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[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Inaugural Ball
1842
Friday
January 20
2017

María Antonieta laughs out loud. "Oh, don't even get me started! It's not like it doesn't get cold in New Mexico but I just can't stand this kind of coastal weather!'

[Velahor]

Inaugural Ball
Chase: “Well thank you Vice President. Have a great night!”

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Inaugural Ball
1845
Friday
January 20
2017

Havich gives another glistening smile. "Always love to answer the people's questions. Anyone else?"

He looks around to see if there are any other cameras or reporters at hand.

[Imperial Esplanade]

Sen. Phillip Prejean

"So wait, you mean to tell me it's unusual to have about ninety percent humidity year-round?" Phillip inquired with a playful grin. "Well, at least it's a dry heat in New Mexico. And no mosquitoes." Phillip paused and reached up to rub his chin, as if to express a sense of contemplation. "Any possibility I can become the other Senator to represent New Mexico? Now that you have me thinking about it, I would be lying to you if I didn't mention I am just a little tempted."

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Inaugural Ball
1843
Friday
January 20
2017

She keeps the easy smile. "There's nothing better than a dry heat. Not for everyone, but I've always loved the sun, scorching, that triple digit weather on the wide flats. It makes the blood flow and makes you feel more alive than any other time. This sort of stuff is just too cloying for me.

Not many mosquitos out there, it's true. We went and traded most of them in for spiders and scorpions. Definitely some people who question that trade if they put on a boot without checking"

She chuckles again at his suggestion. "I'll have to ask Ayon if he wants to swap places."

[Dentali]

Senator Fowler and his wife Taylor went over to Senator Carter, "Hello Senator Carter, I don't think we've been properly introduced, I am Senator Zachary Fowler from Vermont and this is my wife Taylor head of the Uncommon Schools Charter School Organization."

Carter

Carter smiled and extended his hand to shake theirs as he said “Its very nice to meet you. I believe my wife is over speaking with some friends. Is there anything I can help you with Senator?”

"I just wanted to introduce myself properly, and let you know that you have my support."

[Dentali]

Fowler approach Chief of Staff Simon Denisevich with his wife at his side after his chat with Carter.

"Hello Mr. Denisevich, its a pleasure to meet the hardest working man in Washington. Im Senator Zachary Fowler of Vermont, please call me Zach."

[Velahor]

Carter Roberts approached Vice President Havich, with his wife Kara tagging along.

[Freed Lymonia]

Tanya smiles back. "Well, it was nice meeting you. Have a nice day." She walks away and back into the crowd. A few minutes later she arrived back at her seat and pulled out her phone to call her grandparents.

[Sanabel]

Inaugural Ball, Washington, DC

Denisevich quickly drained his fourth scotch of the evening, and put it on the table he was leaning against. He then uncrossed his arms, and shook the senator's hand. "Zach, the pleasure is all mine. Likewise- please call me Simon."

He quickly scanned the other man. He had heard some not so sunny things about the freshman senator, but he seemed to have ambition. Whether that was a good or bad thing for Denisevich, only time would tell.

[Uttland]

Hookstrsten, Inaugural Ball, Washigton D.C.

"Well I guess I let the cat out of the bag," Hookstrsten retorted. "I ant running for any old seat, I'm running, most likely, for governor. I've been trying to get an exploratory committee goin', and some fundraising. My plan-it's simple, primary that do-nothing RINO we have as Governor, and get a narrow victory against a divided left. Even if I don't win, boy will I make a splash. What do you say?"

"That's a pretty good plan, I'd say go for it. I know we aren't on the same page on every topic, but let me know if you need any help or any advice from someone who's been a...more...unconventional governor for a long time. I'm trying to get out and help as many people with their head on straight as possible, so when I'm gone this country doesn't go to hell." Stephens coughed. "But anyway, I'm glad to hear you're going to try to primary that governor. New York is too important place to have a RINO in office."

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"All help's appreciated, Doc," Hookstaten smirked.

"Anyways into something a bit lighter, Doc, isn't this whole 'dry' inaugural ball thing a bit dumb? What, you're going to tell a bunch of adults to put on stuffy suits and dresses, sit down in cramped tables, and still NOT give them alcohol? What do they want us to stare at eachother for the hours that this lasts? I mean, I was invited to an Inaugral activity, but one only has so much excitement to last a night," Hookstraten chuckled.

[Velahor]

"That's a pretty good plan, I'd say go for it. I know we aren't on the same page on every topic, but let me know if you need any help or any advice from someone who's been a...more...unconventional governor for a long time. I'm trying to get out and help as many people with their head on straight as possible, so when I'm gone this country doesn't go to hell." Stephens coughed. "But anyway, I'm glad to hear you're going to try to primary that governor. New York is too important place to have a RINO in office."

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"All help's appreciated, Doc," Hookstaten smirked.

"Anyways into something a bit lighter, Doc, isn't this whole 'dry' inaugural ball thing a bit dumb? What, you're going to tell a bunch of adults to put on stuffy suits and dresses, sit down in cramped tables, and still NOT give them alcohol? What do they want us to stare at eachother for the hours that this lasts? I mean, I was invited to an Inaugral activity, but one only has so much excitement to last a night," Hookstraten chuckled.

Stephens holds up his glass of Coke. “I don’t think I’ve drank this crap without whiskey in it since 1950. Who knows with Cal...maybe he’s trying to keep things from turning into a Johnson party. It’s too bad too, they even took my flask at the door.” Stephens looks around at the crowd. “Maybe this thing will get over quick enough that I can swing by a bar and forget the sight of so many awkward conversations between important people.”

[Uttland]

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"All help's appreciated, Doc," Hookstaten smirked.

"Anyways into something a bit lighter, Doc, isn't this whole 'dry' inaugural ball thing a bit dumb? What, you're going to tell a bunch of adults to put on stuffy suits and dresses, sit down in cramped tables, and still NOT give them alcohol? What do they want us to stare at eachother for the hours that this lasts? I mean, I was invited to an Inaugral activity, but one only has so much excitement to last a night," Hookstraten chuckled.

Stephens holds up his glass of Coke. “I don’t think I’ve drank this crap without whiskey in it since 1950. Who knows with Cal...maybe he’s trying to keep things from turning into a Johnson party. It’s too bad too, they even took my flask at the door.” Stephens looks around at the crowd. “Maybe this thing will get over quick enough that I can swing by a bar and forget the sight of so many awkward conversations between important people.”

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"I'm not even sure where you got the coke," Hookstaten held up his glass of water. "I've just been drinking the water provided. Maybe Prohibition Reed made the right call, I remember the Johnson party; nothing like having a fist fight with the Governor of Illinois while dressed as a Knight. But still at least some of weak shit, like those sugary ones that come in cans, to at least alleviate us from the awkwardness of it all. But same idea over here, if this thing doesn't last too long, me and the wife," Hookststen looks around. "Who I seemed to have lost, but whatever, are getting drinks elsewhere."

[Velahor]

Stephens holds up his glass of Coke. “I don’t think I’ve drank this crap without whiskey in it since 1950. Who knows with Cal...maybe he’s trying to keep things from turning into a Johnson party. It’s too bad too, they even took my flask at the door.” Stephens looks around at the crowd. “Maybe this thing will get over quick enough that I can swing by a bar and forget the sight of so many awkward conversations between important people.”

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"I'm not even sure where you got the coke," Hookstaten held up his glass of water. "I've just been drinking the water provided. Maybe Prohibition Reed made the right call, I remember the Johnson party; nothing like having a fist fight with the Governor of Illinois while dressed as a Knight. But still at least some of weak shit, like those sugary ones that come in cans, to at least alleviate us from the awkwardness of it all. But same idea over here, if this thing doesn't last too long, me and the wife," Hookststen looks around. "Who I seemed to have lost, but whatever, are getting drinks elsewhere."

“I guess the soft drinks at least give people something do with their hands.” Stephens taps his fingers on his glass again. “Like them kids with their midget spinners or somethin.”

“Well, should be interesting with President Reed in office. I like the guy, but he’s...a bit...how do I put it...white bread. All-American apple pie homecoming king baseball type stuff. Not a bad thing, but he’s gotta show that he’s got more to ‘im than that. I gotta say though, talking to his family, I don’t think they’re all that way, so maybe there’s more than meets the eye.”

[Uttland]

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"I'm not even sure where you got the coke," Hookstaten held up his glass of water. "I've just been drinking the water provided. Maybe Prohibition Reed made the right call, I remember the Johnson party; nothing like having a fist fight with the Governor of Illinois while dressed as a Knight. But still at least some of weak shit, like those sugary ones that come in cans, to at least alleviate us from the awkwardness of it all. But same idea over here, if this thing doesn't last too long, me and the wife," Hookststen looks around. "Who I seemed to have lost, but whatever, are getting drinks elsewhere."

“I guess the soft drinks at least give people something do with their hands.” Stephens taps his fingers on his glass again. “Like them kids with their midget spinners or somethin.”

“Well, should be interesting with President Reed in office. I like the guy, but he’s...a bit...how do I put it...white bread. All-American apple pie homecoming king baseball type stuff. Not a bad thing, but he’s gotta show that he’s got more to ‘im than that. I gotta say though, talking to his family, I don’t think they’re all that way, so maybe there’s more than meets the eye.”

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

At the (at least attempted) mention of fidget spinners Hookststen chuckled. "You know, fidget spinners aren't just for kids, all members of my staff get a fidget spinner with the Straten Media logo on it. It's glorious."

"But anyways, so you mean Reed's a Tradcon? A Neocon? A total Cuckservative? I think those are the words you're looking for," Hookstraten sighed. "I mean in the general election, he was better than Whiny Walton and Dirty Danders, but by God, in the primaries the options were so much better. Drumpf, amazing businessman; definition of success. Egazarian, revolutionary conservative. But Reed won, and I'm still rather salty, so to say, about that. And besides his traditional Republican policies, Reed, he's not very charismatic. Also, his wife doesn't strike me well. Some revolutionary Canadian coming down to be First Lady; well excuse me, I'm going off to be King of Saudi Arabia!"

[Velahor]

“I guess the soft drinks at least give people something do with their hands.” Stephens taps his fingers on his glass again. “Like them kids with their midget spinners or somethin.”

“Well, should be interesting with President Reed in office. I like the guy, but he’s...a bit...how do I put it...white bread. All-American apple pie homecoming king baseball type stuff. Not a bad thing, but he’s gotta show that he’s got more to ‘im than that. I gotta say though, talking to his family, I don’t think they’re all that way, so maybe there’s more than meets the eye.”

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

At the (at least attempted) mention of fidget spinners Hookststen chuckled. "You know, fidget spinners aren't just for kids, all members of my staff get a fidget spinner with the Straten Media logo on it. It's glorious."

"But anyways, so you mean Reed's a Tradcon? A Neocon? A total Cuckservative? I think those are the words you're looking for," Hookstraten sighed. "I mean in the general election, he was better than Whiny Walton and Dirty Danders, but by God, in the primaries the options were so much better. Drumpf, amazing businessman; definition of success. Egazarian, revolutionary conservative. But Reed won, and I'm still rather salty, so to say, about that. And besides his traditional Republican policies, Reed, he's not very charismatic. Also, his wife doesn't strike me well. Some revolutionary Canadian coming down to be First Lady; well excuse me, I'm going off to be King of Saudi Arabia!"

“Ehhh, I’m giving him a chance. Maybe he’ll prove me wrong, but I just can’t see him prioritizing the economy and jobs more than the social conservative agenda. Nice guy in person, but he tries regressing in social progress or banning people's right to put what they want in their bodies, and I’ll start to think a lot less of him. This stuffs all off the record, don’t go tellin this to your reporters.” Stephens pauses, and ponders. “Maybe I should have ran for President. In the GOP, of course. Don’t get me wrong, we had some good options, but a liberty voice on the debate stage could have at least spiced things up a bit. No use worrying about shouldas though, and I’ve already tried the President thing a time or two.”

[Uttland]

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

At the (at least attempted) mention of fidget spinners Hookststen chuckled. "You know, fidget spinners aren't just for kids, all members of my staff get a fidget spinner with the Straten Media logo on it. It's glorious."

"But anyways, so you mean Reed's a Tradcon? A Neocon? A total Cuckservative? I think those are the words you're looking for," Hookstraten sighed. "I mean in the general election, he was better than Whiny Walton and Dirty Danders, but by God, in the primaries the options were so much better. Drumpf, amazing businessman; definition of success. Egazarian, revolutionary conservative. But Reed won, and I'm still rather salty, so to say, about that. And besides his traditional Republican policies, Reed, he's not very charismatic. Also, his wife doesn't strike me well. Some revolutionary Canadian coming down to be First Lady; well excuse me, I'm going off to be King of Saudi Arabia!"

“Ehhh, I’m giving him a chance. Maybe he’ll prove me wrong, but I just can’t see him prioritizing the economy and jobs more than the social conservative agenda. Nice guy in person, but he tries regressing in social progress or banning people's right to put what they want in their bodies, and I’ll start to think a lot less of him. This stuffs all off the record, don’t go tellin this to your reporters.” Stephens pauses, and ponders. “Maybe I should have ran for President. In the GOP, of course. Don’t get me wrong, we had some good options, but a liberty voice on the debate stage could have at least spiced things up a bit. No use worrying about shouldas though, and I’ve already tried the President thing a time or two.”

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"No worries, I don't give things to my reporters without permission," Hookstraten assured. "But yeah, the day Reed says he's going to actually rebuild the economy, tackle Wall Street, build a wall, and stops being so socially restrictive in some aspects, along with some other things, is day I'll support Reed. But right now, no. He's just another Shrub, Dickney, Lane neo-con. Anyways, you runnin forr president would've been interesting, I mean granted, Egazarian would've Still had my vote, just being honest, but still it would've been nice to see more than just neo-cons. But that's in the pass. 2018 is time to primary the the old RINOs and take this country back, but that's another topic. Anyways, you've already tried the president thing before? How? When?"

[Velahor]

“Ehhh, I’m giving him a chance. Maybe he’ll prove me wrong, but I just can’t see him prioritizing the economy and jobs more than the social conservative agenda. Nice guy in person, but he tries regressing in social progress or banning people's right to put what they want in their bodies, and I’ll start to think a lot less of him. This stuffs all off the record, don’t go tellin this to your reporters.” Stephens pauses, and ponders. “Maybe I should have ran for President. In the GOP, of course. Don’t get me wrong, we had some good options, but a liberty voice on the debate stage could have at least spiced things up a bit. No use worrying about shouldas though, and I’ve already tried the President thing a time or two.”

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"No worries, I don't give things to my reporters without permission," Hookstraten assured. "But yeah, the day Reed says he's going to actually rebuild the economy, tackle Wall Street, build a wall, and stops being so socially restrictive in some aspects, along with some other things, is day I'll support Reed. But right now, no. He's just another Shrub, Dickney, Lane neo-con. Anyways, you runnin forr president would've been interesting, I mean granted, Egazarian would've Still had my vote, just being honest, but still it would've been nice to see more than just neo-cons. But that's in the pass. 2018 is time to primary the the old RINOs and take this country back, but that's another topic. Anyways, you've already tried the president thing before? How? When?"

“Well, I ran in ‘96 as an Independent, trying to play off the Reform Party’s popularity, by running an economy-centered campaign. As all independent and 3rd party bids for president do, it got a bit of momentum and fizzled out. There were some polls saying if I hadn’t withdrawn in September, I woulda had a chance of taking Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and New Hampshire though, which in hindsight woulda been pretty neat.
And I ran again in 2000, but as a Republican. Couldn’t get much support though, they called me a party jumper, which I plead guilty to, being a former Reagan Democrat and all.”

[Imperial Esplanade]

Sen. Phillip Prejean
"Oh yeah, well, I've had more than enough encounters with scorpions, spiders, and snakes alike back in the 80's when I was in Lebanon. Yugoslavia also had its' rough patches. Well, let's just say I basically was a really slow learner, especially when it came to protecting my feet." Phillip then paused for a brief moment. "Though, of course, I've survived. Back then, they claimed such things like it 'built character' and 'toughness.' I call bullocks. It just hurts."

"Anyway, it's my most genuine pleasure to formally meet you, Miss Villanueva de Peña." Phillip said, extending out his hand once more. "I'll make sure to reach out to your office sometime soon."

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Inaugural Ball
1852
Friday
January 20
2017

Now that the media questions are done with Havich goes ahead and starts with the ritual of shaking hands and doing idle banter with the various people coming up to greet him or say a line or two as he both turns on the charm and still works his way through and by each efficiently. He avoids being tied down but keeps away from being rude with skill of someone who's done this kind of thing before and has a knack for it. He is now just getting up the line to Representative Freeman though he does not immediately recognize him.

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Inaugural Ball
1846
Friday
January 20
2017

María Antonieta shakes the hand that is offered. "I will be sure to be ready for the call."

After saying the goodbyes she decides to head over to the bar where Senator Florrick seems to be alone. She comes up on the bar next to her.

"Looks like Bipartisan Big Block of Cheese day didn't work out very well did it?"

[Uttland]

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"No worries, I don't give things to my reporters without permission," Hookstraten assured. "But yeah, the day Reed says he's going to actually rebuild the economy, tackle Wall Street, build a wall, and stops being so socially restrictive in some aspects, along with some other things, is day I'll support Reed. But right now, no. He's just another Shrub, Dickney, Lane neo-con. Anyways, you runnin forr president would've been interesting, I mean granted, Egazarian would've Still had my vote, just being honest, but still it would've been nice to see more than just neo-cons. But that's in the pass. 2018 is time to primary the the old RINOs and take this country back, but that's another topic. Anyways, you've already tried the president thing before? How? When?"

“Well, I ran in ‘96 as an Independent, trying to play off the Reform Party’s popularity, by running an economy-centered campaign. As all independent and 3rd party bids for president do, it got a bit of momentum and fizzled out. There were some polls saying if I hadn’t withdrawn in September, I woulda had a chance of taking Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and New Hampshire though, which in hindsight woulda been pretty neat.
And I ran again in 2000, but as a Republican. Couldn’t get much support though, they called me a party jumper, which I plead guilty to, being a former Reagan Democrat and all.”

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"Huh, the more you know. So when I was 14, just messing around the on the computer, just making websites for fun, when ANN was just a joke news website, you were running for president. In some ways I feel old and young, you know. Anyways, I wouldn't think too much of what 'could've been' in 1996, hindsight is always 20/20. And polls are just that; polls. Not votes," Hookstraten remarked to the Governor, sipping from his water.

Just out of pure curiously, what are your post-gubernatorial plans? Senate seat?" Don added.

[Velahor]

“Well, I ran in ‘96 as an Independent, trying to play off the Reform Party’s popularity, by running an economy-centered campaign. As all independent and 3rd party bids for president do, it got a bit of momentum and fizzled out. There were some polls saying if I hadn’t withdrawn in September, I woulda had a chance of taking Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and New Hampshire though, which in hindsight woulda been pretty neat.
And I ran again in 2000, but as a Republican. Couldn’t get much support though, they called me a party jumper, which I plead guilty to, being a former Reagan Democrat and all.”

Hookstraten, Inaugural Ball, Washington D.C.

"Huh, the more you know. So when I was 14, just messing around the on the computer, just making websites for fun, when ANN was just a joke news website, you were running for president. In some ways I feel old and young, you know. Anyways, I wouldn't think too much of what 'could've been' in 1996, hindsight is always 20/20. And polls are just that; polls. Not votes," Hookstraten remarked to the Governor, sipping from his water.

Just out of pure curiously, what are your post-gubernatorial plans? Senate seat?" Don added.

“Hell, I don’t know. Last time I was in the Senate was...well...probably before you were born. I’m considering it, but moving the old lady across the country might be hard, and I don’t know if these old lungs can take the humidity in DC.” Stephens coughed.
“But yeah, Senate’s an idea. If Reed gets a second term and doesn’t screw ip too bad, I could probably get an ambassadorship or cabinet seat. I could try my hand at president again, but we know how that’s gone before, so maybe Vice President is more suited to me. Maybe I could be Libertarian Party chair, god knows they need leadership. Could teach law again, but maybe UM is too liberal to hire me these days. Or...maybe I’ll just retire out to the ranch, feed the cows, and get back into my hobbies. I restore classic Chevys in in my free time.”

[Dentali]

Inaugural Ball, Washington, DC

Denisevich quickly drained his fourth scotch of the evening, and put it on the table he was leaning against. He then uncrossed his arms, and shook the senator's hand. "Zach, the pleasure is all mine. Likewise- please call me Simon."

He quickly scanned the other man. He had heard some not so sunny things about the freshman senator, but he seemed to have ambition. Whether that was a good or bad thing for Denisevich, only time would tell.

“Well then Simon I know you’re a busy man, but I wanted to take the opportunity to say I want to be a team player. I might not agree with Reed on everything but at the end of the day I am a Republican and he is the leader of my party, not to mention president of the nation. I want to be a team player in whatever capacity you’ll let me. Perhaps more importantly I want to make sure that any legislation I propose won’t throw a wrench in things.”

[Sanabel]

Inaugural Ball, Washington, DC

Denisevich smiled wryly. "That certainly depends on what type of legislation you will be proposing."