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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]

[No big fancy ballrooms, that's for sure. It's probably a bit too archaic for Cerealia's future tastes.]

Nope. [Says the guy who emanates warmth no matter the temperature...] Not even an unfortunate sudden snowstorm just the day before.

[As that sort of thing tends to go, you know--]

[flaredo]

[ Yang's also laughing as she brings her back in, shaking her head. ] You're also protective, you know!

[poised]

[In truth, she doesn't mind him coming closer at all. Rather, she's so wrapped up in his words that his excitement manages to get her even more fired up. Oh goodness.

No, she doesn't know what a samurai is but she can parse through the rest of his words to figure out what he means. So a negotiating style while at the same time being a warrior of sorts.... It's just--]

Splendid! Absolutely amazing...!!

Reconciling differences through negotiation and compromise, though refusing to back down for what he believed in, no matter what threats may come his way. Oh, what a wonderful man he must be! How I'd love to meet him....!!

[flaredo]

That's the spirit! Now go forth and conquer!!

[poised]

Oh Archer, you struggle so hard with forgiving people....

[tsk tsk tsk]

[faestra]

[Yuto was always skilled at silently evading her sight, so she doesn't notice him in the shadows of the garden until he calls out. At least being startled by Shun earlier prepared her enough that she won't be completely off guard.]

Huh? What is?

[Surely not that alien dorsal fin that just slid up above the water as it heads toward the unsuspecting land dwellers. Yuzu is looking at Yuto so she doesn't notice.]

[yourfononsarewhack]

[Such a heartfelt reunion. Jade keeps on a serpentine smile as she faces him down.]

My, how forceful. [He says that with just some drips of sarcasm. He does actually shift to the side with a light bow.]

I suppose that I should allow you to enjoy some birthday cake...

[poised]

[Alas, no matter how well Natalia knows Saber, there will always be attempts to get her to relax.

Though her next words just manage to get Natalia to smile warmly.]

Of course I will. Just the same as you offered, I am the hostess of this affair tonight, and you are always welcome to ask me for anything.

[dishonorstudent]

You just can't help yourself, can you?!

[ That comment grinds Ryuko's gears just enough for her to turn sharply, tugging Nonon along with her turn, with no regard for her or anyone else around them. They're also getting a few stares by now, which only serves to irritate Ryuko more. ]

...and great, now everyone's lookin' at us like we're some freaks.

[good_ideas]

The fact that you don't know what you're saying and who you're asking.

[And it doesn't help that she's being cryptic.]

[shadows_edge]

Oh! Of course, yes. [A slight chuckle.] I should have started with that, shouldn't I? Forgive me again. [Derp.]

My name is Faize Sheifa Beleth. I am an Eldarian and newly arrived to this city.

[Because you totally wanted to know what planet he's from in addition to his name, right? That's super important.]

[unionjackoff]

Oh? And here I thought you were going to infiltrate the research facility. [teasing]

[brbwalking]

[ It's not a very good plan, because Judith isn't dropping him. Instead, she shifts an arm to catch under his legs to finish carrying his delicate bunny self over to the bench-- where she'll finally set him down. ]

I see you're feeling better.

[brbwalking]

That's right. There's also another one, that should work as a key to an apartment, in the chance that you wouldn't like to sleep on the ground tonight.

[faithfulflame]

Edgar the holy knight? Someone you know?

[fufufu, Oz, what a geeeeeek.]

[yaayaa]

W-what is there for us to get away with!? Is there something wrong with a talking fox? We've done nothing wrong!

[Contemplating backing away slowly....]

[brbwalking]

That's one way to look at it! Were you bored just now?

[faithfulflame]

Mmm, seems that way. I've been eating at his stand regularly.

[His prices? Also good.]

And I gather you two work together.

[fingersnaps]

( In the time it takes them to pick themselves back up, Manfred has started seeing things again. One second he sees the lanky man who had knocked him to the ground moments earlier and then the next his face seems to shimmer a bit, looking more and more like Gregory Edgeworth's.

His hand forms a tight fist, mostly out of fear than anger: his face an unsightly pallor. His voice is low and angry. )

I asked first.

[tsuranuki]

And how is that any of your concern? [ There are greater things in life than dates. ] I simply don't wish to involve myself in these activities.

[faithfulflame]

It's...very literally what my name might mean, and the name of the shrine where I work.

Phase I

[ridethathippo]

[The moment Yusei turns, he'll find that someone's actually managed to sneak up behind the announcer...Apparently Yuya's decided to brush off his jester outfit and is currently making silly faces behind the man's back to turn some frowns upside-down. When he does get a laugh by the next person to be announced, the announcer turns around to look at what the source is, but Yuya's also pretty good at dodging.

(He's currently trying to figure out how he can dodge past so that he's not announced and Yuzu doesn't notice him. Or else he's dead meat.)]

[poised]

[S...ure.... Admittedly Natalia would probably toss her country name around too if it wasn't... y'know, part of her actual name. That's a little weird and a little too obvious of her being part of the royal family.

So instead she just smiles and places her free hand over her chest as she gives him a warm smile.]

In that case, Faize Sheifa Beleth, please allow I, Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear, to not only thank you for attending my ball tonight, but also personally express my sincere wishes for you to stay as long as you would like.

[Yo, she can work with it. Her fingers around his tighten once, reassuringly and briefly as she insists:]

There is nothing to forgive.

[brbwalking]

Well, then-- shall I be your escort?

[ Judith can deal with trees. ]

[faithfulflame]

Still lacking a map, but I've been looking for ways in.

[Sulking.]