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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.
observationalhazard: (that's strange)

Hanji Zoe

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-03-24 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Hanji's brand new to all of this, so it's still a little overwhelming. Especially when her 'stylists' decide to dress her up and mess with her hair and her face and - well, everything. She'd convinced them not to cut her hair (much), even if they'd clucked their tongues at what poor condition it was in. They'd trimmed it slightly, cleaned up the split ends (not that Hanji had cared much about that back home), pinned it up in some kind of austere-looking bun, and then added a bright streak of eye-catching electric white on one side (despite protests). Then put her in a rather strange outfit, probably because they were pushing her out the door into a party.

She'd been squeezed into a tight-fitting white lab coat, crimson blouse (complete with plunging neckline), a black pencil skirt, elbow-length black gloves and knee-high "lab boots" with heels on them. Really, it just made her feel a bit awkward. At least they'd let her keep her goggles. Still, she was trying to have a good time. Her eyes had popped a little at the spread of food they were provided with, so for most of the party she drifts around the food tables, nibbling on things and trying to understand it all.

She'll get proactive once she she better understands the place.
celebrityskinned: (Happy - Broad Grin)

Re: Hanji Zoe

[personal profile] celebrityskinned 2014-03-24 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Venus, by contrast, looks completely at home in her tight little minidress and high heels. They don't put her quite at Hanji's height, but they close the gap to only a handful of inches. She winds up at a food table next to Hanji.

It's a relief to be at a Crowning where she has no feelings about the reigning winner. Other people can worry about the Victor. Venus cares for Mindy's well-being only in that Mindy's a young girl and seems close with Ellie, but other people are better suited to do the caring there.

"Oh, my God. I need to find whoever invented chocolate-covered strawberries and give them a bear hug." She takes her fondue skewer and jabs yet another piece of fruit into the fountain. Having tastebuds again, even after a year, still hasn't gotten old. "You're a new face, and you're all dressed up and looking not to happy about it, so let me guess - Tribute?"
observationalhazard: (ah so)

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-03-24 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
To be honest, Hanji's been devouring a steady diet of fruit and sweets since the evening started. The fact that they have so many varieties is amazing. In fact, she's pretty sure she's never even heard of half of the things they've got on the platters. Small favors. Her smile turns a bit sheepish and her laugh is a bit self-depreciating, "Ah, I'm that obvious? Everyone seems to be able to tell."

She takes a small sip from her drink, letting the taste linger on her tongue. She's not trying to get drunk, just nurse something through the evening. "You're one of the veterans? Almost everyone I've met has been here for months."
celebrityskinned: (Happy - Heeeeee)

[personal profile] celebrityskinned 2014-03-25 04:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"Eh, it might just be me. People say I'm image-conscious, or something." It's the passive-aggressive way other Tributes call her shallow, and Venus tries to either assume people here don't understand how the Game is played or that they're jealous that she's better at cultivating a persona than she is. As such, there is hardly any bitterness in her voice.

"Been doing this for almost a year now. Three Arenas. I guess the higher ups like me." She points a hand up like she's gesturing to God.
observationalhazard: (looking grim)

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-03-25 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Hanji's lips twitch away from the smile she's trying to hold. She's constantly reminded that they're here to fight to the death, not for some weird vacation. Not that she'd want one anyway, considering what she'd been getting ready to do back home. She sets her glass down with a solid 'clunk', expression settling into something more neutral, a little more irritated.

"It seems so wasteful to have us fighting to the death over and over. What's the point of it?"

Entertainment she can understand. Wrapping her head around it is a bit more difficult.
celebrityskinned: (Happy - Genuine Smiles)

[personal profile] celebrityskinned 2014-03-28 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Venus laughs, picking up the slack in Hanji's smile and using for her own. "Don't they have storytelling in your world?"

She grabs another strawberry. "In my opinion, we're giving people something to care about in a world where they don't know how to love right anymore."
observationalhazard: (oro)

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-03-28 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"We have storytelling," Hanji replies with a shrug, "We're used to death, as well. But there's a point to it - it's for a purpose. Death can teach, but it's for something, for humanity, for a purpose."

She shakes her head, "This doesn't feel like it actually teaches anyone. But maybe I just haven't been here long enough."
celebrityskinned: (Basic - Chatting)

[personal profile] celebrityskinned 2014-03-28 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"Nah, people are just really bad at it here. The way I see it, if you're going to die no matter what, you might as well make it the most incredible thing you ever do. But I'm kind of alone in that opinion." She shrugs in turn. She's sure her belated teammate Dead Girl would disagree. "What does death teach you?"
observationalhazard: (oh hey)

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-03-29 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
"I'd rather avoid dying if I can... even if they can bring us back," Hanji lifts her glass and takes a larger sip at that rather sobering thought. Death? Death was all around her back home, but she'd managed to survive (against the odds). What about here?

Venus' question distracts her.

"That depends on what you're trying to learn at the moment!"

Her reply is much more upbeat, for some reason.
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[personal profile] celebrityskinned 2014-03-29 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh?" Venus cocks her head, surprise to see such a sudden change in Hanji's expression - from sullen and professional and vaguely confused to peppy, almost. "What do you usually try to learn, then, I guess?"

She uses this moment to start loading up her skewer with about forty different kinds of fruit because hell yeah fruit.

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[personal profile] titansnack 2014-03-25 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
There's a few thing Eren's expecting from the Capitol for now. Being shoved into ridiculous costumes, for one, even if this tight black-and-red number is...New. Normally he's just shoved into something with feathers or ruffles and on more than one occasion, glitter that stuck in his hair no matter how often he showered. Seeing other people in ridiculous clothes is commonplace (and the ridiculous haircut Armin got should never be forgotten), but...

Seeing someone who looks painfully familiar isn't something he's expecting. He had Armin, and Jean showed up too...But he hadn't been expecting to see another person, especially after everything he had seen back in his home. But this women is familiar, and it take him a while to put two and two together. (He's never seen the Captain look anything like that. She looks like an entirely different person out of uniform, but it's relieving to see one of his fellow Scouting Legion members here.)

"Captain Zoe?" He approaches her cautiously, because, really, he wouldn't be surprised if she still wants to run experiments on him, and he's not quite sure he's ready for that at this current moment in time.
observationalhazard: (Business wear)

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-03-25 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
Here she is, still nursing her drink, when a familiar voice cuts through the chatter and noise of the party. It takes her a moment to spot Eren in the crowd, especially since he's wearing a ridiculous outfit, but when she does her eyes light up and she makes a beeline straight for him.

"Eren!"

It's her excited voice and it cuts through the noise as she raises her voice.

"You're here!"

Which is worrying all on its own, but it's also a familiar face in a completely alien world. She claps him on the shoulder, grinning, "You're a sight for sore eyes."
clarityinchaos: (I can hear it coming)

Ain't no party like a Shingeki party? Feel free to tell me to GTFO if you'd prefer separate threads

[personal profile] clarityinchaos 2014-03-27 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
Damn, getting around in this was a huge pain. What the hell were these people thinking? And what was this collar. He needed to get it off of him. While it wasn't really heavy, the lack of peripheral vision and generally inability to move easily made him nervous. And he hadn't even gotten to the makeup part of this.

"Eren! Finally I fo-" And someone must have stepped on his cape mid-stride because he just got yanked backward by the throat with a choked sound.

"Captain!" he said with surprise when he saw her. His voice was slightly strained while he tried to free himself. He took a step backward to retain his balance and keep from being strangled. The person's foot left a moment later, and he gathered the cape up behind his ankles.
titansnack: (pic#6856047)

cause a shingeki party don't stop until everyone is dead

[personal profile] titansnack 2014-03-27 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not hard to see Armin, but there's still a long, long pause as Eren claps a hand on his mouth to stop himself from laughing too hard. (It's a it fucked up to be able to see something that makes you almost hysteric after everything that's happened, but...So it goes.)

He offers Hanji a small smile, and a nod. "It's been a while, Captain."

Longer than he would have wanted it to be, and he picks at his spandex as he stares at Armin. He'll be able to explain everything to her, right? Right. Do your job, best friend.
observationalhazard: (oh hey)

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-03-27 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"Armin!"

Hanji's laughter is a bit more good-natured than Eren's, but she thinks the costume is a little ridiculous. Not that it's her first worry, in any case (but it is amusing). She gives Armin a clap on the shoulder and then slings an arm around their shoulders, "I just saw the two of you a couple days ago - how long have you been here?"
clarityinchaos: (looking over)

[personal profile] clarityinchaos 2014-03-27 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
He weathered Eren's laughter, and didn't really complain about it. He knew he looked ridiculous. His cheeks turned a little pink, which under the paint made him rather purple. He thought for a moment. "A few months by now," he answered. There was a lot Hanji needed to know about this place, but now was probably a bad time. "Jean is around here somewhere too." When Hanji wrapped her arms around his shoulders, he found he was kind of glad to see her, eccentricities aside. More allies in the arena, and more people he knew he could trust couldn't be a bad thing.

"We'll have to do some catching up after this party," he added. "When it's a bit quieter and there's not so many people around."
futilecycle: (Half my life's in books - written pages)

[personal profile] futilecycle 2014-03-25 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
It's the lab coat that catches Sigma's eye and he finds himself slowing down on the way back from finding another drink. For a moment he tries to decide if she's dressed up as a particular character or a concept in general, and decides on mad scientist. Sigma smiles at her costume, it's much more flattering on her than his is on him.

Most importantly, he recognizes that this Tribute must be new. He also sees a bit of his own first reaction to the food, there, as well - the surprise and how overwhelming having so much so suddenly was, the desire to try a little bit of everything. "It takes some time to get used to," he finds himself saying before he decides he shouldn't stick his nose into other people's business. The wine has made him more sociable than he usually is. "But I am sure you will find these occasions become easier with time, ma'am." It's his way of saying hello.
observationalhazard: (ah so)

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-03-26 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm not exactly high society at home," Hanji admits, "So I'm not used to fancy costume parties."

Or whatever the Hell this is. She hoists her glass in a sarcastic little toast to their hosts, "At least they're providing free food. I guess I can't complain too much."
futilecycle: (Dream until your dreams come true...)

[personal profile] futilecycle 2014-03-26 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"I would assume very few of us are, miss. Amongst us Tributes, at least." Sigma raises his glass sardonically as well. "The food and drink are without equal, but it is quite spectacular how they believe this is just compensation for rounding us up to die. But I do not mean to be grim." He nods at her respectfully. "My name is Sigma Klim. How long have you been here, ma'am?"
observationalhazard: (ah so)

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-03-26 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"If we're going to die, why not make us comfortable?" Hanji shrugs. It almost sounds good-natured, but there's anger hidden behind the smile. Of course, she shouldn't dwell on that when someone is introducing himself. She offers her free hand.

"I'm Hanji Zoe! And I just arrived here a day or two ago, so not all that long, really."
futilecycle: (Default)

[personal profile] futilecycle 2014-04-04 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Sigma chuckles. "Well, I suppose you have a point. They could do a lot worse." The Doctor takes her hand and shakes it firmly.

"I am sure it is no comfort, but welcome nonetheless, Miss Zoe. I have found myself stuck here for some time - if there is anything you need to know, do not hesitate to ask." He truly must have been tipsy if he was extending his help to others without any apprehension.
observationalhazard: (forehead goggles)

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-04-06 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Thanks! Everyone's been pretty friendly so far, even if we are going to have to kill one another."

That's not really that funny, but you laugh so you don't cry.

"I really appreciate the welcome."
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[personal profile] futilecycle 2014-04-10 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Sigma nodded, glad to have made the acquaintance of a decent Tribute. "Well, this party may help you discover which of us will not kill you," he suggested. "It is not uncommon for Tributes to strike alliances at Crownings. Perhaps you could do the same?" He cleared his throat. "At any rate, you are most welcome."
observationalhazard: (ah so)

[personal profile] observationalhazard 2014-04-10 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"I hadn't thought that far ahead, honestly," Hanji laughed sheepishly and shrugged, "I just arrived, so it's not like I'm that prepared for this sort of thing, you know?"

The whole gladiatorial arena thing is new. Even if the fighting and dying isn't.

"But I'l consider it - maybe it'll be useful to find a few good people."
futilecycle: (Default)

[personal profile] futilecycle 2014-04-13 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
"The respite before the Arena comes to a hasty end," Sigma cautioned. "It is never too early to begin to plan. However, I understand that you are new. The best of luck to you... Perhaps we shall meet again?"

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