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dramadramaduck2012-07-04 09:39 pm
ms_potts) wrote in dramadramaduck2012-07-04 09:39 pm
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[Video | And PARTAY at the Stark Penthouse]
[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.))
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.
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