She nodded and smiled, for all the traits the Stark men shared, Howard had been more generous with gifts and praise. Perhaps he felt it was his social station to be that way, wealthy and brilliant man always in the public eye. Or perhaps she just say that in him because unlike others she was looking for it.

Though it seemed whatever she was after she'd gotten, they feel into a momentary silence.

When Pepper asked for assistance she reached out for a bag. "Only if I can help you with some of those." Her expression was kind and welcoming for as odd as the situation was. "Perhaps I will meet this Tony at some point."