Hushed Willows invincible

And just like that, her solitary wandering was cut short. Stark was on her heels and she had to stow away whatever apprehension she felt; so she did, and with a fast smile she regarded the dark man. Sure, I was just getting the lay of the land. It was sort of like a fortress, she thought. There was the mountain, the cave, the willows, all of which was hidden away by a battlement of natural stonework. It seemed like a good hideaway. A place to harbor an army maybe.

Which begged the question - What made you choose here, of all places? Pepper was usually known for her tact, but she knew she could get away with more when Stark was around. Pepper's gaze was trained on Stark for the time being, unafraid to look him in the eye despite their drastic rank differences — but she wasn't challenging him. She was full of curiosity. You like being king of the hill?