February Catch-All Log

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Who: Tony + varies
What: Varies
Where: On the train somewhere
When: Second half of Domino (19th forward)
Warnings: Tony being rude, language

[In the Gym: Open]

Even though Tony has cut back on his busy schedule, he still is sparring some and doing yoga often. It's not the relentless every single day at precisely certain times. The yoga, he attempts to do by himself now but given the number of people on board, that's pretty impossible.

(So come bug him while he's doing the warrior pose or using a practice sword!)

[Science lesson in standard car!: Open]

Since a little before the new arrivals, Tony has had several classes each week on both science and math topics. He's juggling a variety of skill levels, but Peter is his helper in most classes to go help anyone who needs it. Today, Tony decides to have a demonstration of suspending an egg between water and vinegar and breathing fire. He uses some charcoal for chalk and uses the front wall of the standard car as his chalkboard. When the demonstrations are over, he assigns some worksheets for practice. However, he also provides cookies.

(Bug him afterward about the demonstrations, cookies, whatever)

[19: Evening, Happy Birthday Ignis! (Invitation to ALL BLUE team plus- Reigen, Raven, and anyone close to Ignis (you know who you are and I can't think atm)]

Ignis had thought he was planning a dinner party with just Madoka and Tony. Of course, he didn't think Tony had remembered his birthday and he's the King of Extra, clearly this meant they should throw a surprise party. (Yes, another one). He didn't know what cake to make for a chef like Ignis, so he went with what Mady liked best, since that would most likely make his partner just as or even more pleased. So they had white icing with sprinkles and pink, strawberry, triple layered cake.

Tony had some of the kids help make party hats and confetti and got everyone who was attending into the dining car while he went to get the unaware birthday boy in the kitchen.

[A compromise, Day 20: Bucky, Ignis, Tony and Yuffie.]

Tony was a little skeptical of this approach, but he was willing to give it a try. He had a small bundle wrapped in paper in one hand when he arrived at the quiet car to await the teenager. He looked at the other two men with a sigh.

"Do we really have to do this?" He whined at Ignis, knowing full well what the answer would be.

[OTA: Just make up something and start it. I'm game!]

[P.S. For those observant types, Tony's hand is now missing the wedding ring he has had since coming here.]

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[faithfulsupport]

"I know that song!" Ignis replied, so happy he found it. He didn't know how it was possible or by whatever means or magic but he'd found it and was running with it. "We heard it in the Regalia at the very start of our journey from the kingdom. We were broken down on the side of the road and it played."

At this point he was just so thrilled. Maybe it was a good thing that he hadn't danced with Tony that night.....

And that's when he saw Tony's hand outstretched to him and asking him to dance. He'd had to dance at the few balls the king held as Noct grew up so he'd taught the Prince how to dance. But nothing could've prepared him for the weight he now felt at being asked to dance by his fiancee'. It was actually funny that his engagement was so near his birthday and they were the only ones who knew. Madoka would know soon, but as of this moment at being asked to dance by Tony no one else here was aware.

Ignis of course was wearing the ring and wasn't hiding it, but he wasn't flashing it around either. And as he looked up into those beloved brown eyes, he knew he was blushing because the song was on and everyone could hear it. But this was their song and by the Six they were going to dance to it. So he gently took the hand offered to him and stood.

"Why yes you may Mister Stark." And Tony could have every dance thereafter for the rest of their lives.

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Anyone watching these two would know or they were fools. For all of Tony's bravado and Ignis' need to be proper, the way they shared a smile like no one else was there should be the only clue anyone else needed.

He pulled Ignis into his arms and guided him a few steps away from the long table and bench seats to give them room. Standing tall and proud, one hand at the small of Ignis' back, the other holding the man's hand, and he swayed them to the music. He stepped easily into a proper dance like maybe he'd been to a ball or two in his life as well. His gaze didn't leave Ignis' face, so pleased that he had a song Ignis liked so much but also just because of who he was. It hadn't seemed possible or right when they started this thing, but now Tony couldn't think of anyone he wanted in his arms more. Sure he flirted, it was part of his inappropriate humor and charming personality, but all of that was empty jokes. This was where his heart was and no one had access to that but Ignis. He loved others on this train, but this tall, skinny man had the key.

As the music smoothly came to the end, Tony dipped the younger man. Drawing him back up, he pressed a kiss to his lips with more heart than he would've if he'd remembered anyone else was present- which he didn't.

[faithfulsupport]

This felt wonderful. Ignis was actually dancing with Tony in front of everybody now and to their song no less. Briefly he wished the lads were here to see this but it would have to wait. He was of course proper because they were in public, but as they danced he had such an urge to play with Tony's beard. He wanted to snuggle and kiss the man too but again propriety took over, their daughter was here somewhere after all, so they couldn't be making out on the dance floor. To him this was a combination of his birthday and engagement but he would play along with the birthday disguise.

Once their song was over and Tony dipped him, he turned red. The shade went a little darker with the kiss, but he gave it right back.

Thinking on their engagement, Ignis looked at his fiancee'. "We're not announcing anything for awhile though we should inform our daughter." It wasn't a 'we must' it was a suggestion. And as Ignis stood there he wished they would go on a mission together at least once at some point.

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Tony blinked at Ignis' words looking a little confused before glancing around. Suddenly remembering everyone was there. "Right." It took another second before he concluded that wasn't the right answer to that question. "Yeah, soon. Just.. if I have to explain to you one more time today is about you you're getting in trouble!"

He put his hand on the small of Ignis' back again. "Care to cut your cake?"

[faithfulsupport]

He smiled at Tony's threat. Ignis of course had a comment to that but it would have to wait as a few folks passed by. After they did, he leaned down into his fiancee's ear, speaking in a very low tone. "Is that truly what it will take in order to get you to spank me?"

Then he waited for a reaction because he totally deserved that kind of response and action for earlier. In response to the cake comment he nodded and looked around, taking Tony's hand.

"I do wonder where our daughter has run off to."

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He laughed and gave Ignis a wink. They were going to have fun later. Although how was he supposed to spank Ignis when his hands were tied? That was one mystery that didn't need to be solved right now.

His fingers curled around Ignis' hand as they went over to look at the cake. "I was trying to decide a subtle way to ask you what your favorite kind of cake was when I realized how to guarantee you'd love it the most." He picked up a lighter and light the candles. "We made you Mady's favorite." He straightened and then directed everyone (who knew the tradition) to start singing to him. At the end, Tony handed over the cake knife.

[faithfulsupport]

A pink birthday cake, that had to be a first. But he took a picture of it before it would be demolished into something completely unrecognizable.

Looking over the confection as Tony wondered what he would like best, there was a smile on his face. "This is quite thoughtful and that is what counts." Besides if it was horrible, Ignis would just recreate it. The smile got wider as the candles were lit and kept his head down slightly embarrassed at being sung to of all things. By the end of it, his face was probably as red as the candle flames.

He blew the candles out and took the knife from Tony. A smile crossed his face as he decided to break tradition, or rather create a new one. Setting the knife down for a moment, he maneuvered Tony to stand behind him. Ignis then had Tony set his hands over his as he poised the knife ready for the cut.

"Make a wish darling." This request came before reaching back to give a small kiss to the older man's cheek. "Ready?" As soon as he was given the signal, the two cut into the cake. This had to be the best birthday ever.

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It was fun watching the others help him spoil Ignis. The man did so little for himself and it did the older man's heart good to see how many others appreciated him. It was obvious to anyone with half a brain and a set of eyes how much Tony appreciated him, but he deserved it from more than one place.

His eyes widened a bit in surprise as Ignis took his hands and they cut the cake together. He smirked and gave the other man a sly, knowing glance. He knows what you're doing here, Tiger! He nodded at the question and sliced the cake together.

A small part of him panicked at the thought of what this gesture meant, but there was enough of him that knew this was a good thing. They might need to talk later about this, but certainly for now, he was happy letting Ignis do whatever he wanted. That was the right of the birthday boy, after all. After that and telling the advisor 'Happy Birthday' again, he helped slice up the cake into servings for everyone at the party.

hello my presence was requested

[happyends]

Madoka definitely made sure to sing happy birthday to Ignis along with everyone else! That's what you're supposed to do at a birthday party, after all. And she can't be too sure how many birthday parties Ignis has had before in general (he has never played in the snow either, after all!) so she has to make sure it's extra good.

She patiently waits there too while the cake is being cut. For once it's not just because she wants some of that cake (but she certainly won't protest to it), but more just since Ignis and Tony are being so cute with each other that it makes her smile. It's just nice to see how much they obviously adore each other - and that's without Madoka knowing about the extra step those two made, even.

"Can I have a piece too, maybe?" She asks once they start handing out the cake.

You're Always Welcome!!

[faithfulsupport]

This was the one moment Ignis was selfish if one could call it that, having his fiancee behind him while cutting his birthday cake. Yes of course he knew full well what he was doing and what the gesture was usually reserved for. But it was his birthday and his desire to do such a thing so the knowing look Tony gave him just got a smile.

Spotting Madoka, Ignis smiled broadly and handed her a piece of cake. "Of course you may." As if he would never give her pretty much anything she wanted.

Re: You're Always Welcome!!

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"No you made it but you can't have any!" Tony answered at the same time Ignis was smiling and giving her cake. He couldn't keep that expression for longer than a couple seconds. He laughed and ruffled her hair lightly. "I'm teasing. You know Ignis will give you anything you ask for in a heartbeat. You have him completely wrapped around your finger, you must show me how you accomplished this."

[happyends]

Madoka looks incredibly pleased with the piece. She's already scooping a bite right off it to put it in her mouth, practically beaming happiness at the sweetness.

It only takes Tony's remark though for her to look like she's near-choking on it. Thankfully she quickly manages to swallow the cake before she really chokes from surprise. "T.. that's not true at all! I haven't done anything at all.."

The girl's voice slowly trails off at the end of that statement though. Mostly since she's slowly noticing something. Her gaze was turning a bit downward out of embarrassment, and that's when she notices Tony's hands. And Ignis' hands. And something is.. different, isn't it.

You can practically see the Jeopardy thinking music in her head as her brains are starting to crunch. Madoka is an open book, after all.

[faithfulsupport]

Tony got a look from Ignis when Madoka wasn't watching him which amounted to a glare with absolute zero heat behind it. But he was pleased to see that she was enjoying the cake she and the older man had made together.

'Sweet are the fruits of one's own labour' he'd told Noctis once.

He reached for her shoulder to calm her down without getting so wound up. Tony was right of course, but Ignis knew damn well that worked in the reverse too. His fiancee' would knock anyone out should they harm this girl who'd silently stolen their hearts.

Glancing at Madoka he smiled. "It's alright darling. I'll go get you some of that punch they made to wash the cake down."

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Tony flashed a grin back when he got that glare. It's not his fault that's funny.

"Ignis, will you grab mine too? It's in the fridge." It was also two parts punch one part gin in his travel coffee mug. So far he hadn't told anyone how that randomly showed up in his possession.

He'd noticed Madoka looking at their hands, but he was starting to think this could be a game. "So.. Mady. Anything new with you or have you noticed anything interesting?"

[happyends]

It's Ignis' hand on her shoulder that seems to snap Madoka out of her moment of being lost in thought. She blinks up at him, her mind needing a moment to catch back up with what was going on here before she started to try and figure out what was looking off to her. But once it's all caught back up, she manages a small smile.

"Oh.. thank you, papa." Are you just trying to prove you really are weak for Madoka by getting something for her the moment she panics, Ignis!!

But then there's Tony's question. And this game is so very easy to start with Madoka. Just the very mention of those last three words is enough to make her almost freeze up and stare at him, looking very much like a kid caught with their hand in the cookie jar.

"A.. Ah? I.. just thought I was seeing something.."

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis smiled very fondly at Madoka and nodded to Tony. Yes he was weak for both of them and would give as much time, attention and devotion to them as he could.

"You're welcome darling." Ignis replied to Madoka, before turning away. His eyes met Tony's briefly with a smile in them, wanting to kiss the older man but he didn't. With a sigh, he turned away and took the long walk to the kitchen alone.

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Tony let Ignis leave before remarking on that confusion. He smirks when Mady looks so cute and guilty when he can see she's noticing something different about them.

"Like what? You should trust your instincts, kitten. What's new about Ignis over there?" He nodded toward the man who would be disappearing to the kitchen in the next couple seconds. When he did, he gestured to himself. "Something may have changed about me too. Can you see it?"

[happyends]

She definitely follows Tony's nod towards Ignis as he leaves. If not just because it's giving her another moment to think. After all, maybe she's noticing the wrong thing here? Is this a test. A dad test. What if she gets it wrong!

When she knows after a moment or two that she really has no choice but to at least try and answer, Madoka leans a bit closer to Tony, like she doesn't want to get it wrong while the other party guests can hear it. Especially with half of her dad team temporarily gone.

"Um.." She's even speaking more softly now. "It's.. the ring, right? You always used to wear that ring that he's wearing now.." At least, she thinks so.

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It was a game, not a test! Although maybe a game and a test had the same results, but Tony would argue at the seriousness of this test.

He has to hold back the laughter at how ridiculously cute it is that she leans in to give him her answer. He swears it's not at her, but sometimes when things bring enough joy and cute, one must laugh. It was her fault for being so pink and adorable.

Tony pulls her closer when she answers and gives her another kiss on top of her head. "You're so smart! Good job." He holds up his hand where there was a circle of pale skin on his ring finger but the ring he'd always worn was gone. "So when Ignis gets back up here, I want you to run up to him and ask 'Are you going to be the new Mrs. Stark?'. Think you can do that? Don't worry, he'll find it funny."

[happyends]

Okay, so she totally aced this test. It's like her nerves melt away like snow under the sun when he pulls her over and kisses her head like that. And there's even a compliment?! Saying that she's smart?! Madoka is blossoming like a flower here, a wide smile appearing on her face.

"Okay!" (Un)fortunately the way he makes her happy so easily also means that she in turn gives in so easily to any of his plans. Tony says Ignis will find it funny too, after all! That means she's just sharing a joke with her dads, sounds like a great plan. She nods at him, still smiling. "I can do that! Don't worry!"

She looks adorably determined. Even her cheeks puff out a little. Now all they have to do is wait for Ignis to get back.

[faithfulsupport]

The advisor returned with the drinks and couldn't tell anything was amiss. His fiancee and daughter were right where he left them so all was well there.

Madoka looks as if something is on her mind but he doesn't ask because she looks like something good has happened to her. And Ignis didn't want to ruin it by asking anything.

Moving over to Tony, he handed the concoction to the other and looked from Tony to Madoka, trying to figure out what was going on.

hope said it's ok to skip tony!

[happyends]

There he is! Madoka definitely looks excited. It's exciting news, after all, and on top of that she's just really glad that she now has A Mission. She's only barely keeping herself from excitedly bouncing a little on her feet when she spots Ignis, smiling up at him widely as he rejoins her and Tony.

"Papa, papa! Are you going to be the new Mrs. Stark?"

[faithfulsupport]

Madoka certainly looked happy about something but what it was he didn't know. So he smiled at his daughter and smiled at Tony. And when their princess asked her question, green eyes immediately sought the older man's gaze. This was like him to pull something like that and to have the innocent go along with his nefarious plans.

But he couldn't and wouldn't take it out on the girl who asked the question in innocence. And if Tony didn't put her up to this, it might make sense in her own mind as to how this was going to work. So he smiled and knelt down, ignoring his mate. "So he told you about the engagement did he?" There was a pause. "And no, I'm not. There was only one who could be Misses Stark and she's not here."

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Tony burst out laughing as soon as Ignis' gaze hit him. He loved it! That expression was so priceless! It reminded him of back when he and Ignis used to banter when they first got together. The adviser would get so exasperated by it felt like such a victory when he finally made the serious, younger man laugh.

He smiled watching with pride as Ignis knelt to Mady's level. He looked every bit the part of a dad. If they ever did leave here, he hoped Ignis' life would take a turn back home he hadn't expected so he could be a father there too. The man deserved a family and all the happiness this world and all the others had to offer.

[happyends]

"Yeah! Or.. um, actually.. I kind of guessed..? He said I'm really smart!" She beams as she repeats the compliment, seemingly completely oblivious to anything else going on here. At best the second part of what Ignis says feels a little confusing, since he doesn't seem to find it as funny as Tony implied..?

Except that's exactly the moment she realises Tony is actually the one laughing, and as she turns to look at that instead the girl's confusion is complete. It's so easily written all across her face.