estoria | - « INTRO ⇢ WINTERBALL.EXE

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!!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Oh please, I think you'll play a good one pauper or not! And trust me, I've seen plenty of people who are big jerks and don't deserve that title!

[Again, Anna was never good at pretending. She was always someone who was far more better at being honest and straightforward.

As she crossed her arms and gave a proud smile, it quickly grew into a warm smile]

...But thanks. For keeping that secret by the way.

[that reply had been the best call if that smile's anything to go by. a note gets made to really have a chat with estellise on the subject one day. one day.]

Not at all. I'll keep the secret for as long as you need.

[said with the utmost sincerity. no one will hear the secret from flynn's lips, at least not without her approval.]

[There was a sigh of relief coming from her. While she had accidentally told some about her secret, a part of her was bracing for the worst.

And yet...]

You better! Because if you do? I've got a certain someone who wouldn't be happy either!

[Again, she's teasing but the look on her face was testing him. Almost as if she was waiting for his response]

You have my word as commandant of the imperial knights, Anna.

[okay ACTING commandant, but it's gonna be official soon, anyway. that knightly oath comes with a hand across the chest and a bow, too. consider that the knight version of a pinkie swear.]

[And that was when Anna chuckled nervously. Almost by instinct, she immediately did a curtsy as she looked up at him]

Then I see to it that you follow through? It's my duty to keep it a secret too! I'm not going to let you do all the work here!

[While she was a princess, this was always Elsa's territory. Which was why she still looked uncertain despite everything telling her not to]

[whereas flynn looks completely in the zone as he straightens and smiles. being a knight, behaving like a knight, is getting to be like breathing: so normal he doesn't even think about it.]

I promise to do my share so don't worry.

[Meanwhile, there was a part of Anna that couldn't help but be a bit envious. Flynn seemed like the perfect knight and yet, here she was...]

Well if you say so. But you must take your job really seriously though, I don't think I ever met a knight that kept his promises!

[But then again, outside of Chal, wasn't Flynn one of the first knight she meant?]

[that gets a frown out of flynn. bad knights, well, he's dealt with them himself and it's not a fun experience.]

You must not have known very good knights. I'm sorry that you experienced such poor displays of knighthood.

[Blink blink

Oh.

Oooohhhhhhhhhhhh. Cue flail!]

What? Oh no! No, no, no, no, no! I just meant that you're doing a good job, that's all! I just never really met a knight before so it's kind of nice to meet one in person! And see that they're doing their job, that's all!

[oh! that's A LOT better than originally implied. flynn smiles lightly.]

I'm sorry for misunderstanding. But thank you. Any knight should follow the code regardless of where they are.

Oh really? Then mind if I ask what those code is? I mean, the most I ever know is that they need to protect the princess at all cost!

[A beat]

At least that's what I heard and red in books anyway! It must be really nice to go on adventures all the time!

That isn't false, but not the entire truth, either. It boils down to protecting all people regardless of status and maintaining honorable behavior.

[there's more to it than JUST that, but those are the more major aspects of it.]

We also pledge loyalty toward the emperor or empress or, if neither are available, then the commandant.

But still! It just sounds like it would be really awesome to go out and explore the kingdom a little! Don't you ever wonder what's it like outside those walls or see what the world is like?

[And just like that, she opened her arms and spread them out!]

I mean, don't you wish you get a chance to see a lot more than just what you usually see? I know I do!

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