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[petitehands]

[ The video feed clicks on to show a now relatively calm Pepper, even if her mouth is set in a fairly thin line of mild discontent. Her hair is scraped back and tied in a neat bun, with her fringe still plastered a little wetly to her forehead, but at least she's clean now. She's been making regular use of the showers since arriving, just to make sure that every last bit of blue hideousness is washed away from her. For now, at least. ]

Now that everyone's had at least a bit of time to recover- [ herself very much included, even if "recover" is something of an overstatement ] -I might as well introduce myself, though from what I've been told, it appears some of you may already know who I am.

I'm Pepper Potts, an associate and coworker- [ this is still new, Tony, don't complain] -of Tony Stark's. [ The next words are a little practised, ones she's gone over in her mind and made sure that they're absolutely clear before speaking them. ] Not the same one from before, though. I have absolutely no memory of having been on this ship before, even though apparently I was, and I'm sorry to anyone that I might have met previously.

[ She pauses, briefly, before going on. ]

I just wanted to clear that up before any confusion took place. I think some of us have more than enough of that already, what with being on a spaceship and everything. [ The thought still makes her want to shudder a little. ] Thank you for your time, and I hope everyone's successfully washed off all of that awful blue stuff.

[ With a good natured, mild smile, Pepper shuts off the feed. She realises it's a rather mundane sort of addition to the network, but she'll leave revelations and interesting matters to Tony. She still isn't sure if she has the entire picture here - Tony has a curious understanding of what he should and shouldn't tell her, she knows this from experience - but god knows she will have it, one way or another. ]

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[amethysts]

Tony?

[Oh God fangirl.]

'Sup.

[She's calm, she's 'cool', she is very much not flipping her shit.]

[petitehands]

Yes - you've met?

[ She wouldn't be surprised if Tony has met quite a lot of people in the time that he's been here, mostly because Tony has his ways and his charms, not to mention it's been quite a long while since he arrived. She might as well start taking note of these people; if Tony knows them, she'll need to know them too.

Pepper also doesn't remember the last time she was addressed with "sup". It makes her feel a bit old and stuffy, but she maintains her smile and continues without missing a beat. ]

Adjusting, still. This is a pretty drastic change to what I'm used to.

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[ironnanny]

[ There's really no easy way to break 'hi, your super computer is a human now', so he just... opts for video. As the voice is recognizable enough. Sup, Pepper. ]

Welcome aboard the Tranquility, Ms. Potts. Please do not hesitate to seek my assistance should you require any updating of your comm device or help with adjusting to life in space.

[ And just going to... sit here now. And watch for a reaction. ]

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[petitehands]

[ Oh. Wow. Of course Pepper immediately recognises the voice, she has heard it almost every day of her life for years, now, but to actually put a face to it is- well, it's remarkable. And really weird. Really weird. ]

Oh my God, Tony wasn't joking. [ Her mouth has fallen open and her eyes are wide as she leans forward a little towards the camera, disbelief etched all across her face. ] That's really you, Jarvis?

[northerner]

You are acquainted with Tony Stark?

[petitehands]

I am, yes - I guess you could say we're partners, of sorts.

[ In more ways than one, but Pepper won't elect to go into details about that. ]

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[the_vishual]

I'm glad you're here again! Mr. Stark needs a babysitter.

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[petitehands]

[ Is Pepper rather amused that a young girl appears to be telling her this? Very. ]

I'm not surprised by that. Some things never change.

[ NOT EVEN REALLY HERE ]

[starked]

[ Chase, oh my god, you suck so much. What are you doing telling her that? ]

not here

[coffeeking]

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[mstitel]

[Flipping out in three.... two.... one...]

Tony's here?!?

[Also, uh. Hi Pepper, Marvel's insane. And this is one kid with a mix of expressions on his face. Namely a mix of relief, shock, anger, and worry.

Because seriously, if Tony is here, why hasn't he said anything to him?]

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[petitehands]

[ Pepper wasn't surprised by an individual who at least looks very much like a child already knowing Tony because of his time spent on board. She is surprised, however, that a young boy is familiar with Tony, but not aware that he's on the ship. Of course, many young boys know who Tony Stark is, where she comes from, but... there's an implied familiarity there. Just a first name, the exact emotions on the boy's face, all of that. ]

Tony Stark? Yes, he is. He has been for some months, actually.

[nukeit]

[ Ignoring that part that almost wants to say "my condolences" for no logical reason.

No need for sarcasm. ]

Lucky you.

[ ... Dammit, Ellen. ]

If it's not a welcome back, then welcome at all, Potts, as far as welcomes are worth saying here. It's good to meet you. I'm Ellen Ripley.

[petitehands]

For coming back? Very lucky.

[ She doesn't say it too dryly or sardonically, because after all, it could be worse. She could be alone, not knowing anyone, nothing, but she isn't, and she's thankful for that. ]

Thank you. Likewise, I'm glad to make your acquaintance.

[ That's the truth. She has nothing against meeting people, even if it's under unfortunate circumstances. ]

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[widowing]

[ hello pepper, you get the rare privilege of a video reply. ]

Good to see you again in spite of the circumstances, Ms. Potts.

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[petitehands]

[ If she knew of its rarity, she'd be honoured. ]

You too, Natalie- or Natasha, I guess I could say. [ Oh, the things she's been learning from Tony. ] I'm glad to see another familiar face.

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[wont]

[ An 'associate' of Anthony's and kissed by fire. Alayne likes you already, Pepper and so she offers her most gracious of smiles and her most courteous of bows. ] Awakening in the pods is a poor welcome, Lady Pepper, but still I greet you. You are a friend of Anthony's, so — if there is anything I may do to offer assistance, I offer it readily and eagerly.

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[petitehands]

[ O-oh, okay. Bowing. That gives Pepper a fairly clear indicator of who she's speaking to her, along with... "Lady" Pepper. That's definitely a new one. ]

Thank you, that's very kind - and just Pepper would be fine, too. [ She smiles pleasantly, but a little sheepishly. ] You're making me feel a little more special than I am.

I'm guessing you must be Alayne.

[theyalldieforme]

Not the same one from before.

Are there two of you?

[petitehands]

Not as far as I know. Is that possible, for there to be two of the same person at once here?

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[wolfdreamer]

If you are friend to Tony Stark's house, then you are friend to the Starks of the north, too. I'm Bran Stark--but how could you have been here and not remember?

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[petitehands]

It's lovely to meet you, Bran.

[ Pepper almost stumbles over her words a bit - he's so young. ]

I wish I could tell you, but I have no idea. Not even Tony can explain that, and to his credit, he can often explain a lot of things.

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[soothing]

We haven't met personally, but I've certainly heard of you back home. [ There's a slight smile. ]

I'm Dr. Elizabeth Ross -- or Betty, if you'd prefer.

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[petitehands]

I'm not sure whether to brace myself or not.

[ Pepper laughs, a little humbly, her tone too light to be serious. ]

A pleasure to meet you, Dr. Ross. Tony's been filling me on people I should get to know here, so your name is certainly familiar.

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[cheerioless]

[ quinn's heard the name tony stark before, except she isn't really paying attention to that part. she's paying attention to the part where pepper talks about being "back," despite not having memories.

so that means santana might come back? or brittany. quinn can't help but hope. ]

I didn't meet the other you, but no time like the present, I guess. I'm Quinn. Nice to meet you.

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[petitehands]

[ Pepper hadn't thought that she could inspire a bit of hope with this, but if she'd known, she would have been glad for the effect. Hope is one of the best things that people have, the way she sees it. ]

Agreed. [ Children, teenagers, Pepper is already seeing too many of them here for her liking. ] You too, Quinn.

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[unforgives]

You were here but don't remember it?

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[petitehands]

Exactly. I have a new number and everything, but try as I might I don't remember anything from here.

[ There's also the matter of different timelines, but Pepper doesn't want to bring that up. ]

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[fearcutsdeeperthanswords]

[She said Stark, and that's enough to catch Arya's attention. She's heard about Tony, but hasn't actually met him yet. But you can learn a lot about a man by watching him - and the people he knows.]

A woman has a strange name.

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[petitehands]

It's a nickname - but I guess it's a little strange, yes.

[withfireandblood]

[ A Stark? Daenerys had never heard of a Tony Stark, but she knew little of those of the Seven Kingdoms. She knew that the Starks were friends with the Usurper, Ser Jorah had told her as much, and anyone that was a Stark could be dangerous to her - could wish to kill her also

But Potts? She had never heard the name before. Was it one from the Seven Kingdoms or elsewhere? ]

Lady Potts-

[ She doesn't know what to say. She's never been in such a situation before, and certainly not alone. If Ser Jorah were not with her one of her handmaidens usually was, and they usually spoke before she had a chance ]

You speak with familiarity of this.

[ Did she? Pepper at least knew what this ship was, and space? It was so much different from what Daenerys had thought, and known ]

[petitehands]

[ Someone else from Westeros, maybe? Pepper has noticed the habit of prefixing her name with "lady", and can't help but wonder, though she doesn't elect to ask. For all she knows, this girl could be from another similarly polite world. Still a bit weird, though, being addressed as such. ]

Only from what I've learned from others, really. This is pretty far from familiar to me.