Okay so obviously, living together, being best buds, that much we know. But Hunter i>really wants to ask him out, his whole face goes red when he talks about Casey, it's real cute.
And then Casey is asking me about proper asking out etiquette and how to be a good boyfriend and how I knew I liked Peter like that because he's trying to sort out how he feels and immediately picked I was asking about Hunter which means he's definitely been thinking about it.
Right? I was gonna do a whole popcorn watch party and help set them up but honestly they're like one step away from having it done themselves. They don't really need my help but I wanna help anyway. Can we do somethin' for them at the party? Like a holiday couples photo or a kissing booth or something?
Oh, no, I've seen them fight before. Mr. Stark had me fight Steve before in an airport. [Another sentence that even with context sounds bad.] If they were both mad, there would be stomping and shouting.
This is like, Steve has a weird look on his face and keeps lingering around the garage staring at Tony. I don't know why.
Not to mention it does not fit the theme of my party in the slightest.
[the real problem tbh]
But I am absolutely not opposed to the idea of creating a certain type of ambiance there. In fact, most of the ideas I've been putting together for the party should fit that need perfectly. A romantic indoor snowfall. Lit by candles. It should be lovely.
The things you boys get up to! [posh laugh!!! kids these days]
As long as it doesn't happen now, I'll have no reason to take it up with Steve. But as far as he and Tony go, if nothing progresses in a few weeks, let me know and I'll speak to Tony myself.
Ambience, darling. [just a gentle correction] You know I trust you, Leo. I am just very meticulous in my planning and this event in particular means something to me.
[Carefully composed or not, he has to SEE the fight taking place inside of them. Giving anyone even a piece of control has been absolutely unheard of their entire career. It took Wuvvy centuries to build up that kind of trust with Rue that they would let her take over projects that Rue had already planned out completely.
But Leo is asking to help. And though that word is not Rue's favorite when used in this context, they know his intention is not to hurt them or ruin the party. He wants to help, to be involved in something that is important to Rue.
Don't be offended with the way they have to actively push out a breath and force their body to relax.]
Alright. You're right. It would not be fair of me to say I trust you only to micromanage you anyway. I do trust you. So, you may take care of the music. Without needing my approval.
[He does see it. And while a part of him immediately wants to backtrack - he gets when something is important, he gets when someone is so set in ways that letting go of any inch is difficult. But then Rue says they trust him.
They can likely see when those words hit, theo pen wonder on his face before he schools it back.]
I won't let you down.
...and I am still going to make an entrance as Santa with small stuff for everyone.
And though he's, well, still upside down, Rue does lean in to peck a kiss to the end of his nose. They know he won't let him down. Their hesitation was never about him, it's just their own desperate need for control.]
Oh! I had almost forgotten. That's going to be so darling. You have everything you need?
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