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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!!


shacklebreaker: (smug again)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-05 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
What choice do I have? Take backs or none, you already seem determined to strongarm me into doing as you please.
psycholawgy: (this shit is b-a-n-a-n-a-s)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-05 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
Only because you probably won't do something unless I force you into doing it!

[ That's what it means, Athena... ]
shacklebreaker: (eyes closed)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-05 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
... Now you stop your growling and listen here.

You do not need to bully or coerce me into doing something I already wish to do. Perhaps... [Ugh, feelings. He closes his eyes, turning away uncomfortably.] Perhaps I do not express it as well as I should, but I enjoy the time we spend together.

[If he wanted to avoid her, he'd simply do so outright, like five days ago.]
psycholawgy: (how can you resist this face?!)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-05 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ So, that talk they had just recently about Simon being frightening...? Yeaaaaah.

That does make her heel, and her shoulders slump. ]


Sorry.

[ That is what people should be saying at a time like this, isn't it? She may socialise a lot, no one's really had the courage??? decency??? to tell her to calm down or cut it out. ]
shacklebreaker: (everyone is a dotard)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-05 09:11 am (UTC)(link)
It's all right. Your heart is in the right place, and that is something I can respect. But don't feel you have to compensate for seven years all in a hurry.

[He sighs, looking back at Athena.]

...It seems foolish to admit it, but I'm not trying to be difficult or obstinate. I simply struggle to keep pace with you. [The social butterfly in her might not understand that, but perhaps the psychologist would. The effects of seven years of enforced isolation won't go away in a matter of weeks.]
psycholawgy: (walking on sunshine)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-05 09:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well, that makes sense. She nods as Simon speaks, absorbing everything he says.

She's silent for a while as she thinks of what to say, but in the end, she decides to just blurt out what she wants to say without using any fancy words. ]


Then if that's something you want to work on, just tell me.

[ It's not that she was compensating for the lost years, but rather she's just been overly excited. Things may not be the same anymore, but she at least thinks that the bond still remains. She's more than willing to listen, now, and will try to be more careful that she doesn't step on any toes. The Christmas presents will definitely still be coming, though. She's already paid for them... ]
shacklebreaker: talks to taka in a baby voice (coochie coochie coo)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-05 10:14 am (UTC)(link)
We're working on it now, are we not?

[Simon might struggle to keep up with her enthusiasm, but that doesn't mean he won't try anyway. He simply wanted her to know that his reluctance isn't anything personal against her.

Her offers her a rare smile, to show he means what he says.]
psycholawgy: (up to no good)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-05 10:36 am (UTC)(link)
Just making sure we're on the same page!

[ Not that there's any room for doubt. She can hear no inconsistencies between his words and his heart, which makes things all the better. It's a nice change. ]
shacklebreaker: (im smirking but inside im crying :'))

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-07 01:22 pm (UTC)(link)
We are. I'll dance with you again, and you can spend time with me as you please, no coercion necessary.

[Hopefully that's an answer that should satisfy her.]
psycholawgy: (there's just something in my eye!)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-07 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Looks like Athena once again has the case of the sniffles. ]

It's so nice to hear those words! Now my face is sweating, and I haven't even ran around the gardens yet!

[ Though now she really wants to, if only to release what excess emotions she has now. ]
shacklebreaker: (this evidence is balderdash)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-07 02:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Here we go again.]

Would you be capable of running, dressed like that?
psycholawgy: (even through ice and snow)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-07 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She's deeply considering it. ]

I probably could. I'd just have to hike up the skirt!
shacklebreaker: (dotards dotards dotards)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-07 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
And your shoes?

[He's taking no responsibility if you fall and break your ankle or something!!]
psycholawgy: (i'm all about that bass)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-07 02:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Easy. I'll take them off!

[ No wait, here's another idea. ]

I think I'm going to run on the way home, instead!
shacklebreaker: (run! run! or you'll be well done!)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-07 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, don't come crying to me at the end of the night if you become exhausted.

[He hasn't forgotten that was something she used to do as a kid. Inevitably he'd wind up carrying her to put her to sleep.]
psycholawgy: (butts!!!)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-07 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
That's not going to happen. I'm too old to cry!

[ SHHH LET'S NOT GET TECHNICAL ABOUT THIS.

But yes, she'll probably complain that she tired herself out if it does happen. ]
shacklebreaker: (grin)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-07 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I must object... You're always getting teary about this or that. Wouldn't you say that's a blatant contradiction to your claim?

[He sips his punch, looking smug. At least he didn't shout the objection.]
psycholawgy: (YOU ARE SO GOING TO GET IT)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-07 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Hah!

[ Slams on the table, and the contents of her glass shakes. At least Simon's holding his. ]

Hah hah! You're just imagining things!
shacklebreaker: (smug again)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-07 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmph. Then I'll take a picture with my Cerevice next time, so that I have photographic evidence.
psycholawgy: (get your head in the game!)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-07 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Immediately, she sits up straight, looking pretty stiff. ]

I'd like to see you try.
shacklebreaker: (hahaha u funny)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-07 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I will. You'll be so busy crying, it's not as though you'll notice me take it either way.
psycholawgy: (ANGRY TINY PUGS)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-07 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope there'll be other people who'll see you take advantage of an innocent maiden's tears!
shacklebreaker: if you have one lololo (use ur brain)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-07 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
But Athena, you just said you don't cry. Now you're a tearful innocent maiden?

[He totally set her up for that.]
psycholawgy: (i've fallen and i can't get up)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-05-07 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
...

... ... ...

Nooooo!

[ why does he have to be such a bully!! athena just rests her head on the table, feeling completely owned. ]

Maybe I should just go home on my own.
shacklebreaker: (lol!!!!!!!11)

[personal profile] shacklebreaker 2015-05-07 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[He gives a dark chuckle and drinks the last of his punch. Be as dramatic as you like, Athena, he doesn't care.]

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