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contact。

You've reached Pepper Potts. I'm sorry I missed your call, but please leave a message with your name, your contact information and details as to why you're calling after the tone and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.

[There's a pause and it's almost added as an after thought:]

If this is a message regarding Tony Stark, I will make sure to address the matter or concern as soon as possible. Thank you for you patience.

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I guess time will tell. I'm not going to force the two of them to speak, but I think they should at some point.

Clint knows about your relationship with Howard before though, right?

You're right. They should have a talk because they can't avoid each other forever after all.

He does. Clint found out when I announced Howard's departure over the network. I was tipsy at the time.

Like father like son, so I have a feeling that it'll be a while.

Ah...[She's silent for a moment.] Then maybe speaking to Clint first about it would help? See what he thinks about telling Howard. I wouldn't want you feeling uncomfortable or on edge around either of them and getting it out there would be better than leaving it bottled up.

They're incredibly similar in so many ways.

[There's an audible sigh.] I do need to speak to him. Both of them. Just be upfront and frank about it without sidestepping the issue. I'm fine with handling practically any conversation but when it comes to relationships? I'm not so good.

Well, if you need any help or moral support, you know where to find me. And I'm not the best at relationships either so I know where you're coming from. There are times when I'm still not sure what to do with Tony.

Thanks, Pepper. I know that you'll be there when I need it. You always have been, even when you've gone through some bad things yourself.

You mightn't be sure all of the time but I know for a fact that you both make a great couple.

It's the least I can do, Bela. We're friends after all.

...Thank you. I know that everyone has their insecurities with their relationships but I guess I can't help but wonder if I'm doing enough.

You're an incredible friend. It wouldn't be the same without you.

It's not uncommon for anyone to second guess their choices or even what they're doing. We're human after all.

I could say the exact same things about you too.

A fault and a gift I suppose. [She smiles a little wryly.] I think that speaking to Clint first would be the best idea. I suspect that Howard is going to be at Steve's party tomorrow and at the wedding.

You're right, I should talk to him about it before anything else. I just wish that it was a whole lot easier to do. At least we have the party and the wedding to look forward to.

It'll take our minds off everything else for a bit.

[She pauses remembering the whole cube debacle.]

How are you holding up, by the way?

I'm holding up okay. As well as I can, considering what happened.

[A sigh can be heard from her end.]

Clint and I talked about it. He helped me to realise that it wasn't my fault and that I was used.