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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!!


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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-28 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ you know who else probably thinks he's no good? ... his mom. ]

A few pointers never hurt anyone, Jaune.

[ though truth be told, she hadn't witnessed the entirety of his performance so is unable to really answer is she thinks he's bad or not. but knowing her two sidekicks, nothing they relayed to her could ever be Good. with a once over glance and a hand rested on her waist, cinder would be admittedly surprised if jaune could pride himself on coordination as her discerning eyes tell her otherwise. ]

Straighten your back. Arms up.
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-28 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ dies inside. ]

I suppose not... --a-ah, sorry!

[ He does as she orders, although the way he follows through makes it look more like he's about to be mugged, with his arms slightly higher than they should be.

Truthfully, he knows how to do this properly, but her commanding tone just made him overreact on impulse. ]


...wait, I'm still not sure who's leading this one.
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-28 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
You will. In time, that is.

[ trademark ambiguity. but in order for cinder to deem someone a suitable dance partner, you need to be a bad person or a vague threat to her power. for the meantime, she's content to merely give "advice" and generally relish in the way jaune seems to fidget and fluster from her simple instructions.

she lowers his elbows to the correct height and returns a modicum of his self-respect for his willing obedience. ]


Not bad. Why don't you try following the music now?

[ is she making him dance with the air??? yes. "modicum of his self-respect" was a dirty lie. ]
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-28 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
This is... kind of embarrassing, isn't it...? [ Though he still laughs as he indulges her. Dancing with an invisible partner isn't nearly as embarrassing as many other things he's been exposed to in his life, and besides, tonight is supposed to be about fun anyway. ]

Am I doing it right..? [ Yes he is, he knows exactly what he's doing. ] Uh... s-sorry, I don't think I caught your name back home.
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-28 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
No, you didn't.

[ nor does she plan to give jaune her name either, at least not until she gets a better gist of both him and the entire situation at hand. removing the opportunity for him to clarify, cinder refocuses to continually entertaining himself with... whatever is happening before her until she decides she's had enough. ]

You look a little stiff but I suppose that's what the music calls for. You can stop if you want.

[ the fact that he's come this far just proves how easy it is to bully him without even trying. ]
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-28 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
Is that really it? Man, you weren't kidding when you said it wouldn't take long. [ For some reason he really expected more. ...Nor does he realize he was being bullied?? Jaune. ]

How about you, now?
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-28 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
Truth be told, I was testing your self-confidence.

[ and unsurprisingly, you failed. way to be an unsuspecting doormat to the villain of your series. ]

So here's my pointer: try saying "no," from time to time. Being honest and assertive tends to work in your favor. For example: "No, I'm already an excellent dancer, thank you."

[ talking to jaune is like setting up dominoes, only to take three seconds to gleefully knock them down. ]
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-28 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yeah, your point totally flies over his head. ]

Aha, so you noticed how good I am, have you? Y'know, if you wanted to dance with me that badly, you could've just asked! Only one dance, though. I'm on a date~

[ ...And this is why nobody should encourage confidence in him either. ]
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-28 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ well. he certainly did miss her subtly crafted insult. that's rude. instead of dignifying him with a verbal response, cinder stares him down until he either reverts back to his previous meekness or backs away from her slowly. ]
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-28 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ Awkward silence. ]

O-Or... not....?

Wait... I think I got you figured out.
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-28 07:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ does she even want to know what jaune's evaluation of her is... despite her best judgement, cinder chooses to keep quiet and awaits what he has to say. ]
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-28 07:57 am (UTC)(link)
You're really shy, aren't you? I mean, I get it, transferring to a new school and all can be tough.
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-28 08:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ shakes head. ]

Transferring schools seems like it would be the least of our worries in light of where we are right now.
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-28 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
That's true... it's like we all got transferred to a new school now.


Which means you're probably twice as shy and lost. But don't worry, transfer girl, we're all in this together, right?
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-29 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
Are you offering to be my human guidebook?

[ like one she can set on fire after she's done with it? ]
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-29 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
Why not? You were nice enough to offer me advice. I-I mean, you're right, I should be more honest with others!
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-29 07:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ there's a long pause as she ponders exactly how to respond. being thought of as "nice" is somewhat insulting but there's an advantage to be had here. the more she appeals to jaune as the fragile girl he appears to be constructing her as, the easier it is for him to come to her defense should she actually do something "out of character".

like you know, murder. ]


... Then, I'd be glad to take you on your offer. I'll be in your care from now on.
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-29 07:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ He clasps his hands together in delight! A hottie is letting him be a hero; mom would be so proud. ]

D'aw, stop, you're gonna make me blush~!



...But you should probably tell me your name.
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-29 07:58 am (UTC)(link)
You didn't like the nickname "Transfer Girl"?

[ my solution to avoiding this is for jaune to come up with a nickname. braces self. ]
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-29 08:17 am (UTC)(link)
Don't you? I dunno, it doesn't sound unique enough, does it?

How abouuuuut... --oh, I got it, I got it!

...Tinkerbell?
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-29 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ that rhymes so close with her actual name... cinder has to ask though ]

"Tinkerbell?" That's... certainty unique. What about me evokes the comparison?
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-29 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Doesn't it sound fairy-like? Kinda like you! Pretty and mysterious, but helpless and shy at the same time.

[ There's also the whole fairy tale motif... ]

Yeah... Tink. [ He's even nicknaming her nickname. ]
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-04-30 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ so you think she's really pretty????

ahem. suffice it to say, she can follow his line of reasoning and "tink" sounds like her actual name. so. she has to go with the it regardless. ]


I like it.

[ she doesn't. ]
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[personal profile] beaconed 2015-04-30 07:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ If anyone's going to suffer in this CR, it will be you, Cinder. ]

Then it's decided! I won't let anything happen to you under my watch! You sure you don't wanna dance, though? We could get some food, I guess. Have you tried the cheesecake? I used to think my mom made the best food until I had this one. Hey, what kind of music do you like?

[ Really suffer. ]
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[personal profile] glassy 2015-05-01 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ i've made a huge mistake.

cinder smiles politely enough at his enthusiasm for being her personal white knight but there's obviously no more benefits to be had by talking to him. sorry jaune but the clock has struck the metaphorical twelve and cinder needs to make her hasty exit. ]


Maybe you should go back to your date? I'm sure whoever you were accompanying is beginning to feel left out. I'll be fine on my own and... I'll text you my answers later. It was nice to meet you, Jaune.

[ and then she just... walks away... not really actually planning to go through with that. ]