[#000] Appointments

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Re: [Action, March 8]

[handing]

That, at least, is the right attitude to take. For all they lose in Luceti, and all they suffer, none of them needs to hand over anything more.

The mention of Saori makes Pepper's eyes widen, because yes, that does make things very complicated. "Are you and she still together?" Though Pepper's never met the woman personally, she doesn't have to know her to know that whatever happens will be all the more difficult.

She shakes her head at the talk of running, however. "It doesn't matter if people run. People have tried in the past. If a shift is going to affect someone, then it will, no matter where they." That Adele had apparently not been caught by this last one simply meant she'd been fortunate.

Re: [Action, March 8]

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"Yeah, I am. A relationship lasted for more than a week before the other person ran away. I'm as surprised as you are." His words are a little harsh, bitter and it's not Pepper he's angry at just... "She's very sweet. I do like her."

Damn, he'd hoped that running would make the Malnosso overlook things maybe. Perhaps that was naive. "At least I wouldn't be around other people for the duration. Might at least keep things from getting too complicated."

Re: [Action, March 8]

[handing]

“I’m not surprised at all.”  Although she doesn’t know Clint that well, she’s seen enough to be certain that he’s a good man.  So she won’t let that bitter comment slip by, even fully aware that the bite behind it isn’t meant for her.  “And I think that if certain people heard you say that, they’d have some very firm words about why you’re wrong.”
 
Or possibly more than words, in Natasha’s case.
 
Pepper nods, but in truth the talk of avoiding either the effects of the Malnosso’s shifts or people during them is a distraction.  “It’s important to like the person you’re with—and to be with them because you want to be together.  Staying with someone just to avoid hurting them never works for very long.”
 
Because something about how Clint calls Saori sweet makes her wonder if there’s more than attraction in play.  He’s done worse things because he’s felt guilty before. 

Re: [Action, March 8]

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"You'd be the first," he replied with a dismissive shrug. There were plenty of people who would be shocked to learn that. Relationships had never been a priority and his track record was patchy at best. He does give a small smile at that. Tasha and Coulson would be the ones with stern words, he was sure.

He gives her a sharp look at that, frowning slightly. "I do like her. I care about her. I'm not-" He didn't know what he wanted and he hated being off balance like this.

Re: [Action, March 8]

[handing]

“I think you’re underestimating what other people might see in you.” Both in terms of having a relationship, and wanting to be in one with him. Even if there are plenty of people who might be surprised, Clint’s shown his loyalty and his commitment to other things. But she relaxes a moment later, the corner of her mouth curving up in a grin. “Then again, I am the one who got Tony Stark to settle down. So my perspective might be a bit—unique.”

After all, how many people would believe the life-long playboy could make it two years and counting with the same woman?

Clint goes defensive then, and Pepper raises her hands, the gesture apologetic. “Alright. I know you probably don’t want to hear it, but you still should. And in that same line of thought? Whatever you decide, there’s probably going to be hurt feelings. But it’s better to decide, instead of trying to put that off. Not to say you have to make your choice in the next five minutes; it’s just something to keep in mind.”

[Action, March 8]

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He can't help but give a soft laugh at that, giving her a strained smile. "Yeah well, have to say that came as a bit of a surprise," he admitted. "He didn't seem like the settling type. Tasha gave me the details on that mission, what she could anyway." He'd enjoyed listening to her rant about what was going on while he was stuck in the middle of Nowheresville, New Mexico.

"I knew there was a reason why I tried to avoid romance," he replied wryly. Too many chances to throw him off balance. Too much risk of getting hurt in ways he wasn't used to dealing with. "I'll decide. I can't leave things how they are. I just... need to figure it out for myself."

Re: [Action, March 8]

[handing]

"He wasn't." There's no point in mincing words; Tony had been wild back then. He still is, honestly, though it manifests itself in other ways. At mention of the time when Natasha had been set up as a spy, however, Pepper frowns. "Those circumstances were especially bad. Worse than normal by far, even for Tony."

And thank goodness for that.

She nods when he says he needs time, glad for the show of resolve. "Sure. I know it isn't easy." Caught caring for two people, and suddenly so afraid of losing one who means a great deal. It isn't an easy position at all, and Pepper doesn't envy Clint for it.