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

[anotheroldsoldier]

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.

Comments

[alchemyfreak]

[Not the response he was expecting, his head tilts curiously.]

The free food or the ... complicated situation?

[Free food definitely wasn't normal around here, but he doesn't know about your personal life, Loki.]

[dothelokimotion]

Free food. I assume during events, it is considered normal.

[ But in Asgard, food flows freely. True, coin buys it better, but no one in Asgard suffers from a lack of it. ]

[alchemyfreak]

Ah... Yeah.

[He's not going to explain that's what he meant. Since it was a party, which generally entailed free food, at least that was a benefit. It didn't seem worth it. He's trying to be optimistic - even if he's not really feeling it himself.]

So, you won't have to buy dinner later.

[dothelokimotion]

I do not need as much sustenance as mortal men.

[ He's here because . . . Loki stops that train of thought as he sips his beer. ]

Did you wander here, by chance? They will be better company than I.

[alchemyfreak]

[Ed is suddenly reminded of that kid that can animate the dead. Sure are a lot of immortals casually hanging around in this place - even if Nico's not, he doesn't really have a concept of demigods to compare to.]

I was just passing through... Didn't really mean to crash the party.

[He doesn't know anyone here, or at least he thinks he doesn't, so he's not about to try mingling with a bunch of strangers enjoying each other's company. The fact that he butted into Loki's business was more than enough for his level of nosiness.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki snorts lightly. ]

This would be the group that is used to . . . "crashing".

[alchemyfreak]

[He's taking that literally, Loki.]

They have a history of collateral damage?

[Not that he's one to talk ... Or would bother judging.]

[dothelokimotion]

Among other things. Though I imagine that is what they're best known for.

They're superheroes, as they say. Men turned to fiery ideals and chivalric virtue.

[alchemyfreak]

Superheroes. Throwing a birthday party. In a public park.

[His tone is flat, but it's less I don't believe that and more why is my life so weird.]

This place is never boring, I'll give it that much.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki shrugs loosely as if to say what can you do? ]

This is surely the mildest of strange occurrences.

[alchemyfreak]

Oh, yeah. This is nothing... but even the place that turned us into children and made us swap bodies with each other got quiet every now and then.

[And then some idiot commented that it was quiet, and something new and exciting started up all over again. He's not complaining, he'll take this to poisoned tea parties any day.]

It's just like this place doesn't rest- it's always busy with something.

[dothelokimotion]

Is that not the way of life and mortals? There is always too little time to express what lies within. So they move and they change and the world shifts ever so slightly.

[ Begrudgingly, Loki has to admitted that he's gotten used to it. Another terrifying thought. ]

[alchemyfreak]

[Have a quiet look at that, Loki. Sure, Ed had gotten used to being around gods - but interacting with them so casually was still entirely new. He still never knew what to expect.]

Yeah, I guess so... Better to keep busy than give yourself time to think about it.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Be lucky you missed his genocidal phase. Loki is not particularly laid back, but he's certainly more casual than the average person would expect him to be. Even those who know him in passing.

If Loki notices that look, he doesn't show it. ]

I hear thinking too hard is detrimental to one's health.

[alchemyfreak]

[Luckily, Ed has no concept of Loki's history or he'd be the last person he'd stop to chat with at this party.

He would definitely agree with that assessment though, even if it contradicts his entire life.]

Probably.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His lips curls. ]

You don't think so?

[alchemyfreak]

[It's not like that at all.]

I think I might be living proof.

[He's fairly certain he's going to die young with all the physical strain and worrying he's already done in his lifetime.]

[dothelokimotion]

We are all living proof of something.

[ Loki could be proof that monsters can win . . . something. Temporarily. The hammer will fall eventually. ]

[alchemyfreak]

That is true.

[Ed was living proof of a lot of things, but he was sure Loki didn't need that information. Besides, he was on his way somewhere before getting distracted, wasn't he?]

I should get going... Maybe I'll see you around.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki blinks at the sentiment. ]

Ah. Perhaps?