Generic Winter Gift Giving Holiday

[asthehawkflies]

Who: Marvel cast+invited guests and dates
What: CH5 Floor 5 hosts Generic Winter Gift Giving Holiday, in the spirit of cooperation, inclusiveness and good food.
When: December 25th
Where: Community House 5, Floor 5
Summary: Pepper and Tony held Thanksgiving, now it is Floor 5's collective turn to host the party for Christmas/Hanukkah/Yule/whatever those crazy Midgarians celebrate anyway. Hopefully everyone will survive.
Rating: PG-13 because alcohol




[It seemed only fair that since Pepper and Tony had hosted the last holiday, that someone else host this time. And since they kind of had an entire floor, the inhabitants of Floor 5 had bravely and nobly taken the task upon themselves to create a party that they could all share.

The doors are propped open to try to give them enough space for mingling, with a Christmas tree set up in Clint's living room, presents laid out beneath it. And maybe he's been a bit enthusiastic with the decorating, because it's kind of weighted down with tinsel and baubles, but it's been more than twenty years since he last had a Christmas tree and people to spend it with. Everyone else has added their own personal touches too, with a menorah in the windowsill for Ben and Billy.

The place of honour on the couch is taken by Coulson, wrapped up in blankets and Clint has helpfully hung a sprig of mistletoe over his head with string because he is thoughtful like that.

The kitchen is laid out with food; there's the traditional turkey which they'd managed to prepare (Clint is rather proud of that), and a ham. Oddly for some perhaps, there's also a large fish in the middle of the table, the carp that Clint and Natasha have spent the last week keeping in a bathtub. There are, of course, assorted cakes and pies, vegetables in bowls. There's drinks too, mulled wine and hot cider and chocolate. There's also a plate of sugar cookies labelled 'Coercion Cookies'. Not to mention the food that Ben and Billy made which he doesn't know the names of but smells amazing anyway.

It's a somewhat chaotic affair; people arriving and leaving as they please, gifts given out whenever it seems appropriate and games played whenever there's a group big enough.]


[OOC: Feel free to have people drop by whenever they like, even early if they want to help prepare or discover large fish in the bathtub.]

Comments

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[somethingtoavenge]

[Phil was glad to be able to enjoy the Christmas festivities from the couch. While he also wished he'd be able to help out, he knew that the minute he offered there would be looks that spoke volumes about taking care of his health and being an idiot.

To avoid that, Phil gladly holds court from the Couch, greeting everyone who comes in with a cheerful if slightly hoarse voice.

At least, until the mistletoe above him is brought to his attention.

It was easy to guess who had done it. The minute Coulson is well, he will get you back Clint, so watch your back. For now, he contents himself with giving Clint bland looks, which promise bad things, every time he sees him.

When not trying to freak Clint out with bland looks, Phil keeps glaring at the mistletoe, wishing he had a gun or a knife so he could destroy the thing since Clint had hung it out of his reach or greeting those who come in.

Kiss him at your own peril. Or non-peril.]

Re: Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[widows_kiss]

[Natasha's running a little late to the party and there's already several people mingling when she comes down from her floor to join them. She passes off a platter and a casserole to Clint with a kiss on the cheek before coming in to find Coulson.

The glare directed at the mistletoe is impossible to miss and she's chuckling as she approaches him, a grin on her lips.]

Well isn't this festive?

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[somethingtoavenge]

[Phil breaks off from looking as if he wanted to set the mistletoe on fire with his mind to give Natasha a look. There is amusement in his eyes though, behind the annoyance.]

So very festive.

[Dry tone is very dry.]

Nothing says Christmas like poisonous plants.

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[widows_kiss]

[She gives the green sprig a contemplative look.]

I don't know, sir. I'm pretty sure it's safely out of edible range from there.

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[somethingtoavenge]

So it is.

[Unfortunately.

Phil decides to ignore it for now.]

How are you enjoying the festivities so far?

Re: Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[widows_kiss]

I just got here, but clearly not as much as you are.

[There's laughter in her gaze as she crosses to sit beside him.]

So that is Clint's doing, I take it? I wondered why he was whistling.

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[somethingtoavenge]

Well then, you have plenty of time to enjoy the festivities as much as I am.

[Phil sighs and shake his head.]

Of course it was Clint.

[There is a gleam of mischief in his eyes.]

I'll get him back for it later.

Re: Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[widows_kiss]

[She laughs and leans over to kiss his cheek, indulgently affectionate for the moment, because its good to see that look in his eye. She winks at him, bemused.]

He deserves it. Let me know if you want backup. Or a distraction.

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[windandrain]

[Saori, curious about the man seated on the couch, approached with an interested look. Clint had invited her to the party, but she didn't really know anyone there but him, Adele, and her BFF well, so she was making round to interesting looking people. And unfortunately for Coulson, he apparently was quite interesting to gods of all sorts, and not just Aesir.]

It appears you are in a bit of trouble, sir.

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[somethingtoavenge]

[Wouldn't he just be thrilled to know that?

Phil turns his attention to Saori, giving the woman a faint smile.]

Just a bit. [But he is full of good-spirit and amusement underneath his outward annoyance with Clint's Mistletoe Mischief.

Doesn't mean he's not going to get Clint back later though.]

I don't believe we've met before. [Phil extracts an arm from his blankets and holds out his hand to the woman.] Phil Coulson.

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[windandrain]

[She looks at the mistletoe dubiously, but extends a hand to shake]

Saori Kimura, pleasant to meet you Mr. Coulson. I take it that you are...ill?

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[somethingtoavenge]

[He notices the look but doesn't say anything. Instead Phil takes Saori's hand in a firm but comfortable grip.]

The pleasure is mine, Miss Kimura. I was recently ill and am still recovering. I'd rather not have a relapse.

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[windandrain]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[She takes a seat next to him, and idly waves a hand in the air, shredding the hateful weed with streamers of wind.]

Clint's doing, or...Loki's?

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[somethingtoavenge]

[Phil gives the wind shredded Mistletoe a surprised look before looking back at Saori.

Well, that was interesting.]

Clint's. He was trying to be funny. [A shrug.] But thank you. I couldn't reach it from here.

[revoltndevelopment]

...Brought ya some cider.

[The only reason for Ben's hesitation is that blam'n sprig of green above Phil's head. He spends a long moment just staring up at it before he snorts, shakes his head and settles down next to Phil, offering him a mug. Who is gonna tell the Thing he has to do anything he doesn't want to?]

Super late tag hi sorry ><;

[somethingtoavenge]

Ah, thank you.

[Phil gratefully accepts the cider, noticing Ben's hesitation.]

Ignore it. Just Clint's idea of a joke.

[revoltndevelopment]

Polly giv'n you trouble now too? I threw him in the bath with that fish earlier.

[somethingtoavenge]

He always gives me trouble in some way. He wouldn't be Clint if he didn't.

[Phil grins at Ben then.]

No wonder he looked a little green around the gills earlier. He should have Carpe Hippuri not Carpe Diem.

[Fish puns. Coulson has them. Also a small understanding Latin.]

[revoltndevelopment]

Y''know why I ended up toss'n him in the bath with the fish?

[Ben quirks a brow ridge, not really amused.]

Fish puns.

Re: Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[asthehawkflies]

[Clint eventually has to face the music, and he flops down onto the couch next to Coulson, holding out a drink for him and grinning.]

How you feeling, boss?

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[somethingtoavenge]

[Oh, you better face the music. Phil eyes Clint for a moment before accepting the drink.]

Less likely to murder you in your sleep.

[Deadpan face is deadpan. He sips his drink.]

Re: Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[asthehawkflies]

[Clint just grins.]

Awww, Coulson, you know you love me.

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[somethingtoavenge]

Doesn't mean I don't sometimes want to strangle you Clint.

[But Phil's eyes are amused, even if his face is as deadpan as usual. There is also a spark of mischief, which means you should probably be wary for awhile Clint.]

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[asthehawkflies]

You brought it on yourself Sir. You could've handed me over to the Feds when you had the chance. Or taken the shot.

[He shifts a little closer, leaning against his shoulder lightly.]

Phil vs. the Mistletoe

[somethingtoavenge]

Now, where would the fun have been in that?

[Phil does smile slightly then.

He leans against Clint as well, tired but content with how the day has been going.]

...Thanks for making this nest on the couch for me. Even with the unwanted botanical addition.

[It's been a while since he's celebrated Christmas outside of SHIELD things and people. It's a nice change.]