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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!

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I think you've got that backwards! [ She says as she weakly raises a finger for emphasis. ]

It's the tree that's holding on, you see?

[ Even in the face of danger, she tries her best to take it in stride. What a gal. ]

[ They've only been here for a few days and Mitsutada has already made a new name for himself? How impressive! Allow Hotarumaru to applaud him for his amazing efforts of... melon cutting.

Hey, he won't judge, but he certainly has to ask where the name came from. ]

It sounds like you've received a new name. Will I have to call you Melon Cutter now?

[ Instead of CCP it will now be MCP?? ]

W-wine?! [The wild beet had just opened the bottle, but at Gaara's warning, he immediately re-corks it and dramatically places it down on the table.]

Gaara-kun... You saved me! I'm so glad that you made it!!

Yosuke-kun, it's pleasant to see you! [He says as he rushes over.] What sort of stuff is that?

[ If you think she's too mature to have a loud conversation with some guy whilst she's still in the tree, well. You'd be dead wrong. It helps that she's too far away to get the full force of his... best thug face. ]

You're gonna doubt me after that introduction? The Yatagarasu only deals in truth!

[ A sharp dressed man is one to be respected. While Rin's seen him over the network a bit before, she never thought to approach him there because it seemed a waste. Some introductions were better in person and she hopes to walk out of this one with favorable opinions of each other. ]

Mister von Karma, was it?

I recall your post about what a man should properly wear. I must ask if you're still willing to accept clients? The man I wanted to send your direction is a bit... difficult.

[ Holding out her hand after. ] By the way, I'm Rin Tohsaka.

There's a first time for everything! I got my boss to show me a few moves just now, too. We just go like this... and then step like this...

[ Let's knock into EVERYONE it'll be great. What is spatial awareness. ]

Hello golden man. [ Rin as always greets him with a charismatic flair that didn't suit someone of the Tohsaka name. Elegance is one thing, but this child seemed to wear the name shamelessly.

At least this time she's wearing the traditional black and red, with golden accents in the form of simple jewelry. Nothing overly elegant, as if she wanted to avoid standing out. ]

Is this the sort of thing you wore for formal events in your time?

Zelien? What are you talking ab--?

[ MELODRAMATIC RECOILING ]

My goodness! Did you forget about me again? This is the third time I'll have introduce myself to you!

[ After the warning shot, she's right there with wide eyes as if she was excited instead of scared. Holding out both of her hands in the universal sign of begging, she looks towards his gun. ]

Can I see that please, oh please? I assure you I'm no stranger to guns!

[ In fact if he's got a good eye, he can see she's wearing one up along her thigh. Provided... he has the guts to look that way. ]

I never announce my goal before I've succeeded, but this time I'll make an exception. Tonight I'm gonna make off with...

[ drumroll--- no she just snickers. ] ... A really fun time!

So we're off to a good start. What's your name?

[It's an intensely emotional moment in so many ways, and Souji is quite overcome by it, but his eyes still widen in alarm when he sees tears come spilling out of those beautiful red eyes. He hadn't meant to cause such turmoil, had only said the first thing on his mind because it's true. Kashuu is beautiful, has always been beautiful, even when the brightness of steel was dulled by a cover of blood so dark it almost turned the sword black. To see him like this, alive - more alive, that is - is among the most beautiful things Souji could ever have imagined.

But again he hears the brief screech and crack of metal as both Tetsu's new swords slam into the blade at once. The sword had already seen a tough battle by then, and Yoshida was wounded, probably unwisely leaned his body's weight right on the blade as he attempted to shield himself. Tetsu had been strong with adrenaline and a willingness to die if he must.

It had been a loss he truly mourned, once he knew the boy was safe and once the dull terror of the tiny specks of blood in his hand had faded sufficiently. He'd tried to get Kashuu repaired, but what could you do when the tip of a sword had been broken clean off?

It dawns on him now, that painful as the loss had been to him, how must it have felt for Kashuu? He doesn't know the particulars of how it happened to him, but he's certain now that it must still have happened. Souji had thought that the sword's spirit was gone, dead, once it was irrevocably broken, and had treated the broken blade like a corpse. Now he can see the clear evidence in front of him that this is untrue, he's immediately filled with regret.

Making a soft little noise full of concern, he first gently brushes the tears off the sword's face his fingers, just as he had done for Tetsu, and then once more wraps his arms around him and holds him. One hand slowly stroking his back, trying to soothe and to repair what he knows he can't.]

I'm sorry. [For making Kashuu cry, for his thoughtlessness, for abandoning him when he had served his duty so well.] I'm so sorry.

Edited 2015-04-25 09:10 (UTC)

i'm a neurotic ass so I just moved this here ahead of time

Edited 2015-04-28 00:13 (UTC)

Ass with class, huh? [ Once he's stepped away from the native that announces him, Rin in turn steps around as if the survey said body part. ]

Hmm...

[ She doesn't sound that impressed. ]

[He's absolutely stellar, alright!]

Nope! Absolutely no one. [When it comes to being here, though, it's a little different. To a degree, he couldn't care less about helping these people out, as even if his home world is destroyed, it wouldn't matter because it's no longer a place he's a part of.

. . . but on the other hand, he doesn't mind lending a hand, as he can enjoy being alive in an interesting place.]

H~eh. . . you can relate? [normally not a phrase he particularly likes, but the context is different] Are you from somewhere worthless, then?

[ These dances are really strange and he's not familiar with the movements at all, but there's no harm in giving it a go. Hotarumaru certainly doesn't want to let the opportunity pass, especially when he spots a willing partner nearby.

So the little oodachi goes ahead and takes Izumi by the hand and gently pulls him towards the dance floor. ]

Come dance with me! I'll take the "boy" part!

[ Meaning he wants to lead. Except Izumi is kind of tall so placing his hands on the tachi's hips looks pretty awkward. ]

[ Unfortunately for him, it's Rin who seems to be sitting nearby who is a bit too busy with her drink. Even when there's gunfire, she just continues to focus on taking dainty sips and just letting him be handled like a doll. ]

Lovely evening, isn't it?

I can handle a little rebellious vine, but thank you for the offer.

[ SEARING IT SOME MORE UNTIL IT STARTS TO PEEL OFF ]

[ WHAT EVEN. ]

Not if I can help it! Get ready to run!

[ Since she's still on the ground with the vine wrapped around her leg, Jaune quickly determines that he can probably free her by stomping his foot on the tree's tentacle, and does so with all his strength. ]

[ This is why she doesn't socialize with others. Horrible sense of humor and the inability to determine that she's in real danger. ]

Have you seen my shoes? I can't just run in them.

[ Kicking a foot up for emphasis as well. ] See? Do you want to run around in heels and break an ankle to see how absurd your request is?!

[Jade had taken quiet notice of Sophie when she had arrived. He did not approach her immediately, however. He simply thought to keep an eye on her; he hasn't met anyone yet who knows about Luceti.

But he doesn't want her to feel lonely either, so he quietly approaches her while she looks particularly lost regarding the dance floor. He taps a finger at his glasses before he returns both hands to his pockets.]

Ah... You're the renowned crablette connoisseur, are you not?

[ Oh look, there’s Tenka!

And - a tree.

Nothing about his shouting indicates this will be a peaceful encounter.

Almost too smoothly, Pyrrha slips in, fully ready to defend the tree from Tenka’s slightly drunken assails on both its character and its pine needles. ]

I’m sure he’s learned his lesson. Why don’t we go check out the cakes?

[ While Kousetsu is busy eyeing and contemplating on what to take, Hotarumaru goes ahead and places some muscat grapes on his plate, too. Those are the best and goes with everything. Don't let anybody else steer you wrong! ]

You're looking really stylish tonight.

[ He really approves the more imperialistic-look. The braided hair gives it a nice touch. Many compliments to Souza for doing so. ]

[Phoenix hasn't been able to find one of the people he actually cares about, so he's taken to searching the garden to see if anyone was lost there.

That's when he hears some noises from the nearby clearing. Including some heavy breathing... Tentatively, Phoenix tries to approach.]

Hello...?

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