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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!

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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!

yaayaa: (麦ついて)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-16 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
Eh?

[.....Oh. Oohhhhhh they haven't heard this question in forever but.]

This is not ventriloquism! I am a separate fox, speaking as a representative for Nakigitsune!

That's right.

[There's a short pause before he punctuates that answer with a fox hand. Yes!]
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (how happy! whoa)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-16 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
... a representative, you say? Lucky you, Nakigitsune. I never had an agent as cute as your fox.

[ And he tilts his head, curious. ]

But why do you need someone to speak for you? You have a voice of your own.

[ Shu raises a hand, making his own fox... then does it with the other hand. Huh! Frankly, he's never really thought of doing this before. ]
yaayaa: (お手にお豆が)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-17 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Rather than replying, Naki nods...his foxhand.]

Nakigitsune has trouble socializing on his own! He's improved somewhat over the past few months, but I continue to speak for him most of the time.

[The fox bows his head! Very polite.]
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (smiley gasp)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-17 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm. I see. That can be difficult to overcome, but I find that doing it more and more every day helps. You see, I didn't start out as a brilliant star on the stage of life! I was a student, just like many...

[ Ah, but Shu catches himself. Naki doesn't need his origin story. Besides, what's even more curious is that the fox can actually talk! ]

... perhaps you could take up singing? A hobby like that will certainly expose you to becoming more comfortable with your own voice!

[ Sparkle!~☆ ]
yaayaa: (i'm terrible at keywords)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-18 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Singing......he actually does think about this, for a moment, the fox sitting patiently on his shoulder until he speaks.]

I don't know any songs.
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (how happy! whoa)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-18 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm! Then, I suppose once we're in a better position and not in a desert, I should teach you some simple ones? Nothing from my albums, of course, those are a little too much but...

[ He can imagine it now, Naki and little fox singing a duet? Would that be cute... or, at the least, marketable? ]

Would you like to learn some?
yaayaa: (so foxy)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-19 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
[What's an album.....thinking though. This guy seems nice enough - and he's a fox! So.

.....Nodding! It's a hesitant nod, but a nod nonetheless.]


He is willing to try! Thank you very much for your offer, kind sir!
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (winky face)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-20 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ And Shu makes a foxhand himself, bowing his head (and moving his hand in a similar fashion) politely. ]

I will try my best to find you whenever the time is best, Nakigitsune and... fox? Do you have a name, fox?

[ He reaches out to give the tiny fox another pat, with his non-foxhand hand. ]
yaayaa: (no wuffs here)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-20 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fox accepts the pat! Also you get plus points with Naki for your foxhand nod.]

I do not! I am simply a fox - though some people have tried giving me nicknames. You are free to use one yourself, if you need.

[Because really, he doesn't need a name? He does just fine without one, but if other people find it convenient to call him by one, then he's fine with that too.]
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (despairish)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-21 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ah, he's glad. Despite having a fox-like appearance and coming from a place with tons of animal-like people, animals aren't exactly common in a metropolis like MIDI City. ]

Simply a fox? But you speak so eloquently! You aren't simply a fox, but I'll honor your request.

[ But Shu struggles with finding a name for such a fantastic fox like Naki's, so after a bit of time... ]

... I suppose little fox will do. I'm sorry.
yaayaa: (the terrible two)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-21 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Little fox is just fine! And I suppose if you wish to be more specific, I am...the spirit of a fox? But there is nothing particularly special about me, besides my powers of speech.

[Naki wordlessly pets the fox, as if reassuring him. Which he might be? The fox obviously enjoys it, at least.]
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (curious?)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-22 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
The spirit of a fox? You don't look dead to me.

[ And he confirms this with another pet, because the fur is so soft and warm. ]

... are you dead too, Nakigitsune?

[ Is this boy AND his fox... wait, are they all dead? Should Shu be worried??? Oh dear. ]
yaayaa: (to yap)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-22 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Rather than answering, Nakigitsune just stares at him.............]

Nakigitsune is the spirit of a sword! BUt we are both currently alive, despite our spiritual status, so you have nothing to worry about on that front.

[They're friendly ghosts, rainbow fox-san! Perfectly harmless! If they were futon spirits this might be another story.]
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (ooh?)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-24 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
The spirit of a sword and a fox? I see.

[ Maybe Shu should be more surprised, but sometimes it's easier to just accept the facts as they are and not question them. It's not gullible if you're willing, right? ]

Then I won't worry, if you say not to. [ Another pat of the fox. He'd give Naki a pat too, but that'd be a little weird, right? Probably? If he's also a fox and a sword, but a human but...

... man. ]


... are there more spirits like you around here? I mean, not here, but...
yaayaa: (is that right?)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-25 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Pat the swoooordd do iiiiiittt Naki doesn't say this of course. Or think it? Nah, he's cool like this.]

There are a good number of us here! Not all of us, or even a majority of us, but...considering the size of apartments here, I suppose that might be a blessing, in a way.

[How many apartments have they taken over now...and yet not-so-deep down, they still want the rest of swordcast.]
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (curious?)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-26 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Shu just can't keep his hand away, fingers brushing through Naki's short hair! Ugh, it's too difficult. Shame the sword-fox-spirit doesn't have ears like Shu does, he knows from experience how lovely it can feel. ]

... so you're like an army, of sorts. A sword spirit army.

[ Sounds reasonable, kind of. ]

Lucky for you to have each other. It would be awful to be alone, huh?
yaayaa: (masks are great)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-28 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
[If only he did have ears...it still feels good though, even without them. He doesn't close his eyes at Shu's touch, but he does give a slow blink.]

It is nice to have companionship, yes...I'm not sure what we would do without the others here. [A pause.] Ah, but what of yourself? As a newcomer to this place, we would be happy to offer our assistance if you ever need it!
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (ugh cute myumon)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-28 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
How kind of you. [ He murmurs as he combs through Naki's hair a little longer before withdrawing his hand and smiles. ]

I think it'd be difficult to refuse hospitality from a boy and his fox. Perhaps once I find my way, get settled in my own place, then I'll come visit. Would that be okay?
yaayaa: (hide here fox)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-29 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
That is perfectly okay! We wish you luck settling in, ah-- [Wait.]

...I forgot to ask your name!
princeshuzo: <user name="feonixe"> (myumon)

[personal profile] princeshuzo 2016-05-30 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
You can call me Shu, tiny fox and friend. I used to go by Shu Zo, but it seems... unnecessary now.

[ Because adding onto his name here means nothing. He has nothing to hide here. ]
yaayaa: (yes sir step right up)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-05-30 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
....Zo? [Fox pats his face with a paw, like sshhh.]

Shu-dono, then! We hope to get along well with you in the future!