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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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[Well, everyone should try to avoid fighting and scaring people... but it appears that maybe he doesn't even realize?! Truly, he must be from a different culture.

So she opens her mouth to say 'no' because that's polite and then she'd come up with another way to say it like 'intimidating' or perhaps 'firey', that sounds like a correct way to describe him.

.... but then what if he really is a criminal? Maybe he wants to be considered scary. Should she consider his pride? He is a guest....]

.... I'm not sure what type of image you'd like to put out to others.

[is that a 'maybe']

( Late 19th century Japan represent and he likes to consider himself one of the more cultured swords so! )

Really? ( He frowns and crosses his arms across his chest, thinking for a moment, ) I think I'd wanna look cool.

Cultured and with the times, like the old man! ( And he'll put his fingers together and make a gun shape and pose. Bang! ) Ya'know?

[ . . . . . . no. No, she doesn't know at all.]

... I see.

Then... [ . . . ] I suppose you don't look scary in general. Perhaps just a bit....

[words, words, words--]

Overwhelming.

( That's good, right? I mean, it certainly isn't an insult so he'll take it as a compliment! )

Heh heh, it's always been a li'l hard to keep up with me! ( Natalia deserves better than a conversation with this guy. ) But that's enough about me. Ya should tell me some about ya'rself.

It's only fair.

( He wants to get to know you as much as you clearly want to get to know him ok )

[ . . . . . oh my god, she still hasn't figured out if you're a criminal! Slow down!!

It's amazing, normally she's the one bowling over people in this sort of thing. Overwhelming has been used to describe her more than once and yet here she is, SO OUT OF HER ELEMENT.]

Myself...?

What would you like to know?

( Can't stop won't stop never gonna slow down gonna keep running catch him if you can!!! )

Anything!

( He's a simple sword with simple wants and needs. Also let's just say he totally missed that fancy introduction of yours, Natalia. He just came out here to have a good festive time he didn't know it was a formal ball okay. )

Since we're at a festival; what about ya'r favorite food? Or ya'r favorite game to play!

( Can you catch goldfish here? Or shoot a toy gun at a target for a little prize? )

[Goldfish? Toy gun?! Boy, you're gonna be disappointed here. They could not be from two more different worlds....]

Well... I do have a fondness for cheese. [It probably explains the cheese fondue over on the buffet line. Rich people???

The second question is a little bit harder to answer....]

... Hm.

I can't say for your other question. I haven't played games in some time.

( Cheese might be nice but Mutsu will later become more fond of the chocolate fountain... )

Huh? Ya're serious? ( And he raises a brow. ) Why not?

( WHO DOESN'T HAVE TIME FOR GAMES ONCE IN AWHILE?? )

[PRINCESSES, THAT'S WHO

But wow why does she feel so judged for not having a favorite game.... Don't mind her if she straightens her shoulders a bit even as she looks up at him, placing her hands on her hips.]

I am serious.

I've found myself very occupied in other affairs recently, after all.

( Arms across his chest! He isn't going to be intimidated by someone who doesn't have time for games! )

... But ya aren't busy now!

( Do you see where this is going... )

[excuse u she is perfectly intimidating -- except not really she's like half a foot shorter, send help. or a box to stand on]

I beg your pardon? You can't make that decision!

[SHE IS SO BUSY, SHE IS THE HOSTESS admittedly nothing's on fire yet that's a good sign]

C'mon, it's a festival! It's s'posed to be fun!

( Are his cowlicks perking up... is that fur belt behind him swishing.... The answer is no but dang, would you be surprised if they really were?

Also, do you remember those PEER PRESSURE videos you used to watch in school??? This is Mutsu. This is peer pressure. )

It's a--

[She pauses.

. . . . . . first and foremost, she is the hostess of this ball (not a festival). It's less succumbing to peer pressure and more...]

... Would you not have fun if I were to turn down your proposal for a game?

Would I? Bahaha! ( It's actually funny, ) If ya know me, I can have fun no matter what!

But what about ya? Would ya have fun otherwise?

[ . . . . well, she looks out at the rest of the ball at the question, smiling faintly. There are plenty of people dancing and others who are enjoying themselves at the buffet table. It's a bit like a scene out of a fairytale (since the lights of the ball don't quite reach to illuminate the people dealing with alien creatures and tentacle trees).]

I would....

[Her voice is almost unbearably fond.]

I think it's been a very fun evening so far.

( He can hear it, )

What matters the most is right now and if ya're having fun right now, don't worry about it!

... But after it's over, ya owe me one! Unless ya find another festival to have fun at.

[Well, she can gently tease--]

I have a feeling that even if I did find a festival, you would be in attendance.

Ya got that right! ( There's not much that could keep him away. ) Ya gotta enjoy everything while ya can with everyone ya can.

( Blah blah live like you're gonna die young. But no he's seriously speaking from experience and also with their whole worlds being destroyed deal, who knows when they might not have time anymore. LIVE THAT LIFE, LAVENDER-SAN. )

[That much manages to get Natalia to laugh faintly, though she does agree.]

Well, I find it hard to disagree with that logic....

But you seem to be taking everything remarkably in stride, sir. And here I was certain that you were a new arrival to this world...

[and we round right back to ARE YOU A CRIMINAL]

( Oh, he's actually pretty pleased to hear that. He tries hard to adapt and go with things so that's certainly a compliment! )

Yeah? Well, ya wouldn't be wrong! I've only been here for a couple of days. ( He's practically preening now. ) If ya act like ya're lost, ya're gonna be pretty lost.

( So in theory, if you act like you got your shit together, you'll eventually really get it together??? )

'Sides, this isn't exactly the first time I've been brought to a new place without much warning.

[??? So he's been pretending this entire time and it's worked out for him. That's what she's getting out of that--]

Ah...?

Are you a type of adventurer? A pioneer...?!

[AND NOW SHE'S DISTRACTED AGAIN

natalia your attention span needs some work]

( And here, we see Mutsu's humbler side... )

Nope, nothin' like that. I'm just an old fashioned sword.

( Living in the real world and it's so hard to get by.

No but 4 real, he's just a sword. His masters are the ones that are the adventuring pioneers. He just follows. )

[ . . . . . ? ]

A sword? As in... a knight?

[A sword for his master, a noble?

THE MYSTERIES CONTINUE.]

Nope, just a sword! Which I guess is pretty weird for some people, huh?

( So...... is he going to explain.............

A beat, )

Do ya believe in spirits?

[Honestly that's incredibly hard to say. Perhaps in typical terms, the answer is no but... well, now that she thinks about it, don't large pools of the same fonons have sentient forms?

Could it be that the same can be said of perhaps certain weapons?

.... It's still hard to imagine but she can't rule it out anymore--]

Ah... To an extent, I suppose.

Do you... mean to tell me that you're a spirit?

[Admittedly her fingers kind of itch to touch and see if he's a ghost? Ah...]

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