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James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes ([personal profile] anotheroldsoldier) wrote in [community profile] riverviewlogs2017-07-03 11:30 pm

[OPEN] apple pie is officially banned from this party, aka Steve Rogers' birthday

who: ANYONE
what: 616 Bucky, Peggy, and 616 Tony throw a birthday party for Steve.
when: July 4th, afternoon into the evening
where: A nice park
warnings: Birthday fun. :v


Steve Rogers, former (and still) Captain America, was born on the Fourth. It was pretty much fated. That said, he deserves a party that has nothing to do with Independence Day, and that's what Bucky, Tony, and Peggy set out to do. They rented a nice little park with some good open, grassy space perfect for a pick-up game of football (American, of course). On one end of the park, in the relative shade of a couple of large trees, they've set up two long tables - one for food, and one to deposit presents for the birthday boy on. The picnic tables already in the park have nice blue tablecloths to eat on. A banner hung between the trees proclaims, "Happy Birthday, Steve!", in blue letters on white.

The decor tries to stay away from Fourth of July colors - there isn't a speck of red, just shades of blue and white, and it's all very put-together and classy looking (thank you, Peggy and Tony). It's the sort of party they thought Steve would want, outdoorsy and casual, just a gathering of friends and whoever else wants to come by to wish the birthday boy a happy one.

Invites
Invitations have mostly been word of mouth and texts sent to people Steve is friends with, nothing too fancy. They just say to drop by and wish Steve a happy birthday, have some food, and spend some time hanging out; Rogers wouldn't want anything fancy anyway. That said, they won't turn anybody away from the barbecue if someone decides to just crash the party, as long the behavior stays respectful.

Food
The food is mostly standard American barbecue fare. Two large grills have been set up near the tables and someone (often Bucky) is usually cooking on them - an array of burgers, hot dogs, steaks, even some ribs and chicken. Side dishes are laid out on the food table, the usual simple things. Here and around the picnic tables are a good place to mingle; there's plenty of food for everyone, and metal tubs full of ice and bottled soft drinks. There isn't much alcohol present at this party, though, just one of the tubs set aside with beers in it.

There's also a massive cake for Steve, with close to a hundred candles dotting its layers - Bucky's idea, payback for the time he couldn't see his own cake for all the candles.

Tossin' the Old Pigskin
They're all (mostly) adults here, so there aren't 'party games' necessarily, but there are a couple of footballs and some frisbees in the grass for anyone who wants to play a game in the lush field. Just be careful if the heavy hitters decide to arrange a game, it could get pretty out of hand.
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[personal profile] worldsaway 2017-07-06 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
It is a festive hat. [He says plainly, almost defensively. He raises a hand to try adjust it, but he doesn't try very hard.]

A birthday hat, or so I am told. I wear it in the spirit of the occasion.
hevenly: (dodge)

[personal profile] hevenly 2017-07-13 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
It is certainly... spirited.

[ He looks funny, so she smiles and laughs. ]
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[personal profile] worldsaway 2017-07-15 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
You think so? [When she laughs, he smiles. Pleased to garner a positive reaction out of someone he's coming to care quite a bit about.]

If you like it, you are more than welcome to borrow it.
hevenly: (No.)

[personal profile] hevenly 2017-07-16 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
No, thank you. I do not look good in hats.

[ Sure. That's the excuse we'll go with. ]
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[personal profile] worldsaway 2017-07-17 12:23 pm (UTC)(link)
You look ravishing in everything, sister. As you well know.

[He reaches out to give her shoulder a playful push.] Are you a friend of Steve Rogers?
hevenly: (green)

[personal profile] hevenly 2017-07-23 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I have never met him. Anthony Stark invited me.
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[personal profile] worldsaway 2017-07-24 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
A shame, I'd have thought you'd know Steve before Stark. [And then Thor pauses for thought.]

Which Stark was it?
hevenly: (alas poor Yorick)

[personal profile] hevenly 2017-08-02 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Angela has heard there are multiple Starks around, but she only knows the one, and she points to 616 Tony across the way. ] That one.

What in particular makes you think I would know this Steve Rogers?