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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.
voiceinthephone: hollow-art ([Facing harsh truths])

[personal profile] voiceinthephone 2015-07-05 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
The question is understandable but Phil tries to answer it with the same respect as he's shown the survivor. It's not too hard considering he's from the early Clinton Administration and there was more openness to talk about these sorts of topics. But when his experience is better suited to children running amok in a restaurant and dealing with fussy and sometimes entitled parents?

"It sure seems like it, you guys are really close, you protect and kill for each other and, uh, he's got his wedding band on his finger," the Phone Guy tried his best not to stumble on his words and there is a fidget or two in his hands. "A-again, I'm terribly sorry for having a-assumed something so disrespectful, Mr. Dixon, sir."
weaintashes: games!verse (★ panem interview)

[personal profile] weaintashes 2015-07-10 10:53 am (UTC)(link)
"Naw, ain't disrespectful," Daryl says dismissively, with a fair hint of humour in his voice. "Well, not t'me, anyway. Maybe t'Rick. He could do better." An ambiguous sort of regret still colours his self-deprecating words, but there's no bitterness behind his statement. As far as he's concerned it's plain fact, and besides which, he's pretty sure whatever may remain of Rick's interest in romance, it's probably reserved for the fairer sex. As for his own interest in romance... he's never really managed to cultivate one. It's complicated.

He gets back to his feet with surprisingly little difficulty considering how inebriated he is, though there is a bit of an unsteady sway in his gait as he pours more whiskey for himself, then offers the remainder of the bottle to Phil. "He's prob'ly gonna laugh when I tell 'im, though."

Because how could he not share something like that with Rick? says his infallible drunken logic.
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[personal profile] voiceinthephone 2015-07-11 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Gray refuses the offer in a polite head shake, and gave Daryl a look, "That's nonsense. You're as good as anyone to be with someone you care about. Don't sell yourself short." Words that the Phone Guy could use on himself but like hell he will. "Unless this Mr. Grimes doesn't swing that way, I don't doubt you'd be a good date to start with. Ask him out, see what happens?"

Lord knows the Capitolites skipped that part entirely if Phil were to peek into the madness of fanfiction.
weaintashes: once upon a time i had icon consistency, then i played daryl from a bunch of different canon points and aus... (Default)

sorry for the wait! good place to wrap it i think!

[personal profile] weaintashes 2015-08-05 11:57 am (UTC)(link)
Shrugging in response to Phil's refusal, Daryl then simply tips back his head and drinks straight from the bottle, hoping the sudden flush he can feel heating his face will be attributed to the alcohol. God, he feels like a soppy teenager crashing headlong into discovering their first crush, sometimes. Except it goes a hell of a lot deeper than a crush.

"Y'dunno what you're talkin' about." He sounds surprised. Carol had once told him that he's just as good as Rick or Shane, or any of them, but that had been in an entirely different context. This is the first time anyone's ever told him he's good enough... good enough to actually be with someone he cares for. Phil may barely know him or Rick, but his words have disarmed Daryl.

"But... thanks," he manages once he surfaces from his thoughts. "Reckon the same's prob'ly true for you, too." About selling himself short, anyway, he couldn't speculate on Phil's love life. He stares at Phil for a long moment, at a loss. This is probably where most people would shake hands, maybe do one of those awkward one-armed hugs. He's never cared much about social protocols. Inspiration strikes when he notices some of the party decorations, specifically the garlands made from red flowers with gold accents — he reaches over and plucks off one of the flowers.

"I'll get back t'ya on the pizza," he says as he tucks the flower into Phil's hair as a sort of parting gift, the alcohol convincing him that this isn't, in fact, far more awkward than any handshake would have been.

To his credit, he isn't staggering too badly when he walks away. He intends to find Rick, and while he wouldn't yet have the courage to employ Phil's advice, they would end up spending a surprisingly pleasant evening together all the same.
voiceinthephone: http://feeeelings.livejournal.com/969.html ([Outgoing PG])

Sure! <3

[personal profile] voiceinthephone 2015-08-11 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
Phil doesn't mind the flower in his hair, it makes him smile as he let Daryl simply do what feels comfortable. The man sounds like he had it rough, far more than any decisions he could ever make, and for that, Gray just lets things slide with fellow tributes. A Crowning was a time to enjoy one's self as the inevitable reaping pits them against each other in combat.

"See ya on the flipside, Dixon," he bids the man goodbye and settled down for another drink on the Capitol's tab, "And do what's best for you all right?"