Tony beamed, the feeling of accomplishment clear on his expression. Both for making the right call and getting a kiss from Pepper. The idea that he could have been here without her sunk an aching pit in his stomach. He knew she was probably safer in their world but he was selfish. She felt familiar and like home.
"You are. Dangerous - I mean. But we'll fix things. I'll fix things. Maybe you can join the Avengers," he said smoothly. "I'm not sure if fake Vegas needs them but I could put in a good word. I know a guy."