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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

[shacklebreaker]

Somewhat. [He nods.] The prosecutors offices did have the occasional lavish event... Though I imagine those days are over, with Chief Prosecutor Edgeworth in charge. Cleaning up the prosecutor's offices and winning back the public trust will surely involve cutting down such excesses.

[Something Blackquill doesn't mind, either way. Sacrifices must be made to make amends for distrust he helped to create.]

[invoker]

[ Thank goodness, someone familiar. Mitsuru regains a little bit of her composure as she smiles and gives a wave to Phoenix. ]

Thank you, Mr. Wright. It's a pleasure to see yourself around as well.

[invoker]

I'm glad that it adds to the ambiance. Better than...

[ She bends down to pick up a frozen alien tentacle and holds it up. ]

This.

[ Mitsuru drops the offending tentacle and crushes it underneath her heel. ]

I trust you are well, Vietnam?

ii

[unionjackoff]

[finally, England can get some food now. he'd worked up quite an appetite after conducting. but he is pleased with himself. he moves over to the buffet table to get some food, and on his way to finding a seat, he sees someone who looks... so confused...

England moves over to occupy the empty seat at that table]

You look as though you've seen a ghost.

[unionjackoff]

[homesick? lonely? there are some words england knows too well!]

About the same. I enjoy the job well enough, but it's not exactly home.

[invoker]

[ Mitsuru wasn't quite prepared for the quiet voice of someone appearing behind her, but she manages a smile on her face as she turns to face the newcomer. ]

Thank you, though I admit the decorative aspect was less intentional on my part.

[pachintoki]

[Even? How the hell were they ever even, in all the long time they'd known one another? Gintoki falls to the forest floor with all the grace of a dead fish; he'll get to his hands and knees, sitting up with a wince. Seriously, ow. He's also more than surprised that Takasugi would help him in any way, despite the moment they'd almost fought together the last time they faced Ouboro.]

What the hell are you going on a--

[Nnnh-no. Gintoki's putting a hand to his mouth . . .No no, except that he's really gonna throw up now. Those vines squeezed way too much, and if Takasugi's not moving, he's going to get barf on his shoes.

It's like Sakamoto all over again.]

[sheathwife]

A month, huh?

[ Horikawa's eyes fall a little, just imagining that scenario certainly does make his heart throb. Though, that doesn't last long at all. A few seconds later, that smile returns vibrantly. After all... Despite everything, both Kousetsu and Souza are strong. They were able to make it this far.

And surely, they weren't completely alone. They never were. So despite being here for a month, they remained the same as they've always been. The thought relieves Horikawa further, so he's able to let out a satisfied sigh. ]

I should thank your new friends for taking care of you two. Anyway, we're fine so far! This world is really strange, but I think we'll manage.

[ Things could be worse, after all. ]

[awaken]

Is it for your date?

[ It's an innocent enough question right? ]

IV

[faithfulflame]

[Rei had very well noted the arrival of this girl. It was difficult to miss that. Archer and Saber both had referred to her as some sort of Master, and while she didn't understand the meaning of it the way they used it she figured it was probably worth at least getting to know more about the odd trio. Archer she genuinely liked, and Saber seemed competent enough when it came to most things (though she reminded Rei of a certain someone), but this blonde Master was a mystery that she just kept hearing about.

Of course, said mystery was a little less impressive when she was dangling in midair, suspended by a plant.

Her fingers flick out, reaching for a strip of paper she'd prepared for the inevitable trouble she'd guessed would happen tonight.]

Hold, and I'll get you free. Though be ready for a drop!

[And then she begins to chant, an old prayer, a means to deal with the plant without transforming.]

[bropane]

[ That's one way to enjoy this kind of event, he thinks. Normally, he'd be out and about, socialising and getting to know people, but now's really not a good time for it, sadly. Despite that, his smile doesn't falter. ]

Anything interesting happening? Aside from people dancing?

[faithfulflame]

Few places are, frankly, and nothing this...opulent...would ever be a place I could call home.

[She waves a hand at the party, but it's meant to encompass Cerealia as a whole.]

But the party is nice enough, a decent atmosphere.

[flaredo]

You can corner him later if you have to... but be nice, okay?

[bropane]

[ Tadashi doesn't want to bring anybody down now that he's holding a conversation with someone, so he keeps a smile on his face majority of the time. ]

Funny story. I just got here, and I don't really have anywhere to go if I leave the party.

[invoker]

[ She's managed to find a drink by this point and has taken delicate sips from it to lessen the embarrassment that she felt. Mitsuru really should be used to these kinds of things happening by this point in Cerealia but...

Her thoughts were intruded by this man? Who was this man? She didn't know him, but he felt it necessary to make a quip anyway. ]

Truthfully, I have been to many parties here in Cerealia where aliens have come and ruined my fun.

[ Mitsuru's icy smile falls into place as she runs a hand through her hair. ]

[flaredo]

Aww, thanks! [ A clap to Jaune's shoulder. ] And I'm happy for the both of you, too.

[kaba]

Ow… [ Yang we all know you turn heads but jeez ]

She's a colleague. [ Aw look, he knows a big word. ]

Last I heard she was still single. [ But admittedly that was weeks ago.

And he doesn't disapprove. As a matter of fact, Yang is the perfect example of the kind of people he wants as Naoki's makeshift support group—tough and optimistic and outgoing and all that. ]

[flaredo]

It won't be-- but don't be shy about it! You're a pretty girl, it'll turn out fine.

[awaken]

[ Atta boy. Sometimes, you just gotta admit to yourself that you want to do things, like eat cake. ]

Alright, I'll slice! [ Minako sets her empty plate down on the table, reaching for the cake knife and cuts two pieces from the top layer. She sets the first slice on what looks like Pharos' plate, and then puts her own slice on hers. ] There you go.

[ She already has an idea what this is gonna taste like, but she's excited for his reaction. ]

[bropane]

[ That's one way to greet somebody, England!

Tadashi laughs sheepishly as he rubs the back of his neck. ]

Sorry...? [ And now, he looks at England with an unsure expression on his face. ] I'm just- I don't know what I'm doing here.

[invoker]

[ She wasn't expecting anyone to talk to her, but this was a party after all - it was to be expected. ]

Quite. I applaud Natalia and her organisers for committing to bring such a lovely ball.

[ Mitsuru pulls herself out of her reverie and puts on a smile that's reserved for occasions as this - polite, but distant. No point in being rude when he was very polite in approaching her. ]

[journaler]

[She's not a ninja, but she can do it, too! Apparently.

She is definitely still near the plants, but when she sees him running towards her, she returns the favor and meets him part-way.]

It's everywhere. I don't really get it, but it's kind of pretty. [she glances down at her feet]

[flaredo]

Exactly! Parties are meant to be fun, anyway.

[ And the slow dances can get boring. ]

[rollin]

[ CHOKES ]

HE'S NOT MY DATE!

[awaken]

Yes.

[ She's genuinely curious. Maybe because he's a nice enough guy with a nice enough Persona– okay, maybe not a Persona.

... ]

I'm sorry if I'm prying.