nysalogs | so shine bright tonight.

Who: steve rogers (

starspangle), peggy carter (

revlon) and some of peggy's closest friends (u kno who u are)
What: peggy's birthday is on the 9th, but they're celebrating on the 8th with an intimate dinner
When: april 8th
Where: at the rogers-carter residence
Warning(s): possible cavities from the sheer sweetness of this entire event tbh

❚❚❚❚❚ i. ARRIVAL

[ It's the weekend and it's just a couple of days before Peggy's birthday. Steve Rogers has never hosted a party before, let alone a party for his partner, but life is all about trying new things and being the best boyfriend (hard to think of himself as such, still, even after all of these years, but he likes the feeling) he can be, and Steve takes both of those things very seriously.

So he sends out invitations and makes plans - nothing fancy, nothing big, because everyone's just survived one of the worst events since crash-landing on this planet, and also because he knows Peggy isn't the kind of woman who relishes in big, flashy parties. He certainly isn't.

A quiet dinner with her closest friends feels right.

The small, cozy apartment is well-lit and tidy. When you enter, you come up a small set of steps to enter the main space - a kind of living-dining room combined. It's cute and comfortable and somehow reminds you of an older time without actually being dated. There are a couple of poetry books stacked on a side-table by the couch, and leaning against it is the possibly familiar, but very much noticeable circular star-spangled shield. Around the room you'll find drawings on the wall - sketches, meticulous and detailed but with a loose, free spirit - of the New York City skyline, Brooklyn, the Empire State Building.

There's a delicious scent coming from the kitchen area. If you brought a gift, or some wine, you can leave it at the table with the single bottle placed there already and make yourself at home. Chat it up with the host, or with other party guests until the guest of honour arrives. ]

❚❚❚❚❚ ii. DINNER

[ Considering the smallness of the space, it makes a little more sense for guests to grab food from the 'buffet-style' arrangement set out on the dining table and find any place to settle and eat. Soft music plays in the background, something jazzy and a little big band-y. There are enough plates and cutlery to go around (thank God), and there's more than enough food and drink too. Most of the ingredients are very similar to Earth's, but still manage to have a ... strangeness to them that feels uncanny. It's the alien-ness of this place. Thankfully it doesn't affect the taste.

Steve's made some assortment of meat, stew, rice, and salad - not combined, don't worry. It's very vaguely Japanese-ish, if only because his culinary sensei happens to be You Watanabe, but he's picked up a couple of tips from some of the locals too. He's no Gordon Ramsay, but he's a good student and the food should taste pretty decent.

Cake (bought at a local Olympian bakery) will be served at the end. ]

❚❚❚❚❚ iii. A LITTLE WINE, A LITTLE COFFEE

[ After dinner, guests are welcome to mingle and stay for however long they'd like. Music continues to play, and everyone should feel happy and full. It's a pleasant night and the company is delightful too.

At one point, Steve will offer guests coffee or maybe some of that wine from earlier - he's not entirely sure where it came from but it seems all right, and while Steve can't get drunk from it, it tastes fine enough. ]

❚❚❚❚❚ iv. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

[ more of an ooc note, but! please feel free to leave your own top-levels and mingle amongst each other! these prompts are really, really general and are mostly meant to set the tone of the party. pick a prompt and play with it, take some cues and make your own, etc etc.! if you have any questions, absolutely feel free to hit me up! pls have fun and wish our best girl a happy birthday! ]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ If he thinks anything of her lifted brow, he doesn’t show it. There’s plenty more cheek in him, even when he’s attempting to behave.

However, the gesture doesn’t go unnoticed. Clever, kind, or both, he shakes her hand gladly. ]

Eggsy Unwin. [ a full smile this time. ] It’s nice to meet you, Claire. You’ve made some announcements about first-aid training, right?

[ said with the feeling of I thought I recognised you from somewhere. ]

A pleasure, Eggsy. [Cute. Peggy and Eggsy. She seems surprised he remembers that announcement, but it's been a very long time for her.]

Ah, I did. Unfortunately, I'm afraid it's fallen to the wayside. [What with the riots and the torture and all. It's needed more than ever now, perhaps, but Claire just doesn't have the room for it.]

For now, at least.

In fairness, it's been a bit mad.

[ an obvious understatement, seeing as it's probably not a topic ideal for their dear friend's birthday celebrations. he perks up. ]

How'd you meet Peggy, anyway?

[ that ought to be easier. ]

[That's putting it lightly. Claire lifts her brows in agreement, but she's happy to move on to better subjects. Like Peggy.]

We lived together, when we first arrived. Me, her, and Steve. [And then she cleared out, not wanting to be the third wheel. Sorta.] How about you?

[ sometimes he forgets that peggy was in the first group of refugees. it's interesting to note that claire and steve are also among the remainders of the first wave. ]

Met her on accident, when we was both on that first beach trip. [ and the same fighting ring at flona cove. #yikes ]

And when I joined the guard we got closer. [ a soft smile. ] Lucky me.

[They liked Word War II vets, apparently.]

I see. That was quite some time ago, wasn't it? [Her smile mirrors his.] You're a lucky young man. Peggy Carter's a good woman to know, but I'm sure you're well aware.

[Or else he wouldn't be here.]

so shine bright tonight.

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apologies for the delay!!

no worries!!!