Pepper has to really focus on the task of taking a steady sip of coffee as she listens to Tony prattle on, the uncontrollable smile that wants to spread to her lips hindering the act some. Once her cup is set down and her mouth empty, she gives it free reign, glancing over at Tony and leaning her palms against the edge of the counter.

"Sidekick, hm?" she questions, eyes sparkling. "So, what, I do the heavy lifting while you provide comic relief?"