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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

[beaconed]

Ha! So far so good, buuut I do have a feeling that it's gonna get better.

[ Don't spoil the surprise already, Jaune!! He does glance at Pyrrha, however, kind of nodding and saying with his eyes that "yes, that is his actual full title". ]

Rock's a ninja.

[terci]

[He'll laugh at her cute gesture, and cross an arm over his chest, the other brought up to tap his chin thoughtfully.]

Hmmm... I dunno Mabel, my schedule is pretty packed.

iii

[psycholawgy]

[ Athena's been trying to find her friends so she can dance with them, and her timing in seeing Shirasu couldn't be any better. ]

Koutarou! [ She waves a hand as she calls his name, and she hurriedly walks over to him. Once she's close enough, she bobs him a curtsy. This is something Athena's wanted to do for a while, and nobody can stop her from acting fancy!! ] Hi there!

[particularity]

[If he did, he'd never be able to live with himself...!! But he's coming along and wondering what he's gotten into, this isn't the relaxing break for fresh air that he was going for at all...

Oh well!] Aa, no problem. [It's better that way just so they don't accidentally stumble right into a pond...] I'm Hinata, by the way. And you?

[particularity]

[When you look at me so hard, I'm going to start feeling embarrassed--

But he is stiff and awkward and what should he do to get him to relax and have some fun...? Hmmmm. Wait, will that work? He has no idea, but.]

Oi, Tanaka. Did you ever do that thing when you'd take a dog's front paws and kinda dance around with them? [HINATA...]

[kaba]

Heh, then you've got one over me. I didn't come in with anyone. [ Cheeky little bastard, aren't you, Naoki? But unfortunately for him, most of the girls Koujaku's familiar with are working at the ball, so…that doesn't narrow things down, much… ]

Where's the lucky girl, anyway? [ He slowly turns to look behind him— ]

[hoasen]

[?_? Yata are you okay. Now she's worried because did she take him by surprise?]

A-ah, I am sorry for suddenly approaching you! I should have greeted you first.

[YEAH THAT'S TOTALLY IT. Maybe she should say something to calm him down too.] You look very nice!

[particularity]

Why is it dangerous to go out to get some air, oi...

[EXASPERATED.

But he's glad that Naegi had some help, at least.] You don't have a weapon or anything of your own, do you?

[hoasen]

[That's true, let's be called Demifiend and Country Loser. And his first assumption was probably correct.]

It is nice to meet you, Naoki Kashima. [A slight bow of her head...though not too much because she could've have tripped or something from multitasking.] And yes, to dance with you too. I am now able to witness your dancing prowess up close, it is definitely an honour.

[rollin]

Thank. You.

[ Heat fills his cheeks. Vietnam, you are doing this on purpose. ]

Um... [ Maybe he should say something nice back? He shields his face with his arm. ] Y-you look very beautiful!

[particularity]

[Oh Leia...]

I think you should probably be able to wrap it up for later and take it home. [He looks around again thoughtfully.]

That might be a little better, right?

[And she won't have to throw it away! ...or worry about it being flung off into dance floor space.]

[awaken]

[ He looks like a skittish rabbit... But she hands out her plate in her direction. ]

Nah, I can't eat all these by myself. [ Akihiko told her once that she has a small stomach... whatever stupid sexy senpai ] It's fine, really.

[hoasen]

You're welcome.

[She doesn't know what you're talking about. Although after his generous exclamation, now she's flushing about as dark as he is. That was...very direct.]

I-I...thank you, Yata! I mean, it is thanks to Yoon! [God it sure feels good to have a crutch, okay.]

[particularity]

[Don't worry, it will probably not be a disaster... even if it is, it'll be fun anyway. So Hinata's smiling as he wraps his hand firmly with Komaeda's and pulls him out.]

Me too. We didn't get a chance to dance at all at that party back in Haven.

[Since it was a small space and lots of people, after all. Hinata only danced a little, at Raphael's encouragement.] So let's make up for that here, too.

[particularity]

[A wry smile.]

I haven't been around many politicians, but... a lot seem like that.

[BUT this isn't the time for politics!! The best way to separate yourself from that kind of experience... is to try and make better memories. Or something! I dunno how well I'll be able to battle those experiences, but lemme give it a shot anyway.

[Allow him to drag you into shenanigans, aniki--]

[awaken]

I don't think it was popular idea back where I come from.

[ Now that he mentioned it... maybe Gekkoukan should have school dances. ]

And it's okay, I don't mind just walking around and trying out the food.

[particularity]

They're... both insulting and somehow on point.

[T-that's the impression that he's been getting thus far. Not his own b-because that one definitely didn't make sense (he's still so scandalised by it I can't even tell you in the brackets) but the others he's been hearing...]

[faithfulflame]

[Such manners. Consider her to be a bit surprised by that, though her face remains schooled, neutral. She sat, and dipped her head once more in acceptance and acknowledgement of the gesture. As for his arrogance, he was, she was beginning to understand, not all that different from at least one of her friends. She got on with Haruka well enough, and had few issues simply accepting that some people would simply be arrogant. She's got nothing to prove, and has no need to compare to an earthling king. She's something different, a side of herself that she'd accepted years ago.

And? He was interesting.]

I'm glad to hear it. May I ask a few simple questions, then?

[Better to ask than just to...jump right in.]

[psycholawgy]

Something is definitely wrong!

... And I'm not leaving you alone until I find out what it is.

it's all good!!

[masakados]

[Naoki looks at her a moment-- that question doesn't have a very good answer that fits into a party atmosphere waiting.

But.]

To my world, you mean?

[shoutai]

[If Gintama was a different kind of manga, this thread would be going very differently right about now...

But because it's not, and because Takasugi is feeling generous (or "generous"—as much as someone like him can possibly be), he won't let the tenta— branches have their way with Gintoki. He still smirks, still amused by Gintoki's dissatisfaction with the overall situation, but one more swing and he should hopefully be loose.

Now, you can't say he never did anything nice for you, Gintoki... Not that anyone would ever want to talk about him having done something nice in the first place.]

We're even now.

[How is this even?! What could this possibly be making up for?!]

[masakados]

[Very cheeky, but at least it's in a good-natured way--]

I wish I could tell you.

[Naoki hums, looks around again before shifting his attention back to Koujaku.] I'm sure she'll find me later. [Because he glows. It helps.] I figure Yang's probably off dragging out someone trying to cause a ruckus or something along those lines.

[He's probably not smiling to himself at the thought. Probably.]

[masakados]

[Naoki manages just a slight dip of his head in turn, since one should answer politeness with politeness-- he hasn't forgotten that much, even if he did spend a while surrounded by very impolite demons.]

Prowess... [There's an embarrassed laugh.] I think I still need some more practice before we can start calling it prowess.

[--that said, he is fairly good at it, no matter what he says. Even if all he knows yet is 1) this dance and 2) winging it.]

[particularity]

[It's okay some of us have way too much time on our hands.

Hinata smiles at his grin-- hey he's doin better here than at the sleepover so far huh.]

You've been to Vegas?

[faithfulflame]

[Which makes Rei wonder just a bit...]

Well, I can understand that. [But feeling uncomfortable? No, no. She just wouldn't go on a date without a reason. Yosuke aside, he was a decent boy and she was fond of him. But not romantically.] But you did put in effort getting dressed up nicely. I like the suit.