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[inebriety]

[Tony and Loki staring at everyone with shiteating grins on this great fourth of July.]

We’re happy to present the American Eagle. Customized for this very celebration, Captain America’s birthday. It has many features. Note its colourful plumage and the fact that it can sing the national . . . anthem? I believe that is what it called. Though why a nation needs its own song, I know not.

[Tony rolling his eyes.]

Because God Bless America etc etc. Our great nation was created so we may all look upon those asses today.

And since I blessed it last year, I have come again to bless it once more. With this eagle and my continued presence to his ass.

[Presenting the burd. It starts to sing.



Tony meanwhile is taken aback.]

Wait what? When did you hit that? Which one?!

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[seeingscarlet]

Steve is going to love it. [It's so obnoxious it's actually charming.] Does it have a name?

[dothelokimotion]

[ His brow furrows. ]

No. Does it need one?

[seeingscarlet]

He'll have to call it something.

[dothelokimotion]

I don't know if Steve wishes to keep it.

[ Though Steve did mention wanting a pet. But never quite stated what and Loki let it be. ]

[seeingscarlet]

Why wouldn't he? It is a gift from you.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His expression flickers. ]

That is not a reason.

[seeingscarlet]

No? [Because she's like...pretty super sure after seeing how upset Steve was when he left that it is.] As long as it doesn't sing so loudly in the middle of the night...

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki vaguely knows that, but talking about their relationship — just being open about it is a big step for them both. ]

I certainly wouldn't let it do that.

[seeingscarlet]

[Wanda eyes the bird with interest. Where did it even come from]

Does it only sing when you want?

[dothelokimotion]

Yes. It is only supported by my magic and little else.

[seeingscarlet]

But it is...solid, yes?

[this is so cool]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki's brow furrows as he answers. ]

It is a real construct. One easily created with magic.

[seeingscarlet]

[Easy for him, maybe.]

I've never seen something like that before. He is going to love it.

[dothelokimotion]

I hope so.

[ He had better. ]

[seeingscarlet]

[She knows so. You'll see.]

I wish I could do that, but I don't think it is one of the things you could teach me.

[She doesn't really do 'solid.']

[dothelokimotion]

We won't know until we try. I have not seen the limits of your magic.

[seeingscarlet]

[A small huff of laughter.] No one has.

[Not even her, and that's terrifying.]

But I have never made something solid like that.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki purses his lips. ]

I only mastered it recently.

[ A year ago, but that's recent for Loki. ]

[seeingscarlet]

Now you're just showing off. But it's all right if it's your birthday.

[Smile smile! Steve strikes again.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ His lips curve faintly. ]

Perhaps I am, a little.

[ His birthday. What a strange concept. ]

[seeingscarlet]

Do you like sweet things?

[She should make something, right? It would be super rude if she sent Steve something and ignored Loki, anyway.]

[dothelokimotion]

I do, in fact.

[ It's not a carefully hidden secret. ]

[seeingscarlet]

[not entirely irredeemable, then

Wanda just grins in the way that means she's definitely up to something.]

Good. You should check your office tomorrow.

[dothelokimotion]

Oh? Should I expect a surprise?

[seeingscarlet]

That would be telling.