- « 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!!

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Rei Overflow

[faithfulflame]

Because captcha is evil. Threads are moving over here!

Ruby

[faithfulflame]

[Continued from here

Rei blinks in confusion but there's no sense of a lie in Ruby. That's the truth, and there have been rumors she's heard about the departed returning. Stings a bit, but...eh...]

I'd like to think that I'm nice. I'm Rei. Rei Hino. And I...it's nice to meet you, again.

[undaunts]

I believe it!

[That was easy.]

Sooo... is there a lot I missed, Rei? Because I'll try really hard to catch up, then, so it's not so awkward and weird and...awkward...!

[faithfulflame]

Well, from what I can tell? You've been gone maybe two or three weeks.

[A smirk.]

You missed a hangover, last I checked. You drank a lot at a sleepover.

[undaunts]

...Huh?

[That...doesn't even sound like her, she's so baffled right now.]

Why...would I do that? I don't even want any alcohol-- [but more importantly--]

I went to a sleepover...?

[AW MAN... she missed it.....]

Friendship Barnacle

[faithfulflame]

[Continued from here

Okay, Rei just has to laugh. Oz...what...]

What series is that?

[harepiece]

Holy Knight! They have copies of it in the library here!

[He waited a long time for those copies okay, this is Important.]

If you get the chance, you should definitely give them a read. The series still isn't finished yet, but it's been great!

[faithfulflame]

Are they books? Or comic books?

[IMPORTANT DISTINCTION!]

[harepiece]

Books! It's a novel series.

Athena

[faithfulflame]

[Continued from here]

Is there...a reason?

[This sounds like an Usagi thing.]

[psycholawgy]

Good question. I don't really know.

[faithfulflame]

Silly.

[Shruuug.]

Are you going to eat any?

Inaba

[faithfulflame]

[continued from here]

Well, I'd say you made the right choice, of course.

[A pause, and a slight smile forms. She's curious to see what you'll say.]

Care to dance, then? I certainly won't be attempting to sway you from your boyfriend.

[dereban]

Hah. I'm not the type of person to make decisions without thinking.

[ Which was true... at least, in her perspective. She might be completely off base, though. ]

Ah, well, I'm not good at dancing. [ Nor does she know how to, really. ]

[faithfulflame]

That's alright.

[Rei held out her hand palm up.]

I'll show you. I learned when I was very young.

That old man

[faithfulflame]

[Continued from here]

It's a more complex situation than I'd thought. I'd rather not do something rash that causes problems for everyone.

you're an old man

[unionjackoff]

[all right, all right. he'll stop teasing for now]

I'm sure you'll figure out something eventually. We all will. [strangely optimistic for someone so cynical. but if America was able to get away, maybe England could, too...!]

NO U

[faithfulflame]

Well we'll have to. This nonsense can't go on.

[And if she has anything to say about it, it won't.]

And I just hate sitting here. It's stupid.

[Standing, she holds out a hand to him.]

Walk with me.

Rin

[faithfulflame]

[Continued from here

[Rei makes a bland face but doesn't respond, unwilling to break the chant. She can't, but then she also can't really stop the drop from happening.]

Akuryu Taisan!

[Her fingers dart up and the paper flies up at the plant, burning the tendril with a grip on Rin. She'll dash forward next and attempt to catch her if necessary, but the success of that is dubious...]

Souji

[faithfulflame]

[Continued from here]

Well I'm sure I'm not as good a fighter as Yamazaki-san. But I'm glad you think that.

[A laugh.]

And I'll probably sound like a nagging old hen, but you should make sure to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Especially fruits. They help fight diseases.

[spes_phthisica]

[He tilts his head for a moment, regarding her a lot more alertly than one would expect from a man who still had to struggle a bit with breathing.]

I'm not sure. You look like a rather strong person, Hino-san. Besides, Yamazaki-san doesn't fight nowadays unless he needs to. I think he likes being a doctor better than being a shinobi.

[Honestly, for all that the young man could seem cold, he was really a caring and honorable youth. Anonymous murder in the dark didn't suit him.

He huffs out another laugh, shaking his head.]

I've had worse nagging for quite some time, though. And I don't mind fruit, it's quite a lot like sweets. And there's fresh fruits here even if it's winter! [Look, to someone from his time, that is quite the luxury.]

[faithfulflame]

Stronger than some. But I'm no warrior.

[At least, this way.]

And yes, that's probably a bit unusual now that I think about it. Your time doesn't have greenhouses and the like, does it? [More musing to herself though.]

What sort of fruits are your favorite, then?

Saber

[faithfulflame]

[Continued from here]

Only at times? I'd figure he'd cook all the time.

[A beat, because she can feel the discomfort in Saber, it's hard to miss.]

And I'm sorry, if there's tension with the two of you. I think you're both nice, though.

[invisibleair]

Yes, he brings home leftovers and then cooks dinner for Rin and I.

[ And that's not enough food okay? She needs moreeee. But she settles. ]

Archer is not a man I can trust easily, any more.

[ She doesn't want to talk much about, especially to someone she just met. So she changes the topic. ]

Are you here with someone, tonight?

[faithfulflame]

[Rei shrugs and looks over her shoulder, eyeing Yosuke on the other side of the room.]

Hanamura-kun asked me. I said yes, because he's a friend. So I'm here with him.