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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

[immobileyes]

I-I'm fine! There's just a lot of people--

[ No, she's slightly more than a little nervous. And where did he even come from?? ]

[niceguypose]

[She does got this! Lee's so distracted by being a nervous/dumb teen that he doesn't see her coming!]

[manolia]

[Chibi half-expects Gundam to start sniffing him like a confused boowolf, the way the other guy is looking at him. Ah... Magic? What did he do? Chibi gives his own puzzled look for a second, and then laughs.]

Didn't even realize I did it. It's just a portal! [He raises his hand and pops one up at Gundam's other side, then one below his feet. Predictably, he drops straight through and lands on the other side, albeit with a tipsy stumble.] See?

iii

[hoasen]

[WALLFLOWERING GET. But at least she is open to conversation! She's reached a point where she can stand comfortably in this dress but the wall by merging into the darkness. Perfect.]

I am not a good dancer. [Because she doesn't do it often. Standing around and watching is nice!] What of yourself?

well done

[niceguypose]

[Rock Lee is extremely touched and honored and all, and he tries to remember everyone he saw in the production. Don't think he missed you, Celty.

He will run after her to try to find her.]

Celty-saaaan!!! Thank you so much!

[immobileyes]

[ It's hard what to say what frightens Mary more right now: the tree or this girl wielding a knife, but before she can do more than whimper, the tree's grip suddenly doesn't exist anymore, and down she thumps.

Quite literally with a thump. ]

[bloomnobly]

[ she laughs like this is the funniest thing she's heard in a long time ]

Oho, did you hit your head this morning? Or do parties just make you nervous?

[ she can play chuunigame though give her a second ]

The mistress of the dead kindly asks for your hand! Such a proposal is one you can't refuse on diplomatic terms!

phase awww yess magic.

[hoasen]

[During the performance, she's clapping! How wondrous! There are so many impressive and talented people around here.

Now afterwards, she spots Trucy to go tell her that. So have this weirdo in a purple dress wander over (she's just a little shy.)]

Hello! That was very entertaining. Your performance, that is!

[flaredo]

And the night's still young! [ As she keeps step with him, grinning with her face flushed. ] I guess we both wanted to start off strong.

[faithfulflame]

I've been enjoying it well enough. The announcer was a little...off...though.

[She smiles self deprecatingly and picks up a roasted chestnut, chewing thoughtfully while she watches him load up the plate.]

How about you?

[verified]

Yes, if that's not too intrusive? Um... did it hurt when you got them?

[ still thinks they're like. actual tattoos. oops. ]

ii!

[hoasen]

[Food table is where it's at, for real. Here she is making her own selections, when the girl next to her makes a suggestion!

She looks over and--]

I have not, yet!

[prodigism]

[ Phase 1+2 ]

[ Arima probably sticks out like a sore thumb with his shocking white hair despite his youngish features. He's wearing his typical work outfit a suit, tie, and of course he might have a random briefcase in hand as well. Shockingly enough he doesn't seem all that shocked at being randomly disposed here?! Although it's hard to tell with his stoic features sometimes what he's thinking. He'll peruse the ball with a keen and discerning eye, as if on alert or on look out for something in particular. Ghouls mostly, but he's not really entirely sure the whole ordeal of this place. If he has been brought here who is to say others have not? Either way he will stand away from the crowd mostly, but at some point he'll make his way over to table to initiate in some idle chatter. ]

This is quite a welcome they've prepared for us, isn't it? [ He's cordial enough and well mannered at least. ]

[ Phase 4 ]

[ And if you happen to need help with them plants Arima has got your back. If a burst of lightning passes by you pay it no heed. Arima is just fighting off a bunch of plants with his quinque. He doesn't even look to be exerting any effort? He dodges those vines with an almost inhuman speed. Yeah he's...not really trying, but you can help if you like. ]

[ineptus]

[If all goes according to plan then, Lee might find himself completely surprised by this sneak attack tackle hug from behind!!!! Of course with such a hug, he gets covered in a little glitter and a little fake snow from her outfit, but surely that can't hurt anything. It'll only make him look even more dashing!]

Mr. Beast!

[poised]

[She still looks perfectly serene.

Even though her eyes are probably more suited for battle than dancing.]

She did.

[A short answer.

YOUR MOVE.]

[faithfulflame]

[Absolutely! Ami would love you, Mabel!]

I am, yes. It's nice to have a chance to get dressed up and see everyone in the same. I hope you are as well.

[Really, it is, even if Rei wouldn't normally it's something she's learned to appreciate. And she's lonely, so...]

[verified]

[ look, a knife is as good as you're going to get in terms of defense when you're living the Support Life. once the branch snaps and drops mary, fuuka closes the blade and sticks it back in her dress, crouching down next to the girl. she hesitates in touching her, not sure if her help was really welcome. ]

Sorry... are you okay? W-We should go, before the tree grabs you again.

iv

[impheired]

...are you cooing at a fish?

[Surprise, Gundam! You're not as alone as you thought! Kuzuryuu is standing a few feet behind you with his arms crossed and an "are you kidding me" look on his face. When the hell did he get here? Who really knows. How long has he been there? Also a mystery. Long enough to hear you cooing at a fish, at least, which he guesses he shouldn't be surprised about but at the same time... cooing? Of all the noises to make at a fish...]

[manolia]

See, so you already tasted it! [Chibi grins; he's found the man behind the mystery!] It's not ridiculous at all. You're just saying that to hide your boozy secrets, are you not?

[poised]

[ . . . . . oh my god, she still hasn't figured out if you're a criminal! Slow down!!

It's amazing, normally she's the one bowling over people in this sort of thing. Overwhelming has been used to describe her more than once and yet here she is, SO OUT OF HER ELEMENT.]

Myself...?

What would you like to know?

iii

[ambitchous]

[ You really can't blame her for thinking that Jongbae is the one responsible for this horrible choice of music, when he's sitting right next to the DJ station with his laptop in his lap, trying his damndest to break into the thing so he can take it over and change the music himself.

Why? Well... why not? He's just arrived here, and though he's not exactly a musical connoisseur, he's really fucking bored.

The system is proving a little harder than he originally thought it was going to be though, and being suddenly interrupted by some girl in teetering heels definitely isn't helping. ]

Aaaaa, you're throwing me off!

[faithfulflame]

[Rei nods, listening seriously but still smiling. She wants to put him at ease, obviously.]

Just Rei is alright, Arthur-san. [Really.] And that was helpful of you. You've been playing a while haven't you?

iv

[hoasen]

[She catches her just after she made the COOL ICE TREE. It could be a lot more refined, but Mitsuru really was just saving them.

She brushes some of the flecks of ice just off of her dress before she makes comment--]

That's...actually a very nice idea.

OTA!

[variform]

Phase I / II

[Although attending balls isn't quite a new thing for Sai, seeing how many different people and lifestyles he's imitated, it generally isn't his thing. However, upon hearing talk here and there about the event, he just had to at least look into it. Because who in their right mind can pass up free food?

He'll even ignore how he had been introduced as Sai, the Laziest Phantom Thief. Mostly as it was true? But who cares. And at the very least, he actually did make an effort with his clothing, and thankfully not still in THIS.

Nevertheless, and true to his nature, he's balancing a very full plate, with maybe a second on the table he's standing next to. All kinds of dishes, of course. It's been months since he's had even something so simple as fresh produce!

He just sighs happily.] This is definitely better than that other place! ♥

Phase IV

[Still sampling every food that he can, he currently has a bowl of curry, which this time allows him to move about more freely. This time it's towards the gardens. He actually leans in momentarily at the sight of the creature in the water, drawing back just in time to avoid becoming a victim.

. . . However, his reflexes aren't so sharp again, as he suddenly finds himself wrapped up in the tree's many arms. So much so, too, that it makes him drop his still-full bowl of food.

Irate - because how dare it! He only struggles for a few moments, though, before two blade-like bones sprout from his shoulders, moving to hack himself out of its grasp.

They completely tear through the sleeves, but who cares.]

All the music ever!

[sjokolade]

[Anna only gave a chuckle in return before waving around her hand a little]

It's not a problem, I'm just glad that my singing turned out fine! I was getting a little worried when I realized just how many people were coming!

And you said it wasn't going to be huge!