Every hero movie needs a party

[no_applause]

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?

Comments

[mrsklover]

Richie shrugs and rolls his eyes. He's pretty much over feeling sorry for himself at this point. Yeah, it sucks but what else can he do? He has texts and his notepad for communication. Maybe one day he'll learn sign language and make people feel uncomfortable for not knowing it in return. Who knew? For now, this was fine.

You're right. I actually stopped a bank robbery the other day by just chatting with the guy. Also put to sleep everyone else in the bank that could have pressed silent alarms but it evened out alright.

[sinistral]

Honestly, Bucky admires this guy's willingness to just roll with it. He supposes that he doesn't have much choice, considering there's no way to get rid of so-called superpowers, but still.

"You stopped what could have turned out very badly. That's no small thing." Not in Bucky's eyes at least; a robbery could have gotten violent, and someone could have ben hurt or killed. This is the much better outcome. "Does it work over recording, or do you have to be there in person? Because you'd make a killing doing podcasts for insomniacs."

[mrsklover]

Richie's mouth opens for a second as though about to say something. Of course nothing comes out but the expression of surprise on his face remains. Funny enough, he's never thought of that. How has he never thought of that? He's had this power all his life, right? And that idea has just never come up? Seems either unlikely or proof that he is a moron. Hard to tell.

That is actually not a bad idea. A podcast or just a recording of me reading a book or whatever. I need to test it out but it should work.

Dude, thanks. That's a great idea. I owe you one.

[sinistral]

One man's curse, another man's blessing. Something like that anyway; Bucky's sure the idea comes to him mostly because he's an outside observer; it's probably different living with it.

"Hell," he says, returning the smile. "Even if recordings don't work, you could open a clinic. Like a hotel, but where people go to actually sleep, not hook up."

Bucky, people don't just go to hotels to hook up.