean comes next, if you can translate it.


OOOOOOOOOOOOHMAHH GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHD.

YOOOOOOOOOOOORRRALL SOOOOOOOOOOOOO KYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT.

KYOOOOOOOOOOOT EEEENAAAAUUUUUUUF TOOOOOOOOOOOOO EEEEEEEEEEEEEEET.

//SCENARIOS.EXE


PHASE I

[ 08:00 ] That said, isn’t that breeze a little… too strong? It feels like it’s brushing up against all of you, if you know what I mean. When you open your eyes and look down, it becomes rather clear why. It seems that you’ve found yourself in some pretty interesting attire. Everyone. No exceptions. You appear to have two options – be overcome and scream like the Victorian maiden your heart says you are, or strut like a model in this stuff. Turn some heads! Work that up do!

But don’t worry, we’re also conscious about safety here at CERES! Therefore everyone’s also been provided a pair of super high-tech safety-tested appendage protection floatation devices (STAPFD for short.)

At least everyone around you is caught in the same sort of attire – and everyone around you also appears to be stuck inside a giant sand castle. It’s entirely malleable to what you want it to be! Want to see a fancy sand bidet? Feel like adding a sand statue in your honor? Think that wall should now be a door? Well, with enough perseverance, you can make it happen!

Just uh, be careful about getting sand in your… everywhere.

PHASE II

[ 10:00 ] Someone broke it. Not pointing any fingers, even though you sure do seem like a prime suspect, but someone broke it.

It almost starts like an earthquake with how the castle starts to rumble, the sand shaking right beneath your feet. And then the walls right next to you start to cave in followed promptly by the ceiling right… above your head. Oh dear. The sand starts to run and fall, losing its structure and shape. The hallway behind you starts to cave in, ceiling first and then the walls follow suit. Now the sand really is getting everywhere – but not just uncomfortable places. It’s in your hair, your eyes, your nose…. this sure doesn’t seem like a pleasant way to go!

Best to start running – there’s a trusty drawbridge to get over the moat (because what’s a sandcastle without a moat?) but who knows how long until that, too, is going to give way? Best to cross over it before it starts to shake and disappear too. Or if you don’t make it, hopefully you can land some pretty impressive airtime to make it to the other side!

If not, well...there'll be the sensation of sand crushing down upon you, filling your mouth and eyes, and you won't be able to breathe at all – and then you're alive again on the beach (but possibly in yet another new, uncomfortable, skimpy swimsuit). Honestly, be more careful, would you?

PHASE III

[ 12:00 ] However, once you do make it to the other side, it’s all smooth sailing from there! Or is it? Hah, as they say, life sure can be a beach.

Which is what this is.

Welcome to your Beach Episode, folks. Now that you’ve made it out of the collapsing sand castle, you’ve made it to the luxurious, picturesque golden coastline. Sure, you’re coughing up fine, luxurious, sand dust right now and you’ve definitely gotten sand in all of your crevices thanks to your swimsuit, but that’s okay! Go take a soak in the ocean or something or cool off with a smoothie. There’s a smoothie shack off into the distance, complete with a long chalkboard with… well, probably a few familiar names? And some unfamiliar ingredients. Sounds appetizing right?

That said, once you do ingest some of the smoothie with the name of a newcomer, you might suddenly find yourself feeling a bit… different. You’ll be taking on some of their traits, one of the most intense parts of their personality – or you might need to take a second to sit down because you’re suddenly seeing one of their memories. Whoa. What do they actually put in this stuff?

PHASE IV

[ 15:00 ] For the brave souls that venture out into the water, you have even more adventures waiting for you. Anyone who’s swimming around, wading in the water—hell, even looking at the water is getting scooped up and deposited in one of these giant orbs. But don’t take up too much room, because someone else is getting shoved right in there with you. Time to get cozy with your new friend, because it's only going to get worse as the waves begin to carry you out into this big, blue, virtual ocean. Hopefully the choppy waves don’t bounce you around too much or – well, you could always get really friendly with a stranger! Why not?

At least until it’s made very clear that fresh air does not make it back into these balls. That seems like a bit of a design flaw. Now what? Fight the other person who’s inhaling all your air? Suffer through it for swimsuit-clad fun? Or if you break it…. well, you sure are stranded out in the ocean. Or are you?

After enough flailing, you’ll be met by a giant, dumb-looking creature who will then eat you whole.

Everything goes dark. This is surely the end --

And then you're in Cerealia proper; it seems that was the exit to the level (but why there?) and you'll find yourself either in one of the fountains or the pond in the park. Either way, you'll be very, very well. And this time, that's not virtual. But hey, at least you'll have all of your stuff with you.

BONUS

[ xx:xx ] Do you hear that?

Anyone idle on the beach will hear a distant melody coming from further out into the ocean. It’s a beautiful, elegant song that automatically makes the listener stop what they’re doing and immediately wander toward the noise. It takes you a moment to recall – it takes a moment to think about anything now, really – but you remember hearing the smoothie shack owner say something about mermaids populating the beach. Could this be their song calling out to you? Whether you would normally abide by this kind of call or not, you find your feet walking further and further out into the water, the shallows lapping up to your ankles and up and up as you are drawn in by the song.

A rather classic song, though the usual instances of French are also replaced with the very enticing, enchanting nonsense promise of omelette du fromage........and then they try to drown you.


[ Remember to apply proper warnings on threads with sensitive or inappropriate material and do let a mod know if your thread careens off into maiming or canoodling so we can lock the log. ]

//RUN.EXE

Welcome to Cerealia's May intro log! For your convenience, we have compiled the characters' arrival experience here, and should you have any questions, feel free to ask them here! You can also check the FAQ for more general inquiries. Should this event log hit Captcha, there is an all-purpose overflow here. Thank you!

sharpenyoursickle: (Default)

[personal profile] sharpenyoursickle 2016-05-21 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[She raises a brow at that smile. She's not entirely sure he quite believes the words he's saying.]

It's bad enough to be uprooted forcefully.
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (curious?)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-21 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Then they should come to visit sometime so Shu can let them know who the boss is around here, even if he's only been in the colony for like a day. ]

Maybe they just need another voice? I mean, having to hear the same person give the same lecture over and over again... tends to make one not pay attention.

[ Shu would know. He's had to deal with some overbearing managers before, up until he decided he didn't need their assistance and fired them. ]

How long did it take you to adjust? To everything, I mean. I find it hard to believe that everything and everyone I knew is... temporarily gone.

[ He has hope! He has to have hope. ]
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (sideview)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-21 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm Shu. Not Ed. What kind of name is Ed?

[ He's so tired of this! Why is this guy so disagreeable and ornery, Shu will never know... ]

But thanks for your... lack of compliments.
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (despairish)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-21 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Not many others can afford to have one full-time, but it's worth it! Especially with my other bandmates.

[ Kai... Riku... he hopes the twins are okay, wherever they are. The twin fennec foxes, a drummer and a bassist, his only comforts in the world he's starting to miss. He can almost remember when he first met them, hand picking them out of the Academy to join him. Passionate, excitable, and gifted musicians.

It'd be hard to replace them, if ever. ]


My family isn't rich, no. [ He gently clenches his jaw. ] I don't like thinking about them. All of my money has come through my own hard work, my time spent practicing alone and barely with others.

[ And then he stands up, turning and puffing out his chest proudly. ]

I'm a star. An idol. An artist. A lot of things, really.
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (how happy! whoa)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-21 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Because having a snap opinion on someone or something is important. At least, that's what my PR people have always said. First impressions tend to reveal current marketing trends, too.

[ Shu shakes his head, taking in a calming and cleansing breath... then releasing it. ]

Also, strangers won't get to know me. I'd rather they keep a pristine image in their minds.

[ Not saying Shu isn't a pure being, but the whole Image thing is pretty important to a pop star. ]
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (ugh cute myumon)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-21 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ... it probably will be a surprise when Shu is slow to learn the mechanics of a game full of rhythms and music, but hey, it happens. The faint glimmer of someone who is fascinated by his origins is very hard to miss, and for a second Shu is taken aback. He has to think about this. ]

... are you in love with a fox? The way you look at me, I have an odd feeling you might want to do that to someone or something else.

[ He knows what love looks like. He's been in love many times, and even now he misses it. ]

But sure. Just don't tell anyone.

[ And Shu steps in close, bowing his head to expose the fuwa. ]
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[personal profile] niceguypose 2016-05-21 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[That's one way of summing it up...

Satisfied with her answer, he releases her hand.]


Very well! I trust in your word, Temari-san! And I am glad that you are now safe!
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[personal profile] tsuranuki 2016-05-21 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Saitou Hajime. [ A Heisuke, huh. He looks him up and down, decides he can't figure out which universe he is from--he knows of two that are different from his, and there are possibly infinite others. But for now, he's satisfied with just that. ] This is unexpected.
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[personal profile] meowbel 2016-05-21 03:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Nope! It's all the more better to just deal with everything when you got a smile on your face anyway!

[And now that she thought about it...] And you know, I don't think I've seen you smile just yet!
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[personal profile] meowbel 2016-05-21 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Well it's kind of like if you want something but you don't know where to get it! So it would make things a lot more easier if it were all placed into one big giant box with a bunch of other smaller boxes around!

[That was a good way to explain it right? Although, she wasn't sure exactly how much tech Johnny knew but she'll just assume that he doesn't know anything about it!]

Think of it as a way of organising stuff! If you want some information about how stuff works around here, you just go digging into that box with a specific thing you want!

And when we get out of here, I'll even show you my communicator and show you how it all works!
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[personal profile] notsogreedy 2016-05-21 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[He nods and slides it toward her.]

It doesn't taste as weird as it smells.

[He just watches and waits for her to take a sip.

When she does, she'll be rewarded with a memory of an arm, capable of talking and moving around on his own despite the lack of a body, possessing an unconscious police detective. The man sitting here looks an awful lot like that detective, and his arm looks an awful lot like that arm. Apparently his name is Ankh, and there was also someone else there when that happened who she may or may not have caught a glimpse of somewhere on the beach today.]
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[personal profile] neverexpected 2016-05-21 03:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I may not have much experience with the ocean, but I promise I know better than to do that.

[Not that it isn't tempting with what they're serving at the smoothie shack.]

[But now isn't the time for poor choices! It's time to make friends!]

[So she extends a hand like she's seen humans do so many times before and shoots Phoenix a wide grin.]


And before I forget my manners, I am Inquisitor Aeneth Lavellan. You are?
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[personal profile] neverexpected 2016-05-21 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
That is... unfortunate.

[To put it mildly.]

Once there is a chance, I would like to speak with those who are in charge. If they intend to keep us here safely, some changes need to be negotiated.
neverexpected: (shit i left the stove on)

[personal profile] neverexpected 2016-05-21 04:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[He tried his best, and therefore nobody can criticize him!]

[Kashuu's explanation leads Lavellan into a blinking fit as she tries to wrap her head around the concept.]


I think I understand what you're saying.

But I've never heard of such magic outside of a sending crystal, and even that doesn't pass along written words.
bewrightback: (oh boy i done goofed)

[personal profile] bewrightback 2016-05-21 04:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[He gives one of those 'almost laughing but not actually laughing smiles at her confirmation about the ocean, and then he reaches over for a firm handshake. Friend making time!

An inquisitor... I hope it's not the same kind as the type in Labyrinthia!]


Phoenix Wright, attorney at law! [His free hand instinctively reaches for his badge to present it, only for his hand to just awkwardly touch against his own bare chest as a reminder that he doesn't have his badge or clothes on him at his time... so he quickly shifts the arm over to his side to try to pretend that never happened.]

...Pleased to meet you, Inquisitor!
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[personal profile] dereban 2016-05-21 04:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ To be honest, Inaba doesn't really see the NPCs as human. Not in the sense that she'd see AIs as human, even if, essentially that's what they are. But Inaba has a particular bitterness towards these sets of AIs, but for good reason. She has reason to be crass. ]

Ten months. Almost eleven.
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[personal profile] cresthopes 2016-05-21 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I know some places! But I think we need to get you a somewhere where you can live first!

[With that, he pointed straight at the direction of where the residential building is! Which happened to be a little bit further out into the distance]

I'm not sure there are places where you can buy towels around here. But I know there are some in the buildings over there! And I think you're new here anyway right?
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[personal profile] cresthopes 2016-05-21 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
No, Easter is a holiday! And sometimes people hide eggs with candy inside them so the kids can find it!

[Although, now Takeru couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Hmmmm, she didn't happen to know said Pokemon trainer did she...??]

'They'? Is this something that uh...Sneasels would usually do?
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[personal profile] cresthopes 2016-05-21 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
But I still think you should drink something. My mom said that we should always drink 8 cups of water a day because you'll get sick if you don't!
neverexpected: (:>)

[personal profile] neverexpected 2016-05-21 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Don't worry, she's a friendly Inquisitor!]

[As for Phoenix's smooth moves, Lavellan doesn't even bat an eye, chalking it up to some weird human thing.]


I assure you, the pleasure is mine, Ser Phoenix.

And please call me Aeneth, or Lavellan if you feel the need for formality.
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[personal profile] coexistent 2016-05-21 04:30 pm (UTC)(link)
There's nothing educational about that. You're just trying to be a bully.

[not that it's really working all that much. roxas doesn't feel bad or hurt by it, he's just agitated and temperamental as ever.

though to kyrie's credit, roxas hasn't summoned his keyblades yet, so he hasn't hit the top tier of "pissy baby" quite yet. his fists are clenched, his shoulders are tense, and his stare is somewhat piercing, but that's as far as he goes.]


I was looking around for a towel or something. It's not my fault you were standing where I turned my head.
coexistent: (book of retribution)

[personal profile] coexistent 2016-05-21 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[who even needs innocence, anyway?]

I guess. I don't really get that guy much when he talks anyway, he says a lot of weird stuff and he kind of just rambles. [nonsensically, at that. it kind of reminds him in xemnas in a way, and that's definitely not much of a good thing, as far as roxas is concerned.]
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[personal profile] punches 2016-05-21 04:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It isn't as if she's completely miserable being here with him so... they could be stuck here for hours on end. So long as he continues to wear that. Yes. Here on ends. With Sasuke in that. ]

Something like that. [ The plant. ]

We just need to figure it out and no, I doubt those clams were what we were looking for. There were too many of them and they seemed pretty flimsy.
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[personal profile] bewrightback 2016-05-21 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[She definitely seems friendly so far! He doesn't see ground to doubt her, and is further glad that she ignored his awkward movements.]

I don't feel the strongest of needs, so if it's alright with you, then Aeneth it is! And the same goes for you... You can call me Phoenix if you'd like. Some even call me just Nick! [Why am I endorsing that nickname...?]

So, um. What sorts of things do you... inquisite?
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[personal profile] punches 2016-05-21 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
That would make things inconvenient for us. [ Because Sakura has no intention of just sitting around and waiting. ]

If we're going to start looking, we better get a move on.

[ Logically, someone might just end up here once they were out of ViViD but what if his teammate was already here before him? Sakura rather look around than try to make idle conversation with someone she barely knew. Keep herself busy.

So sorry kiddo, she's brushing that suggestion off.
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