[ The dry retort is accompanied with a roll of her eyes; a Pepperism, if ever there was one. If her mouth goes a little dry at his touch, through the stocking as though it may be, she'll ignore that for now. She lets Tony indulge his gentlemanly side with helping her up and into the beautiful, warm cloak, the pair wrapping up their business with the tailors without further ado. Ylva hands Pepper a small, soft bundle wrapped in protective packaging before they go, and she tucks it under her arm beneath the cloak while Tony dons his own gear.
Back outside, they spend a good few minutes bickering; Tony insisting she wear his gloves on the ride to his place and Pepper arguing he needs them more. Eventually Pepper caves, exasperated, knowing they'll stand there for the rest of the day otherwise. Finally back in the saddle and on their way at a steady pace, Pepper takes in the city in silence for a while, one arm firmly around Tony's waist. It's like something out of a fantasy novel, and she can't help but wonder... ]
Was it hard, getting used to this place? We're not exactly in Kansas anymore, Toto.
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[ The dry retort is accompanied with a roll of her eyes; a Pepperism, if ever there was one. If her mouth goes a little dry at his touch, through the stocking as though it may be, she'll ignore that for now. She lets Tony indulge his gentlemanly side with helping her up and into the beautiful, warm cloak, the pair wrapping up their business with the tailors without further ado. Ylva hands Pepper a small, soft bundle wrapped in protective packaging before they go, and she tucks it under her arm beneath the cloak while Tony dons his own gear.
Back outside, they spend a good few minutes bickering; Tony insisting she wear his gloves on the ride to his place and Pepper arguing he needs them more. Eventually Pepper caves, exasperated, knowing they'll stand there for the rest of the day otherwise. Finally back in the saddle and on their way at a steady pace, Pepper takes in the city in silence for a while, one arm firmly around Tony's waist. It's like something out of a fantasy novel, and she can't help but wonder... ]
Was it hard, getting used to this place? We're not exactly in Kansas anymore, Toto.
[ Or modern af smarthouses, whatever. ]