Shaky voice-testing like whoa...

[tonysitter]

I'm not going to waste too much time trying to understand why, of all people, I'm the one you felt like waking up. I've not exactly been in the public eye lately. [And you can't argue that she doesn't have good reason for that.]

I don't think it's a good idea to start looking for additional projects to take on either. If you recall, I need to focus on keeping Stark Industries is afloat right now.

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[sonofcoul]

If anyone can handle the constantly spinning plates, I'm pretty sure it's you.

[tonysitter]

[The mental image shouldn't have stuck in her head as long as it did, but it had, and she couldn't hide a quick chuckle at the compliment.]

Maybe a bit more credit than deserved, but I'love take it. Thank you.

I take it you missed this "party" I kept hearing about?

[sonofcoul]

You're more than welcome.

But yeah, I missed the party. Hard to get an invite when everyone there who knows you thinks you're still dead.

[tonysitter]

Some people would handle it better than others, I'm sure. A wise someone said once not to count anyone out. Dead doesn't always mean dead or something-something-something...

[She can't recall just who it was, but maybe they were being a bit meta.]

[sonofcoul]

Dead means dead until it doesn't, anyway.

Heard it was a hell of a party, though.

[tonysitter]

I'm glad I'm not the one who has to make those decisions.

Yeah, that sounds about right. But I wasn't there. Just got the word through the grapevine. [Maybe she could've been of some help, but she didn't want to put that theory to any sort of test.]

Which reminds me, I should probably start putting out some thank-you notes for all those who cleaned up Tony's mess in my absence.

[sonofcoul]

They aren't easy decisions, definitely.

As far as the notes, they probably aren't a bad idea but I don't think the mess was entirely his.

[tonysitter]

[She gives a soft smile, looking off to the side.] No, you're right. You're right, but I figured it'd still be a nice gesture. [Old habits die hard.]

Or maybe it'd be better to send flowers to the HQ? A congratulations-slash-thank-you for the new team.

[sonofcoul]

I bet flowers would be appreciated.

Brighten up the place, you know.

[tonysitter]

Give it a softer touch?

[Some lilies, maybe? Or maybe something a bit more showy--like Bird of Paradise. Ha!]

I'm sure I can find something well-suited to the HQ.

[sonofcoul]

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that you'll manage the perfect choice.

Pepper!

[stark_ravingmad]

Pepper! Long time, no see. Well, it seems like a long time to me because we haven't seen each other since....well, ages ago.

Tony! ...don't mind the username, m'kay?

[tonysitter]

[Has it really been that long? Or has she really been that caught up in work?

Or is this just Tony being dramatic?]

So what you're saying is: you've missed me.

Re: it's an awesome username

[stark_ravingmad]

Well....yes. [He offered her a smile and a nod of his head.] So, how has life been treating you?

Well gosh. ♥

[tonysitter]

[She wryly smiles.] Well...enough. Normal. Normal, which is good enough for me, right now.

[She won't use the same 'thank you note' joke on Tony that she used on Coulson. It's probably still a bit raw, isn't it?]

Taking a bit of vacation time? Anything you need from me back home?