Tony actually beamed at her praise. Pepper saying she was proud of him had meant something to him, mainly because he knew it wasn't a hollow compliment. She'd always been genuine with him if anything. "Thank you, Pepper," and he'd offered her a small smile. "You always were a horrible liar, Pepper, though being an actress is a little different sometimes. I, uh, suppose I've convinced you that I am not the other Tony Stark you threw down your grand staircase?" and he motioned to the very large one behind her he assumed she'd tossed him down. That must have hurt.