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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!!


faestra: (03)

[personal profile] faestra 2015-05-11 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Ray way...? [Was that a catch phrase, man. Oh well, they all have their own idiosyncrasies that keep them going. He seems like he'd fit right in at home. She doesn't know him well enough to know if his cover-up smiles are more like Yuya's or Sora's, but oh well, it's agreeable.]

The thing I was thinking of... Well, I guess I can tell you. [Soujirou's name doesn't appear on the network anymore. She'd checked, because she didn't want to just ignore him after what she saw of his. But if he was still here, she'd worry he might change his mind about not killing her.]

A while ago, a lot of people had strange dreams that turned out to be each other's memories. We'd see what they saw, sensed what they sensed, felt what they felt.... anyway, I got the memory of this little boy. And he had this mantra running through his head through the memory... "If you are strong, you live; if you are weak, you die."

[He thought that even while he killed his entire family, which she had experienced firsthand. He might notice her flexing her fingers almost into fists before unfolding, and looking melancholy as she continues... but she doesn't plan to tell him what she really saw, just in case.]

It made a strong impression. But, I don't believe people should have to be thinking like that.
jyajyaaan: (but I still see you as a friend)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-05-12 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
It's a pun. Because I'm Rei!

[He points at himself and laughs, as if he actually thinks it's a great thing. Yuma would definitely have liked it.

His expression falls as he listens to her explanation, though. Vector's eyes don't miss the subtle gestures that no matter what she might be willing to tell him, there must also be things that she chooses not to.]


I can understand why some might think that way, I think. It's not false that the world is a place where the strong ones will thrive and the weak ones have to struggle for their lives. But that doesn't mean that the weak are powerless or that being strong alone means that you'll have a pleasant life.
faestra: (28)

[personal profile] faestra 2015-05-12 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[So he kind of agrees with it then.... this guy, Rei, he's definitely more serious than he lets on. Perhaps he's had a pretty hard life.]

Maybe you're right... Well, I did try to understand it, but I guess it doesn't really matter now.

[She'll avoid telling him the reason, that person is gone now. He was already having a rough enough time with being the only one left of his friends, she doesn't think she should spring it on him that people sometimes just disappear too.]

So... Rei, right? I'm Yuzu. If you need help acclimating I could probably give you a hand, as long as it's nothing illegal.

[Speaking of which. Has he even put the drink down yet. If not, she's giving it another pointed look.]

You said you needed some bags earlier - are you worried about food?
jyajyaaan: (No matter what. I trust you.)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-05-13 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
[He regards her with a hard to read look for a moment, eyes wide and thinking, lips lightly parted as if he considers saying something but doesn't know if he also wants to do so yet.]


Yeah, I'm not sure if we're supposed to cover for that ourselves too, but I think it's meant that way ...and I don't know how much of the funds they gave me I'll need for living on my own. Establishing a place to come back home to is expensive. [Shooting her a look, his eyes dart from her towards the shot glass. Before she has any time to react the corners of Vector's lips quirk up and he downs the liquid with one big gulp before slamming the glass down on the table.

Grinning at her, he waves a finger.]
-and no worries, it won't get any more 'illegal' than this! I'm one of the good ones!
faestra: (fan attack!)

[personal profile] faestra 2015-05-13 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
[She looks a bit shocked as he waves the finger in her face. REI. YOU ARE TESTING HER. Yuzu's patience for being tested is less than 10 seconds, so once he's done talking, here comes the comedic fan smack.]

Like I said, that's still too illegal!!
jyajyaaan: (Let's do this the Ray way!)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-05-13 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
Oops~!

[Laughing, he dodges as if it's no big thing.]

You better watch out with this thing, it's pretty big!
faestra: (you're about to get slapped)

[personal profile] faestra 2015-05-13 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
[WOW RUDE dodging the fan is also illegal!!!]

I'm not gonna watch out, Rei. It was deliberate. You should listen when people are talking!

[But at least she's not going to come after him again.]
jyajyaaan: (sounds like a good plan)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-05-13 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Says who?]

Alright, but you almost knocked that tray over with that thing right now. [He points at the table behind him before his expression turns into a friendly smile.]

..and I would consider trying to understand what that kid meant with his words back then, if it isn't letting go of you even now.

faestra: (suspicious!)

[personal profile] faestra 2015-05-14 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh? That again? [ignoring the tray comment because the tray is fine, gosh. She probably would've gone back to trying to help if he'd just left it at that, but he had to bring back the topic she was trying to move away from...]

It's not like that. When you reminded me of it, it wasn't in a good way.
jyajyaaan: (afsadadadsad HE BROKE!!)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-05-15 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
Eh? But I already said that I have no intention of dying again! And I'm not going to kill anybody either!!

[He looks shocked at the mere suggestion. A guy like him, killing somebody! Perish the thought!]
faestra: (mfw mieru)

[personal profile] faestra 2015-05-16 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
Uh, who said anything about killing...

[That fit the context she knew, but there was no reason to jump to that specifically from the mantra, was there?]

Wait, you don't have to freak out like that! I was just explaining!
jyajyaaan: (it's super effective?)

1/2

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-05-16 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh? You didn't mean- I thought- [Oops, did he read his social clues (in human.tm) wrong and jump to a conclusion that's only normal to guys like him?] But when you said that I remind you of that kid who's all about how the strong get to survive while the weak are gonna die...
jyajyaaan: (I'm sorry~)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-05-16 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[He lets out a laugh and slumps his shoulders.]

Thank god, I only got you wrong! Sorry, but for a moment I thought you'd misunderstood and were worried that I might react like one of those kids that you see in the media sometimes or something... !
faestra: (awkward)

[personal profile] faestra 2015-05-16 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
No, no. Honestly, with the way you were talking about yourself... [It sounded like he was guilty for being the one to survive despite being the weakest of his friends.]

I was way more worried about the possibility that you could run into trouble with someone like that.

[But he went and assumed she meant it from the other side, and it seemed to be the side he took with him suddenly encouraging her to follow that string of plot. All of this makes very little sense to her, so while she doesn't suspect anything in particular yet, he's definitely dug himself a bit of a hole. Yuzu gets very hung up on things when she doesn't understand them.]

Rei... what kind of life have you lead up til now?
jyajyaaan: (Yuma-kun?)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-05-16 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
No worries, I'm good at running!

[He laughs at his own joke before his laughter abruptly stops at her question and a confused frown spreads over his face.]

What kind of life...? [He seems honestly confused over the question for a moment before something akin to recognition flits over his face and he frowns unhappily.]

Well, up until some months ago I lived with my family somewhere else, but then something happened and me and my mom moved to Heartland City. I was both worried about whether I'd be able to make friends again and excited at the chance to meet my idol, Tsukumo Yuma, in person, but then...

[He shakes his head as he gives himself a visible push. Giving her a forced smile, he chuckles to himself.]

You could say instead of trouble finding us I was the one to find trouble instead. But I was with my friends and it was for the best, so I don't regret anything!
faestra: (03)

[personal profile] faestra 2015-05-30 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
... Even though you don't know the outcome of the battle you were in? Or is that something else?

[Honestly his story is kind of vague. She's still confused, so the nosiness will continue.]
jyajyaaan: (sounds like a good plan)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2015-05-31 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm~ Good question~

[He makes a face, obviously thinking her question over for a moment as if that hadn't crossed his mind up until now. Once he reaches a conclusion, he smiles.]

It's true that I don't know how the conflict is going to end and if I'll have any chance of seeing it. [His smile gains a little edge to it that betrays that he isn't just saying this lightly.] But even if it doesn't have a happy end, that doesn't mean that I have to feel bad about the things that lead up to it, right?