“I'll keep working, and keep up with you and Jarvis. I am not quitting, we are just taking a break. I still love you Tony I just can't deal with everything going on.” Pepper said letting him speak, he needed to use his sense of humor at least a little. She knew that, swagger would be a little later, after a meltdown. “You can send me flowers Tony, if you like. Just send them to the office, I had to get a new apartment, I've updated the company and Jarvis but I'd prefer delivery boys don't find this one.” Pepper said with a half laugh, a little higher pitched than usual. “I'm proud of how far you've come Tony and I'm still here for you. I just can't be... There in person.” Pepper said with a soft sad sigh over the phone, this was breaking her heart, but the stress was going to kill her being with Tony right now. Between him, and aliens, and Stephanie and work, she simply couldn't take it right now.<br/><br/>There was a muffled conversation and then the ding of the elevator. Thudding steps then slightly better steps, then a polite soft knocking. “Brother? I got your message, I have changed my attire in case you wish to leave the tower, and have several day's leave this time.” Came Thor's cheerful voice through the door.