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@ 2017-08-05 14:23:00

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Welcome to the Deck 5 Lounge

Each Saturday, join the Enterprise crew and your fellow travelers in the Deck Five Lounge to meet new arrivals, catch up with those you haven't seen in a few days, try a new drink, or just enjoy the spectacular view.

OOC Information

These weekly posts are IC third-person threading opportunities. Threads that extend to 10 total good-sized comments can be counted as a log for activity check. If you have any questions, please let me know. The hope is that you will use this opportunity for random character interactions and development.

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Howard and Peggy

keptlooking
2017-08-06 08:05 pm UTC (link)

Howard leveled his gaze at Peggy, his grin looking decidedly more 'shit-eating' by the second. "You might have everyone else on board fooled into thinking you're perfectly behaved all the time, but they don't know you like I know you." Between their adventures together during the war and the things they'd done together more recently, Howard had seen too much of the dignified woman throwing caution to the wind and punching her way out of situations to buy into the 'law-abiding citizen' thing.

And if he were completely honest, he loved that about her. He loved her spunk and her moxie and the way she threw a punch. He especially loved that she didn't put up with his guff. Too many people in his life had stopped calling him on his bad behavior and bad ideas since he had made his millions. Howard needed Peggy in his life, and he was damned happy to have her.

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	Re: Howard and Peggy aspeggysays 2017-08-07 12:02 am UTC (link)
	"Mmn," Peggy murmured, "and just how do you think you know me, Howard?" She accepted the wine as it was brought over to her, and she sipped it slowly. "Besides, it's different here. No messes to clean up, though now that you're here, maybe that's not the case at all. Are you planning to make any messes?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Howard and Peggy

keptlooking
2017-08-07 12:34 am UTC (link)

"Well, I didn't mean Biblically." And he just wouldn't be Howard Stark if he let that opportunity pass him by. "But hey, if you ever wanted to change that..." He trusted Peggy to know he wasn't serious about that last bit. Well. Not seriously serious. She was a beautiful woman and he wouldn't kick her out of bed for eating crackers, but he valued her for more than just a knock-out figure and a pretty face. He wouldn't risk his relationship with her for a tumble or two, and with the two of them, that would be all it would amount to. He was too him and she was too her.

"I can safely say that I don't plan on making messes, Peggy. Messes just like to happen to me."

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Re: Howard and Peggy

aspeggysays
2017-08-07 12:46 am UTC (link)

A flush passed across Peggy's cheeks and she wished it away even though she knew it probably wouldn't go away any time soon. Honestly, if she and Phil hadn't just - She put up a hand. "We'll see," she told him, surprising herself even with what she had just said. She smirked at him from behind her wine glass and then laughed as he continued.

"Just happen to you," she repeated. "Yes, I'm sure that's exactly the way you see it."

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Howard and Peggy

keptlooking
2017-08-07 01:00 am UTC (link)

... Wait. Wait a second.

Howard was a man who wasn't used to being anything other than quick witted, but Peggy's answer clearly threw him off for several seconds. It was the flush more than the words, as if she had a secret. Was she...?

No. No. Nope. Never. If he had done something and made Peggy Carter fall in love with him, his life as he knew it would be over. Because he was confident in all ways, including the knowledge that he would never survive a serious relationship with the woman in front of him. He loved her... Dearly. Like a sister, which was probably inappropriate considering how many times he'd imagined her naked over the years but still.

But then she smirked. And she laughed. And after one terrifying moment in which his life flashed before his eyes, Howard could breathe again. He pressed a hand to his heart, looking a little green around the gills.

"Jesus Christ, Carter, don't do that. You scared the shit out of me."

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Howard and Peggy

aspeggysays
2017-08-07 01:11 am UTC (link)

His reaction surprised her, and she couldn't keep the surprise off her face for a moment. Even her grip on the stem of her wine glass tightened momentarily. "Honestly, Howard, you're the one who brought it up, you don't have to look so completely repulsed by the idea that I might be interested." She arched an eyebrow and licked her lips. "Not that I am right now, Howard, so please relax. You look a little bit like you're going to be sick."

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Howard and Peggy

keptlooking
2017-08-07 01:19 am UTC (link)

"Not repulsed," he clarified after taking a long drink. "No where close to repulsed because you're one of the beautiful women I've ever seen." It was important to him that she knew that his reaction had nothing to do with her and everything to do with him. "What you saw there was fear, Peg. Because I know that you would kick me from one end of the room to the other and I'd enjoy every second of it and probably beg for more."

He raised his glass toward the waitress, silently asking for another when she had a chance. "Besides, I've got a... thing. With someone. Maybe."

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Howard and Peggy

aspeggysays
2017-08-07 01:34 am UTC (link)

Howard Stark was afraid of her. Peggy didn't know if she needed to or ought to laugh at that, but it sure felt good. She didn't laugh about it, but she did smile to show how much she enjoyed hearing him say that. "I know you'd enjoy every second of it."

Peggy tipped her head to the side and considered him. "That was quick," she said, not in any judgmental tone or anything of the sort, just as a statement. "Who?" she asked before she could step herself. But then she cleared her throat lightly. "As it happens, so do I."

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Howard and Peggy

keptlooking
2017-08-07 01:49 am UTC (link)

That smile went a long way toward making Howard feel more relaxed. It could have been the scotch, but he was choosing to think it was the smile.

The waitress brought Howard a fresh glass and as soon as she walked away, he leaned towards Peggy, smirk firmly back in place. "A real gentleman would demur... But I've been spending time with Mary Crawley." He paused and then corrected himself. "Lady Mary Crawley." Howard knew they were friends, but it felt important that he show the appropriate amount of respect toward Mary's title. "We're going to head down to the planet tomorrow and see what kind of trouble we can get into. Now... what about you? Who's caught your fancy?"

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Re: Howard and Peggy

aspeggysays
2017-08-09 12:13 am UTC (link)

"With Mary?" Peggy asked, slightly surprised. She pursed her lips and nodded a little. "Well, that surprises me a little but at the same time it doesn't at all. She is, after all, near our own time period. I hope you won't lead her along. She was dating the captain for a while before he broke things off with her, and I know it upset her." She hoped Mary wouldn't mind her saying so, but she considered her a close friend and she didn't want to see her get hurt.

She shrugged. "I've been seeing Phil Coulson."

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Howard and Peggy

keptlooking
2017-08-09 12:28 am UTC (link)

He wanted to be offended at the idea of leading a lady on, but he really couldn't. He'd done it more than once and he was well aware of that. In reality, he didn't know exactly where things were going with Mary. He knew that he enjoyed spending time with her... she was soft and warm but still strong in all the right places and far more refined than he could ever dream of being. And he was about to say so when Peggy casually dropped her little revelation.

"Coulson... He works with you, right? Isn't he old enough to be your father?"

Howard choked on his own drink, realizing what he'd said. "I mean, if you're happy, that's fantastic Peg, he's just not the kind of fella I imagined you'd be going with."

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Re: Howard and Peggy

aspeggysays
2017-08-09 12:45 am UTC (link)

Peggy rolled her eyes. Visibly. And with feeling. "Honestly, Howard, you usually prefer women half your age. Couldn't one argue that you're old enough to be one of their fathers?" It wasn't entirely true but it could be, one day, true. She crossed her arms and looked at him. "I'll have you know that Phil was a part of an organization that you and I, apparently, one day found. He's probably exactly the sort of gentleman I might end up with in that case."

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Howard and Peggy

keptlooking
2017-08-09 12:52 am UTC (link)

"Half my age would be illegal, Peg," he said, giving her a look. And Howard wasn't going to say that it had never happened, but when it had, he had been the one who was lied to, not the other way around.

"I'm sure he's a swell guy. He'd have to be, if we hire him." Because Howard had an idea about what she was referring to- about the organization. The concept of it was still being rolled around, but it was looking good. "I'm just saying there is a noticeable age difference. I'm not judging you on it, or him, but to say that I didn't notice would be a big damn lie."

He took another drink and cleared his throat. "Besides... I think we both know exactly who you end up with, Peg."

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Howard and Peggy

aspeggysays
2017-08-09 12:56 am UTC (link)

"When did something being illegal even stop you before," she quipped, though Peggy let him know she was teasing in this instance. Because even that would be a step too far for Howard, and she knew he wasn't a complete prat.

She finished her wine and set the glass aside. "Well, from my understanding or at least it's been implied, I'm gone by the time he's hired." That wasn't a surprise, given the difference in time and the years gapped between her time and Phil's. "And yes, I've noticed too, Howard, and it doesn't bother me."

She flushed and leveled her gaze at him. "I certainly hope you're not talking about you, Howard, because I know that's not true. I've had a chance to know Tony since I've been here."

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	Howard and Peggy keptlooking 2017-08-09 01:03 am UTC (link)
	Howard chuckled, shaking his head. "Peg, I love you but you're too much woman for me. And I am man enough to admit that I wouldn't survive a romantic relationship with you." That was probably the most truthful Howard had ever been in his life. "Nah, I mean the agent with the leg." He paused, frowning. "Sousa? I think his name was Sousa." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Howard and Peggy aspeggysays 2017-08-09 01:09 am UTC (link)
	She didn't admit that she'd considered it, with him, more than once. But she agreed with his assessment all the same. They would never have made it as a couple. Or as anything romantic at all. A frown shadowed her face at the mention of Agent Sousa. "Daniel," she said with a light nod, her gaze drifting away. "Yes, well, he's not here," she said. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Howard and Peggy keptlooking 2017-08-09 05:23 am UTC (link)
	"That's the guy." Howard swirled the scotch in his glass, watching Peggy. Honestly, he didn't blame her for finding companionship with someone. It was just shock that made him respond the way he had. "So, this Coulson fella... He treat you right, Peg?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Howard and Peggy aspeggysays 2017-08-12 01:12 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, Howard," she said, slightly exasperated. "He's well aware that I would kick his arse if he didn't treat me well." (Reply to this) (Parent)

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