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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] president_evil 2015-05-08 11:06 am (UTC)(link)
It made little difference to Wesker - alcohol holding little effect on him, but he always ordered the same thing. For aesthetic purposes.

"Red wine," he replied. "If they've thought to include anything more than beer in tonight's festivities."
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[personal profile] contrarianlibrarian 2015-05-10 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
China's tastes with alcohol were only discerning in that she tried to limit her intake. But, just like him, she could get behind it when it was necessary for appearances. "A lovely choice."

She raised an eyebrow and laughed. "You may be asking too much, don't you think?"

But, peering through the crowd, she could spy an Avox with a promising-looking tray. She waved them over.
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[personal profile] president_evil 2015-05-11 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
"It wouldn't be the first time," he sighed dryly, the picture of long-suffering. "Nor do I expect it will be the last."

The Avox glided to the table, the steadiness of the tray as he paused at Wesker's side a credit to his training, and Wesker plucked a rounded glass of black-colored liquid from amongst the offerings.

He passed it under his nose for a small sniff.

"But hope does spring eternal."

If one believed in that sort of thing.
contrarianlibrarian: (Smile 2)

[personal profile] contrarianlibrarian 2015-05-13 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
China selected the paler drink positioned opposite on the tray; might as well keep up the surface study in contrasts. She tilted the glass toward him.

"Shall we toast to hope, then? However foolish it may be of us."

Disappointment was, as he hinted, a constant companion. Might as well accept it gracefully.
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[personal profile] president_evil 2015-05-13 12:41 pm (UTC)(link)
They painted a pretty picture, didn't they? As a physical study, sitting there together, as well as in Wesker's mind's eye.

The tributes would disappoint him, they always did. But he did hope she would do better.

"To the future," he said, extending his glass to the middle of the table to meet hers. "To expecting the best, but preparing for the worst."
contrarianlibrarian: (Smile 3)

[personal profile] contrarianlibrarian 2015-05-15 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
She smiled at the clink of the glasses. "Poetry."

"I believe we'll be equipped for it all." "Thank you very much for talking things over. I feel a little more at ease now."

She did enjoy having a plan, however basic.
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[personal profile] president_evil 2015-05-15 10:35 am (UTC)(link)
"The pleasure was mine, Mrs. Sorrows," he told her easily enough to make it difficult to tell if he was being sarcastic or not.

He might even have meant it.

"Competent as my own hands are, I have only two. I am relieved to have another capable set at last working alongside."
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[personal profile] contrarianlibrarian 2015-05-18 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
She shakes her head in feigned sorrow. "Loathe as I am to admit it, one person, however intelligent, strong, or refined, can only accomplish so much."

The litany of adjectives is, of course, more of a joke than any genuine attempt at winning him over. China isn't above poking a bit of fun at her own techniques.

Looking up again, she smiles. "So I'm happy to help with some of the burden; it means I left my library for good reason."
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[personal profile] president_evil 2015-05-18 11:44 am (UTC)(link)
His mouth twitched, amused, and he raised his glass again in a gentle toast.

"With any luck we'll soon have another victor and we'll both be able to enjoy some of our own time."
contrarianlibrarian: (Smile 2)

[personal profile] contrarianlibrarian 2015-05-21 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
Her glass meets his once again.

"I do hope so. Any plans for celebration if the best happens?"

He didn't seem the type to daydream, but she was curious nonetheless.
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[personal profile] president_evil 2015-05-21 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"Nothing immediate."

But his smile pulled, sharping on one end as he sipped from his glass.

"But I'm sure I could think of something."

The wine swirled against the belly of the glass, a dark wave lapping gently.

"And you?"
contrarianlibrarian: (Smile 4)

[personal profile] contrarianlibrarian 2015-05-22 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
"I suppose the first thing would have to be buying them a drink, if they're the drinking sort."

Or give them the gift of her company and try to put it on someone else's dime. China would never stop being cheap.

"And I wouldn't mind perhaps treating the mentor who has doubtless helped them to victory." Behind every decent Tribute was a great support team, right?
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[personal profile] president_evil 2015-05-22 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
He actually chuckled at that - if one was willing to stretch the definition of said. Like rattling bones it rumbled up from his chest.

"Pencil me in, Mrs. Sorrows. Finding time for my fellow staff would be the least of my trials."
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[personal profile] contrarianlibrarian 2015-05-23 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
She'd take it with a bright smile; a reaction like that from him was more than enough for her.

"I will, then. You're too generous, sir."

In fact, there was no such thing as too generous when it came to other people. But she didn't have to believe what she said.