#mentor's ball

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Snow and Slate.

Link's outfit isn't very relevant to the arena, but admittedly, she'd had it picked out and discussed with her stylist before the arena. Before the games even. she'd decided on it during 133. She is going as a snowflake, meant to appear a loving nod to the president of the same name.

of course, this was all to disguise the fact that her and Slate had planned to wear matching hoodies, to say fuck the ball's pointless uncomfortable fashion and wear their prefered cozy clothes. Now, Link is going alone wearing an outfit that feels off theme and half-complete. Very off theme, with the tropical arena.

but she's wearing it, because she keeps her promises. and with all luck, She'll match Slate one of these days.

[maytheoddshq]

The food and drink carts scattered around the ballroom offer a wide variety of delicacies for ball attendees, but each has a special menu with exclusive 133rd Hunger Games confections and concoctions!

Metropolis Mixology

The Panhattan - by M

- 2 oz. whiskey of choice - 1 oz. sweet vermouth - 1 dash of orange bitters - Stir, pour, then top off the glass with pineapple juice - Garnish with a pineapple slice or a cherry, as preferred.

Riptide Raspberry - by Rainy

A blue-raspberry flavored gelatin shot with layers of whipped cream and vanilla ice cream, topped with white candy woven candy and silver lusterdust. What better way to say go team?

The Hurricane - by Kaye

Despite its rainy-day appearance, this cocktail packs a cotton candy sweet taste with a punch of vodka. Beware the Category 5 hangover that might follow!

The Bodega Cat - by Kaye

This blood-red cocktail is a bourbon-cherry concoction as sophisticated as a pampered feline and with a burn to rival the razor sharp cat scratch of an alley cat. 

Do Tributes Dream of Electric Mutts? - by Lena

The sun sets over the city, and the moon drenches the skyline in silver glow. Tucked throughout, tributes slumber, or yearn for sleep. And what do they dream of? Find out for yourself with this very special tonic. Careful, though... A few sips, and you'll find yourself unable to keep your own eyes open much longer. Sweet dreams.

Cosmopolitician - by Greta

Crush pomegranates like you would rebel hopes and let them lie at the bottom of this decadent and classy drink that mixes vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Features a glittery sugar rim for this glittering city and a lime wedge.

End of the Whirled - by Greta

Layer a shot of absynthe with purple glitter liqueur for this beautiful and dangerously insidious cocktail that you know is going to hit you, but boy are you going to enjoy it while it lasts.

World's Flair - by Greta

Embrace the sweetness of the pre-Dark Days world with the spicy kick of knowing what's to come by mixing equal parts coconut rum, midori, and blue curacao with two parts lemonade, shaken over ice and then strained into a martini glass lined with dashes of Old Bay and a hot chili sea salt rim. A lemon slice adds a solar flare to the world that once was.

Capitol Crumbs Bakery

Sweet and Tart Catcake - by Virginia

This cupcake looks sweet and sugary from the outside, but just like the bodega cats prowling the Arena's streets, it has a sharp, tart center of blackberry cream — though it doesn't look like much, it packs a punch! The chocolates are also infused with blackberry.

The Murder Muffin - by Rainy

a tabbylike marbled muffin of chocolate and vanilla, topped with chocolate spots, a dust of cinnimon sugar, and a swiping of chocolate clawsting.

Ball Brownies - by Lena

Mahlon's special, still made with essence of ether (for as long as supplies last). So what if the price is doubled from last ball? You want the thing or not?

May the Odds be Ever In Your Flavor

City Lights Burger - by Virginia

This burger is made to look like a city night, in all its glowing glory. Patties can be made of beef or beans, but either way, they'll still come out bright blue — as will all the toppings.

The Freezer Burn - by Rainy

Inspired by the greens that entice so many tributes in the food court, pick a healthy and bright tasting salad! topped with a hard-boiled egg and fresh green tomatoes. So good it’s worth freezing for.

Victory Sundae - by Kaye

Feel as triumphant as a Victor while dining on this rich chocolate ganache poised on a soft bed of edible gold flakes, with caramel-chocolate ice cream, gold cookie crumble, and a healthy topping of whipped cream and delicate chocolate wafers on top.

The Bloodslide - by Greta

This update on a classic Cup of Dirt features crushed sour gummy people six feet under a layer of Black Forest ice cream (dark chocolate with cherry swirls), a layer of chocolate cookie crumbles, a layer of chocolate pudding, a thin layer of raspberry syrup (or, for the more alcoholically minded, raspberry liqueur), and chocolate shavings. The dish is then topped with a scoop of raspberry ripple ice cream, dark chocolate ice cream, chocolate covered marshmallows, and spun chocolate in a shape reminiscent of the Cornucopia. 

[mxhlon]

ꜱᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ʜᴏʀꜱᴇ, ʀɪᴅᴇ ᴀ ᴄᴏᴡʙᴏʏ

saddle up and pony on over to the 132nd biannual hunger games mentor's ball, where we'll be buckin' around all night long. escortin' the unrivaled @catmillers. but remember: just 'cause trouble comes visitin' don't mean you gotta offer it a place to stay.

[edorazzi]

Page 3 of my Miraculous Mentor AU comic A Matter of Trust! In which Felix adjusts to life in Paris and grows up to be a perfectly normal, emotionally healthy teenager! 😬

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[skrunksthatwunk]

something he can't put into words.

[ojamayellow]

yessir

[servegrilledcheese]

bob pancakes’ drag race, with judith ward, style superstar izzy fabulous and the hilarious johnny zest

[merrymerielle]

The dress that she'd been shown was sheer, clingy, and revealing - though her stylist had presented it as 'flowing, bold, and elegant'. It didn't really matter, she knew that the sponsors wouldn't give her the time of day if she wasn't appealing to look at, and she needed much more than that. Once there it was easy for her to slip into the mask she'd crafted for herself, sweet and sympathetic, smiling and simpering for sponsors to deem her tributes - or, tribute - worthy of assistance.

Eventually, she managed to slip away, avoiding the sponsors she knew to be more handsy than necessary, to grab a drink. She was happy to people watch as she sipped at her drink, shaking her head slightly as she watched people dance. "Honestly," she glanced at the person next to her and smiled, "I didn't think people would have such issues dancing to sea shanties - clearly, I was wrong."

[catmillers]

Cat was used to being an accessory on the arm of whoever would have her – that was what going to the Mentor's Ball was for, wasn't it? To be a hot piece of something for someone to brag about; Cat was over that, thought it was sick, she was tired of being used by the Capitolites, tired of being used by sponsors. Instead, she was here with an equal, with Holland and if that didn't have her giddy, nothing would've. However, she wouldn't have minded being an accessory for Holland and practically acted like one, with the way her eyes almost never left her as they entered the party.

"I know I already told you this like, eighty fuckin' times but you look gorgeous," Cat said, a big cheesy grin on her face. "Did – do you actually even like dancin' or am I jus' really good at convincin' you?" She asked, cocking her head to the side as she sipped on her drink.

@holland-westbrook

[birdantlers]

When I was little I used to watch dbz kai on nicktoons, which cuts out a lot of the filler content from Z. It was always insane accidentally discovering the og scenes on YouTube, like secret surprise content

This does not include the bit where my mom walked in the kitchen and asked what was wrong, so I told her I watched a sad animal video because I didn't have the heart to say I was crying over DBZ clips hdkdj (she knew what it was and didn't really like it lol)

[maytheoddshq]

MENTOR'S BALL

One of the biggest evenings of the year has finally arrived: the Mentor's Ball for the 132nd Games. All of the team members and Tower residents will be required invited to come, as the Ball poses an excellent opportunity to suck up to sponsors, discuss the remaining tributes, and have a little fun while you're at it.

The Ball is held in the ballroom of the Tower. The entire ballroom is decorated to match the aesthetic of the Arena. The walls have been covered to look wooden, real greenery is draped across the entryway and the tables, and the room is lit by twinkling lights and paper lanterns.

Along one side of the room the bar serves up a menu of drinks, and next to that is a long table with food endlessly replenished by Avoxes. The food is all in the theme of high end camp food — fancy s'mores with golden skewers, five-cheese baked mac with sausages rather than hot dogs, fresh fruit kebobs, mini pizzas with fresh tomatoes, basil leaves, and slices of mozzarella, and more.

On the other side of the room are long tables set for those who would like to sit and eat, while in the middle is the dance floor. Loud music pumps into the room from overhead speakers. There are double doors that lead onto the gated outdoor space next to the Tower, which has been covered with fake grass for the occasion. Fake tree stumps sport lanterns, and long polished logs have been fashioned into benches. There are even fake cricket noises being pumped into the area by unseen speakers.

The Mentor's Ball will run from now until noon EST on April 22nd. Each post made during the Mentor's Ball counts for $10. Tag your posts with mb132 (or something similar) in order to count up your post totals at the end of the event. Post pictures of your character's outfit for an extra $100.

[moxiepitlock]

"I really don't understand half of the outfits," Moxie admitted. Some of them were so wispy and ethereal it didn't feel as if there was an actual concept behind them. Her least favorite to date was the woman who walked in, her skin painted blue and the dress she wore a mix of blue and white tulle – was she really meant to be the ocean? Horrible. "I feel like everyone who isn't a pirate is missing the point," Moxie mumbled pressing her glass up to her lips.

@abel--evans

[4lph4kidz]

jake's 'dream girl' = aranea, blue girl and literal exposition fairy -> navi from LoZ is the trope namer, also a blue fairy -> na'vi from avatar are also blue and frolick in a forest or. something. i think fey figures.

[inkyorbs]

135th Mentor's Ball;

“Happiness is simply a temporary condition that proceeds unhappiness. Fortunately for us, it works the other way around as well. But it's all a part of the carnival, isn't it?” ― Federico Fellini

Fulvia has chosen to infuse her attire with the spirit of the carnival, drawing inspiration from both the vibrant energy of the arena's festivities and the elegant theme of the mentor's ball. Delving into historical imagery of mimes intertwined with the whimsy of clowns from the pre-rebellion era, her ensemble speaks volumes. Adorned in a striking palette of black and white, accentuated by a touch of melancholy in her makeup, she tastefully conveys her discontent with the games and the excessive opulence enveloping them.

[ortegatv]

Gohan is back !

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[mtoinspo]

135th Mentor's Ball Drink Menu

Cosmopoli-Ted (by Greta)- this cocktail combines some blood red cranberry juice with cointreau, triple sec, lime, vodka, and some iridescent edible glitter. Topped with an orange twist, optional sugared rim, and a little bit of mystery, this tribute to the nametag missing its owner is always served with a smile.

Giraffe's Laugh (by Greta)- a chocolate martini that's just a little bit twisted, just like our favorite safari mutt! Vanilla vodka, chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao, triple sec, and orange juice are stirred, not shaken, and will have you bending over backwards for more.

Out of this Whirled (by Greta)- an alien blend of sparkling lemonade, blue curacao, and melon liqueur, swirled together and ready for takeoff

Blood in Water (by Devin)- Based on the lazy river and the vines waiting below - Grenadine - Blue Curaçao - Mixed berries  - Rosemary

Ash Chaser (by Devin)- ½ oz Real Grenadine, 1 oz gin, 1 oz apple brandy, 2 dashes absinthe, Black Food Dye, Shake all with ice for 10 seconds, Strain into a cocktail glass, Garnish with a rose

Little Green Men (by Kaye)- This sour appletini is guaranteed to blast you straight into outer space! A play on the Space Race mutts, the Little Green Men is cosmically sweet with a starry sour punch.

Serengeti Sunset Sangria (by Kaye)- A fruity red sangria chock-full of lush berries and fruits, topped off with a rosemary lemonade for a summer taste as bright as the Serengeti sun.

Cotton Candy Carnival (by Kaye) - A cotton-candy flavored drink so sweet your teeth just might rot out. It's garnished with cotton candy flavored dot ice cream that sinks to the bottom in a rainbow of colors, and crushed rainbow candy lines the glass rim. Try not to die of a sugar rush!

The Big Top (by Kat)- A drink inspired by the wonderful centerpiece found at every good carnival. The drink itself is made with cherry grenadine, topped with rose petals and mint and filled to the brim with ice. When the drinker stirs with the signature heart shaped straw, causing some of the ice to melt, a reaction occurs and it looks as if the liquid itself is sparkling.

Space Chaser (shot & chaser) (by Rainy)- This drink can be paired with whatever alcohol the drinker prefers, though it is typically served with vodka. Celebrating the two ride vehicle colors represented by 'space race', these drinks come in a starry starry flight. the first drink, red white and blue: vodka, edible sugar petals, and grenadine. the chaser, some lemonade with strawberries floating inside of it. It's truly a race to the bottom.

A Little Panem (by Hair)- This drink is colored red and gold to represent the beautiful country of Panem. It is a combination of tequila and cranberry juice, with a zest of both lime and orange. To add a little extra sweetness, there's a bit of golden honey, and a dash of coarse sea salt ties it all together. From the mountains, to the sea, to the orchards full of fruit, Panem (and this drink) has it all. But be careful! This drink may seem alluring, but indulge in enough of them and you might come out the other side a little disoriented.

A Long Day’s Journey Into Night (by Lena)- When the fireworks have stopped and the rides have grown still in the dead of night, those who remain must reckon with the actions that took place in the light. An anise-flavored liquor pairs here with a dose of ether to create a drink that encourages the consumer to contemplate. What lengths have you gone to? And how far will you go?

Ball Brownies (by Lena)- Mahlon’s special, still made with essence of ether (for as long as supplies last). So what if the price is doubled from last ball? You want the thing or not?