nick & hope
The compass telescope was an antique selected from the specialty shop in the city - it was beautiful brass, nautical, and something that Hope knew Jane would appreciate. Considering it had been selected months ago, during her and Scott's outing to the science equipment shop, it was about damn time this gift finally be presented to the birthday girl.
She bought a new dress specially for the party - kind of a last minute 'treat yo'self' kind of thing - but she felt like she deserved a cute dress. Black, with silver beads and some gold embroidery; it was kind of a 1920s vibe, and of course she paired it with a splash of maraschino lipstick. One of Hope's favorite shades.
The cake definitely looked nice too - maybe she'd see about snagging a piece for her and Scott. "Wow, fancy meeting you here," she spoke up, noticing the hulking presence also lingering by the dessert. Yum. Who could blame him? "I didn't take you for a party kind of guy. Or are you looking to let loose?"
Whatever happened in the Asgard replica stayed in the Asgard replica. Or something.