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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

[impheired]

[Oh, a gift from Hinata. Okay, he guesses that makes it okay that he decided to wear something like that instead of the nice gloves they picked out that actually match. Though what's this "infinite servitude" thing? What the hell is--]

[Wait what. Did Gundam just get attacked mid sentence by a tree? Okay, yeah, no he's laughing a little, sorry. Just a little.]

Come on Tanaka. Show it what the Supreme Overlord of Rice is made of.

[Yeah, he heard that introduction earlier. But he wasn't anywhere near the entrance at the time, so...hence why he's just now running into you. He knew it was bound to happen eventually.]

[deontology]

[.... souji no.

Oh god the joke is cringeworthy. Sousei closes his eyes, and lets out a breath, and then slowly looks at Souji. And, quite frankly--]

If you are going to stand there and make poor jokes, I'm not interested in your company.

[The tree tugs.

Sousei doesn't budge, feet planted. He...may have to drop the glass...... hm.]

ii

[hamham]

[Hello Peko aren't you looking lovely this evening. Not that Gundam is paying much attention to that, so sorry there isn't a compliment to accompany his approach. Instead, he was standing off watching you watch the drinks and decided to say hi.]

What, pray tell, is tempting you so to keep your gaze in such a way?

[In his...own unique Gundam-y way.]

[hoasen]

Is it? [She taps her chin, if this is the first time he's heard of it, hmm--] I suppose it is because I have watched for so long, it is something I have picked up from observation. [That and STRONG WALKS = hells yeah martial arts (wrong topic).]

Aha, see, now I am a little sad I missed out watching you. Not that I mean it because--... [She stops herself, THIS JUST SOUNDS CREEPY.] You must have had a lot of fun. Did you come with a partner? [Saved.]

[particularity]

[This isn't the Netherworld!!]

...I wonder if he did it on purpose.

[THINKS OF HIS TITLE... ugh... and after he told him not to... ughhhh. But Hinata shakes his head hard.]

Anyway, if I start thinking about that, I'm not going to be able to stop... Let's do something, Tanaka.

phase iii

[unluckless]

[Komaeda may not know Tenka all that well -- though he's heard about him from Hinata enough to have decided he's a-okay, so there's that -- but he's pretty sure he recognizes someone in clear discomfort when he sees it. Because that's how most people look when they're talking to him. Yup. It's a look he's intimately familiar with.]

Are you all right? [Is his tie too tight? Because it seems like there should be a simple solution to that. But who is he to say?] Did you eat something bad? [Or that.]

[deontology]

[A......dance......

He blinks, and sadly doesn't think of running, and instead arches an eyebrow.]

No. I'm not interested.

[Oh....harsh rejection right there, sorry, friend.]

[sunshrouded]

[That much manages to get him to grin faintly as he tilts his head at her. Ah well, he can be more relaxed for actual conversation that isn't stuffy....]

Whoa, really? You were part of the helping crew? That's amazing!

[stagewright]

I couldn't possibly tell you that, my lady! [ Since she's...now a gentleman? ??? Trucy please. Maybe Maribelle assumed that since she's doubtless taller than Trucy's 4'11". ]

A magician has to have her secrets, you know... [ The only "real" magic was the slight inclusion of the weak telekinesis thanks to Patchy's charm, honestly. ]

phase i do what i want--

[particularity]

Nagito--

[The last party that they were at feels like ages ago. The one that he and Morgan set up, back in Haven... it was a good party, though, even in the midst of that place as a whole. And this ball's been an interesting affair--

Hinata's looked around here and there, looking for familiar faces and such but eventually.

He'll come wandering up behind Komaeda as he's standing, propping his arm on his shoulder and smiling over at him. Hinata's probably been going and coming back to him most of the night.]

Hey. How's it been going?

[flaredo]

We'll have to walk, though. Even I can't ride a bike in this dress.

[ She'd considered it. ]

[stagewright]

Oooh, sure! Are we going formal or fun?

[ SHE WILL WALTZ IF YOU WANT, KAY. ]

[changeably]

I should hope so!

[Okay, maybe he can believe she won't drop him, but that still doesn't make the lack of ground beneath his feet feel any kind of safe. He kicks them a bit, just because.]

Is this a new part of the dance, or did your spontaneity get the better of you?

[He cracks a little smile.]

[stagewright]

[ Dad, please... ]

Maybe I am! But we universally famous magicians have to make time for the little people, you know!

[deontology]

[.... why is everyone here right now WHY ISN'T EVERYONE AT THE PARTY.....

Slowly, Sousei arches an eyebrow and shifts his gaze over to his new companion. He really doesn't want to have to shatter this glass, honestly.... that'd be such a waste.]

Clearly, I am not enjoying this.

[OB...VIOUSLY....] Are you here for a reason, or are you here to make useless comments?

[redcinemareel]

As long as they hire whomever did this, then I would attend again.

[The decorations, lighting, and general setting were really wonderful.]

Did you come alone?

[stagewright]

[ Patchouli is officially one of two people who knows how some of the tricks were done...since Kaito obviously knows, and no one else. But she can obviously recognize her own talents at work! Trucy puts a finger to her lips, laughing. ]

Maaaaaaaybe! But we can't let anyone else catch on to that, can we? But really, thanks so much, Patchouli!!! It's the most amazing present I've ever got ever!

Phase 1

[bewrightback]

[Another dad happens to be laughing at that joke as he approaches Kratos following his announcement.]

Now that's a good one. [He says as if Kratos had actually said the joke...]

[masakados]

Yeah, that seems like it'd be tough.

[He hums, shifting his grip on her hand, squeezing it.] I definitely don't mind walking back with you, though.

[Or flying's an option too--]

[deontology]

[Those heels are intense, Celty...... but nonetheless, that solves the problem really simply. He takes a few rapid paces back to make sure he's outside of that tree's grasp (NO HE DOESN'T WANT TO HOLD HANDS) before turning his attention to her.

Ah.]

Yes, I'm fine.

Thank you for your assistance. [she's competent. He's glad.]

[stagewright]

[ Luckily, Trucy isn't the least bit shy. ]

Hi! And thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it! We wanted to give Miss Natalia her money's worth! [ Even if they're not getting paid. Who knows. ] Oooh, that dress is great on you, by the way! Very elegant!

[immobileyes]

It's really loud and I keep bumping into people.

[ Which means no, she's not. Even amusement parks felt less crowded than this. ]

i do and i'm ready

[sunshrouded]

[...... guh.

Why this!! Tenka knows how to dance - it was part of his instruction as a kid, thanks Taiko - but he doesn't like it at all. He's still looking perfectly stuffy and uncomfortable and is definitely grumbling even though his willpower is honestly already wavering.

He's too much of a pushover for the people he cares about.]

Souza-kun...... Do we have to....?

phase i

[variform]

[It's only coincidence that Sai is in passing near the entrance. . . . or is it? He's still new to this world in general, and that means a general curiosity of what types of people may be here; more so, of course, just what sort of special abilities they may possess. There were plenty in Haven, so that should go the same, here, right?

—Ah, although he knows that there's some kind of magic or whatnot that can even suppress those very special skills. He just hopes that isn't the case.

Either way, though, this latest new party-goer, though certainly more so the title, does get his attention. He might be hoping it's accurate.

(Almost too) pleasantly so- ] That well known, huh?

[Sai knows the feeling! And wore it so very proudly. . . unlike this kid, so it seems.]

[sunshrouded]

[way to go, kid

Tenka turns to him and points with his free arm that isn't wrapped in tentacle--]

Hey you!

You have good taste!! Keep score and time!

[tenka no]