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Tony Stark (notyourplayboy) wrote in somerealityrpg,
@ 2019-09-15 10:50:00

Current mood:	loved
Entry tags:	active: pepper potts, active: tony stark

Tony + Pepper
WHO: Tony Stark & Pepper Potts
WHAT: Pepper's arrival in Goodland.
WHERE: Stark Industries
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 15th
WARNINGS: Language
SPOILERS: Through Endgame
STATUS: Completed

Tony lost a few working hours to Goodland's bout of bad luck on Friday so he decided to get some work done in the office late Sunday morning. He didn't plan to work too long. He needed to cook (or buy) dinner for the kids and make sure they didn't need anything for school in the coming week. He also preferred working on Rhodey's braces to the boring paperwork he needed to complete at Stark Industries.

He finished the important matters that couldn't wait within two hours and decided to head back to Ostrich's Villa. He could work on the braces, spend time with any of the kids that were around, and maybe enjoy a stiff drink. It had been a long week. "Make sure the building is secure," he told his work AI. Once it confirmed the building was locked, he turned toward the street. He shook his head on noticing a flash of reddish blond hair. Get a grip, he told himself. She vanished. She is not here.

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notyourplayboy
2019-09-15 08:06 pm UTC (link)

Tony grinned. He was so glad she wasn't freaked about the kids. "It will be an adjustment, but I know they'll be excited too." He hoped anyway. He was already worried about Morgan having to deal with Pepper's return only a few days after losing her.

He wasn't sure how much else to tell her. He didn't want her hearing about their reality from anyone else, but he felt like he was dumping so much into her lap. "Pep, honey? There are things that happen in our world...not so great things. I want to be the one to tell you, but only if you are ready. I know this has been a lot to take in."

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heroadjacent
2019-09-15 08:38 pm UTC (link)

There was a small part of Pepper that wondered if she had what it takes to be a good mother, she was sure that she could, but it would likely be rocky at first, and that made her a little nervous. Still, she was going to try, and the thought of them being all together made her happy.

She could tell by the look on Tony’s face that she wasn’t going to like the news. She reached across the table for Tony’s hand, and nodded, mentally steeling herself for the information that he was about to give her. “It has been a lot, but I’ll be okay.” She told him calmly, easily slipping into her calm, professional self. “If it’s something I need to know, then I need to know it. Especially if everyone else already knows.”

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notyourplayboy
2019-09-15 08:50 pm UTC (link)

He brushed the top of her hand with his thumb. The physical reminder helped tell him she was really there with him. He exhaled a long breath and launched into the entire story, only stopping for breaths. He knew if he didn't get it out in one shot, he'd dwell too much. He wanted to rip the band-aid for both of them. He told her about Dr. Strange and the ship, he told her about Peter sneaking on to help, he told her about the Guardians he met in space, and he told her about the snap. He continued the story after that with the caveat he hadn't lived it yet, but he told her about their marriage and their little girl and moving upstate. He told her about his retirement even though he kept things around to protect them. He mentioned how Pete's loss spurred him to look seriously into time travel after Steve, Natasha, and Scott asked. He told her about the stones and time travel and Nat's sacrifice. He informed her about Dr. Strange's prediction in which they only won in one scenario. And, in the end, he told her about his death. "I'm sorry," he finished, knowing the news must hurt her. "He must have been right. I know I'd never willingly leave you and our little girl." A few tears slid down his cheeks, which he wiped with a napkin. "That is why I want this place to work out so badly."

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heroadjacent
2019-09-15 09:21 pm UTC (link)

Pepper’s heart sank with each sentence of the story. She knew that Tony had gotten onto the ship, but she didn’t know about Peter, not yet. And the fact that Peter never made it home. Her breath hitched slightly, but the story only got worse. Half the world blinked out in a second. The hand that wasn’t slowly tightening its grip on Tony’s as if he were going to slip away from her as he spoke, came to her mouth in shock.

She sat in silence for a long moment. Her heart was beating rapidly. She lost him-- the thing she had feared the most for nearly a decade had come true. Tears were shining in her eyes, but she didn’t want to cry them, not for something that hadn’t --- wouldn’t if she got her way-- experience.

She had to close her eyes for a moment, to blink back the tears and recenter. Refocus. “Poor Morgan,” she said in a breath. She was sad, but she had had so many good years with Tony. Why hadn’t their daughter been given that?

“I love you so much,” She said, her voice never leaving the quiet, shocked whisper. “We’ll make here work. For all of us.”

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notyourplayboy
2019-09-15 11:10 pm UTC (link)

Tony glanced down at the mention of their daughter. He felt incredibly guilty that he missed out on her life even though he knew she lived in a better world due to his sacrifice. Morgan told him recently about her feelings and while he knew she didn't blame him, he hated that he caused her pain. "I know," he whispered. "But she has a good life, Pep. She has you and Rhodey and Pete and Thor and Nebula...so many." He was grateful those he loved most looked after his daughter in his absence.

He scooted his chair close to Pepper and touched her cheek. "We will," he promised. "I love you and I'm not losing that again. Our family...it comes first."

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heroadjacent
2019-09-18 03:05 am UTC (link)

There was a cold sadness that spread through Pepper as she thought about what the future held. A life without Tony for both her and their daughter, for Peter and Rhodey, for all of the people who loved him. She let out a breath. It didnt have to happen here. It didnt have to happen, though she did have one thought. If they could go through time and pluck the stones and save the world, couldnt they do the same for Natasha and Tony? Didnt they owe it to those who lost their lives to end Thanos' genocide? She wouldn't voice that idea yet, but until she knew more.

When Tony moved his chair closer to her, she scooted towards him, leaning against him. Her heart was beating, but he was here. She could feel him, touch him. "Family first." She vowed to him, pressing a kiss to his cheek. "I'm not leaving. Not if I can help it. I love you. And our family." She didnt know them,but she knew she loved them.

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	notyourplayboy 2019-09-18 06:59 pm UTC (link)
	He relaxed into her touch. He knew he was getting his hopes up again, which was dangerous, but how could he not? His future wife was there kissing him, just like she had right before her disappearance. "I hope that love extends to the dog and cat currently residing with us." He shot her a mischievous grin. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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