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[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

[icefallen]

Then, do you doubt that what we're experiencing right now is real?

[It's a genuine question, one asked with as businesslike of a tone as she can manage, considering how personal of an inquiry it is for her, too. And especially because the recent events in her own home had involved reshaping the universe to one individual's desires, it's not impossible that this is an illusion somehow, but wouldn't that also mean...?

No. That's too sad to even consider. It couldn't be.]

But then... what is it?

[bropane]

[ tadashi pulls up a wry smile as he nods. he's just being very careful as he treads on this topic. he wouldn't want to offend anyone by disagreeing with them. ]

I'm just as clueless as you are.

[ he has some ideas, but... who knows. this may not be purgatory. everybody else seems... alive. ]

[icefallen]

[The avoidant reply doesn't sit well with her, though. There's obviously something compelling him to think that way, so maybe a little friendly discourse can't hurt.]

I would like to think it isn't, simply because it means that both what we remember and what we are experiencing now are real, valid things. But is there some reason you feel that way?

[bropane]

[ he doesn't want to get the conversation too intellectual, because frankly, if there was anybody who can talk about how unreal this might be, it's his brother. not him. tadashi is no genius, but he is bright, and knows a lot from studying. bantering over facts just isn't his thing, unless it's with someone he's comfortable with.

after all, people can get very stubborn. he doesn't want to get into any heated arguments, if it ever comes to that.

and also...? he mostly doesn't believe in any of this since he isn't even supposed to be breathing. ]

It's possible to be put into code and live in a virtual reality, but... let's just call it a gut feeling.

[ and leave it at that. ]

[icefallen]

[Rio picks at her food, stabbing a piece of chicken with her fork.]

Hmm... Then perhaps there's a grain of truth to what information has been provided for us. It's simply hard to tell which part it is.

[Obviously he doesn't want to go into detail, though. She shifts a little in her seat and tries to think of a way to veer away from it.]

Well... Have you spoken with anyone else? I wonder if those who have been here longer might know more about it. I'm also curious about how frequently new people tend to manifest, as the case seems to be...

[bropane]

I've talked to some people, but most of the ones I've talked with just got here, too.

[ He just shakes his head. ]

I'm sure we'll get our answers, even if we have to scrounge around for them ourselves.

[icefallen]

[That is unfortunate indeed, but Rio grasps the edge of the table, frowning like she isn't interested in waiting around for them.]

I have heard from others that contact with the individuals who run this place is difficult, but I don't want to feel like I'm sitting on my hands. If there's something I can do, I want to do it.

[She pushes her empty plate away and leans her elbows on the table, looking down at it.]

I just... don't know what that is yet. I don't mean to take it out on you, but I suppose I didn't really have anyone else to talk to about it... I'm sorry.

[bropane]

[ Tadashi lets out a chortle, because if anything, he's used to having people vent out their frustrations on him. ]

I don't think that was anything apologise for. If you just arrived, then there's definitely a lot on your mind.

[ Actual hypocrite Tadashi Hamada. ]

[icefallen]

Is it not the same for you, then?

[Since they're in the same boat and all. Using a straw to stab idly at the ice cubes in her drink, she watches it for a while, then looks up at him again.]

I suppose the only thing to assume true is that we're here, and we'll be here for a while yet, from the looks of things. It may be in our best interests not only to learn what we can, but to come together as a group, as well.