estoria | - « INTRO ⇢ WINTERBALL.EXE

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!!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I can do that! Um, a little-- someone tried to teach me. [ And boy had he been strict... ]

Then let's try it out.

[Although before actually holding her hand out for Mary's...]

That's if you don't mind. [This would have been easier if she was a telepath...]

... I don't mind.

[ It looks as though she's relaxed. ]

[Shiho also thinks that maybe this would be easier if Mary was some kind of telepath...

She bends down, just a little closer to Mary so that she can whisper this to her.]

Are you sure? Because...my powers.

Mm, it's okay. [ Mary has absolutely nothing against powers. ]

[Shiho takes a deep breath and presses her lips together briefly before holding out her hand.]

If you take my hand, I'll be able to read your mind, you know.

[It wasn't exactly that, but that was how most Normals seemed to think of psychometry. Besides, just being able to read someone's mind was usually already enough for people to look at her like she was some kind of monster.]

... Oh! I know someone like that!

[ Besides the creeper we all know and love. Mary certainly doesn't seem to mind, reaching out to clasp Shiho's hand. ]

[People don't reach out for Shiho's hand back where she came from, even though the world was changing and people were changing. So when Mary grasps her hand (and seems so okay with this), Shiho can't help but to look down and then off to the side. (This isn't being tsundere at all. Definitely not.)]

Well, as long as you're sure it's okay.

[She clasps Mary's hand and then gives her a light tug towards the dance floor.]

[ So tsun it hurts, eh-- but she nods, squeezing Shiho's hand a bit as she follows her out. She'll do her best not to tread on her feet! ]

[Even without Mary trying her best though, it's difficult to step on Shiho's feet. Through direct contact, even unconsciously, Shiho is following Mary's movements fairly exactly as she leads her into the waltz.]

So...should you lead or do you want me to lead?

You can do it... I only know how to follow along.

[ No confidence in leading, nope. ]

Sure. Let me know if you can't keep up, okay?

[Thank goodness that Shiho can lead fairly well. She puts her hand on Mary's waist before tugging her along into the dance, matching her steps with hers and generally just picking up the slack whenever that was necessary.]

[ It might be a bit necessary, because Mary's still very much new to this-- but she'll keep her other hand in Shiho's and gradually relax. Okay, this isn't bad! ]

[Thanks to psychometry, they don't stumble into other people or into each other, at least. And Shiho can stay perfectly in sync with her partner (which is as incredibly useful if she needs to beat someone up, as it is when just dancing or playing the piano.)

Her tone is teasing as she gives Mary a gentle spin.]

Are you sure you've never danced before, Mary?

I haven't! I've just been taught the steps, but I'm not sure if it counts.

[ It's all you, Shiho, gosh. ]

Continued here to get away from captcha!

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