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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!


endworld: (smile ✝ it'll all work out)

[personal profile] endworld 2015-04-28 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
Helping out a guy who looks like he needs it is probably the most important thing I could be doing right now, actually!
afterdusk: (pic#8817030)

[personal profile] afterdusk 2015-04-28 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Uncomfortable and tight it may be, but it certainly looks good on him; Yona was a bit surprised. She never thought she'd see the day someone would get Hak into something like that without severe consequences. It brings a smile to her face.]

I could ask you the same thing.

[But to prove she's not just avoiding the question--]

I might, if someone asks me. But watching isn't so bad either.

[It's not that she dislikes it, but it's nice to watch. And she's not so eager that she could go out and just ask any old stranger. She feels a little detached from the glamour of it. Once upon a time she might have considered it nigh romantic, but those were very different days and she'd been a very different girl.]
endworld: (smile ✝ btw i'm the master)

[personal profile] endworld 2015-04-28 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
I am! I've never been to a gathering like this, so it's been an interesting experience. I've even started a collection of those little umbrellas.

[... That one's Kaoru's fault.]
endworld: (surprised ✝ wall broken!!)

[personal profile] endworld 2015-04-28 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks!

[He'll just be cheerfully taking it and carefully putting it into his pocket.]

Why not? Seems like it could be fun! And it's better than everyone just throwing them away at the end, right? [...] Oh, and that reminds me: have you seen Shuu? Did he come with you?

[There was a very logical train of thought from throwing things away to Shuu, just so you know.]
afterdusk: (pic#8801324)

[personal profile] afterdusk 2015-04-28 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
Really?

[She's more interested in watching his face as he eats the squirrels and eats them. He really does seem like he's enjoying them...]

Then I'll try one. [Though she takes much smaller bites.] Ah- you're right! They are really good. [They might even be a close match for the cooking prowess of Yoon.]
sewayaku: ([ear-piercing iyan])

[personal profile] sewayaku 2015-04-28 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
hamham: eyes I think I'm a dog. Is that wrong? (In the sauna. Drunk. When I close my)

[personal profile] hamham 2015-04-28 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Overflow over here!]
bewrightback: (sweating bullets)

[personal profile] bewrightback 2015-04-28 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
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...Well how about I just tell you that "any" can be used to refer to just one or a few things?

[Continue?]
unionjackoff: (and i will lose my mind)

[personal profile] unionjackoff 2015-04-28 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
bewrightback: (sheepish)

[personal profile] bewrightback 2015-04-28 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
I'm glad to hear it. [An encouraging smile.]

As for me... Well, to be honest, I'm not really used to parties as fancy as this one seems to be. But I think I'm going to have some fun nonetheless. My daughter was really excited for this, and I guess it's contagious.

[Continue?]
fittedgloves: (7)

[personal profile] fittedgloves 2015-04-28 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
(continued here!)
sewayaku: (DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DOOO)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2015-04-28 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
afterdusk: (pic#8801336)

[personal profile] afterdusk 2015-04-28 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Honestly, she should have been more careful. She should have known better and yet she'd gotten swept up in the fun, light-hearted atmosphere of the party and she'd almost been attacked for it.

When he tells her to go- she doesn't hesitate. She nods firmly and makes her legs move as quickly as they will go. The vines are gone. Though she'd only caught a glimpse of it, she knew what she had seen. He'd cut them off of her on his own. But she doesn't exactly have time to comment on that. It can wait until they've made it somewhere safer.

But first--
]

Haaah... Thank you for saving me.
bewrightback: (give this one some more thought)

[personal profile] bewrightback 2015-04-28 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Prosecutor Edgeworth. The way he says it sounds a chill down Phoenix's spine, and it proves that he's learned at least something about Edgeworth's life. It's not good, but Phoenix can't leave him hanging now. He has to find out if Edgeworth's life is in danger.

I can't let him find out too much. It's too dangerous!]


I... I know that he's a legendary prosecutor in his own right. One who seeks the truth. [What else is safe to say...],/small> ...I went to school with him when we were kids, you know.

[Continue?]
shikisha: (Default)

[personal profile] shikisha 2015-04-28 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
unmended: (quippy with a gun)

[personal profile] unmended 2015-04-28 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
[That's kind of interesting, actually. Almost sounds like something out of one of those fantasy games.]

You got that right. Where I'm from... [It's unusual to know what was the entire world to him just as another place now.] ...It's all about the person, and the code. Gun here was programmed pretty well, I'd say...

[Continue?]
shikisha: (apic#9063318)

[personal profile] shikisha 2015-04-28 05:56 am (UTC)(link)