05 | A Starkmas Party | Action, Open to All

[notbuiltforthis]

[Pepper sent out the public invitation a week ago for the party. She'd been planning for a Christmas party of some sort for several months - money was always a concern here, compared to back home - and she had actually done most of the work herself

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[ironfail]

[Tony's pretty pleased how things turned out - not surprised, exactly, but pleased. Pepper's always been a great party planner, but they're working with much more limited funds in Mandalus. Also she tends to veto some of his more ridiculous party ideas these days. Regardless, there's plenty of alcohol and Tony got away with putting up completely awesome lights, and he'd told JARVIS to play something other than Christmas tunes the whole time, so things were looking up. He'd even gotten dressed up for the occasion, red to Pepper's green for some holiday spirit.

If you're at the party tonight, Tony'll probably come bother you eventually. If you're not, expect a series of obnoxious texts telling you to get your ass over to Stark Tower.]

[ironfail]

[Tony has the decency to look somewhat abashed.] Because you'd have stopped me if you had known.

[notbuiltforthis]

With good reason. She'll never want to come again. [She sighs quietly.]

I do expect you to apologize to her.

[ironfail]

[He frowns, defensive.] Hey, she didn't have to say yes.

[notbuiltforthis]

[She manages not to wince at the frown.]

There aren't many people who say no to you, Tony, and you should still apologize. Please?

[ironfail]

[He seemingly relents, shoulders slumping.] I can offer her a longer dress to change into.

[notbuiltforthis]

Should I be worried about all these apparent dresses you have around?

[It's teasing, and she presses a quick kiss to his lips.]

[ironfail]

Don't worry, I've got a very nice New Year's dress waiting for you back in our room.

[notbuiltforthis]

That's supposed to keep me from worrying?

[ironfail]

Why worry? You saw the dress I picked for Lizzie. I've got impeccable taste.

[notbuiltforthis]

I'm pretty sure it's a fluke.

[ironfail]

You're right, the one I bought for you is a little trashier. But she's the Queen of England, you understand, right.

[notbuiltforthis]

I'm your girlfriend, you're supposed to want to keep lecherous eyes off me.

[ironfail]

What's the point of having such a gorgeous lady at my side if I can't show her off?

[notbuiltforthis]

Feeling like a content man?

[ironfail]

That can be achieved with a decent cheeseburger and a complicated circuit board to take apart.