a sky full of stars [solstice event]

[ryan]

You are full of nerves and bile as you watch people who claimed to be such recluses put together the event of a lifetime. You asked questions, things that confused you as you had known.

They told you that there was more at work here. They enjoyed putting on a show whenever they had a new comer that was tenacious enough to find them. They explained they had done the same thing when you had found them. However, this was going to be on a much larger scale.

It wasnt like they could hide what was going on tonight anyway.

They always threw a party every year for the solstice, however, this was one different because they began to realize that new curiousities could be discovered from making this specific party a public affair. They always talked about how you were someone they never expected to find them, but were so glad that they did. Fresh faces were always welcomed, as long as they could locate them just like you did.

You had spent the last year with them, at least once a week, and while you parents had been rather forgetful of you, you always carried on like nothing was different. However, this could change tonight, but you were not afraid of it, because you felt like you finally belonged. They treated you with the same amount of respect, and so you would respect their wishes.

Besides, you knew that they wouldnt just publicize themselves like that. Their group prided themselves on being just as hard as constellations to find.

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They let the mayor speak at the ceremony, a quiet speech followed by lead members of the group pulling in curious minds to show them all the constellations in the sky. Tonight was the night where it would be possible to see some of the hardest, and instead of keeping the fun of it all to themselves, they figured that they could show them off to the public. After all, this world was not something anyone particularly enjoyed.

Not unless they found something to enjoy about it.

OOC: Hello friendos! This event is derived off Chicago's bio. Where she found a "Secret" group of people that like to meet up and watch the sky and talk about constellations and stuff. They are doing a very rare public party, and inviting people to experience what they do as a group. However, the catch here is pretty simple, they will disappear after, and only the most curious will probably come out of the woodwork to try to find out where they meet up every week.

They are a strong knit group of people that love the stars and everything about astronomy and astrology. Some of the members are recognizable, but not right off the bat. As more people interact I will try to make posts with NPC's so that you guys can get the full expereince of the plot!

[revel latimer, 11b 🔍 jay]

persephone volante.

I'd never had a true solstice experience. When I was little, Papa took on extra odd jobs to scrape together some coins, and Mama sold all of the clothes she crocheted for any amount of money because something is better than nothing. They did all of that just to get me something for Ratmas, so I could pretend we were a normal family and open up a neatly wrapped present with a cute little bow on top when the sun rises like all the other kids.

We didn't have that at the orphanage.

The Volante's gave us so much when they took us in. They gave us a home, a bed, and a last name. I never thought I'd have that again, not after Mama and Papa died. Vee's eyes were wide and drinking everything in around us. We weren't listening to whatever the mayor was saying. Blue and red lights danced on her skin and her smile lit up like the stars in the night sky. My heart fluttered inside my chest seeing her like this, truly happy for once. She deserved this moment, we all did. Aurora was somewhere, probably went straight for the food if there was any.

I wasn't sure where we were. The Volante's told us that we were going out and to get dressed and here we are. I could see all the stars in the sky from here. I used to wish to them before I gave up after nothing happened, no miracle or fantasy fell from the sky, though maybe it was just a few years late.

"Percy!"

Vee appears at my side with a wide grin on her face. She pulls my hand into hers and leads me closer to the center of wherever we were.

"Look at that," she points toward the sky with a euphoric look in her eyes, "Isn't it beautiful?"

The stars ignited the midnight sky, twinkling like tiny little lights draped across the dark canvas of the skies. My mouth opens slightly in awe at the sight. You never got this view from the windows at the orphanage.

[k!ah]

d a l e .

"Hey, Gina! The old man said that I can go out for a bit," I lie, as I toss my dirty apron at my gullible sister, who only groans awkwardly, as I leave the shop quickly, peeking over my shoulder to make sure Pop had not been alerted by the jingle of the door's bell. I had heard about some sort of star party that was to be held in the district's center, and though I wasn't one for looking at the sky, I did love food, and where there was a party, there was food- free food and I- Dale Dixon- never said now to free food.

It doesn't take long for me to reach the party destination, following a crowd that wrinkled in with wide eyes turned to the night sky. For a moment I watch them watch the sky, my eyes bouncing from face to face. A boy with blue eyes and a wide mouth. A woman who had her arm wrapped around her partner's shoulders, a child who cried as their brother tugged at their hair- a pretty girl who stood with another girl, staring at the sky in awe.

For a moment I just stare as she stares at the stars that twinkled in a clear sky, she looked as mesmerised by the twinkling lights, as I felt by her- I think I felt like this every time I saw her, every time she smiled at me, at my jokes. One day I would make her fall over on the ground, laughing at one of my stupid jokes, she will be holding her stomach as it cramped from laughing too hard, tears will be in her eyes and I will know that I had succeeded.

As I make my way towards her I take one of the blue roses that is offered to me by one of the ladies in a stall, fixing my hair I plaster a wide smile onto my lips. Once I reach her, offer her the rose, bowing deeply I put on my best posh voice, "Milady, may you do the pleasure of allowing me to escort you around this event?"

I felt stupid, but it would be worth it to see that smile.

[revel latimer, 11b 🔍 jay]

persephone volante.

A part of me felt safe trapped in a gaze with the stars, comforted even. The bright, twinkling lights were almost like home. A smile tugged at the corners of my lips. I had seen the stars a million times before, but here they were brighter and larger and they seemed to illuminate the entire night sky. I was entranced by each and every one of them.

"Milady, may you do the pleasure of allowing me to escort you around this event?" A voice from behind me asks. I turn around gently, a small smile still painted on my face. It was the cute boy from the burger shop. Seeing him made my smile grow a little bit wider.

He bowed down like a prince with a cerulean blue rose outstretched in his hands and a hopeful look swimming in his eyes. I laugh a little at his theatrics, it was cute. I could tell his heart is made of gold. It makes my heart flutter in my chest.

"Why, my good sir, yes," I laugh, mimicking the posh he tried to put on. I take the rose in my hands and do one of those things I read in a book, it's something fancy women used to do. I bow gently, putting my left foot forward and grabbing the hem of my dress as I bend my knees. I can't imagine why anyone would do that, it's uncomfortable.

"Let's go over there first, I see food," I point towards a table across the room. I look up at him, a small smile dancing across my lips, and I wait for him to lead the way like the Knight he is.

[d6a georgie cham 🍓🐢 frankel]

”Daddy, daddy! The stars!” It is all Georgie has talked about since we found the pamphlet about the astronomy party while at the market. I usually pass on these big District Six events, unless there is beer and food involved. Too many people know my name, but Georgie has blown my brain all week about it so I either let her down or have her shut up and just go. Everyone else in the street seems to be going too, I have never seen the victor’s village so dead. Even the house across the street is empty.

We are running late. Much to Georgie’s dismay but the soon to be six-year-old insisted on having a bath of all things before heading out! But now we are on our way, we are going. Finally. Another Ratmas together, with the Ursas, with my Pa. I thought about moving out, about finding our own place but Teddy insists we are not a burden, but Georgie is growing up so quickly. She needs the room to grow. The two of us are our own family. We are intruding on Teddy’s.

”There are so many people here!” Georgie says, tugging at my sleeve. ”Yes there is Gee and there is food to!” At least I have found my place for the night, next to the table. If only I had someone else besides a six-year-old to spend the night with.

[Tom]

The holidays were always his favorite time of year. A simple time when family got together and he could ignore all of the frustrations of the past year from both games and the worries he carries on a daily basis. The days when he finally gets the chance to sit down and be apart of the family he always wanted. A smile on his lips that's genuine and shines with actual hope and not the despair that the Capitol continues to pile on top of him. A sigh of relief fills his throat as steps towards the event that's been posted all over the square and district.

Parson and Georgie were supposed to be going and after his focus being towards games and Flynn; he's glad he might get some time to see the both of them. A smile on his lips as the chill of the evening air hits him. His breath coming out in a smokey visage as he tried to think about the last time he's sat down to just look at the stars. Stopping for a moment, he could remember looking up at the stars with Chester at night. The last time he'd stopped and watched the stars was with Chester. A silence fills him before he gives a soft smile, lets the memory wash over him before he moves forward.

A lot of people showed up, but he could only smile at that fact. His eyes scanning the food items and the people. A small smile as he greets a few people on his way to getting some hot chocolate. "Hello." A small nod of acknowledgement. Some kids rushing past his feet as he laughs softly, letting himself reach out for his hot chocolate now. Teddy finally finds a spot, eyes scanning tables before he can see Parson. A laugh under his breath as he steps closer.

"Mind if I join you?"

The nerves kind of bundle under him as he adds onto his words.

"U-Unless you don't want me to."

[Deleted]

Francis figured he would indulge in one last mystery before he left, for good. Mr. X, whoever that really is, made an offer that plagued him until he accepted. District 13, it's real? It exists after all these years and nobody really knew? Francis started off skeptical and remains so, even tonight, but he's already figured it's time to see what it's like outside the foggy nights of six. 

But here he is, caught out in the open on a cool winter night. He wears layers and keeps his hands to himself, something about a secret organization drew him in. Almost unlike him, Francis never thought to take to the stars -- there was still so much down here to figure out. Civilizations that existed long before Panem, continents that must exist outside the down spiral of a dystopia he was born into. 

One of their victors were here, the attendance was more than he expected. He wondered who all here knew more than he did; how could he even tell? Francis takes a seat out under the stars, taking in the scene as he ran his own questions to himself. 

[hello ryan recruit me in ur secret society]

[k!ah]

d a l e .

There it was, the smile that I was so eager to see, making my embarrassment fade and delight take its place. She takes the rose I offered with a light chuckle that fills me with a sense of warmth. I didn't know why, exactly, but seeing her delight at my foolish behaviour made me feel giddy. It was addicting, and each time she flashed that sweet smile at me I found myself wanting to see it more and more.

"Why, my good sir, yes," she says, slipping into character she gives me a small curtsey, bowing slightly before me. Grinning widely I offer her my arm, like the gentleman used to do back before the war. I had read about it in books- well, I had heard about it from my nerdy ass sister who had read about it in books. I, myself was not much of a ready- unless the book was about pranks, or had a lot of inappropriate jokes in them.

"Let's go over there first, I see food." A woman after my heart, she points towards the tables stacked with fresh foods and delights. I could smell the festive foods from across the clearing, my stomach growls, and my mouth salivated. It had been my first mission when arriving at the party, filling my mouth and stomach with as much free food as I could- but then I had been distracted. But never-less, we were back on track.

"Food? Sounds bloody brilliant!" I exclaimed, forgetting to stick in character when my eyes spotted the leg of ham and roasted turkey. "How about I make you one of my specialties, 'Dale Dixion's triple meat holiday burger'?"

[revel latimer, 11b 🔍 jay]

persephone volante.

He feels like home.

It's that warm feeling that settles in my stomach, it's that feeling when the heat rises to my face and my fingertips start to tingle. With a wide grin painted on his face, Dale offers me his arm and I can't help but smile a little more. I don't know, there's just something about him that makes my heart feel like it's about to rupture out of my chest.

"Food? Sounds bloody brilliant," he grins.

I take his arm into mine and let him lead me toward the tables laded with food. I've never seen this much in one place before - cookies with a myriad of colored sprinkles and dark chocolate truffles and a plate full of warm, sausage-stuffed roles. I didn't know where to start, there was so much I wanted to try. My first few nights at the Volante's, I held back a bit at dinner, I'd never had that many options before. But now I want to sample some from every plate.

Dale's gawking at the food with his mouth slightly open and I can tell he's thinking the same thing I am.

"How about I make you one of my specialties, 'Dale Dixon's Triple Meat Holiday Burger'?" His eyes wash over mine, just the right amount of desperation swimming within them to tug on my heart. It's not like I could say no to him anyways. I remember that he made me the first burger that I ever had back at his dad's shop, my heart flutters a bit as the technicolor memory washes over me.

"That sounds frightening yet absolutely delicious at the same time," I grin, biting my lip gently and looking back down at the food. This ought to be a beautiful disaster or yet another Dixon masterpiece.

[bailee]

barbados thyme.

Dad had told you to go out for once. To leave the house and your mom and your doting brother and your small room filled to the brim of notes and research to get out and enjoy Ratmas. He had shown you a pamphlet of some event, a Winter solstice event where you could go and watch the constellations with free food and beverages. He smiled as he handed it to you. "You like astronomy right? This could be interesting," he said. You didn't have the heart to tell him that you really didn't take all that much interest in the science of the stars, that you found it to personally be too much physics to fully comprehend, and you didn't like not understanding things.

But you knew that your Dad was having a rough year, and you wanted to help alleviate that, and you know it would make him happy. So, here you stood, gazing at the constellations at the concessions stand. Despite your early inhibitions about it, the stars were beautiful. You wondered how you lived in a world that had the audacity to be so cruel to your family, yet be so devastatingly gorgeous at the same time.

You smile at the person next to you. "I didn't realize District Six had such beautiful skies," you say.