Hushed Willows The nightmare scenario has happened.

She let a thin smile drift across her face, but felt the strangeness of it quickly, like a brand upon her skin. The look faded before Stark looked up, but Pepper did nudge him softly as a signal of solidarity.

You need rest now, Stark. How long have you been up? He was their leader, and they would need him in the days to come. The question was rhetorical, but she cared deeply, and tried to lead him with touch and careful steps towards the crook. Come on, lets just.. Walk a bit.