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The Gamemakers ([personal profile] gamemakers) wrote in [community profile] thecapitol2012-10-07 12:33 pm

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WHO| Everyone
WHAT| Ariadne's crowning does not go as expected
WHEN| After the arena
WHERE| The Banquet hall in the bottom of the Victor's complex
WARNING/NOTES| The black out lasts about 10-15 minutes. Feel free to start a thread during any part of the proceedings, just clarify in the subject bar.

The celebration this time was private. Of course it was broadcast live to all of Panem, but the victors, the tributes, and a collection of those working closely with them were the only ones in the extravagant banquet hall. Behind them was a carefully selected audience-those known to not cause trouble.

And Peacekeepers. Many, many Peacekeepers.

Snow stood before them, giving a speech geared towards Ariadne’s winning. A mellow girl, a bright girl who found her place in the Games and bloomed.

“Not all of those who come here, unfortunately, choose to be welcomed into our circle.”

Lifting his hand, he gestured for Tate to be brought in from back stage.

“This is bullshit!-” Tate doesn’t remain quiet like he probably should. “You people can just bring people back from the dead in the arena- what’s it matter if anyone else gets hurt? Huh?” His eyes are glaring at every face that looks at him.

He struggles with his hands bound behind his back, two Peacekeepers holding his chicken-winged arms as they bring him onto the stage.

Tate is forced to stand facing the crowd. He doesn’t care how they see him, what they think of him and this shows in the disgust on his face. “So what-”

Before he can say another word the zip sound is heard by those within a few feet of him and he collapses. The small hole on his forehead, bleeding, the only sign of what happened.

“Those who do not appreciate what we do for them...will not be tolerated. If we offer you our gracious hospitality, and you attack those who help you...” He pauses as the crowds shocked silence descends into rabble, waiting for silence again.

However, when the silence came, it wasn't due to anyone waiting for him. The televisions flanking the stage and all across Panem suddenly flickered, before turning to static.

There was a moment, before the screen turned black. And then another before a voice started speaking. It was clearly computer generated, a soothing female tone with no inflections, no Capitol accent. Immediately, across the city, those in control of the Panem broadcast began to scramble, rushing to shut things off.

“This bloodshed proves nothing, this is all just a new game for the Capitol, this is all an attempt to draw your eye away from the power you have, this is-”

And then the power cut out entirely, sending the whole city into Darkness.

In the darkness, Snow was rushed out under protection. The peacekeepers rushed in, trying to hold down peace and order.
hartless_cowboy: ([All I Wanna Do])

[personal profile] hartless_cowboy 2012-10-09 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
Lindsey didn't need to mask anything, he didn't contain any of the anger Eliot had. He did look up bemused when Eliot came around though. "Thought they needed an audience," he said, glancing around at the chaos happening.

"You sure it's a good idea to get going right now?" Given that the highest authority was having rebel and hacker problems, Lindsey would hazard a guess that they wanted to keep things controlled. Having their audience all scattered might be dangerous, especially with all those armed guards around.
retrieverchef: worried (Default)

Shush, Lindsey! Stop trying to talk to yourself!

[personal profile] retrieverchef 2012-10-10 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"They had an audience for the execution," Eliot retorted, pulling Lindsey to his feet. "They won't want an audience for their hacker trouble. We might get ideas. I would rather not get caught in a stampede when everyone breaks out of their shock enough to panic."
hartless_cowboy: ([One More Shot])

That's what he's good at!

[personal profile] hartless_cowboy 2012-10-10 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"But they'll want one for their triumphant defeat of their hacker." Yet Lindsey let himself be dragged up by his brother and ushered along. "Very well, so we'll return to right where they want us to be for their ease of questioning." He smirked and waved Eliot along.
retrieverchef: confused (confused)

Well, he shouldn't try to pretend to be his brother...

[personal profile] retrieverchef 2012-10-11 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, said hacker may not even be in the city," Eliot growled under his breath. He led them along the edge of the crowd, aiming for the quickest way back to the Training Center. His brother's nonchalant attitude bothered him. It was as if Lindsey couldn't take anything seriously.
hartless_cowboy: ([Still Comin' Down])

You're giving Lindsey ideas.

[personal profile] hartless_cowboy 2012-10-11 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"Doesn't matter at this point," Lindsey murmured as he got dragged away from the group with a shrug. He would love to see the aftermath of that hacker message on the city, but Eliot was intent on moving only back to the Training Center. For now, Lindsey humored him.

"Has this happened before?"
retrieverchef: worried (Default)

[personal profile] retrieverchef 2012-10-15 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not that I've seen," Eliot replied, walking toward an exit to the side of the crowd. "Although I heard that some kind of fighting's been going on in the districts. This is the first I've seen any of that here."
hartless_cowboy: ([One More Shot])

[personal profile] hartless_cowboy 2012-10-15 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then there'll be trouble," Lindsey predicted, musing softly over the possibilities of an impending war. "What fun, we're caught right in the middle of it." Unlike his usual sarcasm, this time he was actually pulling a face at the prospect.
retrieverchef: worried (ponytail)

[personal profile] retrieverchef 2012-10-15 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Eliot sighed. "Why do you think we're here, Linds?" he whispered. "They think that if we fight in the Arena instead of children from the districts, the fighting will stop."
hartless_cowboy: ([Rattlesnake Smile])

[personal profile] hartless_cowboy 2012-10-17 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
"I know why I'm here, but I haven't looked into why they want us here. Besides the entertainment. Isn't prime time television enough?" He looked innocently at his brother, an image that was quickly ruined by his grin. "Does it really matter?"
retrieverchef: worried (ponytail)

Whoops! Late tag is late.

[personal profile] retrieverchef 2012-11-01 08:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"When it comes to these things, yes," Eliot said, his voice quiet and almost curt. "This regime isn't doing well and they're using us to try to hold on. I'm not sure it's even possible for us to be neutral." He sighed almost silently. "I want to get back to my team, Linds. I don't want to stay here for the rest of my life."
hartless_cowboy: ([One More Shot])

Ah wells, it happens.

[personal profile] hartless_cowboy 2012-11-03 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
"That's a new one, maybe this one will be more rewarding than placed smack dab in the middle of the side that lets you die." He shrugged, having no interest in returning to a world that he was probably dead in. That was why he was in this hell dimension after all.
retrieverchef: (angry)

Oh, wow, look! I found this thread!

[personal profile] retrieverchef 2013-01-23 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
"We're already in the middle of the side that'll just let us die," Eliot retorted. "They're already doing it, after all."

It wasn't like Lindsey would be dead anymore if he went back. Eliot was pretty sure of that. After all, they'd been killed here and brought back. The same would probably follow for when they went home... If they went home.
hartless_cowboy: ([More Than I Deserve])

Wooow.

[personal profile] hartless_cowboy 2013-01-23 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, but at least this one doesn't hide the fact." Despite what Eliot said, Lindsey won't ever be interested in going back. By the look of Eliot, the apocalypse had been somehow averted anyway since his brother wasn't talking about a crazy world of demons. "I'll take my chances here, thanks. At least I know what they expect of you here."
retrieverchef: (puppy-eyes)

Re: Wooow.

[personal profile] retrieverchef 2013-01-23 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"No, they just hide other things," Eliot muttered. He sighed and pushed his hair out of his face. "Come on, let's get out of here."
Edited 2013-01-23 17:57 (UTC)
hartless_cowboy: ([Rattlesnake Smile])

[personal profile] hartless_cowboy 2013-01-25 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
Lindsey glanced up at stage where the mess was still being dealt with. Definitely time to go. Waving his hand in invitation, Lindsey smiled, "Waiting for you to lead the way."
retrieverchef: worried (Default)

[personal profile] retrieverchef 2013-02-09 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
Eliot led Lindsey a back way to the Training Center. It took a bit longer than the usual route but at least it was mostly quiet and undisturbed by Peacekeepers. He breathed a sigh of relief as they stepped through the doors.