- « 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

[faithfulflame]

Really.

[Rei curls her fingers around Inaba's and tugs gently, pulling her close but leaving room for Jesus comfort. Stepping out onto the dance floor, she starts off slow in a back corner.]

Starting out, pretend there's a box on the ground that's about three steps wide. Watch my feet, and you'll see. You should never have to take more than three steps to anywhere in the box.

[dereban]

[ Well, it's not as if she really needed Jesus too much comfort, anyway. Hitching a breath, she carefully looks down at her feet, trying to follow the steps in slow motions. At least she's paying enough attention to not step on any toes! ]

Ah-- like this?

[faithfulflame]

[Rei nods, taking a step closer and closing the gap just a bit to make it easier on their arms.]

Yes, just like this. Slowly, just one two three.

[dereban]

One, two, three...

[ Her voice is merely a murmur, a spoken breath as she perks her ears up to listen to the rhythm of the music and match, still looking down to make sure she doesn't accidentally screw herself over. ]

Is there anything else I need to know? [ She's kind of stiff and robotic with her movements but that's only because she doesn't really know what to do... haha. ]

[faithfulflame]

[Rei nods in response to the question and reflexively just pulls Inaba in tight against her, leading with a bit more liquidity. If she’s going to be stiff, may as well try and force her to loosen up. It’s also to prevent her from looking down, unless Inaba wants a look down the front of Rei’s dress.]

You need to relax. Just enjoy it, let me guide you. Follow my movements, and don’t be so stiff. Watching your feet is just going to trip you up, so all you need to do is remember one two three. Left, then right then left.

[dereban]

R-Right...

[ That... would probably be awkward, so Inaba just opts for looking directly at Rei, trying to follow her movements, taking a breath with each step. Okay, so far so good. She hasn't tripped up yet. ]

So just like this.

[faithfulflame]

[Probably very awkward...but more for Inaba. Rei's just used to that from her friends.]

That's exactly it. See? It's alright, you're doing fine. A natural, even.

[dereban]

Hahah, you think so? It's a lot different from the dancing you'd see idols do, that's for sure.

[faithfulflame]

Well I'm not the biggest fan of idols, my friend Minako-chan aside. A ballroom is much preferable.

[dereban]

Your friend's an idol? [ Because that's something important to know. ]

[faithfulflame]

Yes, she's done some singing in the past, yes.

[dereban]

She sounds amazing. I mean, if she's an idol, of all things. I can personally sing, but... I'd never go and be that famous.

[faithfulflame]

She most certainly is amazing.

[In fact, so amazing Rei's even blushing...just a bit.]

But she's just getting started. And we're not sure how her career will go, with...everything else.

[dereban]

Sounds like she is.

[ Amazing, that is -- from the brief description she's heard. ]

Ah, yeah. Makes sense... Must be hard, huh.

[faithfulflame]

Well the life of an idol is not easy, no...but it's what she wants, so we're behind her 100 percent.

[dereban]

It doesn't look easy. [ A beat. ] You're a really good friend.

[faithfulflame]

I do try.

[She smiles.]

And you're a fine dancer. See, you're not even paying attention.

[dereban]

... Ah.

[ She didn't even realize. In fact, that alone makes her laugh. ]

Haha, I guess so. This means I'll have to show off my dancing skills when my friends show up. [ If they ever do. ]

[faithfulflame]

Yes, you will. I thought that might make it easier, once you got the pattern.

[She grins.]

Tell me about your boyfriend?

[dereban]

Hm?

[ There's a slight pause in her movements just for the faintest of seconds as her face turns completely red, slightly embarrassed. ]

Ah, well, Taichi, he's... [ Damn it, she's kind of flustered now. ] He's an idiot. A completely selfless idiot who would sacrifice himself for other people. He's kind in that way, but harmful in that way, too.

[faithfulflame]

I know a few boys like that. And a few girls too. Messiah complexes are all too common nowadays in lovers, I think. [And she doesn’t need saving. That’s for darn sure.]

[dereban]

Well, it's annoying. I don't want him to get himself killed for attempting to save others.

[faithfulflame]

Well does he do dangerous things? Are there weird things going on in your world?

[This seems to be a constant...]

[dereban]

If by dangerous things you mean "run whenever there is danger", then yeah, it's dangerous. He'd pretty much put his life on the line if it mean he could help someone out. That's the kind of person he is.

[ It's... not something she likes talking about, truthfully. ]

But no, my world's as normal as can be. [ That's a lie, but it's not one easily seen through. ]

[faithfulflame]

[Rei's brow furrows, not 100% believing Inaba, because she is a psychic. She's not sure that the other is telling the truth, but she'll err on the side of not prying.]

Normal's relative anyway. Where I'm from we have actual superheroes.