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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!

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[awaken]

[ Well, she is a lady in cute cocktail dress, and while she's just lowkey jamming along to the music (kinda makes her miss her headphones and player, but they'd probably be too rude), the one-eyed man offering his hand surprises her (not quite). ]

Hmm. [ > I'm not a very a good dancer.
> Sure, they're playing my jam! (nope)

.... ]

Well, I don't recognize the music well enough to follow. Is that alright? [ Sounds neutral enough. ]

[ik3men]

[ If you asked him, he really couldn't be sure how long he was just in place, looking forward. Had he spaced out?

... Well, no one is really aware of when they begin floating into the atmosphere, are they? One moment you're in one world and the next, you're dreaming about that table that has no business being as filled with as much mouthwatering samples as it was. Like it was some paradise land. When really, it's only a couple of steps away from you. So close, yet so far. What are you worrying about? Has a strange and frankly dumb feeling of duty overcome the sound of the grumbling stomach? How long will he ignore the colorful sight, and their beckoning scents?

The sudden voice visibly startles him, as he finds, this night holds many surprises. But when he turns to face the friendly expression of Horikawa, he returns the bright smile with a gentle one of his own, as if he wasn't just zoning out moments ago. ]

Oh, no, I'm sure everything's fine. I'm just not used to this, is all...

[ ... He smiles, but... he is hungry... ]

Omg I meant to type thank you i hate mobile tagging sfm

[bropane]

[ That's actually pretty amusing, and he lets out a chortle because of it. ]

Never, huh? I'm guessing you never attended the school dances?

[awaken]

Naoki it is then.

[ Which means you can also call her Minako and not be awkward about it. ]

She must have a lot of friends. [ Friends... shakingandcrying.gif ] Hmm, I can see you putting up ball decorations. Or even making them by hand. [ She's kidding. But you know what, she's gonna break the ice regarding the big rainbow snake worm floating around him. ] Who's your friend?

[brbwalking]

Oh, I think a walk sounds like a good idea myself. Parties aren't my thing.

[candlecutterpikachu]

[ Honestly, at this point he'll be grateful for anyone. Having your true form possibly ripped far enough away from you to cause you to dematerialize is a lot more uncool than having Horikawa come to the rescue... especially since they are kind of good friends, being kitchen buddies at all.

Mitsutada exhales through his teeth once Horikawa catches the sword, taking his sword body from the other with a firm nod. This is some sort of serious travesty, and they'll be doing everyone else a favour taking out this thieving tree. ]

I will!

[ Even with one eye, he is very sharp - perhaps even sharper due to lacking his parallax vision, since he needs to use his other senses to compensate. He rushes at the tree, swiftly sidestepping another vine whip, and aims for a wide, horizontal slice.

Quite a few vines fall twitching to the floor, and a deep gash is left across the surface of the bark. He doesn't fall back immediately, but his nerves are on hair-trigger in preparation for another assault. ]

[brbwalking]

Oh, I'm just exploring. I'm not really here to dance tonight.

... But it's just a good idea to keep a weapon on you, in the off-chance that someone might try to stab you.

[ Case in point. ]

omg it's okay, im mobile tagging too

[awaken]

[ School dances... hmm, they weren't popular where she's from. ]

Nope! I don't think my school does those. Cultural festivals, on the other hand...

[ Now, those were something she's quite used to. School trips, beach parties... ]

[flaredo]

Maybe a little of both? I promise you'll like it.

[candlecutterpikachu]

No! I mean - [ God, where did Hotarumaru come from? ] - it's just some idea of Mutsu's, okay? My name's still the same!

[ Cue war flashbacks to that one time he split a melon in the supermarket... a new height of embarrassment for him, especially since he hasn't fucked up so magnificently in quite a few centuries. Never mind that he was dead for a good part of three, that isn't relevant right now. ]

Just call me what you've called me before, don't bring that up.

[masakados]

[Naoki makes a little "oh" sound but he won't stop Koujaku from doing it, though he does watch him do so with a bit of a bemused expression...]

I figure I'd have a look around before I get to dancing.

[Get used to this fancy affair. Though speaking of, he is glancing around. Hmm. She's probably busy yet.]

[ik3men]

I... Huh?

[ Man, he must have been really out of it because he didn't even hear the words she said properly. Isogai has one look at the girl behind him and, quickly assuming he must have been an obstruction in her path, promptly apologizes with a small bow. ]

Oh, I'm sorry, was I in the way? Please, go ahead!

[masakados]

I think he might remember me, though.

[Naoki taps the marks on his cheek lightly to indicate.]


(you can tag to the overflow here!)

[psycholawgy]

[ She does have more free time now. Simon got it right straight off the bat. And because it's him who she's conversing with, she sees no reason to hide anything. Especially if it concerns what happened to her the past seven years. ]

I guess you could say that...! [ She says with a rather sheepish grin. She fully admits to it, but it doesn't mean she's completely proud of it. ] It's never to late to experience these things.

I'm guessing that as a lawyer, I'll be going to a lot of fancy dinners and banquets in the future, too. [ Looks like she's been watching too much tv and movies. There's barely anything fancy about the Anything Agency, after all... ] I'm so excited!

[immobileyes]

Nice...? [ She holds up a hank of it, eyeing it dubiously. Well, he at least got her to speak up a little more. ] But it gets tangled all the time.

[masakados]

[As he continues with the slow pace, he can't help but notice her expression... all that deep focus...]

You're pretty good at this after all. [She hasn't stomped on his feet and sure, she's still tense about it, but still!]

[madhatted]

[ it counts for break kicking your ass when he finds out ]

[ At the offer, Break just laughs, then waves his hand (his hand! he's wearing normal-sized sleeves!) at Oz idly. ]

Ahh, very kind of you, but don't worry~! I've already tried many of them. ♥

[ He has Ciel beat on fattydingdongsism ]

[guidetoblivion]

[Well, it wouldn't be a true royal ball if he didn't run into at very least one princess anyway, right? And no Riku doesn't mind at all, even though he's maybe just a little awkward when he replies.

He's still out of practice on his Social Interaction Skills, okay?]

Uh. I haven't done much of that yet.

[At least he's honest?]

[immobileyes]

Y-Yoon??

[ She's sure doing a lot of squeaking tonight, this wuss. But she at least manages to settle her nerves by the time he gently helps her relocate. Okay. Deep breath. ]

I'm okay...

[oneirism]

[Looks like there's another person she'll need to drag out to dance, though she pauses for a moment, sensing that he's actually a sword. But at this point she's already sensed a few, so the feeling doesn't confuse her as much.

So his uninterested stare is returned by a completely calm one, not looking at all deterred by his answer. If anything, it just makes her even more stubborn.]

... Have you ever tried?

[masakados]

Anticipation it is, then.

[Because he knows that she'll live right up to those words and get him back one way or another.]

[immobileyes]

No, that's not it-- [ Why does she always get involved in misunderstandings. ] You were just staring really hard at the food, s-so you should get some!

[masakados]

[Aw yeah, first name basis--]

I must give more of a coordinated expression than I thought. [He jokes... he doesn't know about making decorations by hand, but putting them up wouldn't be difficult.

But... he glances over to Yurlungur and beckons, the demon twisting through the air and watching Minako.] This's Yurlungur. He was just helping me out a bit.

[demonicbookworm]

<sub>[Without a second thought Ruca nods to the other and runs up to the fountain in search for the kunai. It's easy to find it at least, but before Ruca takes it he gives the dead creature a look, thinking to himself how dangerous this place can be.

Maybe he should consider carrying his sword from now on. Just in case.

And then he's back and trying to free the other.]</sub>

phase 2

[buildyourworld]

[ He's been watching quietly from the side until he couldn't take it anymore and speaks up. ]

They won't taste as good if you get drools all over them.