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tonyficus starkus ([personal profile] letmetakeaselfie) wrote in [community profile] penistower2015-10-31 07:47 pm
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He made some bad investments.

After working with her at the Battle of New York, Tony had come to respect Rescue -- and the woman behind the suit, of course. But to say they were friends was a gross overshot. Pepper and he could get along. They both had tough shells and were ready equipped with all sorts of sarcasm and wit to deflect any unwanted attention. Because they were essentially Iron Man and Iron Woman, however, the press had their own ideas about the relationship between the pair.

Nick had phoned earlier to tell them about a recent threat, and words came out of his mouth that Tony was pretty sure he misheard. So he made the other man repeat them like, three times. But they didn't change. SHIELD wanted Rescue and Iron Man to shack up, publically. "Officially" so that when the bad guys came they'd have two heroes to contend with, but also so they'd think they were each other's weakness. Since they were only teammates, what could be the harm?

Before he knew it, a press release was set for the morning and Pepper Potts was on her way over to the Tower to move in. He had about a thousand rooms in the place, but if Dr. Doom did find his way inside they should be together just in case. It's all very -- sudden for a man who's never even had a girlfriend. And he still doesn't, but he has to convince the world he does. #Awkward.

"Welcome to Stark Tower, Ms. Potts. And please..."

"Wipe your feet," Tony interrupts JARVIS and his big, sweeping introduction, lifting his eyebrows as he watches her arrival. Should he help her with her stuff...? Probably. After a beat's hesitation, he moves to grab the larger of her two bags.

"Enjoy your stay," JARVIS corrects steadfastly, much to Tony's chagrin. But he offers up a meek little smile for her all the same.
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-10 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
She purses her lips against a smile, but it doesn't quite work, eyes sparkling. "I spy with my little eye... something beginning with letter G."
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-10 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, come on. You didn't even try," she admonishes through a light laugh.
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-10 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
She chuckles a bit and bites her lip, battling down her mirth. "...Grey hairs," she reveals, barely restrained laughter making her voice tremble.
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-10 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Her self-control shattering at his expression, Pepper bursts into peals of laughter. "They do!" she reassures through her giggles. "Doesn't mean I don't see them."
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-10 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Belatedly, she registers the earlier petname, her cheeks pinking slightly at the combination of it and his warm smile. The way he looks at her just now... it's almost as if she's the only other person in the world. Smiling herself, a mix of bashfulness and quiet pleasure, she gives a short hum and clear her throat delicately. "How about I make you some coffee to apologize, then?" She begins to slowly get up. She could use a cup herself before they did... whatever they were going to do, next.
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-11 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Just one, hm? What are the others?" she quips over her shoulder as she pads into the kitchen, loading up the coffeemaker in practiced movements and pulling down cups for them while the machine percolates softly. It doesn't take long to brew enough for the pair of them, and she's pouring the steaming liquid into mugs soon enough. Adding a splash of cream into hers, she totes the mugs back into the living room and Tony his with an expectant expression, probably waiting for a response to her earlier query.
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-11 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)
She take a seat next to him on the couch, sitting cross-legged with not quite an arm's length of space in between them. "Oh." She purses her lips a little in knowing amusement, averting her eyes down to her mug and bringing it up to take a sip. It's true, he doesn't usually bother to censor himself like this. It only highlights the change that's come over their relationship, and suddenly she has to fight another hot blush at the hazy memory of his lips against hers. "Maybe I shouldn't make you, then."
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-12 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Pepper gives him a pointed sideways glance, lips quirking into a lopsided smile. The really? is almost audible even without any words. She makes no verbal comment, though, humming slightly when he goes on about the coffee. "Well, you're welcome." She's silent for a beat. "This is probably where I should claim a secret ingredient or something."
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-12 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
She laughs, having thought about the very same thing. "It could be," she agrees, nose wrinkling a little as she grins teasingly. "Then again, maybe I just spat in it. We'll never know."
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-12 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
She quirks a brow as she watches him consider his cup, biting on her lip against a smile when he decides to risk it. "Even with spit," she laughs again, a light, lilting sound; she can't recall when last she laughed this much, this carelessly. It's... nice. She takes a sip of her own and mimics him, leaning back against the cushions with her legs still crossed. "I didn't, though. Just for the record."
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-12 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Pepper clears her throat delicately, all too aware what he means. "Yes. Well." She dips her chin and focuses on her coffee, half-gone as well, for a moment. A tiniest smile tugs at the corner of her mouth when she finally quips, "Can't be sure about those girl cooties, though..."
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[personal profile] efficacy 2016-03-13 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
"Ohh," she jeers playfully, fighting more laughter. "But see, mine are not just any girl cooties. They're girl superhero cooties. A different breed altogether."

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