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

[out_of_order]

Fair enough, Cal supposes. "I'll keep it in mind," he says. "It might just circle back to a nice group photo." It'd be nice to at least have something to show for aside from general crowd images and cat pictures, anyway.

[sinistral]

"You think a group photo of the planning committee would be useful, I might be able to help you out. I have a pretty good relationship with Stark Industries and with the mastermind behind this event." Which Bucky had little enough to do with, aside from being a tiny bit of physical muscle in moving things. But event planning is not his forte, and he'd been more than happy to not be involved in it.

[out_of_order]

"Yes, that actually sounds perfect," Cal says, snapping his fingers. He's sure the paper will use a photo like that somewhere in their article of the fundraiser's coverage. True, there would probably a similar opportunity later on, but it would be nice to have more personal angle.

"If people aren't too busy, of course," he adds, because he's sure everyone's spread out around here.

[sinistral]

"I'm sure that I can make it happen." And done now, while the night is still early, everyone still looks fresh and energetic. With a somewhat private photo session it's likely to come out looking nice too, not awkward angle from jostling amidst other reporters and photographers.

[out_of_order]

Even better. Cal wasn't really feeling the crowds, and while he hadn't thought he'd get that chance, having an exclusive photo is always ideal for the paper. He nods at Bucky. "All right then." He won't have any hard feelings if it falls through, but the man's got his hopes up now.

[sinistral]

"Let me just—" He's got his phone in hand, texting already; a moment later he pockets it and looks at Cal. "Twenty minutes, by the car in the auction hall. Two people I'm probably going to have to wrangle there myself, but we'll make it happen. Sound good?"

[out_of_order]

It's kind of funny to think how easily certain people can get away with things. You just had to be at some corresponding level to be able to do so without getting strange looks or the police called on you.

Cal brightens at that. "Yeah, can do. I'll meet you over there in twenty minutes, then?" he confirms.