Pepper Potts CEO

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

“I’ll keep that in mind.” He should’ve listened to Gamora’s about Ego, then. Maybe his aren’t all that reliable. Peter laughs. “What, y’mean TV ain’t really like Terra? Man, that’s all my knowledge of this planet out the window. Yeah. Was pretty wild. We were both tryin’ to steal the same thing to get money, get away from bad situations. Ended up formin’ a team a’criminals an’ savin’ the galaxy. She got stuck out in deep space in the process of savin’ the galaxy, so I went an’ got her and put my mask on her. Space ain’t like totally they say in the movies neither.”

“Sorry, but TV embellishes a bit. If this were a TV show, or a movie or anything like that, Tony and I probably would have been married.  We act like an old married couple half the time.” Pepper could feel the slight warmth of a blush starting to creep along her cheekbones so she focused back on Peter’s story of his relationship. 

“Now that sounds like something out of a TV show.” She hummed, musing a moment. “A bunch of criminals protecting the galaxy. Honestly a bunch of criminals are probably the best for the job. People who are willing to bend the rules to do what they have to do to get by sounds like the same type of people who would bend the rules to save the galaxy if that’s what it took.” 

“What is space like? If it’s not like the movies, what is it like?”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

“Flyin’ a spaceship is somethin’ else. I kinda miss bein’ up there, under the stars every day. You’re right, though. I think there’s stuff I should do on Earth.” He shrugs. “I don’t know what, exactly, but it feels like I should be here for a while.” Gossiping in a blanket fort. He figures this is what being a teenager on Earth must be like. It’s great. “Y’know how many TV characters say those exact lines? ‘Cause it’s a lot.” He jokes. “She’s great. We’ve known each other for a few years now. Wild story. When we first met, it was in a fight and next thing I know I’m basically freezin’ to death in space in order to save her.”

“Trust your instincts and stick around then.” Pepper hummed. “A gut instinct is usually right, or at the very least harmless.” 

Pepper couldn’t help but give a slight eye roll at his comment. “Oh shush. Just because TV characters say one thing and feel the opposite doesn’t mean that that’s how it works here. “ She paused a moment, processing what Peter was saying before grinning.. “That is a pretty crazy way to meet someone. What was the fight over?” There was nothing like someone in love getting to talk about their significant other.

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

“If bein’ an adult doesn’t involve blanket forts, I definitely don’t like growin’ up. It’s just, there’s so much out there -” He waves his hand vaguely in the direction of space. “- that even the best movies on Terra never even dreamt of. It’s awesome, and it’s beautiful and I’m not afraid of it. Not after all this time.” Peter grins, stretching and resting his hands behind his head. “I know. I’ve talked my way into places you couldn’t even imagine.” “Ooooh, you love him!” For all the world, Peter looks like an eight year old in a treehouse mocking his childhood friend about her crush on a kid in the year above. “You guys are together? I’m guessin’ you’re the sensible one. I get the enemies thing. Honestly, it’s like the assholes of the universe can’t ever cut ya a break, huh? My girlfriend had a bit of a rough past - like y’said, I love her all the same - and I’ve got in more than one bar fight ‘cause someone thought it was ok to come bring it up with her.”

Pepper couldn’t help but grin. “I’m sure it’s amazing. Like...being able to just have those moments where you’ve gotten to travel across the stars has to be special.” She shrugged. “But at the same time, there’s enough I haven’t seen here so I think I’ll stick around on Earth for a while.”

She could feel a hot blush creep across her face. “We’re not together. We’re just good friends.” She clarified. Pepper smiled softly. “Your girlfriend is a lucky girl. It’s obvious that you love her a lot. It’s sweet.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

“I’m the only human in my team - well, half human - and I was raised by space pirates. If I can deal, so can other people.” He pauses. “Not that kids should generally be raised by space pirates.”

Peter sighs. “I can’t work out how registerin’ them or puttin’ them in jail helps. I’m an expert prison breaker, and then I’d have a reason to be pissed. An’ I’m one of the good guys.”

“When did I start havin’ deep political discussions in blanket forts? Is this what bein’ an adult is like? No offence, you’re good company, an’ I’m wonderin’ how a business chick gets in them kinda fights, but I don’t think I like growin’ up.”

“People are afraid. As much as I think it’s awful they’re making people register, I can understand why people want it. I don’t think it’s the right way to fix the problem but I can see how people came to that conclusion.” Pepper paused a moment. “And as terrible as raised by space pirates sounds, it sounds equally badass. You’re one of the more interesting people that I’ve talked to in a while.”

Her lips curled upwards slightly. “Being an adult usually doesn’t include blanket forts.” She turned her head to look at Peter again. “As for how a business chick gets into fights with baddies, it comes from spending time with Tony. His enemies have a tendency to get into Stark Industries business, which is my business. Not that I blame Tony, or love him any less for it.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

Having a deep chat in a blanket fort reminds him just a little too much of his childhood. The good part of his childhood. “The whole universe is…a lot for anyone’s brain to handle. I just don’t think about it too hard.” He learned that one the hard way. “Gotta admit, I ain’t the most logical guy around, but I figured ‘don’t be 100% a dick’ was pretty obvious as a life rule. There’s a whole universe out there of weird and wonderful shit, and you guys don’t find it totally awesome that some humans have superpowers now? Really?”

Pepper flashed a smile at Peter’s personal philosophy. “A pretty good rule. The only issue is that people don’t think that they’re being 100% a dick. Most of the time they don’t think they’re being dicks at all.” She paused a moment, thinking. “The problem is that people don’t like feeling like they can’t handle something. It’s not the superpowers that is the problem with people. It’s more that people are afraid that they can’t protect themselves against someone like that.” There was another pause. “I can’t say that I blame people for being afraid. Having spent plenty of time involved in altercations where I was the weak one, I can sympathize. Doesn’t give anyone an excuse to be terrible though.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

Peter lies down in his - magnificent, if he does think so himself - blanket fort, and looks up at the ceiling. “It’s beautiful. The universe. Not the blanket fort. Although that’s good too. There’s stuff out there beyond even a Terran kid’s imagination.” He turns to look at her, frowning. “What’s up with Earth? I mean, I can kinda tell what’s up. But why is it like this?”

Pepper knelt down and crawled into the blanket fort. “If I’m being honest, the universe terrifies me. The vastness and the infinite nature of it. It’s too much for my brain to handle. I think things that I can get my mind around, and I can’t get my mind around the universe.” She shook her head. “I can’t even begin to guess why Earth is the way it is. Human nature I guess. People letting their fears get in the way of logical thinking. It’s just a mess.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

“The last guy who tried to touch my rocket boots did manage to learn how hot they can get in use.” Peter shrugs nonchalantly, as if that’s a totally justified action, and turns the blanket over in his hands. “Think so.” He gets up and hooks it over the chairs while he’s talking about Gamora. “She’s managin’. Wants t’find some hobbies. Earth’s borin’, apparently. My father weren’t exactly winnin’ no awards neither. I turned out awesome, though.”

“You have rocket boots? That’s pretty cool. No wonder Tony wanted to see your space tech.” Pepper shook her head slightly. “Well, when you come from a world where rocket boots are the norm, I can understand where Earth would be dull. When I was little I used to imagine what it was like out elsewhere in the universe.” She paused a moment, admiring Peter’s handiwork with the roof. “But now it seems like Earth is getting to be too crazy for me.” The corner of Pepper’s mouth lifted slightly. “Awesome...I can see that. And humble.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

“That does not surprise me. In any way. I’ve got a real strong personality. And I ain’t gonna let nobody touch my space tech.” He crosses his arms, looking the absolute picture of a child. “She has issues for days. They got a shitty dad. Really shitty. But she’s worse than ‘Mora. ‘Mora’s great. Nebula’s crazy. …my blanket fort needs a roof.”

“Oh not letting Tony touch your space tech is a guaranteed way to make him upset. “ Pepper chuckled, and handed over another blanket that looked big enough to make a roof. “Will this work?” She asked. “I’m glad your girlfriend is adjusting alright. I can’t say I know from experience, but I’ve seen what terrible fathers do to people.” 

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

Peter feels more than a little awkward in his half-built fort. “Uh, Stark and I didn’t get on too well. I don’t get on with the sister neither, but it ain’t me who’s the problem here! She doesn’t really like anyone!”

“Oh boy. Well, I’m not going to immediately hold it against you that you and Tony don’t get along. Tony has trouble getting along with a lot of people, particularly those who have really strong personalities.” Pepper knelt down to get a better look inside the fort. “And the girlfriend’s sister probably has her own issues that she’s dealing with. People who are nasty usually do. Not that that’s any excuse.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

He pokes his head out from under the half-made fort, staring at her. “Stark Industries? Are ya related to Tony Stark? Jeez. That might even be worse than my girlfriend’s sister.”

“I’m not related to Tony Stark. We’re just good friends.” Pepper leaned down to peek into the construction project happening in the room. 

“How would that be worse than the girlfriend’s sister?”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

“Business card? I have some of those somewhere. What d’ya do, anyway?” He kneels on the floor, in the middle of the chairs. “Yep. My team and I, we’re the Guardians of the Galaxy.” That sounded more badass before he followed it up, with “Go toss a blanket over them chairs, I wanna see if I’ll fit in the fort.”

Pepper picked up the blanket in question and unfurled it over the chairs. “I’m actually CEO of Stark Industries.” 

She took a step back from the fort. “Looks like it fits alright.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

“I’m Peter Quill. Better known as Starlord. Two-time galaxy saver and all-round badass.”

He starts dragging various possibly-quite-expensive chairs around in an effort to set up a foundation for what’s shaping up to be the biggest blanket fort he’s ever built. “So. The heavy blankets go on the floor and the light ones go on the top. Like a tent. Wait. Was I meant to ask to move that stuff? Doesn’t matter now.”

“Had I known we were doing titles too I would have brought out a business card for you.” 

Pepper helped bring over some of the chairs, watching the process. “So...Two time galaxy saver? That’s quite the resume boost.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

How do you feel about the switch from JARVIS to FRIDAY? Is she a good assistant?

“Friday is fine. She does her job well, and I’m getting used to her. Jarvis...I miss Jarvis. It’s hard to explain, and nothing against Vision because he’s lovely, but losing Jarvis was hard. I know he was just artificial intelligence, but he was my friend.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

notwhateveryonesees:

“I would be inclined to agree with you there. Though personally, I’ve never really quite gotten the appeal of coffee. Guess I haven’t acquired a taste for it.”

“Herbal is fine. Thank you.”

“It’s probably for the best. There’s nothing coffee can give you that you can’t get from tea, and tea is better for you.”

“Alright, herbal it is.” Pepper took the teapot off the shelf and sorted through the drawer to find one of her favorite herbal blends. “How have you been? I know things have been really chaotic for the last few months.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

“It strikes fear into the heart of my enemies.” 

“Hey, no takebacks! Pirate’s honour, once ya agree to make a blanket fort ya gotta get the blankets, dude.”

“Sounds like it.”

“Alright, alright. Pirate’s honor. I’ll grab the blankets from upstairs.” Pepper darted off and returned quickly with several blankets in her arms. “Okay, blankets. Also, I’m Pepper by the way.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

FAO FRIDAY: Sub, Dom, or Verse?

“Do I really need to answer this?”

“Let’s just say that I’m not a stranger to being tied up.”

[thefamouspottsceo]

cosmicjive:

“It’s got huge red eyes, so at least people would keep out of my personal space.”

““Really?! I honestly thought you were gonna say no. I gotta get plannin’.”

“That sounds horrifying. Red eyes are a signal of demons and evil albino bunnies.”

“Really, I should have said no. I mean, making blanket forts with strangers isn’t something I normally have any desire to do.”