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Padme Naberrie ([personal profile] no_applause) wrote in [community profile] revivalproject2021-05-18 10:33 pm

Every hero movie needs a party

WHO: Anyone and everyone
WHERE: Some Ballroom
WHAT: PARTAY! AKA the Fundraiser Padme is throwing to raise money for Tony's philanthropic oopsie
WHEN: mid-April
WARNINGS: Nothing in general. Potential for villain violence.

((ooc: This is a general mingle post. Go forth and do whatever you want! I've set the scene for the party but what you do in it is up to you! Want to party and schmooze with some rich folks? Go for it! Want to be a bad guy and try to steal shit from under said rich people's noses? Fabulous! Want to be a hero and stop said bad guys. Awesome! Want to brood and sulk like the dark angsty DC character you've always wanted to be? You do you, boo. Go forth and have fun!))

Maybe you're well to do in the city. Maybe you just know a guy who knows a guy. Or maybe you just have the right connections and heard it through the grapevine. One way or another, you've heard about the party of the month. Padme Naberrie Amidala, on behalf of the Stark Industries Board of Directors, has planned the finest fundraising event of her career to help pay for the new wing on the children's hospital... And maybe some starving children Tony wants to save.

Arrival

The entrance sets the stage for the whole event. Lit posts leading up to a wide circular doorway. The red carpet from the sidewalk is lined with paparazzi looking to snap some primo pictures of the attendees. Pose for the cameras, mingle, or just grab a drink from one of the waitstaff as you head inside.

Dinner is Served

The tables are set with fine place settings and beautiful center pieces. Most of the room is decked out in black and white, so as to not draw attention to the lovely colored gowns worn by many of the attendees. The gourmet meal has several options to satisfy everyone. The deserts are even more elaborate. Grab a bite and socialize. Or steal a seat or a plate when no one's looking. I'm not the boss of you.

Time to Socialize

There might not be a formal dance floor but the string quintet is playing some lovely music while the guests mingle. Now's the time to grab a glass of champagne or something from the bar. Snag some fancy looking hors d'oeuvres from a wandering server and spend time with your fellow citizens of this fine city.

Auction!

It is a fundraiser, after all. Aside from the cost to get in (unless you're a filthy freeloader who snuck in the back door), there is also a silent auction set up for attendees. But there are no gift baskets or wreathes in this auction. Nay, my friends. There is a reason there are guards at the door. This auction includes such things as Rolex watches, diamond necklaces, ski trips to the Andes and other fancy rich people things.

But the cherry on top is Tony Stark's contribution. A car that mysterious billionaire Din Djarin is rumored to have his eye on. The car has somehow been brought into the event and is on display for anyone to admire. But remember, that car did belong to Tony Stark, so none of you villains even think about trying to steal it!

The Bar

Every formal event has to have a bar for people tired of champagne or those who just want to be antisocial and run away for a while. Does this really need any more description than that?
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[personal profile] hadthehighground 2021-07-29 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe," Ben admitted with a hint of his own bashfulness. "But not quite like you." After all, she did much more than look after her children. And had two of them to boot. She had a life, doing things like this to help those less fortunate, and even fought villains on top of it all.
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[personal profile] hadthehighground 2021-07-30 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Ben laughs a little at that. "No, but is it so wrong of me to admire someone who is out there helping others every day while I'm just working a day job?"

C'mon Padme, surely you didn't expect you wouldn't get at least a little hero worship. But he does admire her humility now too.
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[personal profile] hadthehighground 2021-08-01 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
“That’s a shame,” Ben says, though he can’t help but smile fondly. “But I guess I can’t really judge since I’m not really any better.”

He continued to lead them across the floor until the song unfortunately came to an end. “It’s been wonderful dancing with you. And if we don’t get to talk again any time soon, just know that I had a good time.”

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[personal profile] hadthehighground 2021-08-04 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Indeed they did, but he wouldn’t part ways without a very fond memory at least.

He wasn’t quite sure what came over him, it almost felt reflexive. But as Ben pulled back he raised her hand to his lips and placed a gentle kiss on it.

“Until then, my lady.”

He then released her hand, taking a few steps back. Getting one last look. A warm smile on his face before he turned and disappeared into the crowd.