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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!!

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[At one point, when Rin was free outside and not getting beat up and drugged by trees, Archer intentionally comes across her. He didn't give any warning that he was looking for her so hopefully it was a surprise? Maybe, maybe not.]

You can't be having too much fun out here alone.

[And it was thankfully a bit empty. Breathing room, though Archer didn't need it.]

[From here!]

Nnnnot....here?

[Don't make that sound like such an uncertain question, Ruby...]

I mean, I was pretty sure after a power point like that, there'd be something more... [shrug...] serious...?

[Blackquill falls silent, and then gives a very put-upon sigh in return.]

...Then why all the nonsense of referring to yourself in the third person? If you dislike Prosecutor Edgeworth's teaching methods, you could have said as much.

Ah, that's right. Ever the opportunist.

[The words are sort of insulting, but Sheba says them cheerfully enough, like she's teasing...?! Don't tease the Adept that can kill you with fire, Sheba.]

Do you think the free food will be enough to get Alex here, too?

[ Threads continued from here! ]

phase ii;

[ After having tried to quietly inch her way in, only to have her efforts thwarted and drawn attention to as LADY MARY, MOONLIT FLOWER WITH A WATERFALL OF HAIR, Mary is mostly sticking close to the snacks in her dress (thankfully not this long, just below her knees) and a delicate headband. If just because she's fascinated by the cake that's taller than she is. Oh, and the dessert that looks just like a bunny! And if you are a total stranger and try to speak to her, she is very quickly ducking behind the monster cake or grabbing a plate to shield herself (feel free to tell her how this isn't working).

If she knows you, then she'll just offer you a plate heaped with food to recommend something tasty to you. ]

phase iii;

[ Dancing... DANCING!! If Mary was nervous before, she looks downright terrified whenever she stares at the dance floor. She'd had lessons from Zara, of course, but there were so many people out there and so many feet she could step on and... yet it's so romantic, dancing, and it's fun to watch, but still... so... scary. But she should try, after so much practice! But--!!!

If you approach her, you may hear her muttering: ]

It's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay--

phase iv;

[ Air is nice. Trees are nice.

Having to paralyze an alien creature trying to eat you while a tree's got one limb wrapped around your waist and reaching out another for your hair while slowly lifting you off the ground?

Not so nice.

Mary's eyes are red, rather than their usual pink, should you catch her in the act of freezing the monster trying to nibble on her-- but the next minute she's shrieking and flailing and OW HER HAIR, and there goes any sort of intimidating aura she might have just had. ]

L-let go!!! I'm not afraid of you!!

[ YES SHE IS. ]

[ Shirasu looks (up) down, and with all the blood running to his head, his face is nearly the color of a normal Japanese person's. He looks for a weapon on the young woman, but doesn't notice one. Hm. ]

I can handle a fall. [ His expression flickers just slightly as something... slimy... is sliding up his ankle. ] Small discomfort for a larger gain.

[Original top level for reference!

Rock Lee showed up to this affair in a fancy suit that looks a lot like something Edgeworth would wear, but in green. He actually wore a cravat for the first portion of the evening, until Weiss Schnee had him switch to a black necktie.

Also, he was announced upon his entrance as "Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beet, Rock Lee!".]

Phase II

[Rock Lee has accidentally had some alcohol (it's all Yosuke's fault). But at least instead of sending him on a drunken dancing spree, it seems that this time his inebriated state is helping him to dance along seemingly perfectly to any song (with only occasional drunken fist-esque slip-ups), and he'll dance with anyone who is nearby!]

Phase III

[Or catch him in his more sober moments as he nervously seeks out dancing partners.

OR find him as he energetically pursues those who sang in the choir that Rin arranged, in order to emotionally thank them.]

Phase IV

[A few people have saved Lee from run-ins with the hentai trees, so now he explores the area searching for more people to help!]

Is anyone nearby in danger?! Please let me know!!

Bonus

[Rock Lee has accidentally stumbled across the hallucinogenic plants in his quest to save others. So he may be quite giddy and quick to hug others.]

I knew it would be too confusing to comprehend. Though I suppose I didn't explain it well at all. His student is 17 years old. How old do you think I am?

[Hopefully not 17.]

[continued from here]

I think that was it's intention.

[Once at a safer distance, she wound up her chain whip and lifts her dress up and places it back in its holster around her thigh. There is also a dagger attached on her leg near the ankle. She came prepared!]

I think we should just stay inside from now on. [The dress is put down, and she straightens herself, making sure she can get back inside looking properly.]

Edited 2015-04-28 00:23 (UTC)

[ PHASE II ]

[In the past, Rio hasn't been much of a wine drinker. Never mind that she was a priestess and therefore sworn off such indulgences originally, then an alien that does not consume other matter for energy the same way as humans after that, but her parents in her current incarnation would never let her touch it when they were around. And yet, she distinctly recalls an incident in which they let her brother have a sip of it...

Well, others who have looked close to her age have gone up there already, anyway. Why can't she? She does a round of testing each bottle by scent first, picking the one that smells the sweetest and fruitiest and least boozy, and then pours herself a glass, but not without a glance over her shoulder like she's got a guilty conscience.

...And then she downs it at a rate that's probably way faster than one is supposed to consume wine. It... might be wise to show her how alcohol is meant to be consumed before something embarrassing happens.

Alternatively, she's already had too much, and is looking around for something else to eat, likely at all the sweets, when she reaches for the same spoon someone else does. She drops it with a loud clatter in her surprise, and then starts giggling uncontrollably.]

Ahaha...! I'm sorry!

[ PHASE IV ]

[She doesn't even hear the ground shift behind her. Rio's heart practically stops when she's yanked backward by something that isn't quite a pair of viney hands. The bark is rough and unpleasant against her skin, and the tree seems to like her hair in particular, rubbing the thin tips of roots through it and getting all sorts of dirt in it.]

--Oww! That hurts!

[It doesn't seem this tree is capable of understanding (or caring about) human speech, though, because her yelp affects nothing. Deciding that her duel disk is too dull to saw through vines this thick, she reaches for her Baria Lapis, counting this as one of those emergencies she's limited herself to in order to transform...

--And finds it quickly knocked out of her hand when her foliage admirer snakes its tentacles around her arm, curious about what shiny, warm trinket she's just pulled out.

...Well, that's not fair at all. She tries extending her foot to maneuver it back towards her from where it's fallen, and failing that, tries to reorient herself so she can reach it, even if it were to put her in a compromising position, but neither seem to allow her any give to reach it.]

Is anyone around? I could really use a little help...!

[Original top level here. Feel free to start new things!]

[from here!]

[She did...... she has her priorities straight, never you worry.

As for the rest, she squints at him for a moment, tilting her head, before nodding seriously.]

That's definitely part of why you have it. I don't think a cool aura is something you can try really hard and have.

[ From here! ]

He's really nice, just stern sometimes... um, but did you come here with anyone?

[continued from here]

[She definitely was talking about the poor choices in some ensembles on display tonight.]

I couldn't agree more! [Good music goes hand in hand with good tea. Anything poor in quality is not worth her time.]

Even if they try to stop you, I'd help persuade them if necessary.

[Original top level here. Feel free to start new things!]

[ She's going to melt through the floor. Any second now, she's going to just melt, and she will never, ever, ever be seen nor heard from again. ]

A-Ah … [ At least this girl isn't laughing, she tells herself. ] Um, it actually stands for Prince Prince – it's a band. [ Awkward, awkward. It'd be rude to run away when somebody's just struck up a conversation with her, and none of her usual methods of venting embarrassment are going to fly here, so a halting attempt to make conversation is a go. ] You might've heard of them?

...Okay.

[She's careful about the way she sits next to him, making sure no parts of their bodies are accidentally touching on the narrow space before clasping her hands together. Colder though it may be, it's easier to just put distance between them until she knows for sure how he feels about everything. And from what Rio remembers, she had been waiting for a response from IV, or another question, or something -- she doesn't know what else to say. She's explained her half of it as well as she can, hasn't she? So now what?]

Was there something else you wanted to ask?

[link!]

I might've overdone it a little. Just a tad bit. But otherwise, no, it didn't take long at all!

[theirs is a bizarre world, run with it.]

Eheh...thank you! She's combat-ready and fit for comba-- those mean the same thing, never mind.

[continued from here]

I'm not familiar with whomever assembled this, and I doubt they would take everything home. Unless it's rented for the evening.

[What has the pirate life done to her?]

( ooc: continued from here. )

[ It's a bit nice, that bluntness. His lips tug upward into a faint smirk. ]

. . . You don't pull your punches. So? If that's the only way you see it, what do you do?

I hope this isn't a trick question. [A beat, as he considers.] I'd guess late twenties or early thirties, disregarding the white hair.

[Not that Blackquill is one to talk about premature white hairs, wow.]

Mm, then please brace yourself and get out of its reach as soon as you're free. Haze!

[At her call, a small ball of white-violet light emerges from her chest and takes the form of a small creature that flutters its way up to Shirasu before circling around him twice. Magic sparks in the air around him, and a moment later he is rendered not only invisible, but intangible.

Those vines will find that suddenly the solid hold they had on him isn't so solid anymore, and he'll find himself going crashing to the ground. Then again, he's a ninja, so maybe he'll be able to land on his feet.]

Edited (the hell is wrong with me and my coding) 2015-04-28 00:27 (UTC)

[continued from here]

[She almost stumbles over, but catches herself. Looking down, she sees the familiar face and smiles.]

So you do! My, don't you look adorable!

In terms of when I died, you have the right time period. To add on, are you aware of the nature of parallel dimensions this place exhibits?

[Link!]

Yyyep. [She draws it out and pops the p, making it pretty obvious.] That's just...how Yang is.

[But she loves her sister nonetheless, really--she wouldn't have Yang any other way.

Though a moment later he gets a rather curious look.]

You sound like you know her pretty well.

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