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genessia2017-07-26 12:54 am
captain_by_the_book) wrote in genessia2017-07-26 12:54 am
Attleton Olympics - Catch-All
What: Catch-all for the Attleton Olympics
When: July 26th till August 2nd
Where: Attleton, Battle Colosseum
Warning: Should be mostly PG-13, with some competitions possibly going up to R?
[The streets of Attleton are buzzing with activity, visitors and residents alike crowding the streets and headings towards the Colosseum. Colorful decorations adorn the streets and parts of the buildings, there are tents and vendors near the Colosseum that sell snacks, soft drinks and plushies for the little ones (or not so little ones).
The inauguration starts at dusk with the first colorful fireworks announcing that is time to take a seat and enjoy the celebrations. The attending mayors and Guardians of each city and their deputies have a designated VIP zone to watch the ceremony unfold.
It kicks off with a vibrant bang, a succession of dancers, musicians and volunteers fill the Colosseum dressed in different colors representing the five cities. It's passionate, welcoming and nothing ostentatious, much like Attleton itself.
One of the highlights of the night is the singer Sonico Super, elegantly dressed, with an emotional performance.
Following the performance comes the inaugural speech of Attleton Guardian, Cassian Andor. Cassian stands up and approaches the dais, wearing the same black suit he had worn for the Genessia Awards and a new tie along with tie pin and cufflinks. He looks perfectly at ease, he’s even smiling, but those who know him well enough will note that both is very unlike him when it took days of persuasion for him to give the opening speech. ]
Dear citizens of Attleton, dear guests. Attleton has always prided itself on its hospitality. The time has come for all of Genessia to be our guests, and share with us the fruits of our labor in the Games. We invite you to prove your mettle in the arena, and cheer on the athletes from five cities, but most of all we invite you to come together in co-operation and friendly competition for the betterment of all. The memories of pain and battle from the third Breach may still be at the forefront of our minds, but we stand strong, and will be stronger yet for standing united. In this spirit, I hereby declare the Attleton Olympic Games opened.
[At last, it's time for the Olympic Flame lighting. The cauldron stands as a seven-story-high tower at the peristyle east of the stadium, impossible to miss. A shiny, tall figure moves to stand in the center of the Colosseum, carrying a traditional bow that was almost half his size.
Kay has polished his frame for the occasion and calmly notches the arrow, soon to be flaming. After a few seconds aiming, he shoots it 230 feet into the air, over the cauldron and finally igniting the flame that would burn during the 7 days of Attleton's glory. Music and breathtaking fireworks start soon after.
The Games have started.]
[OOC: The opening ceremony and competition logs will be posted to this log, but you’re welcome to make your own Olympics-related posts, we just don’t want to spam the comm. Check out the roster and info post. If you haven’t yet, please plot with your competitors and give us the results. Results still outstanding by the 31st will be RNG'd.
You are welcome to play out as many matches as you like, but you don't need to RP everything.]
When: July 26th till August 2nd
Where: Attleton, Battle Colosseum
Warning: Should be mostly PG-13, with some competitions possibly going up to R?
[The streets of Attleton are buzzing with activity, visitors and residents alike crowding the streets and headings towards the Colosseum. Colorful decorations adorn the streets and parts of the buildings, there are tents and vendors near the Colosseum that sell snacks, soft drinks and plushies for the little ones (or not so little ones).
The inauguration starts at dusk with the first colorful fireworks announcing that is time to take a seat and enjoy the celebrations. The attending mayors and Guardians of each city and their deputies have a designated VIP zone to watch the ceremony unfold.
It kicks off with a vibrant bang, a succession of dancers, musicians and volunteers fill the Colosseum dressed in different colors representing the five cities. It's passionate, welcoming and nothing ostentatious, much like Attleton itself.
One of the highlights of the night is the singer Sonico Super, elegantly dressed, with an emotional performance.
Following the performance comes the inaugural speech of Attleton Guardian, Cassian Andor. Cassian stands up and approaches the dais, wearing the same black suit he had worn for the Genessia Awards and a new tie along with tie pin and cufflinks. He looks perfectly at ease, he’s even smiling, but those who know him well enough will note that both is very unlike him when it took days of persuasion for him to give the opening speech. ]
Dear citizens of Attleton, dear guests. Attleton has always prided itself on its hospitality. The time has come for all of Genessia to be our guests, and share with us the fruits of our labor in the Games. We invite you to prove your mettle in the arena, and cheer on the athletes from five cities, but most of all we invite you to come together in co-operation and friendly competition for the betterment of all. The memories of pain and battle from the third Breach may still be at the forefront of our minds, but we stand strong, and will be stronger yet for standing united. In this spirit, I hereby declare the Attleton Olympic Games opened.
[At last, it's time for the Olympic Flame lighting. The cauldron stands as a seven-story-high tower at the peristyle east of the stadium, impossible to miss. A shiny, tall figure moves to stand in the center of the Colosseum, carrying a traditional bow that was almost half his size.
Kay has polished his frame for the occasion and calmly notches the arrow, soon to be flaming. After a few seconds aiming, he shoots it 230 feet into the air, over the cauldron and finally igniting the flame that would burn during the 7 days of Attleton's glory. Music and breathtaking fireworks start soon after.
The Games have started.]
[OOC: The opening ceremony and competition logs will be posted to this log, but you’re welcome to make your own Olympics-related posts, we just don’t want to spam the comm. Check out the roster and info post. If you haven’t yet, please plot with your competitors and give us the results. Results still outstanding by the 31st will be RNG'd.
You are welcome to play out as many matches as you like, but you don't need to RP everything.]
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[He shook his head. Maybe he won't figure out what happened, he's not sure he even wants to know, but having two crashes on his piloting record... yeah, maybe this wasn't as big as the other incident, but he couldn't help but take it personally.
But if anything, he wouldn't let himself dwell on it. Not in front of Sonico. He can wallow in his own self-pity on his own time. When she holds out the flowers, he can't help but smile again, his feathers perking up. He'd thought she was given those by someone, not expecting any sort of gift himself. Hell, he wasn't really expecting any kind of visitor- if anything he expected the boss to show up and chew him out.]
Really? Thank you. [He reached over to take them gently, his expression full of appreciation.] You didn't have to do that for someone like me.
[He looked down at the bouquet and his smile widened a bit. He slowly moved his bandaged right arm, his eye twitching in pain with the movement, and held the flowers in that hand. Freeing his other hand, he plucked a pink flower out of the bouquet and slid it behind his left white ear feather before looking up at her and looking awfully proud of himself.]
What do you think? The look suit me?
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*She said, again hopefully. Maybe he needed a lucky charm of some kind. She made a mental note to see if she could find something for him. Feeling like you have no luck is not a good feeling.
She smiled warmly when he took the flowers, so glad that he did seem to appreciate them. The bright look in her eyes faded slightly when he said 'someone like him'. She took a breath and was all ready to pout at him and shake a finger but instead she was distracted by watching him with the bouquet. Sonico giggled to see him with that look and the flower behind his ear*
Very handsome.
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But, he didn't want to keep turning the conversation back around to let himself continue moping. He'll do that on his own time and not waste hers. His feathers twitched.]
Perfect, then I'm doing it right.
[He would have to remember to ask the nurse when they came back to get him a vessel to keep the bouquet in. Until then, he would hold them, and not quite realizing how tightly he actually was. In some weird way his mind was messing with him, like if he let them go then they would disappear. Or she might.
'Shut up, brain' was a good thought to push through is mind there.
His expression then softened, his dorky grin becoming a more sincere smile with the tone to match.]
Thank you for taking the time to see me. I really appreciate it.
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*Sonico continued just to admire the flower behind his ear, until something occurred to her, probably thanks to the way he was clutching onto the bouquet*
Oh! I - I didn't know if you are supposed to bring flowers to men in hospital. But I thought they were nice and... I wanted to return the favour.
*She remembered the surprise and delight when he brought her flowers all those months ago when she was injured. She didn't even know him then*
Would you like me to put them somewhere for you for now?
*She glanced around, but there was nothing she could see that might stand in for a vase, other than his jug of water, but that was for drinking*
It's nothing to thank me for. I just needed to make sure that you were okay. And - I know you're not but - you're awake, and talking, and smiling.
*For that she looked quite relieved*
Will they be keeping you in here long?
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Only men that aren't comfortable in their masculinity are weirded out by flowers. I, however, am not one of those types and I love them, thank you.
[They even give him something to look at when Sonico eventually does leave, and that may be just what he needs to help shake his funk if even a little bit. He spaces out for a moment, but when he realizes he did, there was the faintest hint of blush on his cheeks.]
Ah- no, it's okay. I'd rather keep ahold of them. Plus maybe if the nurse sees me holding them, she'll quit treating me like I'm a helpless child.
[He laughs nervously as he says that. The nurse was a little insistant, shall he say.]
It sounds like I don't have any major injuries to worry about, so I shouldn't be here any longer than a few hours. They'll probably hook me up with some pain killers and ship me off on my merry way in no time.
[He bites his lip.]
I think I'm gonna be a little useless to the Guardian Office for a while. Guess I'm gonna be demoted to paperwork until I can do physical things again.
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Isn't she nice? Or does she just like fussing over you?
*Because, to be honest, if she were a nurse working here she probably couldn't help herself either. She brightens at how positive he seems in terms of his injuries*
But of course that's good news! And absolutely you should stick to paperwork for now. There's no sense hurting yourself again over your work and finding yourself straight back here wirh your nurse, is there?
*Here chiding was soft - genuine in her concern for him, but also somewhat teasing*