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[Charlie has a broom in her hand and she is sweeping the floor of her apartment building, frowning. The device is at an odd angle on the kitchen counter, probably haphazardly put there and she's unaware it's recording.] Jesus, it's everywhere.

[Whatever she's just swept up is swept into a dustpan, Charlie crouching and disappearing from view to do so. When she's up again, she notices the device recording and she shows the dustpan full of sand.] Really? It was in my bed this morning. And my shoes.

[A sigh, a small shake of her head and she looks at the floor again. Something makes her smile and she picks the device up, pointing it at her cats. They're playing with the sand, batting it around and rolling in it, as little as there is.] At least someone in this apartment is having fun with it.

[Feed ends.]

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Hollywood, then. Easy enough to play tourist and blend in with a crowd, but also plenty of little hideaways for those who don't want to walk the strip. I particularly recommend the Egyptian Theater, if you're into movies. If you like the quieter side, then the Getty Center's always a nice spot to see. Fantastic view, expansive collection, and a big enough space to "get lost," if that's what you're looking for.

Though, I suppose playing travel agent isn't the most useful topic of conversation if we're stuck here.

[ ooc: My favorite LA places, let me show you them. ]

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I'll hope to remember that when it's my time to go home. Sounds exciting. And it's a fine conversation. It passes the time.

[And hey! Coffee shop. This one is a bit artsy but not crowded, which Charlie enjoys. Mostly because she wants to get her coffee and get out in the morning and not wade through People.]

This place is my favorite. They bake everything right on premises and have little take out meals. Breakfast. Lunch. It's pretty great.

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Looks great! [ Pepper prefers the smaller, out of the way places that put up paintings by local artists and have a more eclectic and loyal customer base. She doesn't have the chance to go out for coffee very often, instead using the espresso machines at home or at work, but it's still something she enjoys. ]

What do you recommend?

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Their organic Breakfast Blend is pretty great. Plus, with the variety of flavors they have, you can pretty much make any latte imaginable. [Charlie heads to the counter and places her order for the Salted Caramel Mocha Latte and then looks at Pepper.] My treat. Why not?

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Breakfast Blend sounds perfect. [ She smiles. ] I'll get you next time.

[ As they move to wait for their coffee, the familiar guitar opening to 'American Woman' starts to play over the PA system. Pepper can't help but bob her head to it. ]

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[Charlie pays and steps out of line to wait for their order. The song gets a smile and she's bobbing her head right along with it, eventually singing along and grinning. Even very subtly dancing in place, fingers tapping on her leg to the beat.]

Best song ever.

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[ Pepper agrees, not singing along, but tapping her foot more obviously now. ] It's a real classic.

So, Charlie, tell me about yourself. Where were you from, before you came here? Not California, obviously.

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The Lenny Kravitz cover is one of my favorites. [She continues humming along, more a relay for time than anything else.]

I'm originally from Pennsylvania. Port City. Right before I came here, I was waiting for a bus for Colorado. I travel a lot.

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Oh, absolutely. Can't beat Lenny. For the sound or the view.

A jetsetter, eh? For business or pleasure?

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Lenny is definitely nice to look at.

Little bit of both? I have a hard time staying in one place. My natural instinct is to keep moving.

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Oh, I know what that's like. If not from personal experience, then from watching it.

Do you by any chance know Tony Stark? [ He seems to be building up a notoriety around here to match his at home. ]

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Yes, I do. He's a friend of mine. I helped with his suit for a bit.

[And there is their drink order. Charlie hands Pepper hers, tilting her head towards the door.] Shoes, right?

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Oh, he has his suit here. [ On the one hand, that makes things easier, if Charlie already knows about Iron Man. On the other hand, Tonyyyyy... ] Well Mr. Stark is my employer. Home and, here, I guess.

Yes. Shoes. Glad to see you have your priorities straight.