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Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear ([personal profile] poised) wrote in [community profile] estoria2015-04-24 11:55 am

« intro ⇢ winterball.exe »

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
[ xx:xx ] 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
[ xx:xx ] 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
[ xx:xx ] 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
[ xx:xx ] 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
[ why:o'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!


rollin: by me (angry | fuck off)

[personal profile] rollin 2015-04-26 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure! I'm one hundred percent sure!

[ He sounds like he's asking for a fight!! ]

Who'd you go with, huh? Who are you, anyway?

[ Because with his ahoge slicked back, well... Yata can't tell who he is. ]
shikisha: (apic#9063310)

[personal profile] shikisha 2015-04-26 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Nonon just assumes Grell is speaking of some of the other fashion disasters on display here tonight, which she can only agree with. ]

That's because most people these days are too uncultured to be able to recognize the classics for what they are.

[ She shrugs, her smug attitude all too clear, though she refuses to apologize for it. She really just thinks she's better than everyone... minus one particular girl.

AND SHES NOT A LITTLE GIRL! ]


If this is such a special occasion I'm sure the person who this ball is for won't mind a little professional conducting.
psycholawgy: (happy days are here again)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-04-26 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Not me, but I took care of the organising! It was the chefs at the cafe who made these.

[ Looks like someone needs to teach Rei the ways of the modern teen. ]

Come on, let's take a picture together!
likearhino: (hungry ☠ it's like a party in my mouth)

phase ii.

[personal profile] likearhino 2015-04-26 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[As per usual, Beat had filled his plate to its full capacity, picking at the food from it as he walks around the party. He might not be one for formal events but he would never say no to food. It's while he's wandering around that he sees someone sitting all by his lonesome at a nearby.]

Geez, yo. You lookin' worse than I feel right now. [He offers the plate towards Tadashi, and gestures to take something off of it.] A bite might help. Jus' go for it.
shikisha: (apic#9063318)

[personal profile] shikisha 2015-04-26 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
You might want to rethink trying to steal from me!

[ Nonon is such a little shit, snapping at that girl behind her. Only... she definitely doesn't expect to find vines around her, pulling her away. And of course, she think's it's Erika, not the teddy bear, causing it. ]

I-I already told you he's mine, get your own!
uncoincidental: (006)

bonus

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2015-04-26 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh?

[Not quite what she was expecting! Sheba never realized fortune-telling was a Christmas tradition... (It's not, but don't tell her that.) After she gets over her surprise, though, she smiles.]

Sure. I'd love to.
uncoincidental: (011)

ii-b

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2015-04-26 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[She's totally accosting him. Sorry for your life, Yata.]

What's this? [Sheba looks amused.] Are you lost?
shacklebreaker: (hahaha u funny)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-04-26 05:23 pm (UTC)(link)
A daring venture into the lion's den... A pity my specialty is counterintelligence, not espionage itself. Any successful infiltration would turn up valuable information.

[He drops his voice at that. It's highly unlikely they'll be overhead over the music, and the other couples around them are focused on each other, but he'd still prefer to play it safe.]

Yet standard questioning might yield fruit as well. It is worth the attempt.
dozingdaisy: (Stoic)

[personal profile] dozingdaisy 2015-04-26 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't be churlish.

[Erika definitely is standing at least six feet away, arms folded casually over her chest. Rudeness to her Pokemon she would not abide, though she has a Pokeball in hand, ready to recall him if he gets aggressive.]

I'm not stealing anything. But if you don't let go, he might take offense. Especially since I raised him from an egg.
pachintoki: (tch)

[personal profile] pachintoki 2015-04-26 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[At least losing most of his stomach contents makes him feel better; in fact, Gintoki could go hit the ball again. It helped a lot.

Unfortunately, there was still the matter of Takasugi standing in front of him -- standing in a bunch of puke now. He'll sit back on his heels, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand as he gives Takasugi a look that still isn't terribly friendly, despite the other's strange benevolence. ]


. . . oi . . . [there is so much hesitancy in his voice right now. . .] . . .you made them squeeze harder.

[you asked for it, jerk.]
psycholawgy: (attorney at law and psychology)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-04-26 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't have a date, unless you count Ryuko or Simon.

[ Since they arrived together, but that's not the point here!!! She's actually pretty hurt that Archer won't tell her what's wrong. Somehow, she feels that she should back away for a bit, though. ]

... If you don't want to tell me, then I guess you'll just have to dance with me.
mermaiding: (And firmly pray arrive the day)

[personal profile] mermaiding 2015-04-26 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm... Do not mind sweets so much. But some are too much. Do not like the, eh... texture of some foods either. Is weird and squishy. [Cakes look and taste so nice but they feel so odd... Why this.]

You like spicy? Does it not hurt your mouth? [She looks dubious, like she's not entirely sure what the benefits of setting your mouth on fire via food would be.

She might had had a bad experience once or twice.
]
kaihentai: by <lj user="ketsumetsu"> (k fucking o)

[personal profile] kaihentai 2015-04-26 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sakamoto hears her cry more clearly this time, and it alerts him, almost. Alcohol is one hell of a drug. He really should be struggling, but...

There's a sad, sad part of him that's enjoying this. These vines are like ropes, right?

Oh god. Please save him. He's one of those people- The kind that gets off on losing oxygen.
]
particularity: (f ✣ to your heart)

[personal profile] particularity 2015-04-26 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[You would totally do it, Gundam, but so would many people because dogs are so often so okay with anything if they like you...]

I was thinking that it'd be fine if you thought... or remembered that when you're dancing.

[How silly it might be but fun, and with less intense faces and more smiles--]
Edited 2015-04-26 17:31 (UTC)
mermaiding: (but my jolly sailor bold.)

[personal profile] mermaiding 2015-04-26 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Eh? [Oona squints, not understanding the meaning of his words.] I am heavier than I look. Why are you laughing?

[Her expression goes from confused to slightly weirded out.] Why are you all so strange....
unionjackoff: (of taking her away from you)

[personal profile] unionjackoff 2015-04-26 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Most of us don't. [England sits down with his snacks. and he pushes the plate towards Tadashi, in case he wants something] Did you arrive recently?
particularity: (f ✣ but why are you)

[personal profile] particularity 2015-04-26 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[He can't dance with you if you're holding cake, Leia--! But Hinata nods, moving to turn with her in the direction of the tables.]

I'll come along with you.

[Since he made the suggestion and all.]
rollin: by me (manga 23)

[personal profile] rollin 2015-04-26 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Sheba!? [ He's bouncing in his spot. ] Oh man, now's not the time...

[ But it'd be impolite to just leave her now!? ]
particularity: (s ✣ desperation)

[personal profile] particularity 2015-04-26 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Eh?!

[You can't tell who I am?!]

It's me, Hinata!
bropane: (the way i do)

[personal profile] bropane 2015-04-26 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That's a pretty nice and friendly gesture, and now that there's a plate in front of him, Tadashi can't refuse. It just wouldn't be right.

He forces a smile before looking a Beat, acknowledging his presence. ]
Thanks.

[ His voice is weak, but he's at least sure his "thanks" was audible enough. He picks a piece of fried calamari and takes a bite. Having no appetite really isn't helping Tadashi any, but the kind gesture is enough to make him eat. Once he's swallowed the bite he took— ] I guess I better eat something before I get sick.
uncoincidental: (071)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2015-04-26 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[DON'T BE IMPOLITE, YATA.]

Keep walking, I can follow you.

[...don't follow him into the bathroom, Sheba...]
particularity: (m ✣ this idea of ours)

ii

[personal profile] particularity 2015-04-26 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Oi, Hanamura.

[Hinata will come along to greet him, recognisable little figure he is and that... sure is an outfit but anyway. It isn't a surprise at all to find him at the food table, and Hinata right now is without a plate.]

How is it? [He figures he'll know best...]
impheired: because it has 2x as much ass as any other word. (happy ♚ i like the word assassin)

[personal profile] impheired 2015-04-26 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[More than just a little strange, really.]

How could I not noticed when you knocked on the door? [Rude, btw. Playing ding dong ditch like that.]

[As for the tie, well...it's possible that might have been a little too much black. Plus, he'd already picked out the silver one and his vest meant that the design on the one Mabel gave him would have just been covered up anyway. Look at his sleeves though, Mabel, come on. His left hand is right there resting on the table.]

[He notices that look on her face though. Child, please. You can just ask him, it's really okay.]


...the sweater was a little big but...it's nice. [It's warm and he likes it and maybe he tried it on for a little bit yesterday. He likes it a lot more than "it's nice" would imply, honestly. How fluent are you in tsun, Mabel?]
yaayaa: (親の在所が)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2015-04-26 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, but wouldn't immortality make you more useful? An unbreakable sword...Nakigitsune would be unstoppable!

[He doesn't get it.]
hamham: from my search history I'd have a dolphin, a wolf costume, a unicorn costume, a sword and a bullet proof vest. (I realized that if I bought everything)

1/2

[personal profile] hamham 2015-04-26 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[No he is a mature BEAST TAMER he would never--

But...eh?? A suggestion like that at least gets his face to relax a little, but he seems sort of surprised? Or maybe confused...possibly both.]