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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

[buildyourworld]

[ He listens to her explanation before nodding in agreement. It does has a sweet melody to it but most importantly, it's pleasant to the ear. Unlike some of the music he had to endured back home... ]

It's pleasant. [ Pause. ] You can continue singing if you like. [ He did interrupted her... ]

[sunshrouded]

That's crazy... Wow, I didn't think it was possible!

[You even say things sorta like how Sousei would say them... Still though, Tenka seems to be continuously fascinated with this mystery but not enough to be distracted from being personable--]

What's your name if it's not Sousei then?

[rollin]

[ Why the hell does everyone look so good... His suit is so nondescript that it doesn't even have a picture. That's how bad he has it. That's how lazy I am.

He grins when Hinata approaches him. ]

It's great! I haven't seen this much food in my entire life! [ beat ] Ah, there was that time in Vegas...

[bloomnobly]

[ She looks like she's going to give another incensed response when she...settles down. It's only just now she noticed he's. Dressed like a lady. And acting like some sort of fragile flower. ]

...yes, likewise. [ Yuyuko takes a step forward and lowers her voices a few notches ] Ara, ara, what's with the Yamato Nadeshiko act?

[sunshrouded]

[Admittedly the way that's worded makes Tenka wonder if Pyrrha drinks a lot? Hmm.]

I'm fine, I'm fine. Just get tired of these kinds of parties really easily, you know?

You look surprisingly at home though! You from a big shot family or something, Owl-kun?

[faestra]

[With that dismissive wave coupled with telling her what she should do, Yuzu's starting to think this guy is a bit self important, so she frowns a little despite what still seems like well meaning advice.]

Hm, now that I know to stay away from the fountains, I should be fine. I don't really want to go back until someone kicks that crude guy off the DJ booth.

[Then again, if it's that bad out here, she has half a mind to do it herself. On the other hand, if he's not going to notice the trees.... well, that's how they get you, you know. Can he get out without tripping on the one snaking out toward his feet? Perhaps, since there's two sets of eyes here. Yuzu still hasn't noticed quite how proactive it is though.]

Oh, mind that vine in front of you. [She's pointing it out matter of factly.]

[poised]

Well, I approve of him thus far.

[But... her opinion can just... change, that's all.]

[rollin]

[ Totsuka. It's because of Totsuka. Yata replies with a smile; nothing appears to be wrong, after all. ]

Yeah, I know! But I ain't had wine before... Hey, which ones do you recommend?

[poised]

[Very good. Natalia merely smiles a bit more brightly at that as she claims the cheesecake and a fork. Hmm, yes good.]

Thank you, sir! Your manners are impeccable.

[As if Natalia wasn't going to glare fiercely if he didn't let go....]

[tsuranuki]

[ What is aesthetic ]

Then you are from another time period, as well?

[ Certainly yes, Kaoru looks the part. ]

[sewayaku]

[ Doesn't like dancing? What kind of nobleman are you, Ciel?! He blinks in surprise, bringing a hand to his chin thoughtfully. ]

Truly? That's quite a shock. I imagined you probably attended dances rather frequently...

[ ... at the same time, a dislike of dancing does seem to fit perfectly with the rest of his personality (aka: grumpy no-fun tsun.) Maybe things are different in Ciel's London compared to his Weblin. He knows he shouldn't assume things are the same - however, it's not like he has anything else to base his knowledge off of. ]

[poised]

[Sorry, Zara but--]

Well, he's the one making frequent trips to the kitchen tonight. If this isn't his work then if nothing else, he may have very well been the one to bring it out.

[NOT OKAY. But moving away from that, she still sets her hands on her hips as she turns to Zara.]

Regardless, it is not acceptable. You are my friend and I will not stand for anything making you uncomfortable.

[buildyourworld]

[ Noticing the man's discomfort with his outfit, while keeping an eye out for the glass of wine in his other hand, he surmises that the guy is probably not used to such formal wear. ]

You can loosen the tie if it's making you uncomfortable.

[ Cocking his head towards a quieter corner, ] Do you want to take a breather over there?

[helmets]

Perhaps. Still, I believe caring for others, especially children, takes a great amount of patience and dedication that not many may have.

To truly treat them as not just a responsibility, but to have the desire to love, cherish, and help them grow is not so simple.

[fatalstriker]

I'm about to take a walk right out that door and... just about anywhere else.

[if the fact that he's not comfortable in this environment isn't obvious enough. he'd rather be anywhere else, whether it's mingling or being roped into "deciding" the musical selection. which is a look enough term on its own, when he's never heard of any of this stuff before now.] Maybe with a detour to kick Flynn's ass before I go.

ehehe

[gates_of_babylon]

[Gilgamesh lifted a brow in response. The two weapons dissolved into dust.

Approaching Arthur, he leveled a sigh.]

Likely one of the original natives to this world.

[Where else would they be brought in from? He didn't imagine those scientists would take measures to import wildlife that wouldn't be particularly helpful to them.]

[variform]

It is! The artistry behind it is impressive.

[Yeah, no. He doesn't care about that remark.

The latter part of it does snag him, though.]

Shouldn't you be more concerned that there may be actual rabbit dishes, here, then? 'Cause with so many choices, it wouldn't be so surprising at all. ♥

i!!

[bloomnobly]

Oh, aren't you such a precious darling!

[ hope Sophie's prepared to be fawned over because that dress is adorable and so are u ]

What's your name?

[buildyourworld]

Both. You? [ He's not entirely new-new but he has only been here for a couple of weeks anyway.

Giving the man a once over, he shrugs, deciding that it's not his business if he wants to drown himself in alcohol. After all, he does seem like he can handle them, from the way he expertly pops the cork. ]

I suppose you're right.

[ He finally picks up a glass of wine from the table. ]

[fatalstriker]

[he's accepted his fate as someone who cares slightly more about the cake itself. he can appreciate the cuteness, at least—he's not stone cold.]

Who knows? Probably to be as elaborate and decorative as possible—that's usually the kind of thing you see at these kind of events. [or so he hears. this lower quarter boy doesn't spend too much time at the noble's social events.]

[newtimes]

( He can hear it, )

What matters the most is right now and if ya're having fun right now, don't worry about it!

... But after it's over, ya owe me one! Unless ya find another festival to have fun at.

[brbwalking]

Now there's something you might want to take outside. There are so many breakable things in here, after all.

[ Don't break any elegant ice swans, Yuri, it's not worth it. ]

[shikisha]

[ Nonon leans closer, probably too close. ]

...That one's really cute. I almost don't want to eat them.

[ But the pull of sugar is too strong, she's picking up one just like Kyouko's, having decided she has good taste. ]

Yeah, which are you talking about? This strange computer-nerd-fantasy city or a ball?

[tsuranuki]

Stranger things have happened, I am sure. [ For example, plants attacking you. Shouldn't that be more of concern? But what are priorities.

He inclines his head. ] Saitou Hajime. [ Third Division Captain of the Shinsengumi, which he nearly adds on out of habit...

But that holds no meaning or authority here. ] You are--?

[newtimes]

( FUMBLING TRYING TO CATCH THIS DANGED RABBIT BEFORE IT HITS THE GROUND, CRAP )

Wah! Ya talk! ( Again, that isn't weird! But it wasn't exactly expected. ) Hey, ya okay?

( Answers questions with more questions. )

Are ya hurt, li'l guy?!