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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

[hamham]

[He raises a brow, watching her for a moment.]

Hinata asked me to come.

[That is what he is doing at the dance. Is it a bad thing that he's here? Here he thought he and Peko were kind of getting along jeez...]

If it were truly nothing, however, surely it would not have been so interesting.

ii

[eyelineronpoint]

[Gaara glances over from where he's picking at the food also, nothing really even similar to what he can find in Suna. It's kind of nice to see someone who feels even more out of place than he does. Thanks. Thanks for being at the ass-end of the sliding scale of comfort, stranger.]

There's raw fish outside in the ponds, [he points out. Of course they're kind of lethal but like, that's fine, right?]

[perfectstrike]

Your suit is... a nice change.

[She can't really say it looks good, since it's a touch too frilly to really be something that's along the lines of her tastes, but it (literally) suits him. So have an approving nod from Peko!]

Ah, I did... the young master accompanied me here. [Sur...prise, apparently Kuzuryuu was going to the ball after all?? Peko doesn't seem to be taking that as an excuse to ditch Lee, though. Instead, she notices the way his eyes flick to her chest, and for half a moment she's concerned he's looking at her breasts---!!! But it's Lee, so after a moment, she tilts her head, trying to catch his eye.]

Is something wrong?

[undaunts]

[You should have known!!!

Either way. She waits patiently for him, and...when he appears, she almost doesn't recognize him. Slowly, she arches an eyebrow. Wh..at.....]

Jaune...?

[.... but it all sinks in a in a moment anyway. He looks even weirder than she does--at least she's not alone in being entirely out of place here.

She snorts.]

Pffft--but you were wearing something nice! [for once. which she doesn't say. And.

well. Now she still is out of place, but at least she's not alone in being out of place, and it's amazing how much that actually helps her feel better.]

Thanks, Jaune.

[sunshrouded]

[Well, it's fair because Tenka only knows how to lead. The bright laugh and the tug and the fact that Souza is.... so honestly happy about it make it hard for him to stay grumpy anyway. So he just huffs out a laugh even as he settles one arm around Souza's waist comfortably.

Even if he doesn't want to know how to dance, the fact of the matter is that Tenka just.... does. Alas.]

Ha! Well alright... Actually, I think I might go home pretty soon -- will you and Kousetsu-kun be able to make it back okay?

II

[eyelineronpoint]

[what's up wild beet yeah i came to this party]

Lee. That's wine. [That is not juice, that's on the other table. Do not drink that.]

[sunshrouded]

[Did you just call him vermin, you little snot-nosed punk, he's going to slam you into the ground--

But ah. That's.... That's a hamster. So here's the part where Tenka stops trying to shift his way through the rest of the foliage and... proceeds to have a conversation with the hamster, poking its forehead lightly.]

So.

You're Maga-Z, huh.... Did your mother decide on that?

[hamham]

[Those would be pretty cool! Gundam would compliment him on his knife shoes. How useful! Especially in situations like this! Because no, that stomp didn't do squat except upset that branch as well.]

M-Maga-Z! Cham-P! Assist Kuzuryuu in ridding these God forsaken curs!

[Here, they'll run down there and chew on that branch while you work on the one on his arm. How does that sound? Not so bad that he brought them after all, is it?]

[rebelia]

I have two.

[Way to assume.]

[deontology]

I don't.

[nope.... he's not going to...agree to this......... he has his pride, okay.

With a huff, he reaches up and...put the glass on top of his head. Yeah really. But this way, it won't shatter because he didn't drop it to the ground, and even if he looks ridiculous, his hand is now free.

So it's the work of a moment for him to pull out his sword then and neatly sever the branches clinging to his wrist--at which point he sheathes his sword, reaches up to grab the (slowly sliding off his head) glass and steps back a few paces away from the tree.

See.]

u said follow my heart and my heart says ii

[bozu]

[Well, okay, he was gonna try to be flirty about it - y'know, taking a nibble off of whatever Souda just offered in as hammy a manner as possible - but... the food actually was pretty good.

So he... mostly just looks surprised.]

... I wouldn't say it's delicious, but...
It's much better than usual fare, it's true!

[shikisha]

[ Don't ever say 'fashionably' anything Ryuko, it just sounds like something that Nui would say. Gross.

Though that dress on Ryuko isn't... no wait, there's a lot more important things going on right now, like, what is Ryuko doing here, how does she cut herself free from the tree, and where is Satsuki!! ]

That's my line, tenkousei!! Are you just going to stand there or are you going to help me!?

[hamham]

[Do not murder your classmate do not murder your classmate do not murder your classmate--

There's a twitch of his eye as he gets himself a plate, gritting his teeth a little and moving to the more vegetarian selections. Just...ignore him Gundam and get some food and go eat. Yes.]

iv

[soulist]

[ Well then he definitely can't ignore those cries for help. Cyrus is just about had enough of these damn plants for one evening. He's been helping out, unwillingly mind you, all night to make sure that this...doesn't happen.

So have a young man with a left robotic leg, arm, and eye help you out there Ciel. His arm might suddenly morph into a sword? Yeah he's not messing around anymore. He'll slash the vines with a few quick swipes, coughing faintly as he turns to offer up his real hand to help Ciel up. ]

Come on. We can't stay here. These things are persistent. [ Hm. Like most annoying things in this place it seems like they are all so...persistent. He sounds so displeased and looks it too. ]

[prehensible]

[ even though he was expecting it, he still finds his face heating the faintest bit as tenka's arm curls around his waist. it's the appropriate place for it to be, so he doesn't know why he's startled by it..

still, he curls his fingers in tenka's hand in a warm squeeze. ]

I'm sure we'll be fine. I'm sorry that you're leaving so soon, though. [ he runs the index finger of his other hand over the other man's collar, tapping it lightly. ] I could see this was bothering you. [ a beat, then the smile returns, soft and fond. ] .. Still, I'm glad I got to see you dressed so nicely. You're very handsome tonight, Tenka-san.

[helmets]

[ looking this good comes at a price, ok. but she's glad he's fine! ]

You're welcome.

[ actually, now that she has a better look at him, she recognizes him from that failure of a rescue mission a few months ago. her helmet tips to the side in thought. ]

You are Abe no Sousei, yes? It's good to see you again.

ii of course

[bozu]

... I see. Fun, you say...

[Yeah, no, that excuse isn't flying, Naegi's still getting a look.
It's not so much the fact that he stole the umbrella and put it in his boring water, no - but such a plain cup with the dorky little umbrella?
It looks kind of... sad.]

... Wouldn't you prefer one of the tastier drinks? I mean, if you enjoy the umbrella so much...

[shikisha]

[ Okay, teddy bears don't have three heads. And you know, they don't even make noises or move. But that doesn't seem to matter to the conductor at all, seeing how she's still continuing to wrap her short arms around the big cuddly bear in her mind, only narrowing her eyes when she hears someone yelling behind her. ]

What does it look like? I'm cuddling this teddy bear. Go get your own.

[beaconed]

Hey, who's to say that that this isn't nice either? We might even win the best-dressed award!

[ There's a moment of self-reflection before he continues. Yeah, no, he looks pretty dumb. ]

...Okay, maybe we won't. [ ... ] Is there such a thing as a best-dressed award? Or coolest last-minute costume, perhaps...?

[yaayaa]

It is false and rude! That man should not be announcing names at all!!

[Naki's just going to put a hand on his fox. Calm down, dude.]

[deontology]

[Sousei is just getting in touch with his inner treehugger, okay....

No, that's absolutely not what's happening here. The tree tries to drag him closer with the branch wrapped around his wrist, and Sousei plants his feet more firmly, refusing to be dragged.

Stand-off.

.... oh it's you.]

Dr. Mathis. [Nothing to...see here..............]

1/3

[journaler]

[oh my god



her cake]

[journaler]

[Kidding. Leia actually looks pretty mortified when she feels that impact. She gasps and quickly turns around to try to save the situation, but of course, to no avail. Watching the remnants of the cake fall to his boots, stunned, seems like insult to injury, and for a while, she can only stare with green eyes wide.]

[journaler]

Oh, no-- oh, no I'm so sorry!

[There comes the panicked voice. But can she make it right?

At least it wasn't a huge slice......]

Let me get that for you. I- I know they've got a ton of napkins and paper towels and-- [She desperately turns back towards the food table, but she takes a few deep breaths instead of jolting over there immediately.

After all, what if she runs into someone else, and panics even more? It would never end!]

[hamham]

[Maybe one day they will have enough hope shards to be able to joke around like they do with Hinata but that most certainly isn't today. There's a derisive snort at the comment on how it's just a joke and he looks away, crossing his arms.]

Hinata invited me.

[Is it that big of a deal he is at a ball??]

Of course. I would not leave them behind when such a grand event was taking place.

[Well it seems he's at least not getting chewed out for it. Remembering it earned him a few points!]