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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

[OK NOW I'M DONE]

[poised]

[NOPE, SHE CAN'T DO IT.]

Oh, I'm simply mortified! I truly beg your pardon...!!

1/2

[thatdamnknight]

[oh. OH!! THAT EXPLAINS A LOT. and makes natalia seem a lot less crazy. all this has just been a case of mistaken identity.

geez though, how much alike do he and this guy look... a doppelganger from another world?]

[thatdamnknight]

[you know what, pondering that can come after reassuring the poor girl that everything's fine. mistakes happen and he's not mad! no reason to be mortified!! flynn pulls out his most charming and comforting smile in attempt to emphasize that.]

Oh no, please, it's all right. Really. It was an innocent mistake with no harm done.

[poised]

[pretty much a doppelganger

a replica if you will]

Even your patience....

Goodness, I apologize. This'll take some getting used to.

[thatdamnknight]

[maybe he is a replica who just traveled through space and no one even knows it.

flynn keeps up that kind, if somewhat awkward smile. even the patience, huh? if nothing else, this guy sounds like a good guy.]

Are Guy and I really that alike?

[poised]

[Admittedly, it makes Natalia pause. If she answers that immediately then -- well, it's the same thing as when she considers Luke and Asch to be the same person, isn't it. She pauses for a moment before trying to explain more certainly:]

Well... I can't say for certain since I remain rather unfamiliar with you, sir. However based on first impressions and what has been discussed so far, I must admit so.

[Though she seems to realize that a moment later-]

But oh! Goodness, please, you must allow me to apologize again. [She curtsies once.] What a terrible impression for a hostess to make... Regardless, my name is Natalia.

[thatdamnknight]

[oh! the hostess! having only momentarily seen the hostess speak from a distance while having a few other things on his mind explains the lack of recognition. that awkward smile shifts into a more genuine one.]

I didn't realize that was you.

[he puts a hand to his chest and gives a small bow in response to the curtsy. being raised in the lower quarter doesn't mean lacking knowledge about manners and proper etiquette (and maybe he also looked up a few does and don't at balls the other day at the library).]

Flynn Scifo. It's a pleasure, Miss Natalia. Thank you for the invitation to tonight's event.

[poised]

[Good job, Flynn, your studying paid off.

Natalia just offers him a smile in return, nodding in acknowledgement. It comes a bit more naturally to her, guess who's been wrapped up in this sort of thing her entire life?]

Please, just Natalia is fine. ['Miss' always treads dangerously close to her status and she'd rather that not be a topic of conversation.] But certainly, Flynn. I hope that, aside from my minor outburst, it's been to your liking.

[This? This is a bit easier. Though it's... still hard to shake the feeling of familiarity just because he looks so much like Guy.]

[thatdamnknight]

[flynn wouldn't call it an outburst, but refrains from commenting. mistakes happen. no one ever expects to run into a doppelganger of a friend.

a nod comes in reply. all awkwardness aside, it's been pretty fun. out of his comfort zone, but fun and good practice for the future. the buffet had to be the best part. that steak... mmm...]

Very much so. I've never attended a ball before so it's an honor for my first to be one so well orchestrated.

[really, natalia, good work. between the food and the decorations and all else, it sets the bar high for future balls. the lack of guy shenanigans might be the only way to top it.]

[poised]

[Uwoohhh, she's practically glowing with the praise. It warms her heart, not really for her own accomplishment but more--]

Oh, I'm so glad! Everyone that assisted me with it absolutely put their entire heart into it. I'm overjoyed that it's managed to come together so well.

Your praise is greatly appreciated, Flynn. I will certainly pass along your kind words.

[thatdamnknight]

Please do. The amount of effort they, and yourself as well, put in really shows and deserves the praise.

[more praise because not only does she deserve it but it's a good way to get them away from that earlier awkward mess. it helps that flynn means every word, with that charming smile fully in place the whole time.]