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Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear ([personal profile] poised) wrote in [community profile] estoria2015-04-27 09:07 am

- « INTRO ⇢ WINTERBALL.EXE » OVERFLOW

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
[ xx:xx ] 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
[ xx:xx ] 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
[ xx:xx ] 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
[ xx:xx ] 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
[ why:o'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!!


dragonclaws: (pic#8679761)

[personal profile] dragonclaws 2015-04-29 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, he knows that voice!! Just turning around to greet the princess and oh wow she looks so beautiful!

Just. Kind of staring with his mouth slightly agape. Really, he's just embarrassing someone stop this loser.
]

P... princess!

[ Yeah, he's kind of a blushing mess right now. Even more so when she mentions Vietnam and Celty. ]

Huh? EH!? W- well, no... not really! I mean, of a sort-

I- I mean-!!
primulas: (Ilex verticillata)

[personal profile] primulas 2015-04-29 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Minatsuki.

[bravo, this is the first time she's even given out her name in this place. she will always blame the fox.

and yup that's all she's saying at the moment.]
primulas: (Choisya)

[personal profile] primulas 2015-04-29 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[don't pig out like yako whoa!!]

You think? I ain't really a fan of crowds or dancing- though.
jyajyaaan: (don't fight my battles for me like that!)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-04-29 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Eh? But being unhappy like that's no good!

[Hopefully Ruca wasn't doing anything with those hands because they are getting grabbed and hold tightly.]

Even when things have come this, you can't just keep feeling like that! Hiding your emotions is no good!!

iv.

[personal profile] agion 2015-04-29 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He has been more or less dealing with the same mess for a while. Of course, using his grenade launcher or even take on his Avatar form would be reckless, unnecessary at best.

Not like he needed any help, despite she managed to shoot at the devouring plant next to hem. Still, the woman keeps shooting as if this place were some kind of shoot-anything-you-want firing range. Though, secretly he has to admit she's good at it. ]


Will you cut it. Don't waste bullets on these kind of shit-heads, not worth the headache.
littlestbaskerville: d o n' t worry (✿ you were there‚ though you said -)

Lily Baskerville | OTA

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2015-04-29 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Phase I

[Dressed in a brand new dress and her hair fixed up with a purple ribbon and two new hair combs, she is more than ready for this ball. As she enters her eyes light up not really paying attention to the announcing of names until she hears something weird.]

Princess of dumb actions, Lily.

[Lily looks and almost glares.]

H-Huh??


Phase II

[After the weird announcements it's hard to keep her from the large food table. In an instant she is near it eying all the new and tasty treats. In her effort to gather things she seems to struggle to a degree with some. Darn short limbs!

Standing on her tippy toes there are a for moments that it looks like she might spill something all over herself!]


Allll most...have it!

Phase III

[Watching the people twirl around the floor the little Baskerville seems to be itching to dance as well. Though she isn't sure who to ask right off the bat, instead she kind of stands in one place fidgeting with her dress.

Before too long she gets impatient and she grabs someone's clothes and tugs lightly.]


Can I dance with you?

Make your own Prompt!
Edited 2015-04-29 23:29 (UTC)
heiwana: (㊉㊀)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-04-29 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Kousetsu follows Hotarumaru's inspection turning this way and that to see how he responds. He will, after awhile, just stay still and let the other do as he pleases. ]

...I see. That would work as well. I am...not sure about this Western fashion senses, but I will try my best to learn about it.
birthmarkless: (oath sign (karaoke))

[personal profile] birthmarkless 2015-04-29 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ OTOH, Ookurikara is not the type to boast anything at all. He does recognize that a lot of his so-called friends have some tendencies to do such thing about themselves, though. Most of the times, it's tolerable, even for him.

Especially when they're talking about something normal and nothing is even remotely close to sound so wrong. Like this. ]


Hoo. [ He gives him a rather intrigued glance. A genuine one. LOOK AT WHAT'VE YOU DONE, KI-JA. ] Is that ability supposed to do something special, or something?
undaunts: ([mission impossible theme intensifies])

[personal profile] undaunts 2015-04-29 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[whaaaaa......

And almost in a whisper--]


I want one.
dragonclaws: (pic#8761977)

[personal profile] dragonclaws 2015-04-29 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ How could this ever sound so wrong? I mean, what an innocent word!! Ookurikara should spread it around and use it, too.

It just rolls off the tongue like a song.
]

Of course! Not only is this the brand passed down from White Dragons of my past, but this "yaoi" hand is not only for show! I am able to do quite powerful things!
undaunts: (looking innocent with a giant scythe)

[personal profile] undaunts 2015-04-29 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Just admit everything is awful, because this place is awful. Everything is awful.]

Well, at least it's not just me... Still, you don't look out of place at all!

[you're kind of really pretty, Yuri, it's a very impressive image you make.]
littlestbaskerville: and i want sweets leT'S GET SOME SWEETS (✿ you will dance with me‚ yeah!)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2015-04-29 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Lily is quick to hop out of the way some, not wanting to get stepped on.]

You look pretty!
undaunts: (i think it's a good plan)

[personal profile] undaunts 2015-04-29 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow, moody.

But she just nods easily enough, because--]


Yep, that's right. Yang seemed really worried so... I'm going to stick around where she can see me.

Go get cleaned up, okay?
oneirism: (I've got nothing clever around you)

[personal profile] oneirism 2015-04-29 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hello fellow Italian associated with death. The aura of death causes Lapis to pause, watching him for a moment in an almost curious way - it feels familiar, especially since she's spent so much time with the dead. But it's also not. And above them, Lapis' ghost friend watches them both, keeping an eye on Nico.

Though Lapis thinks the curious look is just because of the question she asked, and she tilts her head slightly. At least his answer is a bit more positive than most of the ones she's been given.]


... Do you want to give it a try?
undaunts: (whoaaaaaa look at that)

[personal profile] undaunts 2015-04-29 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
They're not?

[Slowly, she blinks at him.

And then she sighs, shoulders slumping.]


Oh thank goodness.

[PHEW]
undaunts: (she ate HOW many pancakes?)

[personal profile] undaunts 2015-04-29 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Well.... sometimes people are mad when I mess things up like this. Weird, huh? [No, that's said wryly--she knows people have full rights to be mad at her when she messes up.

But even so, he's...

... wait what.]


Er... Right now? Have...we met before? Are you another of those people I don't remember?
jyajyaaan: (yokare to omotte)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-04-29 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Climbing up on him so that he can cut him down and watch him fall onto his head wouldn't have been much more helpful, either. All in all Vector considers to have taken the nicer option out of how this meeting could have gone.]

-?

[When the monster is summoned his eyes widen for a moment, but in a manner that implies familiarity with card monsters suddenly coming to life rather than any real surprise. If you live in a city where duels happen all the time on every street corner you stop jumping or questioning giant monsters within the first week.

He quickly steps back to let the monster battle and watches the other free himself (without falling on his head, the miser). Once Shun is down Vector laughs and bends down to offer him a hand.]


Haha, that was pretty awesome! Did you opponent ditch you in the middle of a duel, or something? Sicking your monster on somebody like that and then running isn't very nice!
undaunts: (she ate HOW many pancakes?)

[personal profile] undaunts 2015-04-29 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Is it?

[... wow she hadn't gotten the chance to check a calendar but--]

That doesn't mean more parties, does it?
undaunts: (why do our team days always get)

shuu.

[personal profile] undaunts 2015-04-29 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[oh god he's actually mad abort abort.]

Ah! I'm really, really sorry, I didn't mean to bring it with me! Only, I didn't mean to end up here at all and then suddenly here I was after the really strange power point, and everything is so delicate and I'm sorry!

[She feels so bad.... he's clearly mad about her failure here, and she never intended to cause trouble for everyone. Carefully, she folds up her scythe, avoiding further decorations, and tucks it away at her side, and then looks nervously at the decoration.]

I'll...try to fix it...?
oneirism: (Soothe what you can,fight what you can't)

[personal profile] oneirism 2015-04-29 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Then one of them spots him and gets the other swords to watch him - I mean...

Though Lapis really has to resist the urge to giggle at how flustered he looks, his answer only getting an amused huff from her. But she does try to look reassuring, her smile brightening as she shifts their hands to the proper dancing position.]


... Don't worry, I'm not gonna make you do anything complicated. Just follow my steps. [She isn't mean enough to make him do something complex, at least. So she'll wait for a certain timing in the music, before she starts to move her feet. Luckily she's sticking to her word, and she's not moving too fast either.]
shikisha: (apic#9075366)

[personal profile] shikisha 2015-04-29 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ...This is awkward. Nonon has no idea why something like that was so upsetting, but she's just going to drop it. She's the more mature one here, obviously. ...She likes to believe that anyway.

Then again, maybe it's just awkward that they were.. pretty close dancing there for a while. ]


Yeah, they want me to come be the conductor for the opera house here. I'm not really surprised that's what they want. ...What do you do?
idealistic: (【MANGA】moe moe kyun;)

phase i;

[personal profile] idealistic 2015-04-29 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Lloyd may blend in well enough into the party, but as far as general atmosphere, he feels about as awkward as Ruby is right now. he's only been to one other party besides this, and considering all he did was mingle with his friends a little before hiding on a terrace, it says a lot about how he feels about being here. still, girls can be very convincing, especially when that girl has a name that rhymes with "ice".

so he's pretty much mingling, picking at the finger foods and checking in on his dad when someone ends up having an ornament dropped on their head.

…okay so he didn't actually see it happen, but he definitely heard that crash and someone saying "ow", and that's way more excitement than he's experienced thus far in this party. curious bugger that he is, he goes to investigate, and… ]


…Holy crap! [ okay he shouldn't be too surprised since he can barely lift an ax that's being used by a girl half his size, but still THAT THING IS GIGANTIC ]

[personal profile] zombiedude 2015-04-29 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nico's eyes flick up at the ghost and he watches him right back for a moment before reverting his attention back to the young lady. Yup, he sees you too.

He shifts a little uncomfortably, not saying no but attempting to at least stall things. He holds out a hand to shake in greeting instead.
] I'm Nico di Angelo. I'm guessing that's your friend up there?
birthmarkless: pixiv id 48250743 (you don't even notice me)

[personal profile] birthmarkless 2015-04-29 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Wow, man. Ki-ja just had to say 'White Dragons' because HE TOTALLY HAD OOKURIKARA AT DRAGON. If he seemed to be interested back there, he's extremely interested now. ]

Show me your yaoi hand. [ Okay, not rn, but after the ball?? ] And the extent of its capabilities, then.
undaunts: (but not that violently)

[personal profile] undaunts 2015-04-29 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sorry--!

[It's an automatic response to his shocked words, and then she's spinning, scythe in hand (watch the tree, ruby), to see him.

Queue extremely awkward stare-off.]


Um... [...] Am I...in your way?