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[poised]

Who: everyone, literally everyone
When: ooc: 04/25-04/26; ic: 12/26
Where: the Gardens
What: 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! 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, I just attempted to set the scenery! 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!! OVERFLOW IS HERE Move over at your captcha-free leisure!

Comments

[unluckless]

[Wait. Is this not a business check in? That's extra exciting actually. Komaeda has to admit that get togethers still make him nervous with how often things went bad in Haven and how often things go strange in this place.

He leans into Hinata, subtly, but warmly, a discreet snuggling up to him because, well. It's warm. And he wants to.

Until Hinata moves away and he finds himself looking questioningly at that very serious face. SO SERIOUS! But that grin is welcome and he feels an answering smile tugging over his own lips.] Well... [Yeah no he can't even pretend not to be thrilled -- even if he's a wee bit worried that him on a dancefloor could be a disaster. He reaches out to catch Hinata's hand with his own.] I've really been wanting to try it, with you, Hajime-kun. [He'll risk disaster if it's with Hinata! And getting to dance with Hinata.]

[dozingdaisy]

[The Whimsicott's eyes meet Gaara's more quickly than Erika's do, even though she's stepping closer. They're wide, shining, and curious, a light of almost human-like intellect behind them.

The question, though, is a bit odd. Erika has never encountered anyone who didn't know what they were...but this entire situation was just so extraordinarily strange that she answers without voicing that.]

They're Pokemon? My friends, and companions. [A pause, because okay, she does think that warrants a question.] Have you never seen them before?

[journaler]

[Leia accepts the roll back easily enough, and puts it back where she found it. Not even the delicious food is enough to entice her or cheer her up... though of course, she's already eaten, so that's definitely a part of it. After all, that was why she was stuck holding the cake in the first place...

She just couldn't throw it away or leave it anywhere.

......]

There's... a bathroom, if you wanted to use water. But it's fine now.

[A POINTLESS OFFER but she couldn't stand the awkward silence and she couldn't just...walk away. That'd be rude. With a voice that's a little more firm:]

My name's Leia.

[sunshrouded]

[Tenka loves socializing, it's true -- but there's something about fancy parties, elaborate set-ups, and this sort of mingling and dancing that doesn't really sit right with him. Alas, it's the one part of being head of his family that he's just not very well-suited for.

Regardless when Kuzuryuu approaches him, Tenka just sighs even as he keeps pulling at his collar.]

I'll pass the word on to the person who picked it. Gotta say that I didn't even really want to go to this... but hey, you're looking pretty sharp too.

[a late compliment.... yeah he's off his game]

[journaler]

[Circumstances, huh... That's pretty vague, but she could probably make a few educated guesses without prying. Most of them have to do with poverty, so she wouldn't be right, of course... but it's not really any of her business anyway.

And she'd rather talk about the cake.]

That sounds rough. [Her voice is soft and sympathetic.] We should get you your own slice then, so you can see for yourself.

It's really sweet, if you like that kind of thing.

[sunshrouded]

Yeah, I will! Watch closely, Belph-kun!!

[Tenka says even though that's definitely a tentacle working its way further up his pants leg as he fumbles into his coat pocket.

def got this under control]

ii

[invisibleair]

[ Sorry. There's actually no food left. Saber ate all of it. Or at least, given how she's back at the table for like the 100th time already. As much as she says she dislikes Archer, her Master's other Servant... she cannot stop eating his food that he prepared for the ball.

...Which means just as he might be reading for the last piece of steak.... there's someone else next to him in a balck suit whose fork is already in it. She gives Flynn a stern look before... oh she recognizes him. ]

Flynn?

[adornmental]

[Rolling his eyes!! Good lord, someone help this man.]

You've totally never had a date in your life, have you.

[adornmental]

[He means well, really... totally.....]

And that's what he came up with? [THESE POOR PUNKS.] Wooow. Not really creative, huh? But I've heard even worse titles!

[Is that meant to be reassuring??]

[brbwalking]

[ ... She's not actually going to worry about it, because not much fazes Judith. She is, however, going to blink in rapid succession, faintly surprised.

Also why does this voice seem familiar-- ]

Is there a problem with being me? You may have to enlighten me.

[ Mildly. ]

[sunshrouded]

[Sano, is this why you didn't realize that Kaoru was a dude. Come on now. Get your eyes checked, buddy.

Still though Tenka's just relaxing a bit at the familiar face - Sano's not even dressed properly, maybe he's not as used to these as everyone else too. Cue Tenka's just easy-going chuckle even as he stops fussing with his tie for a second to brush back his hair as he responds-]

Right? At least you can tell that a lot of people put effort into it....

[Not realizing that Sano doesn't recognize him....]

[sunshrouded]

Ha...?!

[THAT CAME OUT OF THE BLUE, WHAT'S HAPPENING HERE--

So many people are complimenting him tonight... Is it really that weird.... He seems a bit flustered though, scratching his cheek in confusion.]

A-Ah... Thanks...?

[?????]

[rebelia]

[He isn't sure what he was expecting her to do, but an introduction probably wasn't it. Still, it's not a bad thing. He's seen a lot of faces within the last hour or so, and, maybe, having a name to put on one helps. IV squares his shoulders as he rests his hands on his hips. What a day.]

IV. [He shrugs, his voice taking on an airier quality. He's not mad. If he sounds frustrated, it's clearly because of the state of his clothes before she even touched them with her cake.] Don't worry about that. These needed to be washed, anyway.

iii?

[invisibleair]

[ Saber is here, in a suit no less, waiting out side the bathroom for her own date, who seems to run to the bathroom everytime Saber brings up the idea of dancing. She has no idea what it is, probably Rin ate something that disagreed with her stomach. Yes, that must be it...

When she sees Rock standing around though, she walks closer, nodding to him once he notices her. ]

How are you enjoying your night, Rock?

[sunshrouded]

Hm? No, the crowd actually isn't that bad--

[What does that say about Tenka that he's used to even larger gatherings of people or at least them being closer to him?]

It's more... the scenery? Do you go to fancy parties like this a lot? Am I the one being weird...

[sunshrouded]

[Alas, a tree can only have so many tentacles.]

What's the verdict, kid?! Am I the coolest or what?!

[fittedgloves]

[ Did that announcer say "Super High School Level"? While he's still at the entrance, Kyouko approaches him.

Unfortunately there's no buildup to her question. She always has been to the point. ]

Excuse me. Are you a student at Hope's Peak Academy?

[sunshrouded]

[Tenka has family everywhere--]

You and me both! But ah yeah, they're sort of -- my little makeshift family? There's a lot of kids running around, they ought to be cared for!

[And just like that, the discomfort melted away...]

[dozingdaisy]

[The vine...attached to a rather large mass of them, wriggles and squirms and tries to pull free. Whatever it was just isn't happy, and would like to be let go of!]

GROOOOWTH! TAN!

[adornmental]

[There's a part of him that's secretly pleased to hear that - because it's nice to know that he has a whole part of Souji's life to himself, even if that may also be selfish. He had seen many battles and practices and had spent that time together with Souji, and in the same way that he can't erase what happened at Ikedaya, he can't erase those better days, either. It's reassuring.

But Kashuu, always attentive to wording, has one question first and foremost:]

Can we still be important?

["Can I still be important?" Even if this isn't the Okita Souji he knew all those years ago, he's still Okita Souji.

Somewhat hesitantly, he adds:]

I can fight again, so... [He starts a little, like he's remembering something, and moves to reach for the blade at his side. He probably shouldn't be unsheathing a sword at a party but?! HERE HE GOES ANYWAY.]

Look— See?

[sunshrouded]

[Kaoru is adorable and Tenka has never thought to give anything pretty as a present, what a shithead.]

Overwhelming and people never mean what they say...! I can be talking to someone about the weather or how I feel about books or something and they'll make it into politics! Slimy people like that - I just don't know what to do with them, Kaoru-chan.

[IRONY THO]

[brbwalking]

That's all well and good, but it seems he's moved on.

[ "Baroness Busty"? ]

[harepiece]

[Blondes must stick together.]

I consider her a good friend, at least! [He doesn't want to put words in Natalia's mouth though, so he'll refrain from speaking on her behalf.

As for the calendar question, that earns Jade a nod.]

Mmhm, it's twelve months with around thirty days, usually. We kept time differently where I come from.

[namedbytheflower]

[Having only just arrived hours earlier, Sophie didn't expect to find any familiar faces around, though that didn't necessarily mean that she didn't hold out hope regardless.

... Still, of all the people Sophie could have expected to run into, Hubert wasn't one of them. It's been some time since she last saw him.]

Hubert! [She will try to meet him halfway! But, heels. She is not used to wearing heels, let alone running in them.]

[harepiece]

[RED SNEAKERS--

Oz spots them, actually, and seems to enjoy them... But then he's looking back up and smiling just as amiably, nodding once.]

Right! Do you have a sweet tooth, or do you like savory things more?