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« 005 ⇢ event005.exe »
Who: CERES & you
When: IC: 10/04 | OOC: 11/15
Where: ViViD & McCERES
What: Intro Log
Rating/Warning: PG-13 | slightly nsfw
When: IC: 10/04 | OOC: 11/15
Where: ViViD & McCERES
What: Intro Log
Rating/Warning: PG-13 | slightly nsfw
//event005.EXE
![]() ViViD's usual worlds are unfortunately down for maintenance. While CERES' programmers work on getting it back up and running, all new entrees this round will be going through a different level than usual. Only a single world is accessible at the moment, a simple one entitled 'CERESLearn.' "What the $%@& is this?" you must be thinking. Well, it's simple! It's a study program, of course! CERES' advanced AI technology is here to make sure you learn and that you learn sexily. Whether or not you pay attention to the actual content is up to you, the player. Please enjoy it while it lasts. They're here to teach you a variety of subjects and also to make you feel vaguely uncomfortable all over. New arrivals and those logging into ViViD will first find themselves in a classroom with a new operator greeting them rather than Vidia.
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//SCENARIOS.EXE
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Welcome to CEREALIA's latest intro post. For your convenience, we have compiled a post detailing everyone's usual arrival experience (which is not entirely applicable this round for reasons stated above^) and a FAQ that should explain everything in more detail. Please read them thoroughly before playing. Thank you! |
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Please accept my apologies, sir, but I'm afraid that I don't have the free time to walk all the way to the housing district right now. I only stopped by here to be certain that the new arrivals weren't being treated too poorly, but I have a shift that I must make. Is it truly insufficient to give you directions?
[Like wow, gosh, can someone here not read a map?? Though of course with the tone and inflection and the way Kaoru words it, it sounds more like concern instead of critique.]
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[ He doesn't even hesitate to say that.. everyone must always pander to the shitlord baby's wishes, isn't that obvious?? He's not even saying it since he suspects Kaoru's shithattery just yet either, he's just also this rude to people expressing genuine concern.. what a master of manners over here. Especially since he doesn't seem to see anything wrong with it whatsoever. ]
If you don't have free time, then you can make free time, right? [ He reaches out, grabbing Kaoru's wrist. ] Come on, let's--
[ He stops. Because while he was too distracted by his own grumpiness a moment ago, he can definitely sense it now when he's touching Kaoru directly.. this person isn't human. And with Shuu being Shuu, he doesn't even care to hide the fact that he just realised that. ]
.. Oh..? What's this..? [ Yeah, Kaoru, you don't want Shuu to blow your guise up in public here? Might as well take him somewhere private after all, considering he looks just about ready to shout it off the rooftops instinctively.. ]
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Wow, this day is just not shaping up to be a good one.
Kaoru will attempt to withdraw the hand that Shuu's got by the wrist, but is also not willing to throw the whole helpless innocent human girl cover to the winds yet, SO... GOD. Away it is, then.]
—If you would like to know how to get to the apartments, you must go this way. [A GESTURE in the direction of the subway rails and housing area, and then Kaoru's setting off, hoping that Shuu decides to follow.]
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Besides, it seems to have worked well enough, right? It's probably more the last realisation more than anything, but Shuu doesn't really care just how he managed to get this person to go along with it all..
He's happy enough about it that he'll at least release his grip on Kaoru's wrist, but he's smiling like a little kid that stole a cookie from the cookie jar as he follows after Kaoru.
And - small blessings, probably - he actually waits until they're out of most people's earshots to speak up again, jogging up to walk next to Kaoru. ]
So you're a demon too, huh? And you're going around as a girl? Or is that just what you like to wear?
[ At least he was on to that, apparently.. maybe it's since he could pass for a girl if he tried too, he can just tell the difference by looking. At least he doesn't seem too shitheaded just yet - maybe a little too prodding and overly curious, but.. you know, little kid behaviour, especially the most annoying aspects of it.. time for 21 questions with an annoying baby demon lord. ]
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But there's no shitheadedness currently happening on this end, either. Kaoru is very much playing the Delicate Maiden card, holding his hands close to his chest and keeping a fair distance even when Shuu picks up the pace to walk even instead of trailing after. Even the way Kaoru speaks indicates just how much space is being left between the two of them, like a verbal version of holding a hand out and going "you stay on that side of the line".]
Please don't ask a stranger such embarrassing questions, sir... [GOD. Kaoru's so agitated about being sniffed out so soon that there isn't even any appreciation for the fact that Shuu managed to show a tiny sand grain's worth of tact by waiting until they're alone. No mercy from shitheads...
But the first question - that's something that can't be skirted as easily. Face painted with hesitation, Kaoru's eyes avert, posture becoming even more closed off.]
...But it would seem that you and I aren't human, yes.
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Hmm, I thought so! It's totally radiating off you! [ Even if it took Shuu a little while.. but apparently the realisation has thrown his mood around a complete 180. For as long as it lasts, anyway.
He's also probably getting into Kaoru's personal space here a little.. not even on purpose to be a shithead or anything, more just because little kids just don't know concepts like personal space to begin with. Gawking at Kaoru and all.. ] But you really don't want to talk about why you dress that way? Is it embarrassing?
[ DISPLAYS ALL ANNOYING NATURAL FIVE YEAR OLD HABITS AT ONCE.. ]
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Is it? [A quiet question without much actual curiosity behind it. Kaoru is too busy practically folding inward to try maintaining a little bit of his personal bubble, for what little good it will do. At least Shuu just seems annoying so far and not an actual shithead... Annoying is something that's easier to deal with.]
—It's personal. [Which isn't a lie, at least!!] So I would rather not speak about it. I apologize; it isn't anything against you, sir.
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It's okay! [ And while most people would take that answer as "I'll back down, sure", for Shuu it's.. ] I'll find out anyway!
[ Lovely. ]
It's preeetty bad to keep secrets from fellow demons anyway, you know? Aren't demons supposed to trust each other unlike humans?
[ Not that there aren't quite a few demons he'd love to shank especially since they got in his way, but.. well, he doesn't have to add that out loud.. ]
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THAT SAID, Kaoru's expression becomes one of apology at that, and one hand raises to touch his chest in a demure and uncertain gesture.]
I apologize if I've offended you, sir. It isn't a matter of trust... It's simply that the story seems to bore most people who hear it, which is a difficult thing to swallow. [His gaze is cast to the side after that with some soft rendition of timidity. Good lord, he can already tell his acting is going to get a workout today...]
But you're entirely right. If a demon were to insist, I would explain. Unlike the humans who can't be trusted, I have yet to meet a demon that I fear retribution from. [gentle sounds of internal barfing...] Disinterest or dismissal is not a terrible thing at all, compared to what a human is capable of.
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So he's a little pleased, actually.. not being stuck here with just humans is a lot better than what he thought the situation was, and Kaoru seems like someone who knows their place and values on top of it and doesn't scold him!! Oh boy, the best kind of people.. ]
Huh? Do you think I seem like the kind of guy who'd easily find something boring?
[ Yes.. that's exactly what you seem like, Shuu.. and exactly what you are like. ]
I'm pretty sure that I'll find it super interesting! So why don't you try telling me, huh? I'll tell you something good in return like.. hm, my name, I guess? [ It's actually sort of a genuine offer, considering giving out names easily is not as much of a Thing in Sengoku times.. although Shuu still does it a lot more casually than most of the demons from back there. ]
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It's my own uncertainty that makes me hesitate, so please think nothing of it. [The easiest way to avoid confrontation is to take the blame onto yourself, and Kaoru does it elegantly! Even if there is totally some internal eye-rolling happening at his offer, like what the heck. The amount of care Kaoru has in learning Shuu's name is approximately 0% (though that will change pretty quickly as soon as he actually learns it). Even if he practiced Sengoku-era customs, he still wouldn't care... what a nice guy.]
I would very much appreciate learning your name, sir. As for me, it's simply what I'm used to. It's a little embarrassing, so I don't like to talk about it, but most people don't notice so it isn't a topic that ever emerges. [SEE... TOTALLY BORING.]
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[ Just after saying he wouldn't find.. anything boring.. good job, Shuu, failed step one. But no one ever said he put much effort into lying - mostly since he doesn't have the kind of dedication it takes to keep up pretenses like Kaoru, he's too impulsive and childish for it. There's a momentary frown that crosses his face since he thought it'd be at least 3 times more fun than this boring answer, but oh well. No need to dig further into it if it's just some shitty "used to it" kind of deal.. maybe Kaoru just likes being pretty.. he gets that feeling, man. He feels that feel.
So Shuu lets out an exaggerated long sigh, moving his arms up above him to stretch them into the air. ]
An-y-way, I guess I do owe you my name now, huh..? It's Shuu.
[ WHY ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR LAST NAME OUT NOW YOU DINGUS.. changes his mind every five seconds.. ]
And yours? I got to call you something else than "that guy who likes to dress up as a girl", right?
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I apologize... [Again. How many times can someone apologize in one conversation LET'S FIND OUT.
That said, if Shuu's going to leave out his last name, Kaoru's certainly not going to give one out either. It's a curious thing, though, considering Shuu is dressed like an even ye older ye olde, and that isn't a name that is instantly recognized. Kaoru may not have as solid an information network as some demons, and there are enough around so that learning every name is a feat, but this is still enough to have his guard up.]
Mine is Kaoru; it's a pleasure to meet you, Shuu-san. [A pretty but subdued smile is offered. A small part of him wants to reach over and rip out his fancy hair decs for being such a RUDEASS.] —Were you intending to look at the apartments closer to the city center, or near the outskirts?
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Especially since their near-family bond of shithattery has not been found out.. yet.. neither of them better look on the network later and find out the other's last name, huh..
But for now Shuu is just thinking about this question Kaoru is asking him since clearly it is very Important!! ]
Hmm.. whichever is more fun? [ Shuu Nagumo: reigning champion of the answers that don't help jack shit sport. ] I guess I don't really want to live next to a lot of humans, but I don't want to have to walk a lot to get to anything fun either.
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BUT ANYWAY, yes, important questions - ie how to keep this loser as far away from his own apartment as physically possible.]
Living next to humans is an inevitability here, I'm afraid. While there are a number of people who aren't either human or demon, the humans still outnumber most of us, I believe. [Even if half of them are like, weird humans that can shoot fire out of their feet.]
If you don't want to do much walking, what about one of the complexes near the rails?
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But even though that fact brings a look to Shuu's face as if he just ate something really gross, he instead focuses on the last part. Even though the frown doesn't really leave his face. The five year old shitlord is displeased.. ]
.. What're "rails" supposed to be? [ STICK WITH 16TH CENTURY SPEAK, KAORU.. ]
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Oh— [GIVING HIM A LOOK like he's only just now remembering that Shuu is lookin ye olde.] ...They were unfamiliar to me too, at first. [THERE THERE NERD.]
But it's a useful way to get from place to place. They carry subway cars and trains from one location to another... Think of it as a series of carriages attached front to back, but without any animals or people needed to pull it along the tracks.
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But if it's not people or animals carrying them, then what is? [ Congratulations, Kaoru.. you might notice Shuu is like one of those annoying kids who keeps asking BUT WHYYYYY or BUT HOOOWWW after everything you explain to him. And it doesn't help that he has even less of an idea of eletricity and.. well, pretty much any modern intervention than Kaoru or anyone else here. ]
Is someone controlling them as they go? -- Oh, I wanna do that!
[ Denied. You'd kill everyone, Shuu.. and not even give a shit.. ]
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Ah... I don't believe that such a job is available to us, unfortunately. [Because with how Shuu's already been acting, Kaoru can tell it would be QUITE LITERALLY A TRAINWRECK... which would be hilarious... He doesn't want to inflict Shuu on himself but he would totally unleash him on the unsuspecting public.]
It runs on electricity, if I'm recalling correctly, which is the same thing powering these lights- [Pointing to some street lights and outdoor lamps] -and those signs. [Neon signs!! Open/Close signs, things like that.]
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I should find out who I can ask about that.. [ "Ask" sounds more like "threaten" here, let's be real.. ] Riding one must be so cool, you could go so fast..! Everyone would have to move aside!
[ He cheerfully laughing, folding the fingers of both hands together. YES, HE'S TOTALLY IGNORING THIS ELECTRICITY TALK IN FAVOR OF CONTINUING HIS DAYDREAMING.. sorry, Kaoru, this is the shit you have to deal with. Karma coming back to bite you square in the ass. ]
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But Kaoru has a black belt in patience, so it's not like this is enough to cause any outward changes, even if the inward train of thought right now is currently like "maybe if I pinch his nose shut, he'll forget how to breathe".]
The carts move along tracks, so no one is in the way to move aside in the first place. [Gentle revenge by bursting Shuu's bubble!!]
But it's interesting enough, riding in them. The subway is underground so there isn't much to see, but the trains offer a pleasant view.
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[ Totally interested in what Kaoru is saying now! But that's only since the other is going along with his baby attention span and talking about something cool like CARS and TRAINS.. yeah!! See, as long as you keep Shuu satisfied, he's totally not dangerous at all. Just terribly, terribly annoying. ]
But are they stuck on those tracks? I mean, it'd be a whole lot more fun to just drive them anywhere! [ Like.. you know.. over people, straight into a building, laughing wildly all the while... ]
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But Kaoru can at least tell the sort of direction that the conversation needs to go in to keep Shuu somewhat manageable. Not that he... hasn't been already, honestly?! Shuu's actually been (annoyances aside) very easy to handle so far. Gesturing off to the left, either way!!]
I could show you one of the stations, if you'd like to see for yourself.
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Like causing literal trainwrecks. Hallelujah.. ]
Really? [ ALL THIS ENTHUSIASM. His eyes are practically sparkling. ] Of course I want to see it! Maybe we can just grab one of them and drive it around!
[ Congratulations, Kaoru, you're now enlisted for this joyriding spectacle.. ]
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He is also not very well-inclined to the whole throwing himself into dangerous situations just because someone else decided it was a good idea thing, though, and that's what this current situation is starting to reek of. It's a good thing, Kaoru thinks, that CERES trains are probably not as easy to hijack as some of the other modes of transportation available.]
Perhaps... [Says Kaoru in the way that a parent would say to their annoying dumb kid who's asking if it's possible to eat an entire building made of chocolate in one sitting.]
If you'll follow me, though - it's this way. [AND OFF, TO ADVENTURE!!] You can also use your CereVice's map if you ever wish to explore more on your own without the risk of getting lost.
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