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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!

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[fatalstriker]

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[projections]

[Shirou's expression changes and he frowns intensely.]

So you've met him too. [He doesn't sound too thrilled about that.]

Did Archer say anything else to you?

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[acclimates]

Woah-- hey!

[...oh Hotarumaru. Well, he doesn't disagree on that part. It does seem like the kind of thing one should learn if they have the opportunity. But at the same time; the shrimp wasn't exactly the partner he was expecting.]

...is that even possible for you?

[Generally, attention isn't a bad thing. But he's not sure this is exactly the scene he wants people watching. And come on-- you can't say it doesn't look a little weird. Why did he allow himself to be brought here. He could have just pulled away... This is a regret he might have for a while.]

gently screams into the void....

[acclimates]

[Immediately he regrets. This should be easier because the person in question was Horikawa, but the truth was that it would probably be quite the opposite. Why had he thought this was a good idea again...?

Well, it's too late to take it back now that Horikawa has offered him his hand, so he'll just have to manage. It's fine. No big deal. Just a dance. Act cool.]

Disappointed it's me who's asking?

[It's a joke, but in the sense that he wouldn't necessarily be surprised if there was some truth to it. He'd probably enjoy it more if it were their master. Or even just someone more skilled.]

[acclimates]

[If he'd been left to make the first move, it certainly would have taken longer before he'd gathered the appropriate courage to do so.

Still... there's something a little mischievous looking about this one. But who knew how long he'd be waiting if he waited for someone else to ask him. It was just a dance; how picky could he really be? Just so long as he doesn't make a fool of himself.]

...you may. [He takes her hand.] But I'll warn you, I've never done this before. [As if she probably couldn't tell that already, but still. He doesn't want to hear any complaining later.]

[uncoincidental]

That's okay. I can teach you.

[Not that she's completely familiar with this style of dancing, but she's watched and learned here, and she's watched and learned back home. Honestly, how hard can it be? And who's going to know if they just fudge it a little?

Since she was the one to ask, she'll be the one to lead him onto the floor. He's 6'3" to her 5'0", so watching her try and lead him will probably be entertaining for some people.]

If you've been in battle before, like most people here have been, it'll be easy enough to pick up. There's a rhythm to it. [Battles aren't dances, but there's a rhythm to fighting, too.]

[hamham]

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[adornmental]

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[afterdusk]

[She takes a moment to greet Ao.]

Well, it's... nostalgic. I guess things like this... I've sort of missed them a little.

[It's funny. Talking about it makes it easier for her to understand it herself. Somehow, thinking about it on her own just isn't the same as being able to confide her feelings with her friends; and every time it seems to help her sort them out.]

What makes me happiest is being able to be here with all of you.

[Parties were nice, but what really made it special were the people you were able to share it with. The people in her life had changed, but she didn't feel cheated. Rather, for the first time, it feels like she's able to share something that used to be a normal part of her life with the new people that were such an important part of her life not.]

I don't know what I would have done if it had been just me. I don't think I'd be able to smile like I can now if you weren't all here with me.

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[hamham]

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[axilium]

[Well, either way, Belph takes it in stride.]

Unfortunately, you just have us. And the robots, of course.

never change, icki......

[axilium]

[Wow, this guy is. Special.]

Well, someone might be willing to pay you to stop. You never know.

[axilium]

... Well, you're losing a few points for finesse, but I'm sure you can do it!

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[axilium]

I don't think one more drink will make that much of a difference, unless you really are that much of a lightweight.

[axilium]

Come on, where's your sense of humour? One song won't hurt.