Hal skips the magenta in favour of midnight and sparkly because it goes better with Peter's suit. Part of him is curious to see if this party really is just a way to get the two young men to show up together, but he isn't too obsessed with finding out. He's more focused on having a good with Peter since they don't get that many opportunities to dress up and go to big parties as a couple. The major perk of coming to this party is that there's no press and that none of the guests are the type that would need the tabloid money.
Hal gets out of the car, straightening his suit before reaching for Peter's hand without hesitation. And then they're inside with a hundred people around give or take.
"Should we say hello or should we see how long we can remain undetected?"
Peter pretty much never has an excuse to dress up fancy and go out, so on the occasions he does, he's glad he can be with Hal. They don't get to spend time at actual events together as a couple either for obvious reasons, though lately they've been bolder and about making their relationship clear. Peter just hopes tonight goes well and doesn't end up disastrously embarrassing considering who the host is and how sneakily he tried to invite Peter by default.
Hal looks great (as usual) and Peter hopes he also does him justice as his date tonight. The suit he has on is something ridiculously expensive and gifted by his boyfriend. It's the most expensive thing he owns other than the spider-suits.
"More fun to try to play under the radar," he says with a grin, squeezing Hal's hand. "I'm hungry, maybe we can find something to eat?"
Hal and Peter stand against a bulwark of hundreds of years of tradition and protocol. The young king's misspent youth leaves a bad taste in everyone's mouth and the palace intrigue prevents Hal from just shoving this relationship down the court's throat and watch it choke.
This is Politics. No matter how much Hal despises it, he too has to play the game now, which doesn't mean surrender or defeat. He prefers subversion, standing a little too close, a small touch here, an affectionate smile there, and he's glad Peter understands. So, yes, they'll take advantage of the privacy Tony Stark provides tonight, and Hal is happy to follow Peter around in search of food.
"Try these, they're delish." Hal hands Peter a piece of puff pastry topped with some kind of savoury paste, and starts assembling different cheeses on his plate. "Do you come to these often?"
Peter sometimes feels like he's in over his head with this relationship purely because of the expectations that follow Hal like an unwanted shadow. Hal does his best to stick it to tradition but how long will that last? It makes Peter sad to consider if he dwells on it too much, but... at least they're enjoying their time together now, however long this semblance of freedom will endure.
Here though, they get to be themselves for a little while and it's really refreshing. Even though Peter will know people here on a personal level, they don't scare him as much as the court.
"Ooh that looks good and fancy," he says, happily accepting the puff which he shoves into his mouth almost immediately. He can't tell what's in it but his taste buds approve.
Peter lingers close by as they pile up plates, shaking his head at Hal's question. "I don't really get invited to these types of events," he says, wrinkling his nose. "Or, like... any events, now that I think about it. Nothing that requires fancy attire, anyway."
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Hal skips the magenta in favour of midnight and sparkly because it goes better with Peter's suit. Part of him is curious to see if this party really is just a way to get the two young men to show up together, but he isn't too obsessed with finding out. He's more focused on having a good with Peter since they don't get that many opportunities to dress up and go to big parties as a couple. The major perk of coming to this party is that there's no press and that none of the guests are the type that would need the tabloid money.
Hal gets out of the car, straightening his suit before reaching for Peter's hand without hesitation. And then they're inside with a hundred people around give or take.
"Should we say hello or should we see how long we can remain undetected?"
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Hal looks great (as usual) and Peter hopes he also does him justice as his date tonight. The suit he has on is something ridiculously expensive and gifted by his boyfriend. It's the most expensive thing he owns other than the spider-suits.
"More fun to try to play under the radar," he says with a grin, squeezing Hal's hand. "I'm hungry, maybe we can find something to eat?"
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This is Politics. No matter how much Hal despises it, he too has to play the game now, which doesn't mean surrender or defeat. He prefers subversion, standing a little too close, a small touch here, an affectionate smile there, and he's glad Peter understands. So, yes, they'll take advantage of the privacy Tony Stark provides tonight, and Hal is happy to follow Peter around in search of food.
"Try these, they're delish." Hal hands Peter a piece of puff pastry topped with some kind of savoury paste, and starts assembling different cheeses on his plate. "Do you come to these often?"
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Here though, they get to be themselves for a little while and it's really refreshing. Even though Peter will know people here on a personal level, they don't scare him as much as the court.
"Ooh that looks good and fancy," he says, happily accepting the puff which he shoves into his mouth almost immediately. He can't tell what's in it but his taste buds approve.
Peter lingers close by as they pile up plates, shaking his head at Hal's question. "I don't really get invited to these types of events," he says, wrinkling his nose. "Or, like... any events, now that I think about it. Nothing that requires fancy attire, anyway."