[ it's a bit weird, in retrospect, a quiet 4th of July. No fireworks and no parades. A quiet birthday is a regular affair, a quiet independence day, not so much. On the other hand, there seems to be a present. The last few years, the most he received for his birthday were toasts and a few incredulous comments about the irony of the date but maybe he should have known Peggy Carter won't do anything like this by halves.
He should tell her something about not needing to search for a present on the planet when she is already injured but he doesn't. if anything, he understands. they have never had the chance to do these things, birthdays, presents, ordinary things. much more than the actual present, he's grateful for the chance to have something from her.
There's a broad smile and a huff of surprise at the actual present, however. It's been years since he attempted playing but he does watch the games quite religiously. he holds it in his hands, assessing its weight ]
Gotta hand it to him, the weight is just right. Gonna have to find a ball and make good use of it. A good thing we're on a planet with a lot of open space.
[ he's going to have to tell Sam, maybe Wanda. He does have to wonder if Stark plays. In his mind, he is already planning two teams before deciding that can wait for a little while. he places it carefully back into the box, reaches for her hand. ]
Thank you.
[ in all honesty, it's the best gift he has gotten in years. There is a hint of nervousness there, he is only somewhat aware that she must be feeling it with how this planet seems to work, there is a moment where he is only standing there, grateful for her efforts and thoughtfulness and just for her being before gives her a bit of a sheepish smile. ]
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He should tell her something about not needing to search for a present on the planet when she is already injured but he doesn't. if anything, he understands. they have never had the chance to do these things, birthdays, presents, ordinary things. much more than the actual present, he's grateful for the chance to have something from her.
There's a broad smile and a huff of surprise at the actual present, however. It's been years since he attempted playing but he does watch the games quite religiously. he holds it in his hands, assessing its weight ]
Gotta hand it to him, the weight is just right. Gonna have to find a ball and make good use of it. A good thing we're on a planet with a lot of open space.
[ he's going to have to tell Sam, maybe Wanda. He does have to wonder if Stark plays. In his mind, he is already planning two teams before deciding that can wait for a little while. he places it carefully back into the box, reaches for her hand. ]
Thank you.
[ in all honesty, it's the best gift he has gotten in years. There is a hint of nervousness there, he is only somewhat aware that she must be feeling it with how this planet seems to work, there is a moment where he is only standing there, grateful for her efforts and thoughtfulness and just for her being before gives her a bit of a sheepish smile. ]
Peggy?