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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

[masakados]

[For a moment, Naoki's eyes flit to her mark, then lift back to her face.]

If it's anywhere, it's probably somewhere outside of here. CERES likes interrupting people who have a place they're trying to get to.

[--Kagutsuchi is still waiting, right? With no-one else there, it has no choice but to wait for him.]

[bropane]

[ Yeah, okay. That's a really good point. He bites his lower lip as his expression turns unsure. He really doesn't belong anywhere in this place, but. . . ]

No, I— that is definitely not a thing.

[hoasen]

[Natalia's laugh certainly helps, because someone here is at least cheerful. Not like this one who is an embarrassment at socialising (please help).]

You are most welcome. They all love you, for certain. It seems like your presence there feels natural, now.

[bropane]

[ Well, the host wouldn't be the only one frowning re: the fire, that's for sure... ]

Uh, yeah-- [ His reply is hurried, mostly because he's unsure and can't help but agree to what's told to him. ] Good idea.

[ And now he looks around for a safer spot, not really entertaining the idea of going back in. ]

[masakados]

So I hear.

[Naoki grins at Zara's wry smile, but he hasn't commented thus far on his ears... it may be because he himself has a horn coming from the back of his neck and he glows.]

His name's Yurlungur-- he's a demon, actually. [And he shifts his attention to Yurlungur for a moment.] There are a lot of them in the world I'm from, with way more variety than you'd think.

[dimidiampura]

[ Really. Kaneki wasn't picky about that kind of thing so what was said works just fine for him in the long run. He doesn't expect all people will be the same and plus his attention was still on that unique ability, his gaze on the other's hand before ticking upward to his face easily though he still wore a smile.

Albeit one slightly strained because the memories that came with this were not entirely pleasant. ]

...They have had things try to either maim or kill you and i've been on the receiving end of both, plus it's set up so innocently as if nothing's wrong. Like they're testing us, but it's hard to say as nothing weird has happened after my arrival until now which I find is kind of stranger in itself.

[masakados]

[Gosh, no--

There's a blink, but then Naoki grins at her, lifting one of his hands in offering. Apparently the answer is yes to that.]

Would you do me the honour?


(you can tag to the overflow here!)

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[psycholawgy]

[ Um. Yes. IT'S TIME TO DO THE SAFETY DANCE.

Athena does some kooky dance, already rocking it! ]

Challenge accepted!

[ Because what could "wanna dance?" possibly mean aside from "I CHALLENGE YOU TO A D-D-D-DUEL", right? ]

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[hoasen]

[Professional wallflower, coming through. But first thing is first:]

Hello, Souza. You are looking very nice. I am glad you've chosen what makes you most comfortable. [Because she's not exactly in the same situation. She realises he is watching the dancing, but just a word! They can go back to watching it after!]

[kicksilver]

[ Mercury doesn't even want to be here, but HERE HE IS ANYWAY... Let's not question the hows and whys. It's a rather boring night for him, and what's the best way to be entertained? Make up entertainment yourself, of course! And he just so happens to come up with something when he sees Jaune and Pyrrha... rather. . . well, glued to each other.

He approaches the two and claps slowly. ]

I gotta say. You two look like a married couple right now.

[psycholawgy]

I didn't think of that...!

[ She puts a hand on her tummy and rubs it. She wouldn't want to get too full to dance, either. Especially when she still needs to challenge some lawyer friends to a dance off. ]

Kale rolls shouldn't be too heavy, right? I'll be sure to try them.

[psycholawgy]

[ She looks back at Simon, looking pretty conflicted. He's got a point, but at the same time, you never know! This is probably one of the most difficult things she's had to deal with, ever. (Hint: not really.) ]

They won't, but they could step on my dress, or on you!

[psycholawgy]

[ That takes her attention away from the matter at hand, but not for long. ]

Are you just changing the subject because you can't dance, Mr. Wright? Is that it?

[beaconed]

[ In true Jaune fashion, he doesn't even realize it until it's pointed out by Mercury. Do they really?? They don't argue enough, Jaune thinks amusingly. In fact, they never argue at all. Mercury must be joking, right? Still, he takes a quick look at himself and Pyrrha, before firing some banter back the exchange student. ]

You didn't have to say that.

...Y-You could have just thought it.

[masakados]

I've got a date, thanks very much. [He affects the best offended face he can... but then he elbows Koujaku lightly.]

She's just working here at the ball tonight.

[psycholawgy]

[ She recognises the voice right away, and she turns to face Saber with a smile. She laughs as she gives Saber a small bow and curtsy. THIS IS FANCY, SHE CAN DO WHATEVER THE HELL SHE WANTS!! ]

Athena's just fine, you know. And I'd love to dance!

your heart did a good choice

[eggcream]

Right? [He'll just eat a piece himself, satisfied with the taste.]

I'm kind of surprised you weren't asked to cook the food for this ball, but maybe it's better that you weren't, huh...? [Cause you know. The last time you did uh.. someone died.]

[OVERFLOW NERD]

[eggcream]

I don't know, but that's not gonna stop me from taking some anyway! [That's a really good idea, Tenka. He actually didn't think about taking some home, but now he's just gonna. Grab a second plate and start piling stuff onto that one too.]

[masakados]

[Like most people who ask about his marks-- be abrupt! Or something. Naoki's going to take a plate and (finally) get some snacks for himself since he is here and all and should stop tormenting Yurlungur.]

Yeah, it's my first time to one as big as this. [Truth.] Definitely an experience, huh?

And there's lots of good food.

[eggcream]

[It's some kind of raviioli dish! Nothing too fancy but also nothing too common that Souda would actually know what it is.]

I don't actually know.. but it's really-- [Okay wait.. for some reason, this guy looks really familiar...


OH. OH]

Y-you're... the guy from the Future Foundation...!! [Cue him dropping his fork in surprise. Hello Naegi, you were.. the last person he'd expect to see here.]

[Continued here!]

[rollin]

[ He's about to say something, but Vietnam looks so stunning, why ]

Eh? Ah... Vietnam-san! Ah, no, Sen-san... Vietnam... Uh.

[ help ]

[eggcream]

[But what is your title, Hinata... inquiring minds must know..]

Huh? [Thinking for a second and realizing that was the title that guy gave him.. okay, that's kind of cool.]

Oh, yeah. Neither did I... but it sounds cool, right? [Monarch Souda.... maybe Sonia would like him if he was a monarch..]

What about you, Hinata? I don't think I heard yours when you came in.

[eggcream]

[Souda is definitely the kind to hold grudges, but.. she is looking rather pretty tonight and this was a party....

He'll casually tighten his grip on her hand a bit, then, and lead her to the dance floor, where there's more room.]

Well neither do I, so this should be pretty fun, huh?

[beaconed]

Don't worry, I got you!!

[ He knows it is dangerous, which is exactly why he's running with a fork in hand, then finally throwing himself at the tentacle while stabbing it continuously with his cutlery.

It..... isn't the coolest way to save somebody. ]

[awaken]

[ She didn't come with Satan or a giant dick on a blinged out chariot, at least. ]

I just got 'em...? [ Unless the cookies are being guarded by gingerbread men? Or is Yata unlucky... ] Ya want some? I dont mind sharing.