"She does," Nat agreed, and she was also fully aware of the reasons why Tony had given Pepper the keys to the proverbial kingdom - and why he hadn't taken them back. In the years since, Pepper had done an incredible job as the CEO, and Natasha was pleased that it had all worked out. She respected the woman immensely, and a part of her wished Pepper was here, in Preya.
The rock kicking was ignored as her eyes scanned the area around them while they walked. Despite her relaxed appearance while they walked, she was more than ready to spring into action if something occurred - be it to them or anyone else around them. She didn't expect any incidents, but Nat was never willing to willfully assume a place was "safe".
"I've noticed," she said lightly. "If you don't build a tower, what are you thinking of doing here? Your typical work? Somehow I can't see you being happy working for someone else."