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Panem Events ([personal profile] etcircenses) wrote in [community profile] thecapitol2014-03-24 12:14 pm

The Crowning of Mindy McReady

Who| Everyone who's anyone.
What| The Crowning.
Where| A warehouse on the edge of town.
When| Starting from early evening till late into the night.
Warnings/Notes| Be sure to check the linked thread for plot purposes, even if you don't tag into it.

The party is brightly colored.

The theme, subtly, is super heroes. Boldly paints city scapes are splattered across the walls, and hallways are made to look like dingy, potentially crime ridden alleys. From the upper walkways of the warehouse, party goers can get hooked into harnesses and swing out over the dance floor. Above them, tributes and VIPS can find themselves on a clear plastic dance floor levitated above everything, looking like they're hanging in air.

Masks are passed out in plenty, and capes are easy to find, while brightly colored drinks themed around super powers are plentiful. None of them actually work, but many of the Capitol people are happy to pretend, mocking super strength or invisibility with each new beverage.

Under the dance floor a catacomb of tunnels and rooms full of obstacles is splashed with black light receptive colors. Party goers are given vests and laser guns, marked green for villains and red for heros, and set loose to hunt each other in the laser tags playground. The screens in the dance floor keep a running tally of which side is winning, displaying the players on the screens around the room, along with clips from the arenas.

About half way through the night, everyone is gathered to the main stage for a special announcement.
baaarbie: (Look up | Inspecting)

[personal profile] baaarbie 2014-03-27 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
He'd been meandering around, exchanging niceties with those he needed to and generally getting himself back into the public light he'd need now that he was back to mentoring. It was tedious and not his idea of a good time--especially dressed in bright spandex that was flattering for his eyes but generally uncomfortable to wear--but it was his job and he was going to do it as well as he could. It was his responsibility.

Another responsibility was making sure his friends didn't drink themselves silly, especially not ones he actually cared about like Jessica. He'd seen one drink after another in her hand and he was getting concerned.

He made his way over to her and stepped into her line of sight as soon as she wasn't talking to someone. "Hello, Jess. I see you're getting well acquainted with the bar tonight."
confidentially: (wondering where your ring is at)

[personal profile] confidentially 2014-03-27 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
On seeing him, she let out a ripe squeal and sidled up beside him. Whoever else she'd been talking to was quickly forgotten in favor of Barbie. "You know I'm a very friendly person, Dale Barbara. The bottle of vodka behind the bar an' I happen to be especially close right now."

She laughed, hoping that her merriment would be contagious and that he wouldn't try to scold or lecture her. She wasn't entirely in control of her faculties, but she could get by. Besides, she still had work to do. "I like your outfit. What are you supposed to be?"
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[personal profile] baaarbie 2014-03-29 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
It did make him laugh despite the fact he was trying to be quietly disapproving; Jessica's smile was contagious which was sometimes good and other times not so much. "Is that the company you've chosen tonight? Well, I hope it's being good to you."

He gestured to her own skin-tight outfit. "I like yours too, it looks good on you. Me...honestly, I'm a hundred percent sure. If I figure it out, I'll let you know."
confidentially: (i know you're out there)

[personal profile] confidentially 2014-03-30 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
"You look like a superhero." She smiled, obviously pleased at having gotten her way. "You're Captain Barbie. I've decided for you."

Laughing, she reached for one of his arms, to steady herself. She really hadn't had too much, but it added to the drama of the scene if she played it up a little.