80th Games Victor Presentation
Jan 1, 2019 15:52:11 GMT -5
Post by Baby Wessex d9b [earthling] on Jan 1, 2019 15:52:11 GMT -5
The president of Panem stood on the magnificent stage in the City Circle, addressing his people as he had done numerous times before. Another of his prized Hunger Games had come to a close. As usual, they had been an enormous success; enough blood, death, and tragedy to satisfy the viewers, and also to subdue the thoughts of rebellion that the high government official knew were brewing in the minds of some of Panem's citizens.
He felt as though he walked on water. Had the 80th Games gone perfectly? No. He'd resorted to bringing in extra help at the last moment before the Games commenced. Vepar Azrael had proven himself a worthy wrangler of Glamour Kinkade's whims almost immediately. But then there was the bloodless Bloodbath and a slow start to what should have been a brutal and glorious Games. Of course, there were moments. The collective creativity of this group of tributes seemed limitless, from fanciful carvings and intelligent tech to a massive landship that polled well with the Capitol citizens.
In the end, all that mattered was that he had a worthy a victor. At long last.
The poll results of the twist were still being tabulated, even as he prepared a few last tweaks to his speech. No matter. What was done was done and soon all these tributes - alive or not - would be forgotten as the next ones took their place. He stepped out of the shadows and onto the podium, a rare smile on his face.
President Snow quieted the crowd and prepared to speak. "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm pleased to welcome you to the victor presentation ceremony of the Eightieth Hunger Games!" As usual, there was the deafening roar of approval that followed. "Tonight we will show a recap video of this year's Quell, so be sure to stay tuned!" Like they have a choice, the president thought. The recap video was required viewing for all of Panem.
Snow went on to announce the prep team, stylist, escort, and mentor of the victor; all were received with tremendous applause. But then, the moment they were all waiting for... Snow plastered a smile across his face before speaking once more. "And now, may I present the victor of the 80th Hunger Games... Anatalia Morrisen!"
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OOC- RPing is permitted in this thread by Capitol characters and past victors. This is the place to have your Capitol character react to viewing the recap video, if you planned on doing that. All characters from other districts can create their own threads in the districts, if they wish. Also, apologies for the delay in getting this up!