- « INTRO ⇢ WINTERBALL.EXE » OVERFLOW

[poised]

Who: everyone, literally everyone
When: ooc: 04/25-04/26; ic: 12/26
Where: the Gardens
What: overflow of 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 overflow! It's a bit early but just to make sure the transition for everyone over here was captcha-free. 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 and post new intros! 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!!

Comments

[sheathwife]

Is that so? You two are childhood friends, then.

[ Obviously, that's not the case in Horikawa's world... But hearing this makes him understand why Souji insists on making that vow to him again. So he accepts it with a smile, following up with a loyal nod.

It's easy to remind himself that they're from different worlds. Even though they all have connections in heart, there's physical differences as well. For now, Horikawa steps aside to follow Souji. Of course, he didn't forget to carry the plates as well. ]

And I hope it isn't out my line to ask this, but... Souji-san, isn't this a little too much sweets? [ It's kind of like lecturing a child... Surely the young man must've realized that this much sweets can't be good for anyone. But, ] Though, I suppose since it's a special day... It's fine once in a while.

[sheathwife]

[ He can always hope for it! The fact that Horikawa's expecting to hear certain words from Izumi one day can easily motivate him to do anything. But right now, he didn't think he'd actually fool the other sword. How could he have "danced?" It wasn't until recently that they've been given human forms thanks to their new master.

That's part of Izumi's charm. As the youngest sword, he has this tendency to be innocently naive similarly to how a tantou would. Horikawa gently chuckles after being reminded of the fact, but won't comment on why. He didn't want the other to walk off embarrassed when their dance hasn't even begun. ]

Well... Let's take it slow.

[ So that he can cover up his bluff from earlier, as well as help the two of them adjust better. He begins by bowing politely of course, that much is common etiquette. It's only after that he begins to lead the dance. Using his past memories to remember a dance from long ago, he tries to mimic it to the best of his ability, with gentle steps. ]

[shikisha]

...You're a lawyer? Who would hire a teenage girl as a lawyer?

[ Nonon just looks suspicious of such a thing! ]

[yaayaa]

[Ah, this girl's kind of intimidating...]

W-well! Aside from these past few months, Nakigitsune has not once experienced the outside world, in all of his many centuries of existence...that is why speaking is somewhat difficult for him.

uwooo! /defeated by the cuteness...

[sheathwife]

Haha. That's right, Ookurikara-san is strong after all.

[ Just like Mitsutada. They're truly an admirable pair... Together, they're even more formidable. Horikawa doesn't need to worry much, he knows this.

But even so, he can't help but be concerned for these two time to time. It's just in his nature to think about his friends, too. ]

I'm adjusting more easily than I thought... I'm still uncomfortable with certain things, but I'm sure they won't be a problem. How about you two?

[shikisha]

Do they have names or anything? Do you buy them in a store?

[ Nonon is asking questions, but not even looking at Erika, no she's just going to shake the little Pokemon's hand with her finger. And silently plot taking it home with her... ]

[rollin]

Hehhh.

[ That's interesting. It still sounds far-fetched, but he likes a good story. And hey, maybe it is true if Kousetsu keeps talking about it as seriously as he is now. There's something curious about that setting, though. ]

What's so bad about changing the past?

[awaken]

You finished college? What degree?

[ She's never met any college kids... Akinari didn't count since... well, he was in the hospital more often. ]

Working's definitely not bad! [ Says the high school girl who picks up part-time jobs like they're nothing. ] Had a couple of part-time jobs back home; they were fun and educational.

[ Except working for Wuck. We don't talk about working for Wuck. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ there's a flicker of annoyance as her age is brought into question. she absolutely hates it when people talk about how young she is for her profession. athena got to where she was from hard work, but people don't seem to see that.

still, she remains cool because it wouldn't be right to argue with a friend of ryuko's. ]

I've already defended a lot of people in court. I got my badge fair and square. I went to college, and then law school. I deserve the same amount of recognition as any other lawyer should.

[shikisha]

[ Ah. Nonon notices that. But isn't very good at apologizing. She doesn't want to annoy this girl though.. ]

Well, then it sounds like you know what you're doing. ...You already went to college?

[shikisha]

[ Wow, so just use up all the whitespace on the page why don't ya?! Even in her head Nonon's gonna call him out for things!! ]

...You don't listen at all, do you?

[shikisha]

It sounds like you're the weird one here then.

[ ...No Nonon, it's still definitely you. She just likes to think of herself as better than other people a lot of time. ]

How do you even know what school is the best?

[shikisha]

..I hope you know I'm not any kind of burly man. I'm a girl, just in case you needed that pointed out to you.

[ Yes, she should really have some respect, but she doesn't. ]

Is it a hologram or something? [ Better than thinking it a hallucination. ]

[psycholawgy]

I'm done with school!

[ And that's all she has to say about that. Though she did kind of sound bratty just then.]

[bropane]

[ Oh boy... He laughs before responding. ]

Are you ready to hear about the nerdiest degree? I studied robotics.

[ Hm... wait, that doesn't roll off the tongue as good as he thought it would. ] Well, studying. . . [ That's not right, either. ]

I was forced to stop.

[awaken]

[ Are you kidding? Nerdiest, but also, the coolest. ]

For real? That is totally cool! [ look, she's friends with a robot that has her own distinct personality and able to summon a manifestation of her subconscious. of course she would think robotics is a cool thing!

well, except maybe the part where he stops. ]

… Oh. What… um, if it's okay to ask… happened?

[undaunts]

I feel really uncomfortable right now.

[to be honest.

Maybe she's not actually prepared to fight spaghetti trees.]

[serving_love]

Ehh... That's kind of a shitty long story.

[One that Sanji isn't sure how to explain correctly because he still doesn't really get it. But before he can even start in on all that, he has to scowl a little at Usopp's eyebrow comment and reach up to grab his wrists so he'll stop shaking him.]

It ain't on the wrong side, idiot, it's just...it's the other one.

[Gestures absently toward his forehead.]

I got two, you know, geez.

[Huff.

...But that's not the important thing here —]

Why are you all shrimpy again?

[multiglyphs]

( from here. )

[ clearly you understand nothing about the finer points of flower arrangements, IV, otherwise you'd realize how very important her work here is!

and while weiss had been well aware of the boy's presence for a while now, she'd been content to ignore him, tbh. so when he actually speaks up, forcing her to acknowledge him, she begrudgingly does so with tightly pursed lips. straightening, she turns to look him over. ]

You can hardly rush perfecti—

[ the word dies on her lips, eyes falling on the bundle of ruined glass in his hands...

...........................

IV she is going to kill you. ]

Is that one of my glasses.

[shikisha]

Well, I'm still in high school. But when I graduate I'm going to go to college for international business to take over my parents' transportation and shipping conglomerate soon.

[ Yeah, she thinks she's pretty great! But school is a tough thing to talk about giving all that she's missing right now. ]

Hey, Athena. How has Ryuko been doing here anyway? Not that I care but... Satsuki-sama would probably want me to know if she's okay. [ Suddenly showing an actual human side to her? Hey, she is Ryuko's senpai! ]

[sheathwife]

[ Of course, until they're able to escape! Horikawa can't exactly leave Edgeworth unprotected on the ground, considering the mother tree's long dangerous reach. As they move along the side, the wakizashi strikes to destroy the vines that desperately try to grab them. His movements are precise and no movement is wasted. Something like this isn't a problem for a sword that protects Japan and its history...

Luckily for Edgeworth, Horikawa is one of the fastest swords. So this won't be long at all; his quick feet are so flexible, he can use some of the thicker vines as a stepping stone to propel themselves quicker towards the exit. That's exactly what happens within the next few seconds. Once on safe range, the prosecutor is once again set down. This time, hopefully for the rest of the night. ]

I hope that mother tree will eventually calm down.

[undaunts]

Just try me!

Victory will be swift and unrelenting!

[multiglyphs]

( from here. )

—me?

[ uh oh faize. you done messed up bro. ]

How in the world could this be my/i> fault?

[hagureoni]

You're not very helpful, you know.

[Sorry, he's being blunt.]

You mean this place in general or this part of the garden?

[If it was the former he would roll his eyes - hadn't they been subjected to this weird presentation of what had happened?]

[undaunts]

[Destined for something important...that goes right over her head. Whoops! She just grins, and offers in response--]

I think so long as we can help save and protect some people, that's important enough!

[sparkle sparkle. Truly, she is pure as the freshly fallen snow.]

So that sounds great! I'm sure if we all work together, it'll be great! [totally.

jeeze, cinder, stop trying to make fetch happen]