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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]

I'd say that the pleasure was all mine! Thistle Do Nicely did a splendid job with all the decorations.

[That much she'll happily give credit for!]

Please pass my compliments to everyone else at the shop.

[masakados]

At least we've still got a dip apiece.

[To surprise each other with later-- Naoki might save his for the very end, it all depends.]

[newtimes]

Wouldn't ya have to get another table then?

( LOOK WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE FOUNTAIN IS A TEMPORARY FEATURE )

[masakados]

[...

Jaune you're the best.]

T-- thanks.

It hasn't been that long yet, about... a week and a half.

[poised]

[ . . . . . ]

What did she do to make you so determined to appear as though you dislike her?

[poised]

[ah yes playful charade definitely--]

Then-- oh, that one! Can you retrieve that one?!

[She says as she excitedly points upward.

To where Shishiou would see nothing but Natalia definitely sees a shooting star.]

[impheired]

[What the hell is wrong with you? He's definitely not coming any closer though. Nope. Just not even...fuck that fish. No.]

That's not something to sound so pleased about, dumbass!! [Who planned this party. What is this. Whoever was in charge of the gardens should be fired.]

[poised]

[Oh my god Yang, Natalia laughs even as the band begins to play another song and they're definitely towards the center of the dance floor now--]

Because I enjoy twirling?

Goodness, how simple!

[flaredo]

Mm, that's true... but if I'm only giving you two dances...

[ A mock-thoughtful hmmmmm. ]

[hamham]

[Okay, now he's frowning.]

Such a reaction is unnecessary as long as you leave the creature alone.

[newtimes]

( Cheese might be nice but Mutsu will later become more fond of the chocolate fountain... )

Huh? Ya're serious? ( And he raises a brow. ) Why not?

( WHO DOESN'T HAVE TIME FOR GAMES ONCE IN AWHILE?? )

[flaredo]

Simplicity is never a bad thing.

[ Because she's already twirling the princess out the length of her arm. ]

II .......

[bakudanma]

<sub>[ Katsura has been staring, yes, staring very intently at Naegi. He is looking deep through this guy's flesh and into his soul-- Naegi is a host for a most heinous creature.

It wobbles. Right on top of his head. Was he also contaminated with the protagonist hair syndrome? Maybe he was related to Hinata-san. Katsura didn't know, but his imagination was running wild.

When Naegi speaks up, his eyes finally make contact. ]</sub>

Is that what your parasite tells you?

[poised]

[PRINCESSES, THAT'S WHO

But wow why does she feel so judged for not having a favorite game.... Don't mind her if she straightens her shoulders a bit even as she looks up at him, placing her hands on her hips.]

I am serious.

I've found myself very occupied in other affairs recently, after all.

[swordboning]

Who do you think made me into the person I am today?

[It was totally Saber who egged him on into being a hero. Which means he partially blames her.]

[poised]

[Sure, why not. Natalia goes with that easily, laughing as she does and her skirts twirl around her.]

Certainly not.

Would you enjoy a twirl as well, dear Yang?

[masakados]

[Well...]

Around Yang, yeah... I probably am. [She already knows everything there is to know about him and what's happened to him in the past. And she accepts him.]

She's really important to me, after all.

[poised]

Yourself, and no other, though you may have had influences along the way.

[are you really blaming other people for that, Archer]

[masakados]

Hmmmm?

[He echoes her, curious.]

[flaredo]

Oh, you can just surprise me.

[ Who asks for twirls? ]

[poised]

[ . . . . hm.

That manages to get Natalia to relax a bit, giving him a smile.]

Good answer.

Perhaps even the most important answer.

If she is important to you, then I imagine that you won't allow any harm to ever come to her? [ . . . . well--] Not that she'd ever really need a rescue, but you understand my concern.

[beaconed]

Aw, man, you're so lucky. I love a good romance story!

[ Especially ones with a happy ending. How inspiring! ]

[poised]

Is that so?

Alright then.

[Sure, why not. No twirl yet then, even as she laughs faintly and instead brings up another question--]

So how is Naoki tonight? He has a shirt, I hope.

[changeably]

As you say, Miss Yang.

[He is not convinced.]

In any case, I would like to get off on the right foot with her, if she is anything like you.

[newtimes]

( Arms across his chest! He isn't going to be intimidated by someone who doesn't have time for games! )

... But ya aren't busy now!

( Do you see where this is going... )