[Susan's eyes never leave the table. She KNOWS how it might sound. And she completely understands Pepper's thoughts here. However, she never ever thought that Tony would be capable of such things even in HER world.
She resists the urge to comment, she knows its not welcome, and she doesn't KNOW this Tony. Its not outside the realm of possibility.]
Ms. Potts. Pepper. That isn't my intent at all. I'm telling you this so that you can understand my...well...my surprise at learning Tony is here. The Pepper Potts I know would never let some strange woman doubt Tony Stark without a reason, so I'm offering you the same courtesy I'd offer her.
If you are curious and in the interest of full disclosure, I sided with Steve against my husband and Tony. I have my suspicions that the Tony working with Director Hill may well be an android, a Skrull, or under the effects of brainwashing. That man is not the Tony Stark I knew. Something is not right with the situation at home.
Also, believe me when I say this: This is not the first time I've met people I know from home that are from different realities. I have been to worlds where my own brother was a mass-murdering dictator, and I've seen worlds where my family's nemesis was the world's greatest hero. When I learned you and Tony weren't from my world, my thoughts immediately went from 'Oh God Tony! to 'This is good. A familiar face.' Anthony Howard Stark is one of the faces I am never unhappy to see. He's saved my family's life more times than I care to count, and I've returned the favor. In more than one reality.
If he's anything like the man I called friend, then I'll be more than happy to become reacquainted with him. And you as well, Pepper.
[Action]
She resists the urge to comment, she knows its not welcome, and she doesn't KNOW this Tony. Its not outside the realm of possibility.]
Ms. Potts. Pepper. That isn't my intent at all. I'm telling you this so that you can understand my...well...my surprise at learning Tony is here. The Pepper Potts I know would never let some strange woman doubt Tony Stark without a reason, so I'm offering you the same courtesy I'd offer her.
If you are curious and in the interest of full disclosure, I sided with Steve against my husband and Tony. I have my suspicions that the Tony working with Director Hill may well be an android, a Skrull, or under the effects of brainwashing. That man is not the Tony Stark I knew. Something is not right with the situation at home.
Also, believe me when I say this: This is not the first time I've met people I know from home that are from different realities. I have been to worlds where my own brother was a mass-murdering dictator, and I've seen worlds where my family's nemesis was the world's greatest hero. When I learned you and Tony weren't from my world, my thoughts immediately went from 'Oh God Tony! to 'This is good. A familiar face.' Anthony Howard Stark is one of the faces I am never unhappy to see. He's saved my family's life more times than I care to count, and I've returned the favor. In more than one reality.
If he's anything like the man I called friend, then I'll be more than happy to become reacquainted with him. And you as well, Pepper.
[Sue takes a sip of coffee before continuing.]