Rockafeller Center Christmas Tree - NYC - Sunday Afternoon

[imafuturist]

Well, it had felt necessary to do the tourist thing and go look at the tree with the mass of people leading up to the holiday. The urge to do this was quickly passing as they were in the moment of it.

Mostly because it was too cold for Steve and too crowded for the both of them. But it was a pretty tree at least. The lone upside to the whole afternoon here.

"We can say we saw it now," Tony suggested, arm curled around Steve's and all bundled up in winter gear that was probably too expensive for where they were. Like he was just asking to be pickpocketed or something.

(Joke was on them, he never remembered to carry a wallet because why would he?)

[for the holiday slowplay!]

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"I don't think he expects to be full from chocolate," Steve said, moving forward in the line.

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"I suppose."

There would be dome massive gift baskets arriving there next week. Just massive.

[heroic_jawline]

"Thank you," Steve said, giving him a quick kiss.

And that was when the girl in front of them recognized who they were and squealed.

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Tony offered a tight, PR smile to the girl, just hoping this wasn't going to end up on Instagram. But it was. Oh, it was.

[heroic_jawline]

Steve's smile was slightly more sincere. "We're just here to warm up, same as everyone else."

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"Christmas, you know," Tony said, turning the charm on full blast. It was always a good distraction.

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"I think they're ready for you," Steve told the girl helpfully.

And then ended up in five selfies.

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Just the five!

Tony shot Steve an amused look for that. "Tourists," he sighed under his breath.

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Steve grinned. "Well, we are who we are. And we're almost to the front!"

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"We've been spoiled with most people not caring," Tony said with a sigh, curling his arm around Steve's.

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Steve nodded. "New Yorkers normally don't, or at least don't show us," he said.

[imafuturist]

One last not so sly selfie and they were at the front of the line.

"Hi," Tony said with a grin before listing off an order that might cause Steve to panic over the cost.

[heroic_jawline]

Steve definitely looked panicked. "Tony--"

[imafuturist]

Tony just smiled over at him like he didn't see any reason for that. "Did you want something specific?"

[heroic_jawline]

Steve's eyes went wide. "More?" he gasped.

The Great Depression had kicked in again, Tony.

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"The cornflakes bar?" Tony suggested and then nodded at the cashier to add it to the bundle.

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"Okay?" Steve said faintly. "Did you leave anything for everyone else?"

[imafuturist]

"Don't be silly, I took it easy like you said!" Yep. This was taking it easy, Steve.

[heroic_jawline]

Steve looked slightly despairing to hear that.

[imafuturist]

Tony beamed as a large bag and their hot chocolates were placed on the counter while he paid just way too much.

"Steve, could you take the bag?"

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"Yes, dear," Steve said dryly.

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"Thank you, darling, Tony said, carrying the two hot cocos. Which were just so heavy. So, so heavy.

[heroic_jawline]

His poor, poor arms. Steve's, naturally, were fine.

"I think you overestimate what the bike'll carry," he said.

[imafuturist]

"Well, we have to drink our cocoa, so we can eat some chocolate while we wait on that?"

Steve, don't think he wouldn't come up with a plan here.

[heroic_jawline]

Steve sighed. "I can't think of a better idea," he admitted.