euphoria d1 some context: euphoria is part of a cult that worships her as the mortal body of the goddess Cybele, known as the Great Mother --- The moment had come at last. The moment when the tributes, the Capitol, the whole of Panem, would know their name and feel the eternal embrace of the Great Mother, Cybele! They were practically prancing about with ecstasy. Their dress was simply a work of art - bejeweled in gold and amethysts, iridiescent folds, a velvet cloth and silk dress tinted a shade of purple only someone like Euphoria could be permitted to wear. And her pendant - of course, to be used only when the time came. As they danced onto the hot air balloon's basket, they laughed; "Farewell, dearest stylist~! May the next hour we meet be as fortunate as this!" At once the balloon drifted over the city. A scream erupted as Euphoria's golden vessel hovered towards the Capitol, signalling the start of the parade. She had to make the most spectacular impact, the most memorable of all tributes. "Ah, most dearest citizens of Panem! Of what pleasure do I owe you, or more truthfully, do you owe me?" A little hair flip, for extra effect. Below the balloon, the screams seemed to have increased. "I am Euphoria, and you better remember that name, 'cause that's what you'll be cheering when I get out of here. Alive!" "I am here only to win and to spread the message of my mother, our Mother, the great and generous Cybele! Cheer, worship, kneel, before her gifts of life and eternal happiness!" The balloon was about to descend, but Euphoria simply winked. "And in case you didn't catch that, here's a little show to remind you~" From the fold of her dress came thousands of sparkling crystal butterflies, falling into the crowd. As cats reached out to grab them, they simply watched as a frenzy ensued, sitting on the edge of her balloon, which seemed to shimmer, ever so dazzling. Like a golden crystal butterfly. "Euphoria of District 1 and the eternal goddess Cybele~" Cut.
