Colosseum

[Laurel]

I cain't with this. I just cain't.

I ain't coming back to this again. B better come home cause I don't think Maizy can do it again neither.

[Rake, Maizy]

God rest him.

[Rake]

I got nothin'.

Who: Victors and Escorts (stylists will arrive for second viewing!)
When: Cornucopia/Bloodbath
Where: The Capitol
What: Viewing party with district-themed food.
Status: OPEN

( Woohoo?? )

Fifty years sounds like such a long time, but really, it feels like so little.

[Grim]

I'm terrible this year. I've hardly talked to either of them at all, and I feel as if I can't offer a bit of wisdom or assistance that would be useful in the least. I feel irrelevant.

And I've been thinking.

WHO: Laurel Park, as portrayed in her recently released biography, The Girl Who Played with Axes, by Calligraphy Jones.
PROMPT: Eternity
WHEN: Childhood, the 7th Hunger Games, the years between, the 56th Hunger Games.
WHERE: District 7, the Capitol, and all in a book.
STATUS: Complete.
WARNINGS: Contains horribly-written and not explicit romance novel-esque love scenes, with thanks to Bad Romance Novel Quotes for inspiration.

( ...until by chance, she caught the gleaming sapphire gaze of a previous victor. )

WHO: Laurel Park and Grim Ballard.
PROMPT: Chocolate
WHEN: The 8th Hunger Games; the Victory Tour for the 16th Hunger Games; the end of the 56th Hunger Games.
WHERE: The Capitol and District 9.
STATUS: Complete!

( You wanna taste this one? Pucker up. )

WHO: Escorts, Victors, and Tributes
WHEN: Various times throughout the day.
WHERE: Districts - Capitol
WHAT: Train ride into the Capitol, following the Reaping
STATUS: OPEN

WHO: Laurel Park, with cameo by Clinton Woods
PROMPT: Ghost
WHEN: The 8th Games, 17th Games, 56th Games
WHERE: Mostly the Capitol, also the train back to D7.
STATUS: Complete.

( It's not going to get easier. They'll always haunt you. )

WHO: The newest victor and open anyone and everyone!
WHAT: The 56th Victory Tour!
WHEN: Halfway between the 56th and 57th Games
WHERE: Districts 12 through 1 and the Capitol, then back home to 6
STATUS: IC/OOC and/or threading, open to all! There will be comment threads for each stop!

( Victory )

WHO: Laurel Park and her allies.
PROMPT: Arena
WHEN: The 7th Hunger Games
WHERE: The Arena for the 7th Hunger Games
STATUS: Complete.
WARNINGS: Usual Hunger Games warnings + spiders (no really, avoid reading if spiders wig you out)

( Shut. Up. )

WHO: Laurel and Grove Park
PROMPT: Childhood
WHEN: Nine months after the 16th Games - the Reaping for the 35th Games.
WHERE: District 7
STATUS: Complete.

( The walls had ears. )

WHO: Laurel Park, Shay Hylan, Beetee Latier and older Capitolites.
WHEN: Backdated -- Day 14, brunch.
WHERE: Retirement home
WHAT: Plot slot: watching the Games with some retirees.
STATUS: Completed

( Back in my day... )

[D7]

I apologize if I alarmed anyone earlier by shrieking. I received [...] an unexpected gift that startled me.

Well. If nothing else that auction was very interesting.

ETA: [BOLT WHEELER & GRIM BALLARD]

Bolt, I find myself needing a horse, and Grim along with me. Do you think you could help us?

( Sent to Laurel Park )

WHO: Laurel Park and a potential sponsor.
WHAT: Laurel’s sponsor-acquiring mojo is slightly squashed, but she tries anyway.
WHEN: Evening, Day 7, after the auction and after the spoilers.
WHERE: A fancy dessert cafe, complete with delicious coffees and cakes that you eat with your fingers.
STATUS: Complete narrative (contains Day 7 spoilers)

( Her dinner partner remained riveted, smiling, as if they were talking about characters in a book... )

WHO: Prometheus Clyde and all staffers/victors!
WHERE: Auction House, the Capitol
WHEN: Day #7, early afternoon; sometime after [REDACTED]
WHAT: A special Auction -- all adult characters received an invitation
STATUS: open

Prometheus Clyde is the premier auctioneer and go-to guru for rare artifacts. He holds somewhat sporadic auctions, all of which are huge hits and generally leave the attendees wanting more. He's an expert at finding highly valued and desired items -- if he has it, you want it. Prometheus also has a highly sensitive fashion sense and wouldn't be caught dead in anything but the latest trends, which, of course, goes for cosmetic surgery as well. Currently, he sports permanent body glitter and is also wearing a vintage Bit Coyne eye patch (though it is in honor of the recent trends set by Jet and Zap).

The auction itself is open to both Capitolites and Victors alike -- though its no secret the former's bids are favored, particularly when the items in question are things victor may wish to remove from public access. The auction house is open for about two hours prior to the show beginning. There is a recess for lunch and refreshments, as well as an after party to celebrate everyone's purchases. Plenty of sponsors abound, so smooze away!


OOC NOTE: If your character placed a bid on something, please make a note in the appropriate sub-thread. I'll do a roll and let you know the winners after everyone has had time to respond. Capitolites do get a weighted preference.

NOTE 2 One district will receive a special sponsor bonus for participation, due noon Feb 17.

WHO: Laurel Park and an eight-year-old internet sensation.
WHAT: It was supposed to be a meet-and-greet. Maybe some tea. And now all this.
WHEN: Interview takes place on the afternoon of Day 3 and is broadcast on the internet later that night.
WHERE: The eight-year-old terror darling’s media room; later all over the internet.
STATUS: Complete narrative [plot claim].

( You really are just a loser, aren’t you? )

WHO: Adults
WHEN: First day
WHERE: Viewing Room
WHAT: Watching kids kill each other.
STATUS: OPEN

NOTE: Stylists don't get back until the replays. :(

( I put all the food here again. Yaaay. )

[CYPRESS AND AMELIA]

No matter what happens in the Arena, I want you both to know how proud I am of you. We're lucky to have both of you as tributes.

[D7 VICTORS]

Here we go again. I think they have a decent chance, better with Eight's help, but decent even on their own.

WHO: Laurel Park and Cypress Ramsey.
WHAT: Talk over tea about strategy and family.
WHEN: Day #5, Training week.
WHERE: District 7’s common area, Training Center.
STATUS: Complete log.

( Those are the moments that really count, though you never realize it at the time. )

WHO: Anyone watching Television when the scores come out (aka, everyone).
WHEN: Night 7
WHERE: TV
WHAT: Scores released
STATUS: You can post reactions here, if you want, or make your own posts for that purpose!

( Training Scores )