[ Emma hasn't been to a birthday party since before the storm. it's a welcome distraction from everything that's happened lately, maybe even a legitimate excuse to enjoy herself without feeling guilty. after she received Steve's message, she took the time to pick out a gift from a local seller, choosing the talisman for it's hopeful meaning. it's wrapped neatly and set aside when she comes in, and rather than risk injury to any partygoers with her cooking, Emma brings along a bottle of whiskey as her contribution to the gathering.
for the first time since the kidnappings, she's also dressed up, having chosen a fitted black dress with a few delicate lace accents, and a matching pair of heels comfortable enough to spend an evening in. it feels surprisingly normal to go out and celebrate a friend's birthday, and from what she's learned so far, Peggy Carter is a woman worth celebrating.
now that she's in a better mood than she has been, it's easier to take in the warmth of their cozy apartment; everything from the little touches that tend to date them to the paintings that remind her of the city she and Henry lived in for a year. inevitably the shield is what catches her attention, and while Emma knows better than to touch it, she does lean in to get a closer look.]
I was never a big fan of shields, but this one kind of sells me on them.
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for the first time since the kidnappings, she's also dressed up, having chosen a fitted black dress with a few delicate lace accents, and a matching pair of heels comfortable enough to spend an evening in. it feels surprisingly normal to go out and celebrate a friend's birthday, and from what she's learned so far, Peggy Carter is a woman worth celebrating.
now that she's in a better mood than she has been, it's easier to take in the warmth of their cozy apartment; everything from the little touches that tend to date them to the paintings that remind her of the city she and Henry lived in for a year. inevitably the shield is what catches her attention, and while Emma knows better than to touch it, she does lean in to get a closer look.]
I was never a big fan of shields, but this one kind of sells me on them.