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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

[rollin]

Tch... [ He holds his head in frustration ] Aaah, dammit! Where the hell am s'posed to go now, oi!?

[psycholawgy]

Ah, right! [ She hurriedly puts the box on the floor, because where else would she put it... She doesn't want to run to a table again. It seems the song has already started, and most of the couples around them have begun swaying to the beat. ]

Better show the others how a true prom king dances, Simon.

[ He already said didn't become the prom king back in high school, but she feels the need to tease him, anyway. ]

[swordboning]

Are you surprising that I know what I'm doing?

[swordboning]

I'm afraid I don't know anyone with bunny ears so I'll have to leave it at that.

[swordboning]

To keep to myself unless Rin needs me. That much was entirely obvious from the start.

[invisibleair]

[ Saber isn't actually very good at flirting, or compliments, or hell, anything romantic in general, but she tries.

Of course, when it comes to dancing, her feet are light and precise. She seems to know just what she's doing, and has no trouble taking the lead. For a short girl as she is, she definitely seems very knightly! ]

Oh, thank you. [ She is a little embarrassed back to hear that, but still smiles. ] Were you accompanied by anyone tonight?

[swordboning]

I'm almost insulted that you'd even consider me as a culprit. [Except he's not at all.] It was probably something from the gardens outside.

[invoker]

[ It takes her a moment to process what Phoenix is saying, but she responds with an enthusiastic enough nod. ]

Indeed I am. It has been a while since I attended a grand party as this.

What about you?

[psycholawgy]

As long as there aren't any feelings of uncertainty...

[ That's how it usually works for her, anyway. ]

[swordboning]

I treat Sakura decently despite how I should be treating her. There's nothing to read into. Saber has certain un-evolving traits that she will never lose. Those same traits are very rarely displayed in the modern world. I also personally can't stand those specific traits, which means we'll clash.

[yaayaa]

[It's true, he's gotten used to those two being mothered over like this...he doesn't question it at all, just accepting the plate without fuss.]

Thank you very much, Horikawa-san! [And a nod from Naki!]

Hopefully it will taste as good as it looks.

[undaunts]

[.... Wow, this again. She blinks, and then manages a weak smile, because she's gotten the low-down already by now.]

Oh... you must be another person I met the last time I was here. Sorry, I don't really remember all of that...but I'm sure you're a very nice person! It's nice to meet you again, really!

[sorry.....]

[codere]

You're a guy. [ Rin and her rude mouth is about to get her in a lot of trouble. ]

Can't you just go behind a bush or something?

[psycholawgy]

A little bit...!

Look at you, Archer. You're talented in so many things!

phase ii - iii

[arcanaofdeath]

[It's a nice night indeed and Pharos looks away from the mass of people where he's been wallflowering. So far, it's been very colourful and bright and filled with happy laughter.

And for Pharos, who has never seen anything like this, it's quite the experience.

Smiling up at Romana, he locks his fingers behind his back.]

Would you rather have it be a bad night?

[invoker]

I believe so, but they are more uncommon. An "Irish Coffee" is a coffee with spirit normally served as part of a meal as an addition to desert.

[ She's with you right there Kaoru. ]

I find too much alcohol impairs the system and the fruity drink often masks how much there is in there...

[undaunts]

[She has no idea, really, but this is more interesting anyway.]

...I dunno! [to be perfectly frank.] They remind you of the beach? [She peers at the umbrellas before nodding brightly.]

That must be a pretty good memory, then, because these are really nice!

phase ii

[nostatus]

[ Interacting with wallflowers is Shinpachi's speciality...

.. or anyway, that's what Shinpachi thinks. It's doubtful whether someone as over the top and boisterous as him really can have something like that as their speciality, but he still walks right towards her when he spots her there. And nope, not even to flirt with her, Shinpachi's just about as romantically challenged as most rocks are. He just genuinely wants to see people having fun here, so it's a little sad that she's standing there by herself with a drink-- he's grinning widely as he approaches. ]

What, not liking the party?

[rollin]

Heeeh, Sousei, huh. [ Kousetsu and Sousei knowing each other just made sense to him. He's stoic, Sousei's stoic... ] Oh, these? They're macarons! They don't usually look like this, though. You ever seen a snowman? It looks like one of these?

[ He picks one up and shows it to the man. Look at it! Isn't it cute?

He bites its head off. ]

[rollin]

[ In an almost-whisper: ] I'm not gonna piss outside at Nat's fucking party!

phase i

[puerilely]

[ Shuu is definitely lurking near the entrance to the party, wearing something light blue and probably a little flamboyant.. the latter is all Shuu, the former to match with Natalia.

But that isn't the important part. The important part is why he's lurking there - because it's so funny to watch people get mad over what the announcer is calling them. He doesn't think Killua will get mad over it, knowing him, but then the title is announced, and..

.. huh, that's a little different than expected.

And despite Killua looking like he's like to be swallowed up by the ground right about now, Shuu hops over with the biggest smile. ]

Whaaat's up with that title? It's not even funny!

[codere]

[ Slowing down, she just kind of holds onto him tightly. Everything's a bit too dizzy. ]

Insulted?

You rather imply I ran off and accidentally whiffed the wrong plant instead of assuming I was drugged at a party full of strangers? Now I'm the one who is insulted!

[codere]

Wait, why would you treat Miss Sakura differently?

[ When one has no magical power, they can't detect others. ] She's so kind and sweet!

[psycholawgy]

[ Athena nods with a smile, and controls herself from looking around. It'd be rude to have her attention focused on other people while she's dancing with somebody, after all. As for how she is while dancing, her movements are minimal and graceful. She's learned a lot about these kinds of things, despite skipping a lot of grades. ]

I went here with Ryuko and Simon. I don't know where the two of them went to, though. I'm sure I'll see them again later.

[yaayaa]

[...A hesitant nod from the sword.]

As a sword, it is entirely possible he may break on the battlefield. We must therefore rely on our saniwa for repairs, when necessary.