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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

[sjokolade]

[All the meanwhile, Anna just stared down at said stalker plant and then back up at the young woman. ...And then back at the stalker plant before pointing to it]

Uh...you sure about that? It definitely looks like you could use some help trying to get that thing off of you!

[sjokolade]

[As her new friend began to try some of the chocolate, Anna couldn't help but giggle. Which was a bit difficult with her mouth so full of food.]

See, I told you! They're probably even better than the ones back home if you ask me!

Oh, oh! But you should totally try some of the other ones too! You can't forget some of the other cookies and brownies either! I think they're just as good too!

[luckybreaks]

Ah...it actually answers a few questions I didn't know I had. The school's budget...you and I didn't really pay big school fees, right? But I guess there's a course for students who aren't scouted for talents... [ Still weird to say, HE DOESN'T THINK LUCK IS THAT GREAT...? ] ...where they pay huge fees to attend...? Though they were apparently kept in another building and didn't have great teachers or anything...

[ Questionable policies academy. ]

[poised]

Good thing you hate to do it because you're incorrect.

[to be honest. and the bickering resumes!!]

Not everyone is like you or I. While I admit that many of my close friends don't treat me differently, those who live and breathe hierarchy and chivalry will still consider me their friend but find it impossible to forget my status.

Isn't that why I'm not meant to tell Saber?

[fittedgloves]

[ She hears movement (that isn't this stupid tree that won't let go of her foot), and turns her head in time to see a sword suddenly appear in the stranger's hand. Well, that's new.

Kyouko watches calmly as he slices the tree, freeing her. ] Next time I'll remember to make sure that the trees around me won't grab me.

[swordboning]

There's a lot of people and...?

[Kind of making himself scoot down to her level.]

...you're not handling it well?

[poised]

[Well sure, why not. Natalia takes her hand and laughs--]

A twirling ban? Do you think me some kind of tyrant?

[sjokolade]

Yeah but...

[Anna took another glance at said huge block of ice before looking back at her. As she circled around a little, she couldn't help but wonder...]

How did you do that? It must have taken you like what? A lot of energy to do all of that?

I'm guessing you must have been really scared there!

[Of course, this was her assuming from Elsa's own magical ice powers]

[sjokolade]

Yeah...? You can grab a couple of papers and make a couple of stars?

[Blink blink]

....Or did I guess wrong?

iii - b?!

[hoasen]

[Because like hell she's going to approach anyone for a dance. LAUGHS.

Dammit she accidentally met his eyes. And oh no, she can't actually refuse when he doesn't say a thing. Because he's trying so hard, right? She understands how hard this could be.

What does she do now.
> Take hand
> Slap it away. [Option cannot be taken.]
> Kindly refuse

She takes his hand awkwardly. But doesn't move yet.]

[swordboning]

I don't have any secrets to hide. At least not with food and drink.

[He had plenty otherwise.]</small. Explaining it here would be a waste of time.

[gao]

Hmm, if it's one or two, then the moon wouldn't mind.

[ he grins at her, unable to disagree with that! in fact it's something he might say to his old man if he were able to talk to him.

he still doesn't realize that this is in fact, the host of the party, but it'll come to him eventually. ]

I guess it wouldn't be possible to get them if they're not falling from the sky either... but if I see one I'll definitely catch it for you, yeah?

[swordboning]

I said to not tell it to Saber because she's an idiot. There's a big difference. I hope you'd made other friends that don't exist on her intelligence level.

[Absolutely the rudest.]

2

[hoasen]

[High five for team small who can eat everything! And look! It's her comrade at arms for Rock Lee's event later.

But it looks like Saber is in desperate need of food (preparation?), so...]

Ah, here, I will hold that for you. [She's holding out her hands to help assist.]

[poised]

[oh my gOD]

I'm not talking about this betting nonsense anymore!

[JUST IN CASE JADE DIDN'T GET THE MEMO THE FIRST TIME oh my god he's been here 5 minutes and she wants to strangle him]

My motives...?! What a sinister choice of words!

[UPSETTING THE HOSTESS, WAY TO GO, JADE. also she knows about the arrival schedule and mAYBE DOESN'T WANT TO TELL HIM NOW

no she'll tell him in like 5 minutes]

[swordboning]

Keep it in mind, then. There are similar things around here that you could end up being stuck in. Might as well be glad this is something that isn't life threatening.

[Taking a moment to shrug and shake his head. He's an expert at that action.]

iv....

[bakudanma]

_{[ Gundam's moment is ruined as Katsura lets out a shriek.
A few yards down, Katsura is flailing, yelling, waving his arms around as one of these creatures as attached itself to his long hair. How. How did this even happen.
He's got his sword with him? Which can only mean he wants to cause harm to this creature. ]}

Foul beast! Go back to hell where you belong!

_{[ oh he's.. insulting it. Katsura could easily remedy the situation by slicing his hair off, but he refuses. Instead, he i just trying to yank the creature off by its tail, tugging on his hair in the process. ]}

You little bastard!

[poised]

[Bless your heart, Anna.]

I suppose... you could?

[Hmmmm.]

But they don't shine as bright as those.

[She gestures to where she sees the shooting stars in complete seriousness.]

[faithfulflame]

[She inclined her head slightly and took his hand, shaking it lightly and offering a more genuine smile. It was certainly not her fault that he'd gotten sick and if that little brat had listened to her initially, he'd have been better off. But then, all children had to learn that lesson. Even if they were kings nearly as old as her alter-ego.]

Have I? With all this lace, I thought I'd be a bit puffier than I was the last time we met.

[Gesturing to a nearby chair, she eyed him.]

May I join you for a moment?

[fittedgloves]

Then what was the purpose...? [ Of course, if it was just to gain money, that made sense. But if the education wasn't that great then why did so many students sign up?

Immediately she wonders what role her father had to play in it. ]

Of course it's a means to get funding, but what was the incentive to pay for it?

[prodigism]

[ He knew it was coming throughout much of the ball his eyes always lingering and making sure that the other was still in his sights. At least and Kaneki excusing himself outside made things easier. Still he was not expecting...this of all things. The young man seemed much different than when they had fought in v14. Then again that was war and this was normalcy, a sense of peace and calm from what he had seen the young man like at first. But that wasn't what was troubling him. What was he to do with Kaneki Ken in the here and now?

In a place like this where multiple uncertainties arose he was in a slight predicament on whether or not to deal with the half-ghoul now. He didn't see too far gone, from what he could tell, and he seemed to be functioning as any normal human would. Still he follows Kaneki silently and in the midst of the clearing sky he will lightly set down his briefcase and regard the other with a calm and collected expression. At least now the other can see the sky should it end here it wasn't like the dampening, clouded space of V14. ]

I was not expecting us to meet again so soon, Kaneki Ken.

[ His voice travels and it is calm almost too much so. Haise was still around after all and Arima knew the logistics behind everything done. ]

[poised]

[Whoa, whoa, hold on. She'll point out the DOZENS OF FALLING STARS to him in a second, but for now she seems so curious!]

Truly?! You can do that...?!

[princess gullible, at your service]

[masakados]

[...his move, but he doesn't know what to say besides a little "ah".

Anything that immediately pops to mind that he could say feels strange. What's more, talking about himself and his feelings brings on an intense feeling of discomfort, just because he isn't used to it.]

... [Still.]

... Did she tell you how we got together?

[poised]

Why are you even ruder to the people you're fond of?

[hONESTLY.]

Aside from Rin, at least.

[newtimes]

( And as soon as he's free, he's playing with one curl of hair idly. )

Lavender-san sounds like a pretty great person. ( He totally butchered that name too. Don't worry, Haru. We're in this together. Oh, but he notices Haru looking a bit like a fish out of water so he does his best to cheer him up. He smiles! So Haru should smile too! ) Not a word! No one's said anything yet.

( "Yet." It's like he knows. )

Has anyone said anything to you, master?