I did not mean it like that. I would extend the same courtesy to anyone, Pepper, not just you.
[Susan's eyes flicker for a moment at the mention of Steve, and of Howard Stark. THAT was a strange thing to be sure. Howard had died when Tony was young, she knew that much. Surprising. Unexpected. But somehow not worrisome.
But she nods all the same, a spoon floating off the table and stirring absently]
Yes. That's what I had intended to do. I briefly spoke to Tony when he contacted me on my way here, but when the SRA didn't ring a bell I dropped that line of questioning. He doesn't need to know. Or at least, he doesn't need to hear it from me. I trust your judgement there.
Billy Kaplan is from the same reality I am, however. You may want to speak with him on the matter of keeping it silent. Rest assured, I won't tell Steve, or Howard, but Billy is young, and has been deeply hurt by the events of the war.
Do you have any questions about what I've said? I know I've bombarded you with a great deal. And I've only got more questions, so fair is fair. Your turn, Pepper.
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[Susan's eyes flicker for a moment at the mention of Steve, and of Howard Stark. THAT was a strange thing to be sure. Howard had died when Tony was young, she knew that much. Surprising. Unexpected. But somehow not worrisome.
But she nods all the same, a spoon floating off the table and stirring absently]
Yes. That's what I had intended to do. I briefly spoke to Tony when he contacted me on my way here, but when the SRA didn't ring a bell I dropped that line of questioning. He doesn't need to know. Or at least, he doesn't need to hear it from me. I trust your judgement there.
Billy Kaplan is from the same reality I am, however. You may want to speak with him on the matter of keeping it silent. Rest assured, I won't tell Steve, or Howard, but Billy is young, and has been deeply hurt by the events of the war.
Do you have any questions about what I've said? I know I've bombarded you with a great deal. And I've only got more questions, so fair is fair. Your turn, Pepper.