"Thanks for...that." The reporter said to the couple as the went off stage. "I'm happy to reveal the winners of the last awards of the night. Because we have overstayed our welcome as far as our time restraints - after all, we only signed this venue for a couple of hours and like most award shows I've covered...this one has run way behind schedule. So we won't be showing the speeches for these. However you can catch me and the winners on the red carpet, saying their thank yous or anything else they didn't get to say during the awards show.
So let's get to it shall we? Oh and before I start, I have to say I'm honored to have been nominated to sexiest male. At least it wasn't some one else who usually covers the red carpet...like Ryan Seacrest.
Ahem. The first award is an appropriate one. I've covered a many people who considered themselves badasses. The either ended up in jail or taking over message boards on April Fools Day like Charlie Sheen did. So on RC here are our badasses:"
And the nominees for the Biggest Badass are...TWO-BIT MATHEWS
He had only stolen a pack of cigarettes, but in the fat cop's books that counted as prison for life. Plus, telling him that he was selling Waldo's wife nude pictures for a cheap price when the cop asked what Two-Bit was doing hadn't helped much on his sentence.
HECTOR "HADES" TORMEI
The fool had tried to hand a police officer evidence linking Hector to thirty years worth of crime. Hector had found out and needless to say, the cop was iced and the snitch was brought to the boss directly. It took three hours of torture before he passed out and another two before he bleed to death.
DALLAS WINSTON
The Soc girls often just ran to their Soc boyfriends who wouldn't even man up enough to put up a fight in front of their women. Just a few threatening "don't touch my girl" stares. Dally knew that they wouldn't fight because they wouldn't stand a chance against him.
HALDEN "HEPHAESTUS" COOPER
He looked around and found what he was looking for. Lucille. The biggest monkey wrench he owned. Hal picked Lucille up effortlessly and rested her against his shoulder. She weighed a good 50, 55 lbs but that wasn't much for the brawny man. His muscular arm flexed to keep it balanced but that was mostly for show. Kids usually ran when they realized that the old gymp could break their heads.
"And our winner for the biggest badass is.... DALLAS WINSTON.
Next is the award for best enemies. Enemies make the best stories. They usually make a fool of themselves and of each other constantly. Subsequently, they make the best threads on RC. Here were the enemies of 2010."
And the nominees for the Best Enemies are...SHERLOCK HOLMES AND RICHARD PLANTAGENET
Sherlock: “ 'Bitter almonds, thats what had me hooked on the doctor….So I bung Faustus into my office and keep him there until I find out that, he's not got that .. I don't know, what would you call it ... concept of elegance about him. However, he did have his uses.So then the moving finger points ...to you, Richard.'”
Richard: "To me? You honestly believe I would murder my brother? You must be joking, Holmes. Either that or you're mad. What sort of man do you take me for?"
RICHARD PLANTAGENET AND DOCTOR FAUSTUS
Richard: "Doctor Faustus, what a pleasure to speak to you again. I have a proposition for you."
Faustus: "A proposition? Good for you. Make sure you tell it to somebody who wants to hear your BS. You have a blessed freakin day."
ROGER DAVIS AND SYLVIA HAYES
Roger: “Hey, little girl. The door's that way. Why don't you go back in there and find someone to spend the rest of the night with, 'cause it sure the hell isn't going to be me,”
Sylvia: “You know what, Asshole? You’re right. I sure as hell won’t be spendin’ the rest of the night with you, but I’m sure that’s not some kind of surprise. I bet you’ve been all alone since April died, and probably by your own doin’ too. And I dunno you too well, but so far I’m thinking you deserve it.”
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND DALLAS WINSTON
Sherlock: "It's alright, Watson. It's alright. No reason to worry. He's just the little boy that escaped his playpen, but I promise you now, he's going straight back in there."
Dally: "I'll kill you, man, so shut the fuck up. And you know what? Not only will I have your fuckin stash but that brunette broad you keep locked away in that safe of yours."
"And the best enemies are: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND RICHARD PLANTEGANET"
The reporter claps for them. "Thanks for giving me my paycheck guys.
The next one is a good one to follow, as enemies and badasses usually come with a lot of angst, which means angsty characters are usually involved. Here are our most angsty characters."
And the nominees for Angstiest Character are...ÉPONINE THÉNARDIER
Her father had tried to get away with not paying rent and they had been evicted… The Brooklyn Bridge had been their home… They had stayed in a tent insulated with cardboard panels…Éponine had stood almost where she was standing now and seriously considered jumping into the river below. She knew it would work because she couldn't swim. She hated the water.
ROGER DAVIS
that's why she left me, she tells me. because i'm pathetic. i'm worthless. i'll never amount to anything…i want to die. just kill me now. i'm… down on my fucking knees with blood all over the floor, and i'm begging the woman sitting on top of the dresser to kill me...she merely smirks at me….i run my hand along the dirty floor, trying to scoop up the blood and put it back into my arm, even though the ants are still crawling inside my veins. i need to put it back inside of me. it's all i have left of her.
JOAN "LA PUCELLE" ARK
Biting her lip to keep back a whimper, she huddled underneath her blanket, praying her cardboard box would keep her dry. Her stomach cramped with hunger…How long had she been without food? She couldn’t remember the last time she’d eaten a decent meal. The last time she’d had food that wasn’t scrounged out of a dumpster or trash can. …‘What am I becoming?’ she thought. ‘My parents would—‘ She pushed the thought from her mind. No. She wouldn’t think of them now. She couldn’t.
HENRY JEKYLL
The intense melancholy that vibrated through Henry, felt enough to shatter glass. Forlorn, it seemed he just could not endeavour to put his scattered thoughts into order. All he could seem to do was cry, through vague and dreamy eyes. He broke off a long, shuddering sigh, pitying the poor creature with foolish self-torture as this.
"And the most angsty character is....ROGER DAVIS!"
The reporter claps for him. "I wish I can tell you life isn't that bad, but if I tell you that, it would ruin my chances of getting an exclusive when you check into rehab.
For our last award of the night, is the best group. I'm sure some of these guys are going to have a huge party when this show is over. Here are your nominees:"
And the nominees for Best Team are...THE GREASERS
"I mean, if we don't look out for each other it's not like there's anyone else who will. Greasers have each others' backs just 'cause that's pretty much all we have. Of course there'll be fights amongst ourselves too, but when it comes down to it we stick together. That's one of the big differences between us and Socs." - Ponyboy Curtis
FABULA ACTANDA EST ATTENDEES
A toast to those assembled had to be made, a speech given. Edward tapped his unused coffee spoon against his wine glass to call for attention, before getting to his feet, glass in hand, smiling broadly at his assembled guests. “Ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, guests…friends one and all. I’m delighted to welcome you all here tonight and trust that thus far you have been having a pleasant evening." - "Edward Plantagenet"
RENT CHARACTERS
Mark moved, standing on the chair, his arms outspread as if he was speaking to an entire congregation of people. The late, great daughter of Mother Earth. On this holy night, when we celebrate the birth in that little town of Bethlehem. We raise our glass, you bet your ass to-- La Vie...
Boheme. - Roger Davis
DALLAS, SODAPOP, AND EPONINE
They were her crew, some of the only people she could ever rely on. Living in the dirt brought people together far more than money did. Éponine was definitely starting to realize that. -Eponine
"And the winner is....as you probably can all guess...THE GREASERS"
The Reporter claps for them.
"Thanks to the members of RC - thanks to our hosts Monte Cristo and James Faustus, who have already headed out to the red carpet and host the after-awards show. Don't forget to meet us outside for the exclusive red carpet event. I'll be willing to talk to anyone and everyone willing to talk to me and my microphone." He grins. "Good night!"
"I am here out in the red carpet as the stars file out of the venue...or rather, get kicked out of the venue. I'll be able to catch everyone who didn't get to give a speech and want to give one. I have a feeling some of the more flamboyant will want to say some more even if they gave a speech."
(OOC- From here on out you can RP with the Reporter in any order. If you won and didn't get to give a speech, you gave post and give it now, or if you just want to RP at random with the Reporter on the red carpet, just post and say hi! The Reporter will respond and interview you!)
)
