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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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PHASE I

[ Aoko isn't ready for this. She isn't dressed for this; her outfit might be reasonably warm, but it's so plain, so utterly and completely informal, that she's sure she already sticks out like a sore thumb. As if to add insult to injury, her eyes are still red-rimmed from an earlier scattering of frustrated tears. Oh god, oh god, she's a mess and if she doesn't spontaneously combust, it'll be a miracle—or a disaster, she's not sure which …! ]

[ Frantic, desperate, she makes one last ditch effort to salvage the situation. She whips back around to the guy who'd just asked for her name (why had she given it to him in the first place?! Stupid Aoko!) and waves her hands ] Wait, I've changed my mind, I think I'm just going to—

"PRESENTING AOKO NAKAMORI, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AND AVID FAN OF THE LETTER P!"

— go …

{Phase I}

[ Wear something formal? Menardi doesn't own anything other than her dress and armor, so that's what she's here in. And 'fitting in' really just means following the people heading in like she's supposed to be there - it worked everywhere else, it will work here. ]

Presenting Phoenixia of Pox

[ Who was that supposed to be? Menardi ignores it, looking about for anything interesting. Although anyone near might notice the pink scales on her shoulders and put two and two together. ]

{ Phase II }

[ The food tables will always have the most interest to Menardi. It's food, she's a proxian, she'll be here forever. Or, well, be over by the food until there's no meat left.

Which is almost entirely what she's putting on her plate. There are the occasionally greens that vanish, but mostly? Meat. So much meat. She'll be hovering around the alcohol table once in a while too, inspecting anything that looks golden to see if it's up to her standards.
]
{ Phase IV }

[ Food got boring, trying to find mead got boring, so Menardi is in the gardens, because maybe something won't be boring here.

Like that bug thing. Perfect. ]

Much more like it! [ She's a little buzzed, so she just reacts with slightly crazed sounding laughter as the tree tries to catch her. A party isn't a good party unless there's some sort of violence, right? ]

Because captcha is evil. Threads are moving over here!

[Continued from here

Rei blinks in confusion but there's no sense of a lie in Ruby. That's the truth, and there have been rumors she's heard about the departed returning. Stings a bit, but...eh...]

I'd like to think that I'm nice. I'm Rei. Rei Hino. And I...it's nice to meet you, again.

[Continued from here

Okay, Rei just has to laugh. Oz...what...]

What series is that?

[Continued from here]

Is there...a reason?

[This sounds like an Usagi thing.]

[continued from here]

Well, I'd say you made the right choice, of course.

[A pause, and a slight smile forms. She's curious to see what you'll say.]

Care to dance, then? I certainly won't be attempting to sway you from your boyfriend.

[Continued from here]

It's a more complex situation than I'd thought. I'd rather not do something rash that causes problems for everyone.

[Well, there's no way she can ignore that entrance]

The letter P, huh? I gotta say, I'm a bigger fan of the letter M....

[Maya, do you know notice how utterly mortified this girl looks?]

Phase I & II & III: Serious party for serious people

[ Thankfully someone talked Shirasu out of the lavender tuxedo and got him to settle on something classier. He enters when his name is called, and looks as though he couldn't be more at ease, when in truth, he's not a fan of parties whatsoever. The only time he attended balls was when he had to spy from the rafters, or while disguising himself completely.

So he moves toward the buffet spread, and skips over the savory fare for the desserts. And he piles two plates very very high.

Later, he can be found watching the people on the dance floor, holding his first (and only) glass of wine. He's familiar with some Western dance -- useful on covert assignments -- but it'd take a lot (maybe more wine) to get him to dance, as himself. ]

Phase IV: I saw a porno like this once...

[ Perhaps something was in the wine, or the food, or the affect of the lights on the water, but while he was able to kill the creature with a few well-thrown kunai (ninja are never unarmed, silly!), he completely misses the tentacle tree.

And despite all of his skill, there's only so much one can do wrapped shoulders to feet and hanging upside down.

He is one very unhappy ninja. ]

Phase Why: Snot, snot everywhere!

[ After that damn tee, Shirasu needs a break. Too many people, too much socializing, and too much loss of his dignity -- when the only things you take personal pride in are being a ninja and making sweets, getting caught up that badly stings.

Deeper into the gardens, he loosens his tie and undoes the top two buttons of his shirt, he takes a few deep breaths and tries to clear his head....

And sees... Gerokichi -- or rather, tanuki, everywhere. Big ones, littler ones. Couples milling around. Tanuki... dancing? ]

I don't believe this... [ A mixture of awe and dismay and irritation. Gerokichi never liked him and now he's surrounded by them? ]

[ From here!

Shirasu watches the Yamainu captain warily as he returns; as much as Sousei doesn't trust Shirasu, the feeling is mutual, even if he will grudgingly allow Sousei seems to have integrity. They're alone, and the slightest change in sword angle would be enough to do damage to more than just vines.

But as the bonds loosen and he begins to fall, Shirasu tucks his head and body as best he can to cushion himself from the impact. He climbs to his feet, untangling himself from the remaining vines. And with his pride already smarting, he swallows the rest down. ]

Thank you. [ Ugh. ]

[ From here!

Staying armed at all times is probably a good idea. Shirasu tucks his head and body as he falls, trying to protect himself from the impact. He begins to untangle himself from the vines, with the young man's help, and he keeps an eye on both the rescuer and the tree. ]

Thank you for your help.

[Continued from here

[Rei makes a bland face but doesn't respond, unwilling to break the chant. She can't, but then she also can't really stop the drop from happening.]

Akuryu Taisan!

[Her fingers dart up and the paper flies up at the plant, burning the tendril with a grip on Rin. She'll dash forward next and attempt to catch her if necessary, but the success of that is dubious...]

[ From here!

He sees you looking at those tiny cakes, Mio. You are clearly a kindred soul when it comes to desserts. So he will have to qualms about offering. ]

It's no trouble. I'll give the other to my brother, and I can always come back for some for myself. [ Pleasant expression. ]

[ Phase II ]

[ Kousetsu will be here and he will be trying the wide variety of foods available out on the tables before him. He's actually not standing out like a sore thumb this evening. Although perhaps he is because he's currently wearing this along with his blue hair being braided in a long but neat braid. Souza wanted to do it, so he really has no objections on the matter. He'll be eyeing the food selections with some curiosity but once he has a plate he's...not going to do much else. There's a lot of food to try so he'll just wander around picking up whatever he thinks is odd and weird to eat. ]

[ Phase III ]

[ He doesn't know the first thing about dancing ahuegjs. So clearly he will just be wall flowering it up and watching from the sidelines with intrigue. The foot movements remind him of training exercises but this isn't as terrible as training. It's just he doesn't know if anyone would want to dance with him. But if he's dragged onto the floor or asked to dance he will oblige. He's very chill and calm like that. ]

[ Phase IV ]

[ After awhile the party might just over tax him juuust a little. So to the gardens he goes. It's at least a nice and peaceful night? He was hoping to just take a brief walk among the beautiful trees and plants. But...plants attacking him was not what he was expecting from this place at all. When that vine tries to reach for his sword it's very clear that it made the wrong decision though. In a flash of glinting sliver he draws his blade with in human speed and the wriggle portion of the vine detached from its main body remains on the ground. ]

...I am sorry. [ He really didn't mean to do that! But his peaceful apology is disrupted as several more vines shoot out from the ground and try to attack him?! ]

This is...! [ Help a sword bro out, will you? He's handling it well enough on his own but it's clear he's not really sure what's happening... ]

Moving threads to here!

[ From here!

Shirasu sees Souza before he even approaches, having heard him announced. The sword looked incredibly happy with Tenka, Sousei and Kousetsu. The group looked comfortable with one another, even if some of them weren't comfortable at the party. He smothers a pang of nostalgia and just remembers that his brother is here. He shouldn't need anything else.

He blinks when Souza asks about dancing, though. He wouldn't have thought the sword spirit familiar it. ]

Are you sure that I can dance?

[ continued from here

[ Kousetsu nods in a 'yes' fashion. ] They are better versed in it than Souza or I. I am sure Haru-san knows many things as well. There are...still some things that are harder to get used to. But I have found enjoyment in these so called 'games' that they have here.

[ Naoki kindly showed him how to play video games, at least ones that related to shogi and mahjong. ]

Edited 2015-04-27 23:08 (UTC)

[Continued from here]

Well I'm sure I'm not as good a fighter as Yamazaki-san. But I'm glad you think that.

[A laugh.]

And I'll probably sound like a nagging old hen, but you should make sure to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Especially fruits. They help fight diseases.

[ continued from here

[ He'll look at his plate and then back at Kaoru with something that resembled curiosity? Who even knows what the many stares of Kousetsu mean. ]

Would you...like to try some, Kaoru-san? [ Because it's rude not to offer after Kaoru so graciously went to pick it up for him. ]

[dressed in a standard black tuxedo he had borrowed solely for the occasion, kaito had been ignoring the long-winded and ridiculous introductions for most of the night. his attention was focused, of course, on working his magic all over the ballroom floor-- both individually and in tandem with Trucy Wright, professional magician extraordinaire. pulling roses out of thin air and flicking cards out from under his sleeves was much more interesting than keeping track of every guest at this lavish event, although he had to admit some of the names were fairly amusing. ms sparklekins mcdinklebutt had elicited a pretty impressive snicker from him, after all]

[and then. . . some names stood out among the rest for entirely different reasons]

[he's in the process of pilfering some snacks from the food table when he hears it. nakamori aoko, and his hand freezes in mid-air]

-- eh?

[his head snaps up, gaze flickering towards the entrance, and he gawks dumbly like a deer caught in the headlights]

[even the most prepared magician can be taken off guard by the unexpected sometimes]

[Continued from here]

Only at times? I'd figure he'd cook all the time.

[A beat, because she can feel the discomfort in Saber, it's hard to miss.]

And I'm sorry, if there's tension with the two of you. I think you're both nice, though.

[ Continued from here

[ Kousetsu knows that not all humans are kind. Souza's experiences and past coupled with Sayo's past are both indicative of this. But it helps that people here seem to be entirely more accepting of swords than he would have thought possible. At least it's one less worry for them and Haru. ]

Yes you are right. Not everyone is...understanding of us. But from the few I have spoken with here, they did not seem...too terribly scared of what we are.

[ It was a good start at least. Perhaps here they could actually live fulfilling lives. ]

[Continued from here]

Hey, don't worry about it! I was just kind of surprised by how many people showed up here!

[As Anna too looked around, she had to give a chuckle]

But I'm guessing that everyone just wants to party just because!

[Phase 1]

[Han was not aware he was supposed to provide an introduction. Though at least he's familiar enough with other universes to somewhat understand what's going on when he's announced as]

Professor Henry Jones Junior, Friend of All Ewoks

[He merely shakes his head. He's not friend to all Ewoks. Only some.]

[Phase 2]

[Food and wine have always been a highlight of these things. Despite his history, he's attended enough fancy balls to be able to sample the menu without making any sort of mess. Why, he even looks positively comfortable. And well put together, through no fault of his own.]

[Phase 3]

[He'd be crazy to not seize on this excuse to get Leia out onto the dance floor. Though, being used to diplomatic events, he is also not adverse to platonic dances with anyone who so desires. He's actually a very skilled dancer.]

[Phase 4]

[He eventually wanders out to the gardens. They're rather impressive, really. And what's with that fountain?

Acutally, seriously, what's with that fountain?]

Kriffing hells, now it's my kind of party.

[He's never unarmed, if he can help it. Even at parties, he has holdout weapons concealed under his clothin. The only problem is the tree trying to stop him from grabbing them.]

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