[ Pepper accepts the crystal carefully, surprise flickering across her expression at its lightness and warmth. The humming is a little strange, though, and she turns it over in her hand as if to look for the source of it. It really is beautiful. It's a good thing Tony does clarify on his own-- he should know she isn't as interested as he is about the scientific details as much as she is about the function and use. Her gaze flies from the gleaming gem in her hand to meet Tony's. ]
Energy output.
[ She gives him her best get real stare for a beat. ]
Are you saying it charged because we... [ A vague gesture with her free hand. You know!! ] ...near it? Don't you laugh.
[ Her cheeks pink further. Despite the order, she does see the humor in this, pressing her own lips tightly together against a reluctant smile. But it's still a little mortifying. ]
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Energy output.
[ She gives him her best get real stare for a beat. ]
Are you saying it charged because we... [ A vague gesture with her free hand. You know!! ] ...near it? Don't you laugh.
[ Her cheeks pink further. Despite the order, she does see the humor in this, pressing her own lips tightly together against a reluctant smile. But it's still a little mortifying. ]