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[threeolives]

[ Pepper's been in her office almost entirely since she discovered Tony was gone. She feels like the arc reactor she had in her chest last weekend has been torn out, and the only way she knows to cope is to throw herself into her work. But there's only so much work you can do, and only so many hours you can hide yourself from the world, so Pepper decides it's time to engage in Tony's old coping mechanism... drinking. ]

I'm afraid in my time here I haven't yet had the opportunity to try any of the bars. What would you recommend for a quiet night, possibly alone?

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[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Staying in with a movie. Bars are over-rated. So is drinking.

[threeolives]

I think you're a little young to have any opinion about drinking one way or the other.

But you're right, a night in with a movie can be just as good. Especially if there's ice cream involved.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

A couple weekends ago, I wasn't. And I had a hangover the next day. They suck.

[threeolives]

You were made older? I know someone else who had the same thing happen-- I hope he didn't go get drunk. [ Bad life decisions, kiddos. ]

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[doeswhathewants]

Miss Pepper, are you all right? ... ah, that is probably a foolish question. Though, perhaps you ought not drink alone. The War Machine is at one of the bars? [Bite sized worry about you.]

[threeolives]

[ A small smile of concern because he shouldn't have to deal with her problems, but here she is, broadcasting them anyway. ]

I'm fine, Serrure, I'm just... well Mr. Stark is gone, I don't know if you heard. And yes, I think I'm going to go find Rho-- War Machine.

[doeswhathewants]

Be careful, okay? If both of you are inebriated, it would be easier for someone to roll you.

[threeolives]

To "roll" us? Don't worry, I don't usually get too drunk. [ in public. Even though this is an unusual occasion, Pepper will likely save the real drinking for when she comes home from the bar... alone... to Tony's suite. ]

[warmachine]

You could come join me.

[threeolives]

I think I will. Where are you?

[warmachine]

At [ bar ]

[threeolives]

[ Twenty something minutes later she's there, her business suit wrinkled and her grip on her pocket book shaky. She heads straight to the bar. ]

A vodka martini, please, extra olives... except, no. Make that a black martini. No olives. Actually, give me two of those.

[ It isn't until she gets her drinks and downs the first one in one go that she even starts to look for Rhodey. ]

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[godoftricks]

Drinking alone can be bad for your health.

[ So can associating with trickster gods, obviously. But that's hardly the point. ]

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[threeolives]

I don't think I'll be taking any health advice from you, thanks.

What do you even care?

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[godoftricks]

I care deeply for Mr Stark's former associates. [ It's probably not the sort of caring you'd want. ] I admit I had been hoping to spend some time with him. Today's news is most...unfortunate.

[threeolives]

The last time you wanted to "spend some time" with him, you threw him out of a window. Excuse me if I don't welcome your sympathy.

[asofwar]

I would recommend drinking at home.

[threeolives]

Except home is... [ Home is where Tony would be. Home is an empty reminder. Home is the last place she wants to go. ]

Home isn't the best option right now.

[asofwar]

I understand.

I would try the place we went to when Thor left.

[punchedhitler]

Do you really sure you don't want company, Miss Potts?

[threeolives]

I didn't want to assume anyone would want to join me. I'm not the best company right now.

Though I am meeting Rhodey at [ bar ]. You're ...welcome to join, I guess. I think you and Tony were close, here?

[punchedhitler]

Closer here than back home.

I'm sorry he's gone.

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[metaman]

I don't think bars are good for being alone. Too many other people.

[threeolives]

[ Oh look, it's the Pillow Man. ]

There is such a thing as being alone in a crowd.

[metaman]

I'm alone in most crowds. But it's not as satisfying as really being alone.