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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

[poised]

[Still.

Very good Naoki, she likes this. Stand up for yourself! Be someone worthy of Yang!!]

Well, a bit... When she describes you, you simply sound very... earnest.

[hoasen]

[It's okay, look at her family, Mutsu is much easier to handle than her family.

Prepare yourself for a study, Mutsu.]

In the dining. You should have a table large enough to hold it, or keep it on a counter.

it was just a phase

[niceguypose]

[Peko takes his attention immediately. He blushes lightly as he sees how she is adorned, his eyes only glossing over the scars for the moment.]

Ah... Peko-san! [He gives her a thumbs up.] Hello! You are looking very pretty!

[hoasen]

[SHE DOESN'T KNOW otherwise she would've been more careful. Whoops.

As Natalia took that well, it means Vietnam will remain oblivious for longer.]

While I am happy that we were able to contribute, without your input, it would be for naught, no? It was definitely a pleasure working with you.

1/ idk probably 3

[hamham]

[Why couldn't you have ruined someone else's moment? Why couldn't you have found some other animal fan to scare the wits out of with your sudden shriek and yelling? Because immediately his mind jumps to the worst possible conclusion, worrying that this was going to be yet another party ruined by maiming and/or murder.

So he's very, very quick to turn around, scanning the area for any signs of a fight or a struggle or an animatronic bear when he spots him.]

[poised]

[Goldfish? Toy gun?! Boy, you're gonna be disappointed here. They could not be from two more different worlds....]

Well... I do have a fondness for cheese. [It probably explains the cheese fondue over on the buffet line. Rich people???

The second question is a little bit harder to answer....]

... Hm.

I can't say for your other question. I haven't played games in some time.

i try

[helmets]

[ oh no, he found her. ah well.

she'll turn around with a wave, taking out her device. an automated female voice comes out of it: ]

You're welcome, Lee. Are you enjoying yourself tonight?

[impheired]

You were cooing. [Yeah he's not buying that, Gundam. Though he is at least coming over now to see what's so great about this fish. Is it cute or someth-- DEAR LORD.]

What the fuck!?

[OF COURSE HE WAS COOING AT SOMETHING WITH FANGS. OF COURSE HE WAS.]

phase iv; sou club president reporting for duty

[tuberculosis]

You know, if you stay in that position for too long, someone just may shove you in.

[and by "someone" souji really means himself as he passes through. and really, if it was a normal fountain or in any place but where they are now, he would have done it without a word. but souji's already perused the area, and while natalia may be the one hosting the ball...

well, his feelings about CERES are strong enough to leave him wary. so he's being nice here, in his own strange way. he doesn't know who he's dealing with, of course, having missed the entrance announcement—though chances are that he wouldn't be all that much different if he did know. he's only at this event for the sake of keeping an eye on CERES movements anyway, he's not here to make friends. he's kind of in for a surprise that... will probably be less shocking than it could be.]

[poised]

And that will be their downfall.

[She says with a tone of finality.

Who the hell doesn't like twirling.]

2/3

[hamham]

[..............Suddenly "foul beast" registers, and he's not worried anymore. At least, not about the death of a classmate or potential party goer.

Ah, yes. Another dumb human who has no idea how to handle an animal's aggression without making everything worse see this is the problem with you people. Sure aggressive behavior is bad but you're only asking for trouble with all the yelling and shrieking and violent fighting--]

CYOA

[variform]

[Sai just watches her for a moment, seeming far too invested with the singular decorative piece.]

I doubt one off, very small thing will be noticed, y'know.

[poised]

You absolutely are.

[Admittedly he speaks so harshly of her--

But he was the one to tell Saber to contact Natalia for Rin's magic lessons instead of doing it himself.

Yeah, she knows.]

Frustrating as always.

Open!

[unluckless]

[ Phase I ]

[Komaeda really doesn't know how to deal with someone wanting to announce his presence. At best he's spent most of his life being used to people tolerating the fact that he's around, so the idea of being outright announced is odd. So after a confused moment of staring, he'll give his name and what he figures is probably a suitable title, hurrying inside as he's announced as 'Komaeda Nagito, no one of any particular importance.'

Seems right, doesn't it? But at least that's over with. Now he can check out the party. Hell he's even dressed up -- in a smart looking suit, dark black tie to match. Even his hair is tamed. A little. He gave it a go anyway. Did his very best.]


[ Phase III ]
[Komaeda doesn't know much about dancing at all. So in between looking around for people that he knows and seeing what they're up to. He has been promised a dance though, so even as he wallflowers it up, he will peek around the room more than a bit hopefully before turning his attention back to watching the dancefloor. If someone is nearby he'll remark, cheerfully enough,]

All those people moving around together, it's actually pretty impressive no one gets knocked over. [Really. Like he's pretty sure his luck could ruin this without even trying. He'll do his very best to keep that from happening thouh!]


[ Phase IV ]

[Welp. The tree tried to eat him. Komaeda is pretty definitely sure that's what is going on here. The tree tentacle gets a hold of his arm and for a moment he struggles against it, managing to free everything but his wrist.]

Aaah let go! That's a little rude! [Scolding! But since the tree doesn't seem to feel bad about its lacking manners, it doesn't help. He's pretty stuck. Right until his hand just entirely pops right off, leaving him free, but said hand still in the tree's clutches.] That's mine!

[It's a prosthetic, and a gift from Hinata, so really, Komaeda is not pleased and as he glances around, the words are on his lips before he realizes just how terrible the question is.] Do you think you could give me a hand? [Beause he could use a little help... with his bad puns if nothing else.]


[ Phase Whatever ]
[Komaeda will be hopping about the ball all night checking out everything at some point or another, so feel free to hit him with any other scenario!]

done

[hamham]

[Better go do something about this before he kills that creature, if he hasn't already. Okay marching his way over to Katsura.]

Still yourself, mortal, and release that creature! Using such an aggressive hand will only aggravate it further! Allow me to handle this.

[Just hold still he'll get it out of your hair for you...]

[beaconed]

[ HE GASPS. ]

Since when?!

Dude--

Oh, man.

C-Congratulations?!?

[ They're not engaged, Jaune. ]

[masakados]

[The most elite of wallflowering-- Naoki lifts one of his shoulders in a small shrug as he joins her, gazing out at the dance floor.]

No partner right now. It's probably about time to take a break anyhow.

iv!

[shoutai]

[Takasugi had wandered away from the party as well, less because of a desire for sightseeing and more because of a need for air. Even though he hadn't thought twice about accepting the invitation to the party, he wasn't exactly a social person—it just seemed like a good way to get an idea of what the people were like here, and to see if there was anyone else that he knew. He hadn't been wrong about that, either, considering he'd stumbled upon both Gintoki and Tatsuma as well... But sooner or later, he'd needed a break, regardless of the bathroom incident, and thus...! Here he is, pipe between his lips, just... taking a break.

...at least until he spies the sword on the ground, out of the corner of his eye. Seriously, what is it with people here? What kind of samurai were they dragging into this place, if all they did was leave their swords lying around? He hasn't been here long and he's already starting to lose faith. Like the first time, Takasugi looks around for any sign of the owner, but unlike the first time, he discovers him without too much trouble.

Why does this look like a scene out of a horror movie... What is he trying to accomplish here?!]

Yo. I think you dropped something.

[Man, the worst part is that he's not even concerned, and it's clear in his incredibly nonchalant attempt to get his attention. Zura's melded to a tree, you say? Well, sure, okay. He can accept that.]

[niceguypose]

[He actually looks awed by the voice coming out of the device. Is this some kind of advanced ventriloquism jutsu?

But then he regains his senses and nods.]

Yes, I am! Everything has been very festive. And that performance has left me very overwhelmed with emotion! [Even by Lee's standard. He still has dried tears on his face.] But what about you, Celty-san? How have you been?

[swordboning]

Saber stands for everything I dislike. I can't think of someone I don't get along with more.

[Gotta be overly defensive about it too.]

4!

[bakudanma]

<sub>[ Flying through the air with such elegance-- here is your knight in shining armor and I'm sorry.
Katsura has learned very quickly to keep his sword on him at all times around these parts, which looked odd since he was in an iron pressed tux, but you know. He does what he can.

He slices through the first tentacle-branch sharply with a clean cut. ]</sub>

Hahaahaa! Bad plants like you deserve a little trim, don't you th--
_{[ It's probably about that time that Nonon falls from the air and lands right on top of him with an oof! ]}

[hamham]

[Sorry Kuzuryuu. It's something with fangs.

Gundam doesn't even argue the cooing point again, instead giving a hearty laugh at the other boy's reaction.]

Are they not magnificent? Do not stand too close. Their acrobatic skills are impressive and they view everything around them as a meal!

[And yet he sounds so pleased about this...]

[gao]

[ well, it seems harmless to continue this playful charade... ]

Sure, if there's one coming this way, just leave it to Shishiou-sama!

[verified]

Your body was changed?

[ the way he said it didn't sound like it was his idea... ]

But that still must have been painful too... are you able to turn back to the way you were at all?

[flaredo]

And this is why I love you.

[ Bffs are totally heterosexual life partners. ]