[ Is this a good time to ask if it's possible to get a martini with at least three olives on board? She wouldn't mind one of those at the moment, even if she doesn't necessarily trust Tony not to suddenly disappear if she was to ask him for one. Anyway.

If it's any consolation, Tony, at least Pepper's rather silly about this relationship too. ]

I think we can do without the popping up and saying it part. Only if I'm likely to introduce you to anyone, which, given that you've been here for much longer than I have, seems unlikely for the near future. Maybe I'll just write it down somewhere. [ She almost follows it up with a confirmation of "partner and boyfriend", but just about stops herself. For the record, Tony, she's only tumbling into the hole because you seem to exude a magnetic field that is very specific to Pepper and drags you after her every you go. Including the holes you dig for yourself. ] I'm totally okay with not contemplating that on the ship. Absolutely.

[ ... wait does that mean this is being contemplated off ship?? ]