Pepper Potts

[blackwidowandco]

Cold Feet || Nat || Open

Nat sighed, running the tips of her fingers over the tulle and lace of her wedding dress where it hung from the hook on the door.

“I’m supposed to be excited about tomorrow, right? So why do I just feel dread? Am I making a mistake?” she asked the other there with her. “Be honest.”

*Dress for reference. Doesn’t have to be a gif based RP*

[thatididknow]

“Yeah…turns out a Romanov spy getting married attracts a lot of press attention. I never should have agreed to that DNA test to find out the truth…you really think I should get married, though?”

“I can’t answer that for you,” Pepper admitted.  She thought back to the questions she’d asked herself in the days leading up to her wedding.  “What made you want to get married, and is that still true?”

[blackwidowandco]

Cold Feet || Nat || Open

Nat sighed, running the tips of her fingers over the tulle and lace of her wedding dress where it hung from the hook on the door.

“I’m supposed to be excited about tomorrow, right? So why do I just feel dread? Am I making a mistake?” she asked the other there with her. “Be honest.”

*Dress for reference. Doesn’t have to be a gif based RP*

[thatididknow]

“Nerves are normal,” said Pepper.  “I’d known Tony for ten years and I still felt scared before our wedding.  It wasn’t so much about the commitment as it was about the show.”

[themechcnicaa]

thatididknow​:

Pepper set the candy bowl down by the door and did up the tie on her cape.  She was dressed as Red Riding Hood, which seemed only appropriate.  “Are you sure I can’t put a nightie on you?” she teased.

Tony huffed, his nose wrinkling up with a look to Pepper. His tail curling into him as if he’d made to think about it and decided it was not beneficial to him and it wouldn’t even stay on him all night. Giving Pepper a look, he’s sure, definitely not having it on, he’ll chew it.

[thatididknow]

“Grandma, what a big pout you have,” she teased - and then the doorbell rang.  Pepper went to open it and hand out the first candy of the night.

“Trick or treat!” said two children, holding out their bags.

[themechcnicaa]

No Humans here, just a werewolf lounging and taking this time to lay about and not do anything, he’s not going to.

[thatididknow]

Pepper set the candy bowl down by the door and did up the tie on her cape.  She was dressed as Red Riding Hood, which seemed only appropriate.  “Are you sure I can’t put a nightie on you?” she teased.

[thatididknow]

@asgardiansrus

“Are you Sif?”

[thatididknow]

“More than, I would think. I suppose there’s no way to say no?”

“He hasn’t actually asked outright, so we could probably give him a passive-aggressive answer,” said Pepper.

[thatididknow]

@asgardiansrus

“Are you Sif?”

[thatididknow]

“Ah, I thought it might be that. He mentioned it when I was assessed to be a threat or not since I didn’t come with the refugees. I’m supposed to be settling in and all that but it seems my time to think the offer over is over.”

“Could be,” said Pepper.  “He’s been talking to me, too, and to Ms. Walters.  He did ask e if I knew any of you and if I thought we could work together.  That’s a bit suggestive, isn’t it?”

[thatididknow]

@asgardiansrus

“Are you Sif?”

[asgardiansrus]

“I am. And you are Virginia, yes? I recognize you from a photo Thor showed me.”

[thatididknow]

“Pepper.  My friends call me Pepper.”  It wasn’t the same when it wasn’t Tony doing it, but she still wanted to be called what he’d called her.  “General Fury’s been looking for you.”

[asgardiansrus]

“Pepper,” she smiled. “No rest for the wicked, I suppose. Did he say what he wanted?”

[thatididknow]

“Yeah.”  Pepper smiled back.  “He’s looking for people with... how did he put it?  Similar skill sets.  Similar skill sets to the Avengers we lost or who have left Earth.”

[thatididknow]

@asgardiansrus

“Are you Sif?”

[asgardiansrus]

“I am. And you are Virginia, yes? I recognize you from a photo Thor showed me.”

[thatididknow]

“Pepper.  My friends call me Pepper.”  It wasn’t the same when it wasn’t Tony doing it, but she still wanted to be called what he’d called her.  “General Fury’s been looking for you.”

[thatididknow]

@asgardiansrus

“Are you Sif?”

[blackwidowandco]

Lia || Open

“Have you seen a small red headed girl with a massive chip on her shoulder come this way?” Nat asked, highly irritated that her foster daughter had run off.

[thatididknow]

“That actually sounds good,” Lia said with a small smile.

Nat smiled at Pepper, grateful for the help she and Morgan were giving.

“Here we go.”  Pepper poured the cocoa into the mugs, and Morgan grabbed the marshmallow bag to put the candies on top.  She then proudly presented her favourite mug to Lia.  “You’re a guest,” she said, “so you get the elephant mug!”

[blackwidowandco]

Lia || Open

“Have you seen a small red headed girl with a massive chip on her shoulder come this way?” Nat asked, highly irritated that her foster daughter had run off.

[thatididknow]

“Sure…thanks,” Lia said as she took one, remembering her manners. Nat took one for herself and popped it in her mouth. “Mm…sugary.”

“You put the in the hot chocolate and they melt a little,” Morgan explained, “and then they sit at the bottom and you can eat them with a spoon!”

[blackwidowandco]

Lia || Open

“Have you seen a small red headed girl with a massive chip on her shoulder come this way?” Nat asked, highly irritated that her foster daughter had run off.

[thatididknow]

“She lived on the streets alone for most of her life,” Nat said quietly just to Pepper. “I think it’s why she hates being inside. Hopefully she’ll like it here since it’s bigger than my apartment.”

“No…what’s a marshmallow?”

“It’s squishy and sticky and you eat it,” said Morgan.

“It’s a kind of candy,” Pepper explained.  She pulled out the bag and offered one.  “Almost entirely sugar.  Want to try it?”

[blackwidowandco]

Lia || Open

“Have you seen a small red headed girl with a massive chip on her shoulder come this way?” Nat asked, highly irritated that her foster daughter had run off.

[thatididknow]

“I haven’t had it much, but I think I like it,” she answered honestly. “I didn’t have a home for a long time so I didn’t get treats.”

Nat backed off to help Pepper clean up and give the girls space.

“Well, we’ve got a lot of time to make up for, then,” said Pepper with a smile.  “Thanks, Nat,” she added, seeing her friend start to tidy up.  Pepper got mugs, and poured the hot chocolate into them.

“No treats?” asked Morgan, eyes wide.  “Have you ever had marshmallows?”

[blackwidowandco]

Lia || Open

“Have you seen a small red headed girl with a massive chip on her shoulder come this way?” Nat asked, highly irritated that her foster daughter had run off.

[thatididknow]

Nat led Lia to the suite she usually stayed in and showed her the rather large room that would be hers.

“Okay, here’s the thing. I’m not your mom or your handler. I know my apartment doesn’t feel like home. I used to feel the same way when people tired to help me. Really. But eventually I let someone help me and it worked out. I’m just trying to do the same for you. When I make rules it’s not to be a bitch, it’s because I want to keep you safe. The real world isn’t the Dark Room. And despite what you’ve been though, you’re still an eleven year old girl. Would you rather they stick you in a foster home with people who don’t understand what you’ve been through? Because that’s what’s going to happen if you keep running away and there’ll be nothing I can do to stop it.”

Lia took this in in uncharacteristic silence. Seeing Nat interact with Morgan had shown her a glimpse of Nat she hadn’t seen before.

“Can we make rules together?”

“We can talk about them, yeah. Of course we can. Sometimes I might have to say no, but that doesn’t mean talking is pointless.”

“Okay. Can we go dance with Morgan now?”

“Sure,” Nat smiled. “Let’s go.”

Nat took the lead and followed the sounds to the kitchen. “We’re back.”

Their talk hadn’t taken as long as Pepper had thought - the cookies had only just gone into the oven.  But the hot chocolate was almost ready, so that could be served right away.

“Wonderful - we’re getting snacks ready,” she said.

“Do you like hot chocolate?” Morgan asked Lia.  Tony and Pepper worked hard at keeping Morgan out of the public eye, which unfortunately meant that she didn’t have much opportunity to interact with other children.  Even one over twice her age was therefore a treat for her.

[blackwidowandco]

Lia || Open

“Have you seen a small red headed girl with a massive chip on her shoulder come this way?” Nat asked, highly irritated that her foster daughter had run off.

[thatididknow]

Nat led Lia to the suite she usually stayed in and showed her the rather large room that would be hers.

“Okay, here’s the thing. I’m not your mom or your handler. I know my apartment doesn’t feel like home. I used to feel the same way when people tired to help me. Really. But eventually I let someone help me and it worked out. I’m just trying to do the same for you. When I make rules it’s not to be a bitch, it’s because I want to keep you safe. The real world isn’t the Dark Room. And despite what you’ve been though, you’re still an eleven year old girl. Would you rather they stick you in a foster home with people who don’t understand what you’ve been through? Because that’s what’s going to happen if you keep running away and there’ll be nothing I can do to stop it.”

Lia took this in in uncharacteristic silence. Seeing Nat interact with Morgan had shown her a glimpse of Nat she hadn’t seen before.

“Can we make rules together?”

“We can talk about them, yeah. Of course we can. Sometimes I might have to say no, but that doesn’t mean talking is pointless.”

“Okay. Can we go dance with Morgan now?”

“Sure,” Nat smiled. “Let’s go.”

Nat took the lead and followed the sounds to the kitchen. “We’re back.”

Morgan and Pepper were in the kitchen, where Pepper was now stirring a pan of hot chocolate and Morgan was watching intently to see the cookies rise in the oven.

“I think you’re just in time for cocoa,” said Pepper, “although cookies will be a little longer.”

[blackwidowandco]

Lia || Open

“Have you seen a small red headed girl with a massive chip on her shoulder come this way?” Nat asked, highly irritated that her foster daughter had run off.

[thatididknow]

“You don’t have to call me Miss, Morgan. I’m just Nat.”

Lia thought it over, and nodded slowly, “I’ll try.”

“Great!” Nat smiled, genuinely happy. “So we’ll go to our rooms here and be back out soon.”

Morgan wanted to follow them, but Pepper stopped her.  “Why don’t you and I make some hot chocolate and maybe open a tube of cookie dough?” she suggested.  “I think they need a little privacy to talk.”

[blackwidowandco]

Lia || Open

“Have you seen a small red headed girl with a massive chip on her shoulder come this way?” Nat asked, highly irritated that her foster daughter had run off.

[thatididknow]

“Awesome. I’ll teach it to you after Lia and I settle in and have a chat.” She turned to Lia, “Would you like to dance with us?” Maybe she’d act more like a kid around another kid.

“I…” don’t want to. Don’t want to learn from you. “Cant dance.”

Morgan wasn’t going to stand for that.  She grabbed Lia’s hands.  “You can learn!  Miss Natasha is a great teacher!”