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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

[beaconed]

[ Sorry, this is distressing for him, too, although for different reasons. ]

Do you remember our first week here? When we got our assigned jobs? I... kinda had a night job... that I don't think I told you about.

[ He definitely didn't tell her about it. He was sneaking out every night. ]

[flaredo]

Yep! I still owe Yurlungur a dance, too.

[ And some opportunities to sneak time with Naoki. ]

[flaredo]

... I'm sure he didn't. But I mean the better-tasting water. You know, the one that spared no expenses.

[ C'mon, teammate. ]

[particularity]

[Oh, no, don't let him make you drop your cake, Leia-- Hinata waves lightly in turn, happy to wait for her, though he does step forward to sort of ward off a couple of people before they can bump into her.]

Happy Christmas to you too. How're you enjoying it so far?

[remainingtwin]

[Mio allows herself a small smile, patting at Saizou gently. She is the chosen one...]

I'm honored, I guess. He's cute. [And it means she's not getting like. Headbutted on her ass or anything, so that's always good. Shyly she glances at Souji, and then back at Saizou, because focusing on the animal is much easier than interacting with the human.] How he been doing? I see he's feeling a lot better.

[flaredo]

She was here, but then she disappeared. Weiss and I were going crazy looking for both of you.

[particularity]

[Oi, oi, it's a good sign, but let's not think about that now--

That arm leans a little more firmly against Komaeda's shoulder, fingers grazing against the front of his chest before he lets his arm slide away. He steps around to be in front of him, affecting a serious expression.]

I'll have a better one if you'll dance with me. [And breaking the seriousness in like an instant with a grin only Komaeda gets to see, as you do...] How about it?

[particularity]

I wasn't in one of the main courses.

[Hinata shakes his head slightly, shifting to fold his arms over his chest and lean nearby her.] I was in Hope's Peak's reserve course... students who weren't scouted could enroll if they paid their way in.

[niceguypose]

I do, and so far you have earned it! [He spares another thumbs up.]

What will they say? "Ahhh, I wish I had such a good friendship as Rin-san and Lee-kun!" [He pauses for a moment and then laughs.] I apologize... that was youthful joke.

I will be off then! Please take care and enjoy the rest of your evening! I hope that your youth is at full power!!

[With that, he runs off and he disappears, as mysteriously loudly and obnoxiously as he had first appeared.]

[flaredo]

It can't be both? How do you think new dance moves came around?

[ But she grins, lowering him back to his feet. ]

[particularity]

[HE'S SORRY BORING IS HIS THING. His niche.]

--ah. [That sure looked like a ripple. One of Hinata's hands shifts underneath his vest as he watches the fountain... what're you doing there, Hinata. Surely you didn't bring a weapon to a ball? (Of course he brought a weapon to a ball.)]

Er, if you go deeper into the gardens, you should probably watch out around the ponds. There're some things like these. [...] But bigger.

[flaredo]

Naoki, actually-- but we came separately.

[ Even though she'd wanted to spend more time-- but duty calls, unfortunately. Duty and making sure two grown men looked like actual adults. ]

phase iii;

[flaredo]

[ ... Oh, it's this guy. Hinata's friend. The rude one.

But Yang doesn't tend to hold grudges over a little bit of rudeness, and it's Natalia's party and he's Hinata's friend, so rather than sigh or roll her eyes, she'll lightly place her hand in his.

At least she dressed up. ]

Sure, but I should warn you, I don't hold back on the dance floor.

[beaconed]

[ He snorts. Always such a strange sense of humor with this one. ]

I think you're thinking too hard about things that most people don't.

[yourfononsarewhack]

[Networking, now that's something Jade can understand.]

It does seem to have its uses. Have you known Natalia for long?

[sheathwife]

[ The wobbling movement immediately causes Horikawa to be alerted. This human did look pretty fragile to begin with, so it addresses a sudden concern. He was about to extend a hand to aid with the plate, but it's safely put down before he has the chance to. Either way, he sets the cake down on it appropriately afterwards to free his hand.

His surprise rises further when his name in question is said out loud. This person... He's never seen him before. He is pretty sure that he's never met him before. But... If that's the case, why does this feel oddly nostalgic? Should this situation been different, he would've thought he's being faced by an enemy. Though as it is now, he feels... strange. It's just strange. He feels oddly calm for a reason he doesn't know.

Even though this person is a stranger... Why does he feel this way? He's bothered by this, so that smile of his falters. He studies him thoroughly, cautious. He's not hostile yet, but he forces himself to be guarded. He isn't sure why he feels his chest slowly tightening. ]

... That is me. Who are you?

[masakados]

[And her saying she wanted to see him dance sort of prompted this--]

I'll do my best. I only know the one dance, though. [With a vaguely apologetic grin. Nothing overly fancy here, Vietnam. But, lightly tugging on her hand, he pulls her to the dance floor.]

[masakados]

Just be careful so that he doesn't trip you up. He's even more of a novice than I was.

[Naoki's hand slides from resting at her hip to lightly tightening around her waist before moving back.]

[yourfononsarewhack]

[Well, he certainly is practical. Jade can work with this.]

Oh? Then by all means, keep up the good wor. [He'll take a few steps back to let this guy handle the close-range, while he starts to prepare a fonic arte, a glowing fonic glyph forming beneath his feet.]

phase iii;

[flaredo]

[ HE IS NOT ALLOWED TO WALLFLOWER. Yang's decided this immediately, approaching him in all of her fancy glory, and imperiously extending her hand. ]

Okay, Mr. Edgeworth, up and at 'em.

[flaredo]

If I lost to a snake, I wouldn't be much of a dancer! And besides--

[ She nods to the jewelry she's been sporting, something he might recognize as his gift to her. ]

I have a good luck charm.

[beaconed]

[ Oh, talking boys with Jaune Arc, here we go! ]

Wait. Hold on. Let me get this straight.

Yang Xiao Long has a date for the ball? This is huge!

[reuser]

I did have an idea.

[ Her eyes slide away. Jaune wasn’t nearly as sneaky as he thinks, particularly after having gone through this already with Cardin. She’s attributing at least part of his reticence to not wanting to wake her up each night, which was sweet, but doesn’t explain the outright lying. ]

You were working nights for a little while, weren’t you?

[ Doing what, she has no clue. ]

iii

[kaba]

[ Isn’t it a good thing that Koujaku’s actually well-versed in Western manners and comfortable in a tux? (It’s rented, by the way.) He’s even managed to slip in a certain silver necklace he got from Yang under his bowtie.

That said, he doesn’t hesitate to make a beeline for her. She’ll be his first dance, dammit; and while he’s no expert, he’s definitely good enough at it to not accidentally step on her toes in the meanwhile.

So at about the same time as she speaks— ]

May I have this dance, Milady? [ He bows before her, before quickly straightening up with a laugh because wow.

Don’t worry about the princess treatment Nat he pulls the same card on all the girls. ]

[spes_phthisica]

[She's a young woman of course, but Souji thinks he can recognize a bit of the same kind of behavior he employed as a child. Pampered, isolated and - though no one said so outright - feared, he had found people hard to interact with, and animals were by comparison a lot simpler.]

He really has, thank you. He doesn't like being locked up in the apartment much, so usually I let him wander around the part while I work. [Perfectly assured, apparently, that this inexplicably tiny pig will be fine on his own there.] I can't exactly bring him with me there, so.