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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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[In response, he dips her over without warning, until her hair is nearly brushing the floor.]

You'd best hold tight, or I might drop you.

[Because this is how to threaten without causing a scene, right? It's totally part of the dance.]

Hey, wait!

[ THAT IS TOTALLY CHEATING and Athena can't even react verbally to it since she's trying so hard to maintain her balance and not completely fall on her behind. ]

[Regretting choosing him as a dance partner yet? After a few moments he decides she's been tormented enough, and pulls her back upright.]

You were saying?

[ He'll have to excuse her for a few good moments because she has to catch her breath. ]

That- That was cheating...!

No, it was a perfectly legitimate dance move.

[DEAL WITH IT.]

[ ... yeah, she can't contest that right now. Instead, she just squeals in frustration. ]

Do it again when I'm more prepared!

But catching you unprepared was the idea.

[Clearly the solution is to judo flip him at the next opportunity.]

[ More like punch him in the face when the situation calls for it. ]

This is so unfair! I can't even do the same!

I imagine we would both simply topple to the floor if you tried.

[And with that, the song ends. Some couples leave the dancefloor, while others join for the next song.]

I take it you want another dance, then?

Oh, can I?!

[ She bounces in her spot a couple of times in excitement. She does want to keep dancing because it's pretty elating, and actually experiencing something like this is like a dream for her. At the same time, if Simon really did want to just stand on the sides, then she'd let him have a break. ]

I have to get something, though. I have another present for you!

Another? Are you forgetting whose birthday party this is?

[Honestly. He'll let her go fetch it if she really has brought something along, though.]

Stay right here, alright?

[ Not that Simon is a kid and has to be told to behave. But Athena dashes to the table where she left her purse, and comes back moments later with a small transparent box. She opens it for Simon once she's back, presenting him with a white rose boutonnière. THIS ISN'T PROM BUT SHE GAVE AI AND RYUKO A CORSAGE TOO, ANYWAY. ]

Now you're all dressed up. Merry Christmas!

Oh? Now we're matching.

[She does have blue roses on her dress, after all. He takes the boutonnière, carefully slipping it through a buttonhole on his jacket.]

How does it look?

[ The lack of actual colour is indeed lacking, so it looks good on Simon. Athena would rather tell a joke than directly compliment him, though. ]

You look like you're in high school again...!

[ Whatever age that was. ]

Ha ha. I feel like that was a lifetime ago.

[Actually, anything before prison feels like it took place in another lifetime. But he won't say so and bring down the mood, least of all when Athena is having fun.]

Did you even attend your school prom, Simon?

[ Inquiring minds want to know! ]

I did, actually. But why the interest in ancient history? Thinking of studying archaeology instead of psychology?

[you're not even 30 yet shut up simon]

Hey! I'm not allowed to be curious?

[ One's actions in the past affects their future self THIS IS ALSO TOTALLY PSYCHOLOGY RELATED but she isn't even thinking about that anyway!!! ]

Well, I wasn't Prom King, if you wanted to know.

[Actually, in school he was the quiet and studious nerd Athena knew a few years later, so no surprises there.]

[ Athena can't see him as the prom king, anyway... ]

Actually, you don't seem like the type.

And what a tiresome duty it would be, reigning over a kingdom of adolescents.

[what even]

[ the fuck are you on mang ]

But you were- [ You know what. Nevermind. She's at least picked up that when he starts talking like this, she just shouldn't entertain it. ] ... forget it.

[Tough crowd. Taka would have found the joke funny, if he were here.]

Hmph... Come, then, we'd best stop waffling and start our second dance. [He won't even threaten to drop her on the floor this time! Probably.]

Ah, right! [ She hurriedly puts the box on the floor, because where else would she put it... She doesn't want to run to a table again. It seems the song has already started, and most of the couples around them have begun swaying to the beat. ]

Better show the others how a true prom king dances, Simon.

[ He already said didn't become the prom king back in high school, but she feels the need to tease him, anyway. ]

I can only do so if the fair princess of the ball doesn't step on my feet.

[She should know by now that he'll give as good as he gets when it comes to teasing. But once she's ready, back into closed position they go!]

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