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Panem Events ([personal profile] etcircenses) wrote in [community profile] thecapitol2015-03-27 11:27 am

The Crowning of Tony Stark

Who| Everyone.
What| The Crowning of Tony Stark.
Where| The New Capitol Stark Expo!
When| Friday, late afternoon into the evening.
Notes| This event is mandatory for all Tributes to attend. Even if you do not tag in, your character will attend this party.  Peacekeepers will be on high alert, so no funny business.
WARNINGS| Alcoholism / References to Alcoholism.  

The Capitol might be known for its extravagance, but Stark Expos have never skimped on a show. Combining the two together could only be a recipe for the most wild indulgences. The center theater takes styling after a arc reactor, with glass ceiling and glowing blue lights set right within the metal and putting a glow to the sky. Lightshows go off on the main stage, the stark logo overhead and a massive screen displaying the Panem flag and Tony Stark's image just behind the dancing Ironettes. A circle plattform going off from the stage, clearly reserved for the guest of honor, features a design Panem's bird in red, gold, and glowing blue.

A globe is featured in the outside gardens, showing off a map of Panem, and the park is filled with artistic statues of destroyed Iron Man amror. But there's no quiet here, not with the fireworks going off all night and the consistent playing of music that is not but sounds an awful lot like that of Daft Punk, Eifel 65, ACDC, and one other song that breaks them up.

Various shows can be found about the gardens, including display models of some of Tony Stark's old weapons and Iron Man suits. Further along guests may find the Avengers display, featuring large portraits of the Avengers and their allies, large red x's going over greyed out portraits of those deemed dead, including Phill Coulson, Natasha Romanoff, and Thor. Along with these portraits can be found the Stark family tree, featuring the Victor Tony Stark and all his relations including apparent son Dave Strider, and Arya Stark, Ancestor of the Stark family, not to mention the great Howard Stark who's accomplishments (and tragic lack of care for Anthony) are lovingly illustrated. One such accomplishment being a "flying car" just a short walk over.

There's plenty for guests to do besides just ogle the brilliant sights however! A bar has been set up with a whole variety of drinking games available from Sink The Battleship and Drink Roulette to an extravagent variation of the classic game, Beer Pong, and an ongoing run of the Games with rules of drinking for each emotional scene, funny incident, or death. Those under the age of eighteen will be served fizzing juice or soda instead and can participate in junior versions of the very same games. All the cups are made from the finest glass with Tony Stark images over them. Avoxes are on scene to clean every spill and break of glass that might come.

A cave has been crafted of artificial and real material, designed to look like the Cave in which Tony Stark became a real hero, but with a twist; it's been made into a fun-for-all maze! Guests can attempt to navigate their way to the labyrinth and reach the core, avoiding those nasty pop-out rebels along the way. Those who make it to the fire-lit center may receive a limited edition "Tony Stark Heart" miniature arc reactor in a beautiful glass case.

An indoor sky diving station is also available, large enough that many guests may enter at once and still find it spacious. Here, guests can don Iron Man themed sky-diving suits and experience the sensation of flight, just as Tony Stark once did. Of course, the party doesn't start until the Victor comes in; he'll be appearing by Capitol-controlled suit to make his entrance at center stage. It is here that his Throne shall be raised up through the stage and his crown gifted to him. Following the official Crowning Ceremony will also come a speech from the Capitol's very own, Cyrus Reagan.

Tributes are dressed in formal wear with robotic accents. Such as a full mask or metal armor. Capitolites can be seen with Tony stark styled hair, bearing tattoos in his image, and even with surgically implanted lights, in honor of the new Victor. Available for purchase are handcrafted Tony Stark dolls, Iron Man action figures, and models of beloved robot-pet "Dum-E" in both small and life-sized. The Iron Man light gloves come completely free for all guests.

The Crowning ends off with a bang, as in the center of the sky, a massive "wormhole" opens up showing a vast darkness full of sinister creatures just on the other side, sure to inspire some screams from fans. Guests near to the Iron Man suit displays are asked by peacekeepers to step back-- far back-- but may be the first to witness the incredible scene of all those suits launching into the sky and exploding around and "in" the wormhole. The wormhole shifts to a message stating the show to have been brought to you by the Hunger Game's skilled Sky-Display Designers before going into advertising for the rest of the night as the party dies down.
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[personal profile] somegrimshit 2015-03-27 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
It was nearly overwhelming for Rochelle. A certain movie had come out just last year, though she kept her thoughts to herself on the matter. But it was still a trip and a half to see all of...this. All of the decor, the food, the music. It was almost like things were normal, like the Green Flu never happened, like being kidnapped into this strange world never happened. If she ignored all the odd people (why did those people have grey skin. Was that an elf?), she could pretend that this was some kind of exclusive themed party she'd been invited to.

She even had a dress. A dress. A dress, makeup, hair styled up in a hair that forewent practicality. The dress had layers of red upon gold lace for a skirt, and when she twirled, it swished with her. A metallic cincher, with plenty of jewelry, and golden heels completed the outfit. Something she'd feel ridiculous in, in the club or fighting the Infected, but after going so long just worrying about not getting boomer bile on her lone shirt, it was beautiful. It took a little bit how to remember how to walk with heels, and there was a few close calls. But soon she was gliding around, just like she had so long ago.

She'll wander for a while, examining the sights and sounds, and taking it all in. She spends some extra time staring critically at Tony Stark's family tree, and then the flying car. She can easily be located staring contemplatively at the sky dive, wondering if it was worth a try. Better to do it before she had eaten a lot.
Edited 2015-03-27 22:44 (UTC)
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[personal profile] a_minute_younger 2015-03-28 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Someone else is on his way to the sky dive, someone dressed as obnoxiously as possible such that Rochelle can probably see the glitter before she sees the teenager underneath it. Not that he's particularly sneaky on his approach otherwise; Gary hums along to the music thumping around them, occasionally burbling some lyrics he's managed to pick up, and as soon as he gives Rochelle a bouncy nod of greeting and follows her eyes to the activity she's contemplating, he ends up interrupting her anyways.

"You should do it," Gary insists with a bright, toothy smile. "It'll be fun! I promise."
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[personal profile] somegrimshit 2015-03-31 07:39 am (UTC)(link)
That outfit was truly something to behold. It reminded her of the costumes that she'd seen spring up in the children's section on Halloween, but...worse, somehow, because it was grown person sized, and made with a much bigger budget. He seems friendly, though, and Rochelle decides not to hold his ridiculous outfit against him--Not like she can really talk, anyway. She gives him a friendly nod back, and then turns back to the object of her worry.

"Are you sure it's safe?" She asked, propping a hand on her hip. "Can they scrape us off the pavement and bring us back when we're not in arenas?"
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[personal profile] a_minute_younger 2015-04-03 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh yeah, it's fine!" Gary insists with a dismissive wave of his hand. Of course he has no idea, he's only admired it from a distance--but it looks like one hell of a ride, and with the added impetus of teasing a fairly attractive lady about it, the chance to engage becomes impossible to ignore. He will think about how poor of a decision this is later, likely after he's jumped, because regrets are for losers.

For now, jokes! Jokes are good. "I'm sure they have a wing of Avoxes with shovels in the back just for that purpose," Gary smirks. "Maybe they'll bring you back flat, though. Like a pancake. You'll set a new trend!"
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[personal profile] somegrimshit 2015-04-06 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
She spends a few moments eyeing him, to make sure that wasn't a diss on her figure, but the guy (Boy? He was younger than her, but at the age it was hard to pinpoint, exactly) seemed sincere enough that it was a light hearted joke. So she cracked a smile, shaking her head. "I'd pay to see the Capitolites attempt to recreate that." Then a furtive glance around, as if expecting peacekeepers to swoop down on her for her slight against the fine, completely fucking crazy citizens here.

"Well, I guess it can't be worse than fighting a tank." Rochelle has to admit, shaking her head. Not that he probably knew what she was talking about, let him imagine her taking on a military tank with her bare hands, or something suitably cool. She begins strolling towards the activity, though despite brave words, she's looking mighty nervous.

"...Probably."
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[personal profile] a_minute_younger 2015-04-09 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
That's basically the image Gary settles on, and it is satisfyingly awesome. Granted, he's also assuming that this is a playful exaggeration. This is the zone Gary comfortably lives in, where he assumes everything unexpected or outlandish is some kind of joke. It makes dealing with the Capitol easier for him. Not necessarily better, but easier.

He trots after her, eagerly keeping pace with an excitement that practically glows. Or maybe that's just the outfit. It's probably mostly the outfit. "I dunno," Gary tuts, feigning deep uncertainty. "There's good betting money on the battle between you and a tank. In the battle between you and the ground, the odds are kinda skewed."
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[personal profile] frozenfractalsallaround 2015-04-07 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
Rochelle isn't the only one wandering. Even after being in Panem for so long, being surrounded by so much technology is a bit of a wonder for Elsa. She can't help but make her way around, taking it all in and feeling a little overwhelmed in the best way possible. It's times like this that the Capitol doesn't feel like such an awful place, it's times like this that she actually enjoys being here.

It's been a while since she's really met anyone new, either. After a certain point, it becomes far too easy to just stick to those you know. The ones you know for a fact you can trust. But as she comes up near the sky dive, she can't help but notice a face she hasn't seen before. It gets easy to recognize the faces of tributes and tower staff after a while, even if you don't know them personally. Rochelle is definitely someone she hasn't had the opportunity to meet.

"Are you really thinking about doing it?" she asks, sidling up next to Rochelle. Might as well break the ice, right?