Settling in

Dinner was an interesting affair. Tony was finally the one to address the Matter "Soooo everyone's cool with Barnes having two people fawning all over him at the table? I mean if i didn't know any better I'd swear they were having a competition." Bruce smirked as Loki adjusted in Bucky's lap "well I told you we needed more chairs now that Morgan is using a big girl seat. Besides it's nice."

Bea giggled as Tony became more flustered "he's just jealous that we are having more fun than he is. We always have room for you and Pepper." He opened his mouth but no sound came out. Pepper shot them a warning look "well we better reign it in mama bear. I don't want to be on Peppers bad side." Loki hummed in agreement. "Was Barnes always like this Steve?"

He chuckled "not in our day. That would have gotten him arrested." Peter's eyes went wide "really?" He nodded "there were laws against so many things back then. My ma broke plenty of them and taught me to break them but Bucky was always a bit more careful." Morgan looked at him "why did your mom break laws? I thought we had to follow them." He smiled "well a long long time ago some of the laws we had were made by people who were mean. Ladies were not allowed to do so many things because the men in charge didn't like it. They also made laws about who could love each other and even how people of different skin colors couldn't have any rights. The laws were unfair so we felt it was ok to break them." Tony rolled his eyes "great Steve now my kid's gonna be an anarchist."

Bucky laughed "Steve has that effect on people." Morgan looked over at her father "what's an anarist?" Pepper smiled "no sweetie an anarchist, it's someone who generally opposes rules and people in charge in many cases it's because they feel people are being treated unfairly."

"That is quite the diplomatic way of putting it Pepper. That said, miss Morgan, anarchists tend to incite chaos to make change. Sometimes by violent means. It is always wise to fight for a cause in ways that do not detract from your cause." Bruce raised an eyebrow "perhaps this is a conversation for when she's a little older?" Tony threw up his hands "thank you Bruce. someone with sense."

"My husband and I started our kids early in activism. There are lots of resources out there for kids should Morgan really be interested. There's always a good fight to fight and it's gonna be her world one day so she should have a voice sooner than later."
"Thank you Bea Tony and I will keep that in mind." Bucky laced his hand with hers "see that's what I like in a gal. Always ready to fight." She smiled "I can think of a few other t things you like in a gal but they aren't for present company. How about we clean this up so Morgan can show Steve her Halloween costume we made." He nodded and they began to clean things up.

"Can I show them mine too Mrs. Beatrice?" She smiled at Peter "Of course. I just finished it this afternoon." He and Morgan quickly raced off to get their costumes. "They are just gonna look so cute tomorrow aren't they?" Tony took the dishes from her "They are always cute, especially my little Morgan." She patted his cheek "Of course she is."

A few moments later Peter and Morgan came bounding into the room. Steve looked up from his sketchbook and laughed. "Tony's gonna kill you." Pepper knelt down "pumpkin you look great. So do you Peter. These costumes look fantastic." Tony came back into the room and froze. "My kid is dressed like you." Peter then puffed out his chest "and I'm dressed as Captain America. Matching costumes means more candy." Steve stood up "you can't go out dressed like that Peter." He looked over, completely panicked "what?"
"You can't go out like that. Not without the shield." He grinned at Peter "you just gotta be careful with it." His face lit up "are you serious?" He nodded "of course I'm serious."

Peter whooped and cheered as he and Morgan raced around the room. Tony scooped Morgan up. "Well now that things are settled it's time for you to go to bed." She pouted but didn't argue. He and Pepper wished everyone good night and took Morgan to bed. Peter said his good nights and left shortly after. Loki and Bruce were drying the dishes and putting them away and Steve was drawing in his book.

Bea wrapped her arms around Bucky's waist and nuzzled her face in his neck. "How about we slip away for some dessert?" He grinned "I think that sounds like a great idea Mama bear." They snuck off without another word. Steve looked up as they left and smiled to himself.

Loki finished with the dishes and turned around. "Where are James and Beatrice?" Steve looked up "I believe I heard her mention something about dessert." Loki nodded "I see. I guess I snooze I lose." Bruce patted their shoulder "Bea doesn't seem to mind extras perhaps you should test that theory?" Loki shook their head. "No. I'm not a prude but I don't particularly have the confidence for a threesome."
"I thought that was a normal thing on Asgard." Loki scoffed at Steve. "Not for me it was not. While there were many festivals that lauded orgies I was never included in those activities. It's just as well. It may have resulted in some rather awkward discoveries on my part. Intimacy makes it difficult for me to hide my true form."
"Ah yeah that would be awkward."