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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!


dishonorstudent: (pic#8742663)

[personal profile] dishonorstudent 2015-04-27 08:38 am (UTC)(link)
Yup.

[ NOT. LETTING. GO. ]

So, do ya always hold the plates for your guests, or just the special ones? Y'know, 'cause we're such great pals and all.
gao: pixiv id #48555505 (✽ smile like the sun is here to stay)

[personal profile] gao 2015-04-27 08:38 am (UTC)(link)
Mhm! If you ever throw another party, I'll be there.

... Ah, we should still make sure you get back inside though! [ even though she isn't going on about invisible shooting stars anymore, he wouldn't want her to catch a cold... ] Or you can borrow my nue! He's super fluffy.
newtimes: pixiv: 139113 (073.)

[personal profile] newtimes 2015-04-27 08:39 am (UTC)(link)
It wasn't really work. ( "Serve" is a more accurate word and he's ready to explain when she seems to figure it out for herself, ) Right, right!

The greatest man of his time! I was Sakamoto's sword, though, swords were old fashioned by then.

( But that's the world. It can't be helped. )
dishonorstudent: @akise (✂ whatever: chin rest)

[personal profile] dishonorstudent 2015-04-27 08:41 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I heard you loved it so much that you smeared it all over some guy's suit.

Real smooth, Yata...
newtimes: pixiv: 139113 (夢の形は変化していても 輝けるはずなのさ いつでも)

1/2

[personal profile] newtimes 2015-04-27 08:42 am (UTC)(link)
( This is sudden. Mutsu will meet his expression and

blink... blink... Is he serious? Is he joking? He can't tell.
)
newtimes: pixiv: 139113 (探そう 探そう 探そう 夢のかけらを探そう)

[personal profile] newtimes 2015-04-27 08:44 am (UTC)(link)
( Squints.............. )

... Unless it's money, right?

( ?????? )
kaihentai: by the diamond princess <lj user="mucchi"> (Man I really have to take a dump.)

[personal profile] kaihentai 2015-04-27 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
[He nods vigorously.]

Yes, of course.

Unless it's money. If it's money, more is always good.
hoasen: (hope)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-04-27 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
[She got it, aww yisss. And now she gets why he worked for no one, only served Sakamoto Ryoma!] Ah, the greatest, you must be so proud of him! His legacy does live on, my older brother protects his history.

I have met some other swords as well, so I understand what you are now. If I remember that time... [Give her a moment...] Ah yes, guns were becoming more popular.

[She then shakes her head.] I use guns a lot myself, but swords always has a place in this world. This is why you look like this, no?
sunshrouded: (☀ why did i make a hit list last night)

[personal profile] sunshrouded 2015-04-27 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ . . . . . ?! ]

Hey!

Hey! What kind of reaction is that to being treated to a free show?!
bropane: (better a broken heart)

[personal profile] bropane 2015-04-27 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ He laughs again because while she did help him out and he feels much more energised now, magic is just... something he can't accept just yet. ]

The only magic I'm aware of are the ones people display in children's parties.
lapdogged: (concerned neutral)

[personal profile] lapdogged 2015-04-27 08:46 am (UTC)(link)
Really.

[Andy sounded doubtful, and the look he gave Shiho was unreadable. He didn't really understand teenage girls, so he didn't want to press a point he may've misinterpreted, but...]

Because they're Normals? [Andy didn't bother with unspoken. He had more than enough time dancing around bushes when he'd been a USEI spy] Wait, where is your friend, actually...

[It only just occurred to him, but honestly, he expected Shiho and Kaoru to be stuck to the hip during this party]
sunshrouded: (☀ booze all around!!)

[personal profile] sunshrouded 2015-04-27 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
[SHE'S SO CUTE, HE'S GONNA DIE.

So he's just laughing brightly and loudly and is perhaps the most comfortable he's been all night as he cuddles her close and happily then.]


Thanks, Lily-chan!! You look so so so cute...! Just like a princess!

Were you running from a dragon? Is that why you were coming to me so quick?!
fortheprincess: (and i got a better body)

[personal profile] fortheprincess 2015-04-27 08:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yeah, probably the fire is where most of his energy is gonna go to. Mostly evacuating people out of the area, anyway. ]

All I did is replenish your supply. The handiwork all comes from you. [ Really, he won't take credit for this! ]

Not really, but it's alright. That's not what I'm here for.
kaihentai: by the lovely <lj user="nagito"> (Super Highschool Level Loud Person)

[personal profile] kaihentai 2015-04-27 08:48 am (UTC)(link)
Don't get yer panties in a fuckin' twist! You've seen me in less.

[GOD?????]

Oh? Talkin', huh? Well! As far as I remember, you aren't really the chatty type. I've always been more of a blabbermouth.

So, so! Whaddya want? Spit it out, oi.
sunshrouded: (☀ just sat at a stop sign for 10 minutes)

[personal profile] sunshrouded 2015-04-27 08:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Then like clockwork--]

Ah, nah. Sousei's around here somewhere.

[Called it, Peko....]

Souza-kun and Kousetsu-kun too. [Y'know. The Samonji swords.] Our whole apartment ended up coming....
candlecutterpikachu: (i ain't need any memes to be cool)

I'll make one soon

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-04-27 08:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ He pauses the conversation when the female dancers are supposed to spin - it's easy for them, since their height difference lets Vietnam pull it off without much mishap. ]

I am. [ His smile is a little more subdued than usual, but she should be able to tell by the way he carries himself. ] My previous masters thought little of it, it's a little of a shame.

[ Oh well, different eras have different tastes. Though even now, he wouldn't push Haru to dance if he didn't wish to. He knows the human's nature predisposed him against such things. ]

It's much like what we are forged for, except in a more artistic way. [ They don't put their lives on the line for this sort of coordinated movement, that he can appreciate. ]
sunshrouded: (☀ why did i make a hit list last night)

[personal profile] sunshrouded 2015-04-27 08:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

He's staring. Ah. This is Saitou. Ah.

EVERYTHING SLOWLY CLICKS. It probably wouldn't haven't taken as long if he wasn't tipsy.]


Kumou Tenka, 14th Head of the Kumou Family.

[The whole title spills out easily - and then he nods slowly.]

Can I call you Hajime-kun or are you going to threaten me like Okita-san?
rollin: by me (anime 26)

[personal profile] rollin 2015-04-27 08:50 am (UTC)(link)
He had it coming! ...Maybe! I dunno!
rollin: by me (manga 08)

[personal profile] rollin 2015-04-27 08:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ God, he's not a total barbarian, but he will do it if he must. ]

Yeah, just don't shock 'em too much— [ When the restrooms come into view, his face falls. ] Damn...

[ There are at least ten people in line, but he can't wait that long! ]
sunshrouded: (☀ our party was the most epic party)

[personal profile] sunshrouded 2015-04-27 08:52 am (UTC)(link)
.... you're pretty adaptable.

[And he says that with a little bit of admiration but mostly just amusement.]

I mean, I could -- but I don't wanna head home yet without my partner at least.