[Video | And PARTAY at the Stark Penthouse]

[ms_potts]

[The feed cuts on Pepper pacing back and forth as she talks at Tony. Yes. AT. She’s looking more dressed down than usual, wearing jeans and a white t-shirt as she pads around their temporary penthouse apartment in bare feet]

Okay, so we’ve got the land that you wanted. And if you change your mind one more time and make me go through the circus act that would be required to change the contracts now I swear I’m going to leave you to deal with this whole mess by yourself. [She gives him a look as she reviews the checklist on her phone] I’ve already gone ahead and hired the contractors to start getting the materials we need to break ground on Monday. They just need the completed blueprints so they have some idea what they’re doing. Tell me you’ve finished the blueprints.

Yeah-huh. [from the look of it, Tony’s elbow-deep IN the blueprints, the hologram floating in front of him]

[Pepper sighs, putting one hand on her hip and peering at him] Are you even listening to a word I’m saying?

Something about the circus. Pep, we don’t have time to go to the circus, we’ve got a tower to build. I know you’re all excited about the Big Apple and all, but I’ve gotta finish these blueprints so we can break ground on Monday...

[She drags a hand over her face, muttering] I swear, with how well you listen to me sometimes I could be talking to a chimpanzee. [Taking a breath, she walks over and wraps an arm around his waist] At least you’ve answered the question I asked you, whether you realized it or not. How much longer do you think until you’ll be done with those?

Depends. [he glances over his shoulder at her, raising his eyebrows] You done calling me a chimpanzee? If you are, then, uhh... I dunno, couple hours. If you’re not, I’ll level with you, I’m probably gonna drag my heels. Or uh, knuckles, as it were.

[She laughs] Your selective hearing is working as well as usual, I see. [Smirking, she kisses his cheek] I’m sorry, it’s just been a lot of work getting these contracts all set in time. Now excluding any unforeseeable events everything should go off without a hitch.

[oh good, he’s not trolling her badly enough to get cut off from smooches. he’ll flash her a quick smile to show her he was just being ridiculous as usual, and steal a kiss back] You …. [mwah] Are the contract magician. But hey, speaking of unforeseeable events, we’ve been in this penthouse for like, two weeks and I haven’t seen a shred of party. Not even the start of a pinata. I think we need to fix this, Pepper. -- Jarvis, run the algorithms to configure the electrical wiring to optimum standards and tie in any related systems.

Right away, sir.

See? While that’s running we can invite people over. We’ve got like, five billion reasons we need a party. Why haven’t we done this yet?

We haven't because I've had more important things on my plate than organizing one. Between the contracts, fighting with the zoning board, talking to the press and the 1,134 other things I have to do, throwing a housewarming party has been very low on my to-do list.

[She pauses, brushing a strand of hair out of her face and taking a breath. As much as she has to do right now she knows better than to argue with Tony "emergency party" Stark about the merits of throwing a party at this juncture. Besides, a break might be nice... well... a break once she's done organizing the party itself. She smiles]

But I suppose we've reached a point where we can afford one night off. I'll start making the arrangements.

1,137. You really keep count of all of that, or was that Jarvis? … Anyway. You … are a perfect human being. [he wraps his arms around her and kisses the back of her neck, murmuring in her ear] And I love you.

[She closes her eyes. No matter how many times he says it it still takes her breath away.] I love you, too, Tony. [Sighing happily, she turns to face him, meeting his eyes with a mischievous smirk.] And if you keep doing that I'll never get to the party planning.

Right. Saving that for the afterparty. Here, lemme help. [he turns back around and glances at the screens. sure enough, there’s the community feed] Hey, guys, party at my new apartment here in New York tonight. If you can get here, come on over. Penthouse-warming slash Fourth of July slash Hey Look Steve’s Awake party. Let’s make it happen. Bring stuff. … [he glances back over his shoulder at Pepper] Howzat?

[Pepper’s face flushes with the realization that that personal, intimate moment was broadcast across the community. She runs a hand over her hair and clears her throat, trying to compose herself a little] Well it’s certainly a start. I’ll make a few calls to get the DJ, food and alcohol. [A pause as she looks over his shoulder at the forgotten blueprints] Can you at least finish your homework before everyone arrives?

Wiring algorithms are running, Pep. Don’t worry about it. It’ll get done. C’mon, let’s show ‘em how we party in 2012.

She can’t help but smile] Let’s just hope the building survives.

((ooc: hot rod red is Tony obviously lol. Sections will go up momentarily. Sections are up! Have at it you crazy kids.))

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[ms_potts]

( video. )

[jailbirds]

Aah? Why'm I supposed to give a fuck about the Fourth of July? Anyway, it's not like I'd be able to bring jack shit to any kinda party.

[ she holds up her shackled hands to make her point. hi from prison, guys. ]

[rockstark]

It's my country's birthday, kind of a big deal, but if it's not your country, you don't have to I guess.

Still having trouble with your jewelry, I take it?

[video]

[nofondueforyou]

[ there's probably something in sight with the Stark logo on it, right? Right. 'Cause otherwise Peggy wouldn't know who the people in the video even are!

Anyway, she's watching their conversation with an amused smile. It's hard to accept that this man - this fully grown man - is Howard Stark's son, but there are definitely some similarities between the two of them ]

That's very generous of you, Mr. Stark.

[rockstark]

Hey, thanks. ... I feel like I should know who you are, but I kinda don't. Was that offensive? I'm trying to work on that.

PARTAY

[ms_potts]

[rockstark]

[this is, of course, the very best Fourth of July party to be had in the city of New York, possibly the entire country, and yep, you guys got invites. feel special!

also feel free to make any other sections as you see fit, because we're all flexible here at the Stark/Potts penthouse.

there's just about any kind of drink you could want, alcoholic or otherwise, and a TON of pizza from Ray's Famous Pizza and loads of burgers and fries from Five Guys. it doesn't get much more All-American than this. feel free to find your host & hostess roaming around!]

[ms_potts]

[Pepper strolls up to Tony (wherever he is) and slides her arm around his waist]

I think this was a fantastic idea.

[wormhole]

[ Can we home in on Tony and compliment him on his choice of booze? Yes? No.. That's inappropriate, isn't it? Different compliment then. ]

You sure know how to throw a party. Or Pepper knows how to throw a party and you know how to fill it. Either way, you've got this.

SOMEWHERE INCONVENIENT

[glaived]

[ The network works in mysterious ways. Which is why there's a large crash (probably something expensive) and Sif, picking herself up from the shards of glass and dusting herself off. ]

That was... unpleasant.

[ The Bifrost is totally the better way to travel. ]

[likethetragedy]

[Someone is doing a double take because sudden Sif.] Sif? How did you get here?

[ms_potts]

[Pepper rushes over, holding out a hand to help her up]

Oh my god! Are you okay?!

[wormhole]

Oh my god. [ Let's go see if this person is okay and-- omg it's raining Asgardians again ] Oh my god! Sif! [ SIIIIIIF ]

[rockstark]

[what, that thing you just broke? yep, that was hella expensive. but Obie gave it to him eons ago, so it's okay. gives him an excuse to get rid of it. he'll send you a thank you note. how much is postage to Asgard?]

Whoa, hey. You still in one piece over there? ... Friend of Thor whose name I don't think I ever caught but is still totally welcome to my party?

[likethetragedy]

[It's a huge shock Elektra stopped by considering she sort of lived in this city first and all. Anyways she'll be checking the place out on her own. Feel free to run into her. Also certain people who know who they are feel free to assume she gave you a ride to check this out.]

[rockstark]

[he'll spot her and wave, making his way over] Hey, you made it. How's it going?

[6collegecredits]

[Did someone say party? Because Darcy is so there. She got a worldhop from...SOMEONE, okay?

She'll just be chilling by the food. Snagging some burgers and beer.]

FASHIONABLY LATE

[trickstering]

[actually this comment isn't here it's just a placeholder for another comment I'm going to make with the journal shakespeareinthepark because loki makes too many faces to upload extra icons for specific events whoops]

[doyoufondue]

[ Oh god. Send help. This is a little off of cozy. What is the DJ even playing? He's trying to sink into the background as much as possible and finally finds a nice little spot by one of the windows with the fabulous views. He ended up standing there, shifting his feet and quietly scanning the room while sipping a drink that is never going to get him drunk ever. ]

[ms_potts]

[Pepper is flitting around the party like the social butterfly she is, greeting everyone and making sure everything is running smoothly. And if anything doesn't? Well, she'll be right there to put out the fires... sometimes literally.

Need anything? Or just want to say hi or tell her to sit the hell down for five seconds? Feel free to find her anywhere]

[nofondueforyou]

[ we are handwaving how Peggy got here because that kind of detail is unimportant.

Right now she's loitering by the drinks table trying not to make a face at the godawful music threatening to deafen the partygoers, looking around for someone she might recognise ]

fashionably later!

[widowing]

[ natasha is, understandably, skeptical about all this, given how well tony's last party went. but she arrives anyway, because even though her assignment to stark is technically finished, she figures they'll want to keep tabs on how he's doing now that is life isn't in danger.

well, immediate danger.

also, she was in town. ]

[hulk]

[ Who's latest? This guy.

So he managed to get a world-hop from a random someone, and. Well. Okay, maybe this was a terrible idea, but he'd like to at least say hello to Captain America once in his life now that it's apparently possible, and how is he supposed to say no to that so. He'll just come in, do that, maybe sneak some food into his backpack, and then ollie on out.

...Except wow, lot more people than he expected to be here and. Well, if someone expected Bruce Banner not to be awkward at a party, you did not know the guy. At all. So here he stands in hoodie and cap even though it's freaking July and he's inside. Super incognitus. ]

in a hole in the ground

[godofabs]

(and here is thor, in all of his asgardian glory, fumbling around wondering what happened and why there is a thor shaped hole in the ground. oh it's because he's in and the reason why there is that hole in the ground.)

in a corner somewhere who even knows

[jailbirds]

[ if you haven't noticed minatsuki, that's probably because she seems like she's trying to hide, or at least avoid being easily spotted. what are parties and strangers and americans. she's just going to stand around really, really awkwardly and eat real food for once. don't mind the huge metal cuffs or what is clearly a prison outfit. ]