Gladio's Birthday Weekend [Open to Invited and Uninvited Guests]

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♥ Who: Varies but mostly open!
♥ Where: Regis' House
♥ When: April 2- April 4
♥ What: Partying it up Tony style! Gladio's going to love it!
♥ Rating: PG13 for language, alcohol use/ drunken behavior, and general Tony-ness? I'll add CW
♥ Note: Please note that any who know Tony will notice he's looking about five years younger (Icons have been updated)


The intention had been to keep this party small and limited to Eos' favorite boy band and their groupies but with everyone helping out with the bar and the good mood he'd been in... Tony might have accidentally invited more people. Like.. a lot more people. Okay, so he invited everyone. In his defense, who would want to miss out on an official Tony Stark Bash™?

Starting the middle of the afternoon on Friday, the neighborhood surrounding Regis' house would notice an increase in activity as people arrived. By that evening, the windows were open, the music was blaring, and booze was flowing. Someone might have used just about all their extra they'd earned on making tonight special for someone.

So come one and all over to the King's house and let the King of the party pour you a fresh homebrewed beer from his keg, grab some Ignis and Pyra treats, enjoy a slice of delicious red velvet cake with strawberries made by Tony, and drop off a token of appreciation for the birthday boy and keep our fingers crossed he'll show up!

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[iustaegis]

[ She pauses, as if processing something, and then: ]

...Alternating current versus direct current?

[ "AC/DC"?? ]

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[Tony stares at her for a moment completely dumbfounded. Was she serious? Wow, yes. Yes, she was.

He busts out laughing.

Putting his hands on either side of her head, he presses a quick smooch on her forehead.]

Never change you adorable, silly girl!

AC/DC is a band- the best rock band and therefore my favorite!

[iustaegis]

[ She only smiles a bit awkwardly beneath the kiss upon her forehead, not Getting It until he clarifies. Then she perks up. ]

Oh... They're musicians of your world! [ She's curious as to what they sound like. ] --Aaah, perhaps they'll appear here in in Havenwell one day.

[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony's still laughing as he nods, though that may have more to do with how much he's had of the beer than anything else.]

Have there ever been musicians show up here for the day? That would be awesome. If you stick around, I'll play some of their songs. Friday's mixing a whole bunch of playlists together so I don't know what will be next. I'm hoping she knows not to play Morgan's stuff or we'll have kid music too.

[iustaegis]

[ As ever, Pyra appears keenly interested in learning more of another’s world.

Still, she can’t help but challenge: ]

Oh, I’d be glad to listen— only if you promise to sing along.

[runs_on_batteries]

[That, of course, earned her another hearty laugh.]

If I drink enough of these, I'm sure you could talk me into that. Don't forget though, you owe me a dance.

[iustaegis]

Then, consider me your personal waitress and— [ She raises her glass to him. ] Cheers.

[ She takes a healthy sip of her drink. ] I am very determined to have you dancing and singing by the end of the evening.

[runs_on_batteries]

Cheers!

[He copies her motion and hums a note of appreciation for the brew. In his humble opinion, he got the flavor spot on and he has really missed the hoppy flavor of beer.

Tony slings his arm around her shoulders and gives her a side hug.]

You're way more than my personal waitress, though. You're lovely friend in an outfit I bet you're driving Noctis crazy in. And I-

[He was prepared to make a couple more over-the-top compliments to his favorite girl here when his attention briefly is snatched away. Between where they stood and the backdoor, standing taller than most of the guests, was the birthday boy. Tony had already been smiling, but there's an extra light in his eyes upon spotting the younger man.

It takes him a moment to remember himself and look back at her. He quickly tries to remember what they'd been talking about.]

Uh, yeah, that's.. have you seen the cake yet?

[iustaegis]

[ Had he continued along that trail of compliments, he might have gotten her to blush.

But he doesn't, because it seems that his train of thought halts the moment his head turns. She, too, pauses and purses her lips, following his gaze to where his leads...

When he turns back to her, her smile is not at all shy, but going through a reel of expressions: first surprised, then contemplative, third realization, fourth excitement, and finally-- sly.

A little too quickly, she answers: ] I would adore some cake.

[ --So she says, but he'll find that her arm will be linking right through his before they head towards the cake, pulling him a little closer. ] Tony. Tony.

[runs_on_batteries]

[He missed something important. He's not sure what, but he knows that much is true. Either way, Pyra seems really pleased with the idea of going to get cake so he must be okay.

He followed along with her back to the kitchen where the pretty red velvet cake was sitting in the cooler spot. He picked up the knife and paused.]

Are you a fan of the cake or the icing more?

[iustaegis]

[ She holds out for the few extra seconds it takes for them to step into the kitchen area, and out of Gladio's view, where she says-- ] Tony! [ --again, only this time much more excitedly.

She's got some stars in her eyes, and as he reaches for a knife to slice the cake, her arm unlinks from his to reach for his hand instead. ] Don't worry about the cake! [ For now, anyway. ]

We have to talk about you!

[ C'mon, he's his own favorite subject, right? ]

[runs_on_batteries]

[What was happening?

He blinked at her and easily turned his attention back to the young, very excited woman.]

Me?

[Did he have stuff on his face? Had he sat in something? No, Pyra was too nice. She would've been looking embarrassed for him.]

O- okay. What about me? You're welcome to talk about anything.

[iustaegis]

[ She cups his hand in hers, giving it a squeeze. ]

Just now... [ To her credit, she is trying to tame the excitement in her voice somewhat, so as to not sound too overwhelming. ​] You were looking at Gladio.

The smile you wore in that moment...

It's not one I've seen before from you.

[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony realizes too late what they were talking about. His cheeks instantly stain a rosy pink and he he spits out the first thing that comes to mind.]

Was not!

[Yep, like a five year old. And he heard it too, because he winces and his blush goes even darker.]

[iustaegis]

[ She peers at him, as if the blush itself is something to scrutinize for-- it isn't, but she's intending to emphasize that he can't hide from her through a deliberate and pointed stare.

Even her smile seems a touch satisfied, and she responds in kind, leaning in: ] Was too.

[runs_on_batteries]

[Stop looking at him so carefully! She was seeing everything!

He sighed, defeatedly- but with a smile there too.]

Alright, fine, maybe you did.... damn, can't believe I'm talking about this with you- not that there's anything wrong with you, just.. like the daughter thing.

Anyway, it doesn't matter. I'm pretty sure he doesn't think of me like that.

[iustaegis]

[ She cannot speak for Gladio, of what he thinks and of how he feels about Tony. But she has seen the two of them interact, and how they interact is... comfortable, warm, and friendly with each other, easily close physically, and easily able to bring a smile to each other's faces. She would have only assumed they were very close friends if not for Tone and her previous conversation, as well as the affectionate look Tony had worn just moments ago. This, of course, all but confirms it.

Just as he brushes aside the daughter comment, she appears to ignore it as well. ]

He-... He doesn't know, does he?

[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony shook his head.]

I haven't told him, no. I've been trying to show him in every way I can though.

[He looks back toward the door, almost hoping the man he was talking about would be standing there hearing this. Still, he returns his gaze to Pyra and smiles at her.]

Maybe some day he'll figure it out or I just get to have a really great best friend for as long as the gods keep me here. As long as you're here too, I can't complain.

[iustaegis]

[ She smiles quietly at that, nodding. It's a good outlook Tony has-- rather than being jaded or sorrowful if his affection is not returned, he'll appreciate the friendship for what it is. Who could ever ask for someone more wonderful and understanding than that?

Of course, that being thought... She wants to encourage him, and to let him know that she's there for him, too. ]

He seems very comfortable around you... [ Tony even got him to come back into the party, when he had been close to stepping away! ] I think that--

Just maybe, you're underestimating how much he might care for you in return. [ This, of course, she doesn't know for certain; but she has seen how Gladio seems to laugh and smile and his presence, too. It's much more warm than when he's alone with her. ] I'm saying that you just might have a chance and... I'm rooting for you.