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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!!!

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[multiglyphs]

PHASE I: 5 minutes in hell

[ five minutes doesn't seem like a long time, but in such dire situations, it can feel like forever. now weiss isn't particularly afraid of the dark, but there's something to be said about being trapped in a small space that no longer seems to be what you once thought it to be, with someone she may or may not actually know. (truth be told, she hadn't been paying attention when she got ushered into this cart. she was just hoping to avoid those annoying robots...)

no no, she isn't scared at all. wary, sure. apprehensive, why not. but definitely not scared. nope. not at all.

...

if she happens to cling to her fellow ferris-mate a little? well that's just good sense, obviously! ]

PHASE III: bones to pick

[ if you happen to be part of weiss' sled, you may or may not have noticed that midway through the treacherous ride, this tiny doll-like girl had hopped up to her feet to fend off as many of the sword-swinging santas as she could. she probably wasn't doing too bad, either, equipped with her own rapier, letting loose a couple of ~magical~ looking attacks that seem eerily reminiscent of this whole park's snow theme, but let's not get carried away with inconsequential details, shall we?

and by the end of the ride? you bet your bottom dollar weiss schnee has a thing or two to say about it! ]

—no, I do not want one of your stupid free snowcones! My clothes are ruined, and it's all your dumb overlords' — [ or whoever's in charge of this place, details ] — fault that this is the only outfit I've got, now let me speak to your manager this instant!

[ though she probably needs to sort out her priorities, first.

that poor snowman robot though... what did it ever do to deserve her wrath? ]

CYOA

[ or make up your own prompt! :D ]

iii

[masakados]

--gah.

[That would be one of Weiss's sled-mates, who probably made that sound just as the coaster. He'd been enjoying that, thank you very much, as terrifyingly breakneck as the speed had been. Naoki grips the side of the sled and rises to his feet after a glance at Weiss.

Well, since she's getting her fight on, he ought to do something too. One of the santas flies his way with a sword, but he flicks up his hand casually and a blast of wind intercepts it, strong enough it's easily slammed backward.]

So much for the ride being fun.

[multiglyphs]

[ she'd argue that all those months of training had led up to this moment, able to withstand the barrage of attacks coming her way and doing pretty darn well, all things considering... but it would be a lie to say any of team rwby ever anticipated having to go toe to toe with rocketing santas or if the world of rwby has santa or christmas at all...

still, she tries not to be too hassled by the fact that this day just keeps progressively getting worse, because that will just make her more irritated than she already is. and nobody wants weiss schnee that irritated.

at least this guy seems to be willing to take up some slack. when she finishes parrying off a santa's rather impressive backswing, she spares the man a glance. ]

What part of this monstrosity was fun for you?

i

[axilium]

[Belph, similarly, is starting to get freaked out, and so what does he do?

Make up for it with snark.]

I'm flattered, but this isn't my idea of a good date.

[multiglyphs]

[ cheeky...

weiss, of course, handles it all with just as much sophistication. ]

You should probably be happy you've gotten this close to a semblance of one.

[ a sniff, and she's no longer clinging. but she doesn't exactly scoot away, either. ]

It doesn't seem likely to ever happen again.

[ yes, good, let's all just ignore our growing fear by sippin' on that haterade. ]

phase i

[kicksilver]

[ Yeah, this guy on the other hand, is totally cool. As Weiss clings onto him, who's just sitting pretty with his arms and legs crossed. But that does send some mild concern, and all he does is re-cross his legs the other way, kicking at the seat before chilling again. ]

You know. I sure wanted more friends from Beacon, but forcing yourself in like this isn't going to work.

[multiglyphs]

[ if she hadn't realized who she'd been stuck here with before, she certainly realizes it now. hard to forget a voice like his, after all, especially after she'd gone out of her way to study all the new students coming in for the tournament and everything... ]

—don't get any weird ideas.

[ yes, good, there's still a way to salvage this situation. she's a schnee, after all! damage control is in her blood!! ]

I'm obviously just making sure you're not freaking out.

[ a moment's pause. and then she shifts her arms off of him to give his shoulder (or what she hopes is his shoulder) an awkward pat.

funny, really, how the ice queen is so very far from cool... ]

iii

[rollin]

[ Before Weiss can finish her sentence, another snowman crashes into the one she was talking to, sending both into a nearby. Sparks of electricity dance around the debris until they fizz out, eyes losing their glow when they do. From the direction of the crash, a loud voice follows up the violence with: ]

And that's what I think of your snowcones! If fucking CERES thinks we're buying this shit...

[ You're welcome!? He hasn't noticed Weiss yet, but they're definitely seeing the manager after this... ]

[multiglyphs]

[ —dear god??? weiss may have been nearing the end of rope in terms of frustration, but she was hardly about to reach for her rapier or anything.

so when the snowbots suddenly go crashing to her left, weiss can only stare at the wreckage in mute wonder before the culprit makes himself known. and rather loudly, too.

her hands fly up to her hips almost instantly, a bright red flush on her face the only trace of her shock and wonder. ]

What in the world is the matter with you?!

i

[niceguypose]

[Rock Lee had been eager to try out this ride - he read about it in a book that talked about how such rides were the source of beloved memories of one's youth.

It truly did seem delightful, even riding with a stranger, until everything went dark. It was unusual, but Rock Lee remained calm.]

I am sure that this is just a passing problem! [Ninja life, he got this.] We simply must wait...

[multiglyphs]

[ normally, such reassuring words would have calmed her racing heart, but there's just no shaking off the feeling that things are happening in this dark cart that really shouldn't be.

hence, she hasn't released her hold on the sleeve of his shirt just yet. ]

Wait for what? For whatever else is in here with us to eat us alive?

[ yeah, she threw out levelheadedness about two minutes ago. ]

phase i

[spyrites]

[Okay so admittedly this was a little... creepy... but Jude remains as level headed and calm as always. It was something that would surely be fixed soon and they'll be down in no time, he's sure. They'd just have to wait a little in the dark until the ride was fixed.

Unfortunately his ferris wheel buddy seems to be way less calm about it. He's afraid his arm is going to fall asleep if she clings any harder to it...]

Are you okay?

[multiglyphs]

[ levelheadedness, weiss has. in spades, really, but it usually comes in the midst of a battle, something she's been training for for quite a while. being trapped in close quarters in the dark, suspended hundreds of feet above the ground with a stranger and a chair that may or may not actually be a dangerous animal??? yeah, levelheadedness can kiss her butt in this instance.

not that she'd admit to it. ]

Of course I'm okay! [ let's just ignore how close she's sitting, or how tightly she's gripping his arm. ] This is all just annoying, that's all. What terrible service!

phase cyoa!

[unionjackoff]

[Christmas already, huh? England cannot believe he's been in Cerealia for almost two months. it feels like longer, but that's mostly because he's not working. and seeing the Christmas-themed carnival, he feels incredibly homesick.

he is not going on any rides... instead, he's just wandering alone, hands tucked into his coat pockets, thinking about the other countries, and home, and wondering what his people are up to. as he's passing the square, he hears quite a bit of commotion, so he turns his head as he's walking to see what is going on...

and runs straight into Weiss. England quickly pulls back] A-ahh! Sorry! I didn't see you!

[multiglyphs]

[ the girl in question looks mildly miffed, but it's a toss up whether or not she'd already been in a state of irritation before he'd even bumped into her. hands on her hips, lips pursed just so, there is a distinct lack of patience in her aura when she turns to look at him.

though her expression seems to soften a little when he apologizes so sincerely. ]

I'd pay better attention if I were you. [ ah, she's so nice, offering him advice like this. ] Those snowmen robots seem like they'll steal hugs from just about anybody.

phase iii;

[flaredo]

[ She hasn't checked on this ride yet, and as she's debating it, Yang pauses, not at all expecting to hear the not-so-dulcet (and oh-so-familiar) tones of a teammate. Well, then. ]

Weiiiss!!

[ Time to wave an arm over her head and save that poor snowman. ]

[multiglyphs]

And if you think of a second that I'll—

[ weiss cuts herself off, mid-tirade, ears perking at the sound of her name said with such familiarity. she pauses, glancing up and around, though it doesn't take her long to spot yang, bright spot of sunshine that she is. ]

Yang?!

[ not that she isn't actually pleased to see you, yang, she truly is, but she certainly hadn't been expecting to see anyone that she knew... not that she believed any of that utter nonsense about "worlds being destroyed" and all that, but it's still a surprise, regardless.

immediately, the confrontational air about her drops, as do her hands from her hips. her entire attention on the other girl now, allowing that snowbot to escape. ]

What are you doing here?

iii!

[harepiece]

[Oz didn't catch the spectacular display of athleticism and Snow that is Weiss, unfortunately, since he's already spent his time on the Hell Santa Express...

But he definitely catches her giving that snowbot what for!! GO GET 'EM. Except Oz also knows that arguing with robots is futile (a hard-learned lesson that has taken place over many months), so he'll try to save her a little of that same frustration, moseying his way over.]

Um! I'm not sure if they can replace your outfit for you, but there are a lot of people in the city who could probably fix it!

iii!!

[hoasen]

[SO AFTER THIS RIDE, she happened to see Weiss yell at the snowman robot, here as she looks at her ruined hair tie, and having to get another ribbon to tie all that hair back up.

She brings up a good point.]

I wonder if they have a manager, to add to this being yet another dangerous conspiracy. [this she says when she thinks no robot is listening in. Actually she'll take that snow cone too. But their compensation is lacking.]

phase i

[beaconed]

[ Jaune, somehow finds himself ushered onto the same ride, but much like Weiss, he doesn't concern himself with who's sharing a cart with him. In fact, he didn't even want to be here, and has had his face glued to the window the moment the ride began. His eyes were searching for Pyrrha and the others through the window as their cart was rising, until everything got gradually darker. ]

Excuse me, is it just me, or--? [ Before he can completely turn to look at his fellow ferris-mate, it's already pretty much pitch black, and now he feels a stanger clinging to him. omg, it's a girl ]

...hahah. [ Be cool, Jaune. This is no time to show fear. Though, it would be nice if he could see anything. ] So... come here often?

i

[idealistic]

[ Lloyd's not one to be particularly scared of the dark either. but when he's unarmed and is suddenly plunged into darkness and he can practically hear the seat moving beneath him? yeah he's getting antsy.

it doesn't help that the rider that happened to sit next to him is now clinging to him with a deathgrip. as much as he'd love to play hero like the 1741354876 times he's done so before, he kind of needs that limb. ]

I-I can't feel my arm...

iii

[gareki]

[ Since he sat in the back, Gareki had a good view of the whole thing. Because Weiss looked like she fit so well with the theme of the Amusement Park, he thought she was also part of the roller coaster attraction.

That whole getting up and fending off the santabots? That must have been part of the show. Yep. Except she didn't really do a good job at protecting the sled and its riders because Gareki ended up with a couple of cuts here and there. (Or maybe it was on purpose because so far he hasn't gotten out of a ride unscathed???) ]

Hey, snowflake. [ Those snowy magical attacks really left an impression on him. ] You stink at your job. [ He points at his own face.

He's not ready for scars on his face.


On the other hand, maybe it'll give him a more rugged adult look. ]

i!

[scenting]

[ SEE MALIA TATE. see malia tate be super bored but in the middle of eating a churro and sort of Dealing. it was going to break, of course it was going to break but they're not in any danger so... whatever.

she's dealt with weiss' clinging because she was eating but she's done now and wants to wipe her hands on some napkins. except she can't get her arm free because of weiss. why is this happening. ]

Uh.

[ she's just going to shove weiss really hard now to get her off. werecoyote strength, yo! and then after that, she's going to dig in her pocket for a napkin. ]

i.

[allthreefourths]

[ see, hiccup hadn't been paying much attention either when he got shoved in the ferris wheel either--he'd just... wanted to check the area out, but before he knew it he'd been separated from toothless, and followed the line of people right into this little cart.

now, he's not scared of heights, and maybe he'd enjoy being so high up a little bit more if it wasn't in an eerie, pitch black snake-chair holding death trap. ]

Wow, what a surprise. Dark lights, creepy surroundings. Shame on me for getting into something seemingly harmless in a place like this. [ he says flatly, to no one but the empty dark space. at least he's moved towards the retractable sword strapped against his leg when the warm breathing starts down his neck, and his arm starts going numb from weiss' grip. ] Hey, uh-- I know you're scared, but let's... just keep the breathing down my neck thing to a minimum, all right?

[ h e l p. ]

phase i

[monkeyfu]

[How they got stuck in the same cart, he'll never know. Sun wasn't paying attention earlier either.

But he definitely is paying attention now when he's grabbed. The darkness isn't an issue for him, but the main problem is that Weiss isn't just clinging to his arm.

She's got his tail in her terrified deathgrip as well.]

Uh, hey... hey, you mind letting-- Wait, Weiss?