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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]

[ Good. It's less weird if Naoki join in, now Jaune can be even more animated with his dancing, moving his hands and feet along to the beat, too. ]

Does it really seem like my kind of song?

[ He'll dance to any music, really. ]

[stagewright]

Same here! I mean, at least they seem to celebrate Christmas...but honestly, the people in charge of this planet are reaaaaaaaaally wrong about the details of it. I assure you Christmas doesn't involve Santa Assassins! Or it's not supposed to.

[ Like, whatever, Cerealia. ]

I arrived at the start of this month! But if you need any Christmas-knowhow, at least, we do celebrate that on Earth!

I just noticed how threatening that sounded.... =u=

[good_ideas]

[Shiho had actually found the dramatics to be pretty funny, actually. (And being best friends meant she got first dibs on laughing.)]

And if you have a friend who's a crier, it protects your drink as well as theirs.

It also works for rain too.

[Never mind why people were going out drinking umbrella'd things out in the rain. She doesn't know and wouldn't judge.]

flings self into the abyss

[spes_phthisica]

[Souji realizes, of course, that this is a rather incredibly inappropriate thing to do. The poor man must be wondering what on earth has possessed some stranger to cling to him in such a manner, and really Souji would have a hard time expressing it himself. How do you say, "You're a representation of something precious, something that broke, and to see you now makes me remember all the more how much I still cared about this thing" - even to a sword spirit who ought to at least find it slightly less crazy than anyone else. How do you explain to yourself why that fills you with such intense emotion?

Yet, for all that he can't put words around his feelings right now, he can't quite bring himself to let go either. So instead he compromises by leaning back slightly, another overwhelmed little laugh spilling from his lips.]

I'm sorry. It makes sense for you not to recognize me, but... in another world, one which is probably at least a bit like yours, I'm- my name is Okita Souji. And you're... I remember you, in a way, even if you don't remember me. [His eyes travel down to the sword Kashuu is carrying, and there is something wistful there. A sword is the soul of a samurai - the only words he really remembers his father saying. Had a part of his soul broken, back then?]

[flaredo]

She's my little sister, after all! [ SO PROUD. ] And our team leader.

[masakados]

[Naoki listens to the lyrics for a long moment... and then he breaks his head bopping to nod.]

...Yep.

[But, that said,] D'you dance a lot? [He's got a good sense of rhythm, doesn't he? Even Naoki, dancing novice (though he's not bad either) can see that.]

[verified]

[ good. bless minako for bringing thanatos instead.

she shakes her head, clasping her hands together to prevent from tugging on her dress. she'd feel bad for wrinkling it. ]

I just wanted to take a break! I'm not very good at dancing, I'm rather clumsy, actually...

[ as demonstrated earlier. ]

Um, what about you? Are you having fun so far?

[ he's so dressed up too. so dashing... wow this is embarrassing. ]

[poised]

[definitely the reckless partying stage in about a week she'll show up with a belly button piercing and a t-shirt that says something about rock n' roll

ok probably not

Regardless Natalia merely nods in affirmation at that.] I haven't seen anyone else aside from her and she arrived a short time after myself.

[Have you ever heard that 2's company, 3's a crowd, Jade-- as for the occasion, she seems to smile faintly instead.]

Well, it was some sort of holiday where people appreciate each other and give out gifts yesterday for one. They call it Christmas!

[also kind of her birthday. but that sounds so much more... frivolous and self-centered....]

phase i

[yaayaa]

[Meanwhile, Nakigitsune's hasn't dressed up at all...his usual outfit looks nice enough, at least? Fascinated as he is by the food, he still notices a familiar face standing nearby, and approaches him with a bunny-shaped cake pop in hand.]

Aah, if it isn't Kousetsu-san! Isn't the food here fascinating? It's so difficult to choose!

[poised]

[atta boy, Natalia smiles then before walking backwards rather confidently still to pull him more towards the center of the dance floor.]

Splendid! I'm quite glad that you've chosen to come around.

[poised]

[no absolutely not]

Oh, don't be shy!

[that's definitely what this is]

Come now, I did Yang's hair tonight - it's lovely, isn't it? I can do yours similarly!

[hamham]

[Come on! You have to believe the Netherworld balls thing! But he's satisfied with a compliment like that and relaxes a little, nodding.]

Yes, so far. It's curious, watching how these humans interact at a gathering such as this. It's a little different from galas I have attended before, though only for the lack of violent debates that often arose.

[Does he sound slightly disappointed by that?]

How do you feel being amongst the upper class?

[Since so many of these people are apparently ladies and lords and dukes and earls and kings......]

[masakados]

[Clumsy? Hmmm.]

So far I am, yeah.

[Naoki smiles at her, indicating a table with a wave of one hand, a little want to sit there?] Mind if I join you on your break?

[poised]

Not forget, exactly, but I really don't think it's something necessary...

[ . . . . but well, she does like receiving things. And it's Yang so that'd still be a hard fought battle over something that's not really worth fighting for so....]

Could I receive it now?

[psycholawgy]

phase ii

[ It's after being introduced as the "Courtroom Revolutionaire" that Athena, in her yellow and blue dress, dashes to where the food is. She was around during the preparations, but seeing the food set up along with the decorations and everything lit up is a different thing...!

She can be easily found taking pictures of the food, and then... selfies with the desserts, particularly the towering cakes because if she isn't proud of the cafe's job regarding the cake, then who will?! ]

phase iii

[ Athena may have skipped a lot of grades while she was still in school, but she definitely has learned a lot about dance...! And she isn't going to miss her chance to party hard on the dance floor, or look fancy while twirling. You know, whichever fits the mood of the music.

As a song plays, she lets her body sway along to the beat, getting a feel of the rhythm. The smile on her face is very inviting AND YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY DANCE WITH HER. Or if you're part of the Wright Anything Agency, you best get your groove on because this is going to be a dance off! (Alternatively, if you're Ryuko or Simon, she'll likely ask you to dance with her instead!) ]

[ Or you can pull the wildcard and make up your own prompt! ]

[newtimes]

( Okitai Souji. Eating with his eyes and not his stomach, tsk tsk. But once he's reassured, Mutsu will reach over and take one of those cupcakes, bowing his head in thanks as he does so. )

Thanks a lot! ( Oh gosh now how does he eat this thing with all of its frosting... Don't worry Mutsu there are modern Westerners who don't even know how.But he tries a mouthful of frosting first and his eyes go wide! ) I didn't know ya could make something this sweet!

( He's not complaining. He likes it, actually! )

Do ya eat like this all the time here?!

( Because oh my gosh, what a great place??? )

[poised]

[Not drunk at all but clearly the heavens have aligned and just in time for her ball/birthday thing, there's a bunch of shooting stars! What the fuck, can't you see them--]

Well, we certainly wouldn't take all of them.

But imagine! Your own little personal star! It's a novel idea, quite romantic, I'd say.

[beaconed]

Eh.. it just kind of happens when you grow up with a lot of sisters. It's been a while, though, so I tend to surprise others every now and then.

What about you? [ Naoki seems to be quite comfortable with it. ]

[masakados]

You're letting me lead, so I'm gonna say it is.

[He's much more relaxed dancing with her, that's for certain-- but that could also be that he's just relieved to be with her now. Socialising is all well and good, but this is his first time at such a big formal event and he's glad she's here.]

[hamham]

[Sonia probably wouldn't mind, though that's not really the issue here. Especially since the princess in question is not present.

Mr. Nerdlord however perks up a little at his name, not at all recognizing the voice speaking it, and sort of...stares at the girl waving. Who the fuck are you?]

A dance?

[Hold on, regathering his composure here.]

To wish to dance with a fiend such as myself, are you really so careless? How refreshing...I'm afraid that will be impossible, however, depending on the dance you wish to perform.

[Well it's...it's not a no...]

[poised]

[Good job, Oz. Natalia seems to be pleased that she doesn't need to glower at him for it and happily takes the plate in hand, even as she surveys the table to look for perhaps other cheesecakes....?]

It's heavenly! I'm not sure if this one was Archer or Sakura's doing - perhaps even Athena's - but it might be my personal favorite of the night!

[CHEESE]

[shadows_edge]

Christmas? Santa Assassins?

[You lost him again. He clearly has no idea what either of these things are.]

I...must apologize again, for I am unfamiliar with Earth holidays as well. Two of my crewmates are Earthlings, however...I cannot say that we have ever discussed holidays.

[yaayaa]

[Oh...for some reason he's surprised at that. Should he say yes? Shouldn't he? Uhhhhh....]

If you would be willing to teach, he will try his best to follow!

{Well, that answers that. There's an awkward pause before Naki nods in agreement with his fox.]

1/2 you have a talent

[cheats]

[ When Mabel approaches, Ciel feels the overwhelming urge to run in the other direction since he is a Moron, but luckily, it's crowded, so he doesn't have a chance. He thinks he knows exactly what she's coming over to ask, and he's ready to book it out of there if she asks to dance, but— ]

I...?

[ Before he even has a chance to hone in on the word dance, Mabel starts saying a lot of things that are individually overwhelming, and for a moment, Ciel is half stunned into silence. Well, he supposes they rather do match, though that's just—

That line of thought is immediately overpowered by everything else. Asking Mabel to the ball?? Girls asking him?? He looks handsome??? With the bewildered look he gives Mabel for a moment, she might as well have grown a second head, since he absolutely has no idea to respond to any of that. It's not exactly the aggressive advances of Anise where he can just yell at her until she backs off, but more genuine, gentle compliments.

??? ]

[flaredo]

[ Yang nods, reaching down by her feet and offering Natalia a bright gold bag. ]

Here you go! Happy Birthday, Nat.

[ Inside, she'll find a super soft plush dog with floppy ears and a headband composed of twisted metal flowers. ]