It's all it will take, we'll go down in history

[milieus]

Who| Everyone in the Tribute Center (plus various Capitol citizens are in attendance)
What| A Saturnalia inspired extravaganza!
Where| A large, festive ballroom
When| Tonight!
Warnings/Notes| N/A? Let me know if this needs a warning!

Jennifer had spent weeks on the preparations for this glorious night, arranging for the food and gifts and music and dancing. Everything would be perfect, and she was certain all the attendees would have a marvelous time. And besides all that, this would be a perfect way to celebrate her husband's return to the Capitol! It had been weeks since Arturas had any time off to spend at home. Surely he'd be delighted by the fanfare and revelry.

The invitations stated that the party began promptly at 6:30, to bring an appetite, and be ready to dance. The attendees were instructed to dress in costume, to participate in the role-reversal theme of Saturnalia. Capitolites were to dress as Tributes while the Tributes were to dress in the most outlandish Capitol fashions imaginable. Jennifer herself was wearing a replica of the District 2 space costume, bedazzled and covered in crystals, for an extra glamorous kick, while her stoic husband sat at his table with his politician friends, dressed in an ice skating costume, a throwback to Arena 11. Clearly he had business to attend to, so it would be up to her to see to the party.

She made her way toward the entrance and prepared to greet everyone.

Comments

[gardienne]

"I know. And you see, this is why I protest as well. I am sick of just being changed and my hair dyed or brands or my chest big or anything. I am sick of being locked in and I am sick of wearing silly clothes so stupid people might look at a picture of you , and vile children cheer when you die. I am fed upbof this place ruining people's lives, and I tell you now, Harley, I am going to FIGHT for Eva. I am going to win."

And skinny, grotty Eponine had never looked more determined or defiant in her whole life . She was fighting back now.

[revvinguptheharley]

There was something truly inspiring about such a ratty little twerp trying so very hard to do what she thought was right after so long living like a selfish brat. Gently Harley held her arms out in offering a hug.

"You're definitely not the selfish little cat thief I met last year." She mused softly. "For all the terrible stuff this world has done, at least it's changed you for the better."

She hoped. For all she knew this was just bluster. After all wasn't Eponine still publicly pro capitol?

[gardienne]

Hesitantly, Eponine moved into the hug. She half expected to feel horrible handcuffs closing on her wrists, or Harley's tight grip before she tied Eponine 's wrists together. But... Was that a compliment coming from Harley? Eponine could hardly believe it.

"I am going to make life better for me, you know? I am not going back in that arena. I am not being killed on the screen again, and I am going to do all I can for my Eva, and I don't care for nothing. The Capitol can stick it up their arse. I have had enough."

She's feeling a bit reckless tonight.

[revvinguptheharley]

Harley giggled at hearing Eponine's accent change the word ass into something even more rough and rude. Patting the girls back she lowered her voice.

"You've come a long way kid. Just keep at it. No matter what crazed lunatics or ruthless dictators think they own you. You're becoming someone compassionate, thoughtful and strong. Don't stop no matter what."

OK maybe Harley was stretching it, but she really wanted Eponine to keep pushing to be the kind of girl that people didn't love to hate. The kind of girl even Harley might feel bad about teasing.

...because right now it was just too easy to pick on her.