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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

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[demonicbookworm]

_{[Despite being a young master from a wealthy family, Ruca thinks this is the first time he sees such a huge selection of food. He is quite lost as to what should he choose. Then suddenly Oz shows up and Ruca is surprised by his offer.]}

Huh? Ah, that's... that's very nice of you...

_{[Wait, wait... he said he's tried everything here? How is that possible...]}

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[masakados]

[Naoki's been milling about this area for a while... it's not because he's somewhat entertained by some of the titles. No, surely not... okay. A little. Besides, he's curious as to who will come in.

So, when Isogai starts hurrying away after he's announced... Naoki manages to side-step out of the way before he manages to knock into him and, helpfully:]

Don't worry, there've been worse ones.

[rebelia]

What?

[ Because he's not actually getting anything to eat, the question confuses him. It takes just the second, though. As soon as he speaks, IV realizes what he's been addressed about. Shaking his head, he steps away from the buffet table. ]

I'm not eating.

[emotive]

... [She's about to move closer back inside, but... Well, the gourd caught her curiosity.]

If... If you don't mind me asking, what's that on your back? What's it used for??

[deontology]

[...Whoa.

Sousei was certainly not expecting someone so...eager and earnest about it. He blinks, but ultimately there's really no reason to carry on this charade any longer--he hands over the glass neatly, and as soon as that's taken care of, it's the work of a moment for him to draw his sword and neatly sever the branch from his hand, not wasting a single movement.

And then he sheathes the sword again and turns to his very eager helper.]

...Thank you. It is appreciated. [that you stood there and held the glass for him.]

[emotive]

T-Thank you!

[Ai shakes her head, brushing her hair behind her ear before answering Grell.]

Not at all. I had to search for the right kind of outfit I had in mind, so I was just fortunate that I was successful and was able to afford it. It's nothing special.

KASJLKJAS fine i am a believer now...

[hoasen]

[Thankfully, he has moved on, which she is fine with. It gives her more of a chance to take a deep breath before she can relax and worry about how she's not exactly the best dancer.

What an excellent way to get to know him, possibly stepping on his feet. (She won't.) She listens carefully as well. Actually, the slower the better, so--]

This is fine, if you do not mind it as well. I will try my best! Even though I am not used to dancing.

[hoasen]

[She waves her hand.] I speak only the truth, so you deserve the praise, really! And thank you very much, a friend convinced me to wear it. I think he will be happy to hear it.

Have you been having fun, Em?

[masakados]

[Naoki squeezes her hand back gently in parting; he'll just relax here, pull out a chair.

As he floats and weaves around her, Yurlungur says with great authority: But you're the Demi-fiend's lady. So, lady-fiend.]

[emotive]

O-Oh my goodness!!

[Ai looks back and forth between the damaged tree and Rin.]

So it really is sentient!? Why NOW of all times?

[hoasen]

[She sure is! He's pretty much right on the mark anyway.]

I have, since I have lived with him for a while, back when we were younger. He's a very reserved man. Mature, quiet, often prefers to be alone, but passionate when it comes to his work and lifestyle.

Phase III

[gates_of_babylon]

[He nearly spilled wine on himself. So elated to simply watch, he didn't realize he was being approached until little fingers took him by surprise. He budged, following Roxy with his wine glass in tow.

Though he wasn't irritated, he was still put-out just a little bit as he made haste to finish his drink.]

1/2

[emotive]

Mm. It might be for the best...

[Ai's sentence trails off as she squints up at Hak. Wait. Didn't she seem him before...??]

...

...

...

[emotive]

[Oh yeah, she was totally sloshed the last time she saw this guy.]

O... Oh no...

[AND THUS SHE COVERS UP HER FACE.]

Hello. Again.]

[immobileyes]

I-I'm okay!

[ NO SHE'S FINE THIS HAPPENS A LOT... so she just kind of waves off concern in embarrassment, straightening up and clearing her throat.

... Timidly, yeah, he got that part nailed. ]

But you're supposed to stay there!

IV

[gates_of_babylon]

[Gilgamesh had enjoyed the performance. It was worth the money and especially worth displaying. He left to compliment Arthur as he wandered out into the garden, frowning irritably as he recalled what had been going on out there with those infuriating creatures.]

You should be more cautious, Kirkland

[In a dazzling display, two spears fired from nothingness, ripping apart the plants threatening to bind Arthur completely. The impact shook the ground, both weapons lodged in the cement.]

I AM HERE FOR YOU

[deontology]

[It's okay, Sousei is a little used to this by now. He ends up with a lot of ducklings by merit of being...Sousei....

Either way, for now he simply nods in response, neatly sheathing his sword.]

I suspect you have not been here long. Be wary--there are dangers like this around the city in various forms.

[flaredo]

You could just use my name.

[ But c'mere, snake, she'll teach you how to groove. ]

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[omurice]

[Well, that's a rather abrupt question that's seemingly out of nowhere. Hubert studies the other man for a bit before deciding that he's likely associated with the host and therefore should be courteous in his presence. Personally, he doesn't know the host, but the fact that she scheduled a party out of the blue likely for the festivities and it's so organized actually says a lot about her in Hubert's mind.]

While I do not know her personally, I can base some opinions on this party alone. The organization would denote that she's not unfamiliar with hosting such gatherings, but also says of how detailed and organized it is. If I were to guess, she is a leader of some sort with a large amount of respect.

[Just a few hunches here.]

[ik3men]

[ Isogai groans quietly, but. He appreciates the words of comfort in these times. Especially since he arrived here without really knowing someone as close as can be considered a good friend. Look love letters were one thing but proclaiming hots in front of a whole formal body of people. Heck, normal body of people was bad enough. (Or maybe it really was personality insult. Or alluding him to a donkey. He still wasn't sure.)

But it helped that the stranger's aura wasn't judging at all despite the first impressions and weird titles, so that helped him ease up a bit. ]

Admittedly, I wasn't paying attention to others who didn't fully cooperate...

[ He looks upward with a small sigh. ]

But I still didn't think it would backfire that bad.

[flaredo]

Try the food, dance with someone cute, the sky's the limit!

[oneirism]

[The combination of Lapis and Rock Lee sounds terrifying.]

... You don't? So you haven't danced before? [To Lapis, that's even more reason to get him to dance! Who cares if it would be weird - but then again, Lapis is a weirdo and has never cared about being weird anyway.]

[masakados]

[But that's so boring!! Is about what Yurlungur says but in a more pomp way. Enjoy your silly snake grooving, Yang, he's surprisingly amendable to teaching but it might be the lady-fiend thing--

Naoki's just watching from his chair with a grin. Put this on the list of things he never thought he'd see.]

[swordboning]

.....are you okay?

[Putting off practically everything else just to check in on his gee eff. She's looking a bit f-ed up anyway.]

[cheats]

[ There is something amiss here... Why does he feel like he's being made fun of... ]

Well, I don't come to affairs like this because I like them.

[ How blunt... He looks towards the dancefloor, then scoffs as he shakes his head. ]

It's to make an appearance and little more.