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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!!

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[Nope, no recognition at all.]

Romeo? What an odd name.

[damn! Levi knew about Alice and Wonderland, but not Romeo and Juliet? that is a shame. England's disappointment shows on his face]

Back when it was written, I don't think it was so odd. Actually, the name is still prevalent in certain countries today.

[He smirks a little wider at that.]

And just how old is this story?

[he smirks also, because wow he has to do a little math. he's so old]

Let's see... It was written back in the late 1500s... So, a little over 400 years old? At least from my time.

Ah, a story that survives the test of time! How wonderful. Now you'll really have to tell me how it goes.

I could do that, but it might be better if you can read it for yourself. I wonder if the library here would have it... [CERES could extract it from his code, or something stupid like that]

Aah, you're no fun.

[But he doesn't seem too terribly disappointed. He likes reading, after all. And still needs to properly sit down with Alice in Wonderland, as it turns out it does exist here.]

But tell me, before I read it...what makes it so universally enjoyed in your world?

[hummmmms in thoughts]

Well, aside from it being written by a famous author, it has that forbidden romance appeal. Two kids fall in love, but they're not allowed to date, so they fight against every obstacle in their path just so they can date. [maybe England sparkled a little bit there, at that last bit. ah, romance! he truly loves it!]

["Not allowed". Probably a family conflict, then. Levi has seen plenty, being from a noble household, but they were always seen from afar, like players on a stage. The Baskervilles were mercifully exempt from such things.]

Stories like that usually tend to end badly.

[not wanting to give anything away, England makes sure to steel his expression]

I suppose you will just have to find out for yourself. Unless you cannot find the book. I promise to tell you the whole story in that case.

I look forward to it.

[He sits forward then, crossing his legs so he can set his elbow on his knee and prop up his chin in one hand.]

I haven't forgotten the question you asked earlier; about when I died. The easy answer is "a long time ago". The longer answer...well. There are far more differences between our worlds than the stories we tell or the holidays we celebrate. I'm afraid I would only confuse you further if I were to try and explain it.

[ah, right. this question. England had been half-joking when he told Levi he would ask him about it again. he nods to show he understands]

It's all right. I keep feeling like our worlds have some common ground, but the more we talk, the more I am realizing how wrong I am.

Some things are still the same. Ah, how should I put it...

[Still leaned over, he reaches into the folds of his cloak and pulls out a pocket watch on a long golden string. It's an old fashioned one that requires winding, so it's anyone's guess where he managed to acquire such a thing here. He opens it up, lifts it high enough that they can both see the face of it.]

Time passes the same for most people, according to the hands of the clock. The seconds tick the same here as they do back home, so I can only assume that this is true for most people who arrive here. You know Oz, but have you met any others with the family name of Baskerville here?

Baskerville. [he repeats the word] I remember hearing that name, but I don't recall from where.

[That's funny, actually. The Baskervilles are a family shrouded in mystery, no matter which part of history they come from. If they exist in other worlds too, with their own individual Jury and Abyss, there's a good chance that the public wouldn't recognize their power, just as they're not meant to back home. Hm, more questions to answer later.]

Haha, if you say it's from another book, I might just end up having a crisis of identity.

[He laughs harder.]

Just kidding! Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if that's the manner that our world has bled into others. It would make perfect sense.

[even though the name is common where England is from, in both literature and real life, he wants to put Levi's mind at ease]

No, no. I heard it here, within the past few months. [he rubs his chin in thought] Someone I was speaking to mentioned it in passing... [ah! then the lightbulb goes off, and he looks up] I think it was Lily.

Aaah that girl is too popular for her own good.

[If only she weren't so friendly!]

She became a Baskerville soon after I died. We met here in this world.

So, she's from your world, but you did not know her then? [that sounds like a huge coincidence, actually]

I'm not sure of the exact details, but she must have arrived soon after I'd died. My heir had taken over as head of the household by then.

Your heir... [England leans back a bit] Are you some kind of lord?

I was a duke!

[Can't you tell by the regal way that he--oh wait.]

I see. [Levi is so... un-duke-like. but what sort of person qualifies are a duke, or as a royal, or as a normal person? it doesn't matter. England is slowly trying to piece together more information.

when he adjusts his body, his shoulder brushes up against a nearby flower. he doesn't think anything of it] ...But you asked if I knew any of the other Baskervilles. Why?

[He shrugs and rolls his shoulders back to loosen them up a bit.]

Only because I'd hate to repeat anything that they may have already told you. Depending on who you ask, our individual accounts of history would differ greatly.

I've only heard the name from Lily, and now you. Lily did not mention any of the history to me. She only told me a little bit about Chains.

Ah! Then you've probably met Bandersnatch.

[Lily sure does love showing off that Chain of hers.]

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