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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.

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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.]

[warmachine]

You could come join me.

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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?

[threeolives]

I think I will. Where are 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]

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.

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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]

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. ]

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Was it Serrure? [She smiles just a bit.]

[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. ]

[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.

[doeswhathewants]

Roll. Attack you, then rifle through your pockets for anything of value and no I am not saying this from personal experience. Maybe. The point is, careful, okay?

[threeolives]

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Will I be disappointed in him if it was?

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Nope.

[Lying to protect her boyfriend is go.]

[threeolives]

First the cards, now this? The point is, you need some healthier hobbies!

[ She may or may not be channeling her grief and frustration into this new cause of reforming you. It always cheers her up to have a new project to work on. Operation: Prevent Loki sounds like it could be a good one.]

[threeolives]

Uh huh. [ See how much she believes you. She's starting to think her Operation: Prevent Loki From Becoming Evil By Mentoring Serrure plan could use some expanding. ]

I don't believe we've been introduced. My name is Pepper.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

[...it might, yes.]

I'm Mindy. Mindy Macready.

[godoftricks]

He lived, did he not? Besides, that was only the beginning. I admit, I may have been somewhat rash during our previous meeting. You must learn not to be so sensitive, miss...Pepper, is it? [ Yes, he's watching the other videos. He's paying attention. ]

[doeswhathewants]

I like my hobbies. It is hardly my fault if others are not clever enough to keep their possessions about them.

[asofwar]

I would recommend drinking at home.

[threeolives]

And how do you know Serrure, Mindy? [ Is she going to have to give him a talk about his bad habits rubbing off on impressionable young girls? ]