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[reparator]

Who: CERES & you
When: ooc: 03/22-03/25; ic: 12/09-12/10
Where: Cerealia's Entertainment District
What: Intro log
Rating/Warning: PG-13 | possibly nsfw (please let us know if you need this rating changed, or you are welcome to continue any naughty shenanigans in a private log)

//event011.EXE The Gifts that Keeps on Giving ((You)) Nightmares It's been a whole month without any new arrivals. Who knows why? If you ask CERES, they won't bother with any in-depth explanations. They will simply claim that none of the code out there has been responding to their recovery methods, so they had to rework a lot of their technology. However, after several weeks of grueling work, they have finally experienced success! A fresh new batch of faces is coming in, and to celebrate their arrival and the real upcoming holidays, CEO Julius Vincere has arranged for a Christmas-themed carnival for all to enjoy. Those who arrive will wake up in Cerealia and be given a long, boring explanation and powerpoint as per usual before being ushered onto a bus (there is no escape. The robots will force you onto the bus one way or another). You will be unwillingly carted to the theme park where you will be immediately assaulted by a giant array of lights followed by several rides that you can enjoy. After you disembark from the bus, one of the snowman robots will be waiting to give you tickets to the rides and show you around as part of the Grand Opening. The amusement park will remain open for the rest of the month of December so anyone can visit as they please. The first couple tickets will also be on the house for new arrivals, but the rest will have to be bought with credits, so choose wisely! (Or try and sneak into the rides -- then face the wrath of the snowman robots and their snowman firearms :D) "☃ WELCOME NEW ARRIVALS ❅ YOU HAVE ARRIVED AT THE SANTASTICAL FOREST OF CHRISTMAS WONDERS ❅ PLEASE ENJOY ALL THE RIDES CEO JULIUS VINCERE HAS HAND-PICKED FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT ❅ WE WISH TO BRING YOU MERRY FEELINGS FOR THE HOLIDAY ❅ COME GIVE SNOWTRON 5000 A HUG ❅ WHAT? YOU DON'T WANT ONE ❅ BUT I WAS PROGRAMMED TO CONVEY HUGGING AS LOVE THROUGH AFFECTION ❅ PLEASE DON'T RUN ❅ COME BAAAAACK, VISITOR ❅"

//SCENARIOS.EXE PHASE I [ xxxx ] Do you like ferris wheels? This is an enchanting one where you get to ride around in a giant snowflake at a very limited speed. The wheel will turn excruciatingly slow before stopping abruptly, leaving you trapped at the very top. We hope you're not afraid of heights because you're going to be in there for a while! The windows on the snowflake will rapidly darken leaving you and your fellow riders trapped in the darkness. At that moment, you will feel something warm breathing down your neck and along the back of your ear. As you reach over, you'll feel like the chair underneath you is made of snakeskin, and a hissing sound will intensify as the "chair" squirms and as the breathing gets louder and hotter. Scrabble at the doors, fight your way out! Will you escape or not? Probably not, but the experience will last only a good five minutes before the lights come back on and before the ferris wheel starts moving again. The chair will appear as normal, and there will be no one else inside except any fellow riders who came with you. PHASE II [ xxxx ] If the ferris wheel didn't "do it" for you, then perhaps a fun house will? If you're a fan, that is! This Christmas-themed funhouse features a wonderful walk through a snowy forest convered in singing reindeer. The more you walk through, the more you will notice things like within the distorted mirrors, there will briefly appear strange specters. You will also hear a bunch of howling in the background, and while you may think that you're safe since they're trapped behind a mirror, you are very wrong. The lights will go out once more, and you will hear the mirrors shatter all around and feel yourself being grabbed and hurled to the ground. Whatever is coming for you is something you can't see, but it's advancing fast with impressive strength to hurl you back once more. You will feel pain erupt through your body before an engineer will appear to get the lights back on. Once they're back on, the reindeer will be happily singing, and all the mirrors will appear as they were before -unbroken. PHASE III [ xxxx ] After those interesting adventures, another option would be to simply visit the rocking santacoaster, a large, sprawling roller coaster that reaches 150 mph. You will be strapped into a sled and be shot through the tracks where you can scream and cry all you want except once you reach the tunnel, everything will come to a sudden stop (whiplash pending). You and the other riders will be in there for a few minutes, surrounded by a dozen santas as they start to fly out from the tunnel walls, carrying swords and swooping down to take a swipe at you. You better duck or be prepared to be cut up by their blades. The rollercoaster will abruptly resume, and when you reach the end, you might notice some bleeding, a little bit of hair missing, or some clothes shred up. If you ask the snowman robots about it, they will just shrug and claim they don't know what you're talking about. Please go enjoy a snowcone on the house! PHASE IV [ xxxx ] The Christmas whirl will be your last stop for the evening! This is a ride that goes round and round and round while tilting. Everyone will be strapped into it while standing up and forced to hold on as it spins, and somewhere in the midst of the spinning, the ride will suddenly malfunction. Yes, big surprise there! But it won't stop spinning. It will just be a rockier ride, and you will seemingly enter a new space where you will be among the stars and seeing planets all around you. Your own home planet will be amongst them before it breaks open like an egg and out crawls a friendly visitor. If you get bit by it, you will spend the rest of the day and night experiencing an array of possible symptoms, including: a voracious appetite, a fear of light, the urge to 'mate' with anyone who smells especially good, heightened senses, the ability to climb on all kinds of surfaces, irritability and crankiness... (( you don't have to experience them all. you can pick and choose which one you like. )) BONUS [ whyo'clock ] What's that jingling you hear in the background? Why, it's Santa Clause! Coming here all the way from the North Pole. The park will stop, and all the snowman robots will gather in the square, ushering along as many people as possible. Santa-Bot X-3 will be seated on his chair to welcome all visitors to sit on his metaphorical lap and tell him what they want for Christmas. He will then give them a nicely wrapped present and tell them that it's exactly what they asked for, but they can't open it until they get home. For those who can't wait and choose to open it quickly, they will get some nice treats from Mundus Caelestis. But beware! Those who do take this gift home will experience a weird after-effect as the lovely red and white toy will come to life on its own and hop out of the box that evening to try and violently electrocute the owner. The other one is completely harmless. [ Remember to apply proper warnings on threads with trigger-y 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 latest intro post For your convenience, we have compiled a post detailing what's going on right here and feel free to consult the FAQ if needed. Please leave any lingering questions in the OOC post, and we'll answer them as soon as we can. OVERFLOW IS HERE!!!

Comments

[sugarcoats]

We have things like that at home, too! Well, not really the jousting, but fun, happy things that everyone can enjoy without anyone getting worried about getting hurt.

[Yogi is rather wary, now, of what's going on, but if he's honest he doesn't really want to be alone right now, and it seemed okay for now to try and clear his head, even if it was with a stranger.]

I don't mind. I don't really think I could have a good time here even if it was a normal festival.

[axilium]

[alskj okay NO SHOULDER-SHAKING PLEASE

He opens his eyes at that, looking a tad dizzy.]

Whoa, okay! You can let go now!

[niceguypose]

[Wowwwww]

Perhaps! They appear to be presents of some kind! Isn't he supposed to be the man with the gifts?

phase iii

[dereban]

... Oh, you mean the Santa robots? It's because it's in the season.

[ Even though it kind of creeps her out. Maybe because they're actually robots instead of people.. ]

2/2

[impheired]

[Kuzuryuu stands up so quickly, you'd almost wonder if Lee's shout hadn't activated some kind of electric current in the bench. He grabs Lee by the front of his vest, pulling him down closer to his own level.]

The fuck did you just say?! [This is one of those rare moments where the yelling and swearing is actually a good thing, even if it still kind of looks and sounds vaguely like Lee has offended him. He's not actually mad just...having a moment of intensity. Surely Lee understands.] You better not be fucking with me, where's Peko!?

[Because obviously the fact that he was yelling for her means that he knows where she is.]

[littlestbaskerville]

[Not sure what a roller coaster is, Lily approaches the ride only to find the weird balloon thing. A little in awe of it, she's ready to go touch it when she sees the boy getting off the ride. Then they come towards her, well that worked out!

Excited, she bounces in place.]

What's that?

[masakados]

[He'll bring it, ice queen!! C:]

Got it--

[He immediately understands the second that he sees the santas stop moving and his hands spread out. The wind he was using earlier was nothing in comparison to the wind that whips now, spreading out around them, just shy of an actual tornado, though he could do that as well. But he's trying to not make other things collapse.

Twisting his hand, the wind slams into the santas, letting loose enough power to crush them and, if that weren't enough, bring them crushing into each other if Weiss releases the glyphs.]

[shacklebreaker]

That is the distinct impression I am getting thus far.

[He offers the robot one last glare, before he turns his attention to Sousei.] This entire place is an exercise in absurdity.

[candycoating]

How long have people been pulled here, do you know? I imagine it's been going on for some time, but I, ah... forgot to ask, when they were showing the presentation.

[swordboning]

If they do, it's still unknown. A clear answer would probably solve more than a few problems but good luck getting those around here.

[It had to do with a lot more than robots at least. Unless the controllers for this place in its entirety were robots, which was an interesting thought.]

[axilium]

[Smooth, Anna.]

Well, it just got a little harder to breathe...

[scaryintuition]

[Hide curls into a ball, preparing to be hit again. He can't see anything in the dark except for some vague shapes that seem to be moving. Whether or not they're the shapes of people or something else, he can't say. There's glass strewn across the ground. Hide can feel pieces of it under his hands and chest. He tries not to move anymore than necessary for fear of cutting himself.

He's afraid, but that doesn't stop his mind from formulating thoughts. If the thing comes for him again he can grab the biggest piece of glass he can find and use it to defend himself. It's not much, and it might not help at all since he'd be aiming in the dark. But it was better than nothing. When he hears the sounds of approach he reaches out to clutch a shard of glass. A presence loomed above him but makes no move to hurt him. Squinting, he tries to make out any details despite the darkness, in vain.

When the hand touches his shoulder, he flinches, but quickly relaxes. It couldn't be one of those things. Someone has come for him. To help him. He tries to steady his breathing as they wait for what's coming next. When the lights finally come on Hide needs to shade his eyes for a moment until they adjust and he can finally get a look at his savior.

All the air leaves his lungs as he looks up and sees his best friend. Despite everything he's learned over the past few months, this is the first time he's ever seen his friend looking less than human. His kagune and kakugan are out on full display and Hide can't tear his eyes away. To think that this confident and dangerous ghoul could be his shy and reserved best friend.]

Kan...eki...

why, god, why??

[aerialassault]

No.

[Cliff's tone was completely flat, but his blue eyes burned with the frustration that he was doing his best not to voice-- a frustration that was instead clearly projected onto the remains of a poor box in one of his hands. Turning his head, he tore his gaze away from that thing, face oddly flushed in his own embarrassment.

Clearly, he did know. Why else would he be carrying the exact same model in his other hand?]

[axilium]

Come on, you can't expect me to do all the work. What kind of job do you think it is?

[candycoating]

[ So you pay with the cards, huh? He doesn't exactly understand how it works, but he does know now that his card is more valuable than he gave it credit for. If that's all he has to do from now on, just hand his card to someone... at least one thing will be easy to do here. ]

So, you like it? It's pretty tasty.

[particularity]

GAH--

[He thought that nothing could surprise him anymore!!!!

Damn it Trucy he's right in the middle of bandaging and it's only through really good reflexes he catches the first aid kit as it jolts off his palm and out of his hand. He's still got a grip on the bandage he's still wrapping at least...]

W-was right now... seriously the best time to do that...? [No, I shouldn't have asked after all...]

[troubadear]

[Maribelle is obviously tense to the core but, at Gaius' words, she seems to force herself to relax.] It seems you would be correct. I hope I can rely on you, darling.

[For Lissa's sake... Not to mention her father and everyone else relying on them back home.]

[mermaiding]

Of course am alright. [She straightens up instantly and then hisses, the motion causing her to become acutely aware of the bruising at her hips and shoulders from the impact with the floor. Still, she gives an impatient wave.]

Will be fine! This is nothing. You, on other hand... [Oona eyes him with a frown, reaching out to grab him in case he stumbles again or something] Injured? Can you walk?

[axilium]

[Wow, why is his life full of violent women.

Wincing now thanks!!]

Do you always go around elbowing things in the dark? That's not very sophisticated, you know.

why: gaius no

[kicksilver]

[ Mercury looks at the stuff Gaius is holding up rather seriously. He points a finger at the dildo and goes: ]

Well, first of all, this is a peppermint candycane or whatever it is they call it. It's made of sugar, and you just put it in your mouth and start sucking on it.

[ Then at the condom, he goes: ]

This is a scented plastic bag. It doesn't matter. I could actually use it, if you don't want it.

[candycoating]

[ Are you kidding that's THE BEST. Archer, you're a hero. ]

Really? For pure sugar, it's quite a treat. A simple flavor, to be sure, but it's really enjoyable to eat. I imagine it would have been pretty hard to make back home, without those machines.

[impheired]

[Well, yes, he is having a bad time but also, scowling is literally his default expression. But mostly it's the fact that he's in another goddamn theme park, like this is absolutely one of the very last places he wants to be right now.]

Tch, I don't think anybody was expecting something like that. [Okay, well he had a feeling the funhouse might be bad news but everything else he was willing to give the benefit of the doubt. Not anymore though.] I made the mistake of going on the rollercoaster.

[And there's a faint cut under his left eye to prove it. WHO THE HELL PUTS SWORDS ON ROLLER COASTERS??]

[defeets]

Ai Thao....? What a lovely name! Is it from the Kai Empire....? Or a different place entirely?

[But as she takes his hand, he just graciously leans down to press a kiss to the back of her hand briefly.]

Regardless, it's my pleasure. I assure you.

ota;

[perfectstrike]

I
[Peko's seated peacefully enough in the Ferris wheel; she wasn't really looking forward to any of the rides, but this on should (in theory) give her a splendid vantage point to look for a certain new arrival whose presence she's not aware of yet. Thus, she's seated as close to the window as possible, only giving those who happen to climb aboard with her a cursory glance before returning her attention to the ground below.

There's a katana propped up next to her between her and the door, so sitting too closely is Not Recommended.]

If it is not too much trouble, [she mentions to whomever comes on board, pointing to the opposite window without looking,] Could you please indicate if you see this person?

[There's an electronic student ID sitting on the seat next to her, displaying some loser's profile. Those who can read Japanese can see that his name is Fuyuhiko Kuzuryuu, and he has the title of Super High School Level Yakuza (whatever that means).]

II
[Funhouses are supposed to be a good training exercise, right?? Like a haunted house, entering one and trying not to overreact and slice everything around you to bits is good training. Or so she'd tried to think. That attitude doesn't last long, especially considering the sharp katana at her hip. The specters, of course, aren't harmed by her lightning-quick strikes, and when the lights come back on, Peko's pushing herself to her feet, breathing heavily. She makes no move to sheath her blade, and will continue walking with the katana drawn, just in case.

Might not be a bad person to stick close to for protection in case another breakdown happens, right?]

Bonus
[Yeah, no, Peko's not waiting until she gets home to open her presents. Or, well, all of them, anyway. She gets as far as opening the "mistletoe" and reading it before immediately dropping it back in the box. That's. Nope. Not even opening that last one. She just kind of leaves it sitting on the beach next to her, trying not to flush because she never asked for this. She was hoping for a weapon, or maybe a foodstuff?? Not this.]

Choose your own adventure!
[Peko can be found almost anywhere in the park, walking with purpose and staring at every person who even comes close. She's obviously looking for someone; most people who've been here for a while will know exactly who it is she's looking for. There's a katana at her side, and a shinai on her back.

She also is kind of looking for a carousel, too. That would be nice.]

OTA

[hatsoff]

on the bus;

[This... was a lot to take in. And how could it not be? While he couldn't argue that between the powerpoint and everything they were being told, it was all reasonable, and yet.. it was completely insane. Aliens? Other worlds? It sounded like something right out of Fred's comic books.

But he listens, he takes it in all, especially the de ja vu of it. Seriously, did Fred make him read a comic with this plot once?

Either way, this was a mess. He didn't want to believe his world was gone. He was just there. What about his family? Hiro and Aunt Cass-- and his friends? Were they alright?

He's pretty lost in thought during the whole process of getting loaded onto the bus, but if you catch his eye and look just as lost and concerned as he does, he might just speak up.]

So. Aliens, huh?

snacks;

[Since he found Hiro, Tadashi's barely been separate for him. Not that he minds. He was extremely glad to know his brother was safe and sound, Baymax too. And Hiro's excitement about the carnival itself is keeping him preoccupied and his mind off things he's...since learned.

But with all the apparently weird things happening around the carnival, Baymax is getting some good use, and while Hiro was handling that, Tadashi went to grab some snacks for them to pig out on. What good was a carnival if you didn't eat everything horrible for you that you possibly could? You might find him in line, eyeing all the goodies, or you might find him struggling to carry more junk than any two people should attempt to eat on their own.]

phase i;

[There's only so long one can keep up a front. Tadashi does well for the most part. He's having fun with Hiro, but while Hiro goes to ride the roller coaster again (Tadashi really didn't want to go through that one more time), he decides to go for a quiet ride on the ferris wheel. What better place to really mull over all this mess he's suddenly finding himself in? If you happen to end up in the same car as him, you'll find him with his hat off, and his face in his hands as he attempts to process... well, everything.]