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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

[puredistortion]

[It would be very much preferred that this doesn't go down like last time. He's on his own now in unfamiliar territory. The fact that Tieria hasn't attacked him outright is encouraging and he doesn't hesitate to follow as a show of good faith. He isn't about to allow him to leave without the conversation he wants besides. Confrontation is inevitable, so they may as well get it out of the way.]

Some place to relax and unwind after such excitement would be most welcome.

[Assuming Tieria is even capable of such things. Casting one last glance at the smoldering remains over yonder, he continues on his way to wherever it is they are going]

[buildyourworld]

[ Tieria pointedly ignores Ribbons' comment until they reaches a secluded area outside of the party. He doesn't need people overhearing them. He has no intention in engaging the despicable Innovade with unnecessary conversation. It's already a miracle that he hasn't put a bullet in his head, especially when he would have no container or Veda to reconnect himself with. ]

When did you arrived?

[puredistortion]

Recently. You on the other hand, have had a good deal more time to make a name for yourself, haven't you.

[They're far enough away that it serves to keep their conversation private, even if it leaves something to be desired. He doesn't need to ask Tieria, having done extensive research for what little time he's had. At this point he'll hoard any bit of information he can get his hands on in an attempt to make sense of all this. He doesn't deem it necessary to tell him whether he's been here less than two weeks or two days.]

[buildyourworld]

[ Ignoring the comment about his temporary job, he simply rolls his eyes at the Innovade. He'll be able figure out when Ribbons arrive by probing the network for his digital signature anyway. ]

I'll find out anyway. Don't do anything unnecessary while you're here or I will interfere. Consider yourself warned, Ribbons Almark.

[puredistortion]

Do as you will. It will not affect how I choose to spend my time here.

[It's to be expected that Tieria would be watching. Things may be different here but some things haven't changed. There are still many things unknown to either of them. He still intends to learn as much as he can and decide what needs to be done.]

[buildyourworld]

[ He has a feeling that he's not being regarded seriously and that doesn't surprise him one bit. On one hand, he can certainly hide it from Ribbons until it's necessary to reveal it but on another hand, he'll rather not resort to the underhanded tactic that will certainly makes thing worse. Ribbons Almark after all, is a person whose regard of himself and humanity is warped beyond repair. ]

Just to be clear, [ He activates the link between them, simultaneously blocking Ribbons code from accessing his in return. It would be enough for Ribbons to realize the code Tieria uses is none other than Veda's itself. ] there won't be mercy from me if I judged you guilty. This is your only warning.

[puredistortion]

That's what you want, is it not? To bring conflict to this place.

[Newly arrived and already he's being subjected to threats. He doesn't appreciate that so much. Or this unwelcome connection for that matter. Veda or not he's crossed the line. What he sees before him is unworthy. He takes a step toward him, looking him in the eyes. Nothing Tieria can say will make him go back on his what he said. He's made his decision just as Tieria has made his, fully prepared for him to make good on it if it comes to that.]

[buildyourworld]

[ Tieria doesn't bat an eyelid over Ribbons' assumption but instead he only maintain the impassive stare at the renegade Innovade. ] Speak for yourself. I've spared you once, there won't be a second chance.

[ With that said, he turns off the link and walks away, leaving Ribbons in his own company. ]