Video to the Network | Text/Action to the Avengers household

[notbuiltforthis]

I would like to remind everyone that the weather forecast is quite...unpleasant for the week and it would be best to purchase your emergency supplies tonight before it begins. Candles or flashlights, food, and one gallon of water per person per day. There aren't any shortages, thankfully.

[She turns the video to the shelves of water and canned

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[ironfail]

(video)

You worry too much, Pep, we'll be fine. We've got Thor living with us, after all. [Of course Tony's assuming Thor can just...deflect the storm or something if it gets too dangerous.] You got my shopping list, right?

[ironfail]

To glue stuff, duh.

[notbuiltforthis]

[Tony, please.]

Yes, I figured that much out. What kind of stuff?

[ironfail]

Trade secret. If I told you I'd have to kill you.

[notbuiltforthis]

You wouldn't be able to. Tell me or I'm not bringing you a hot glue gun.

[ironfail]

Pepperrrr [and wow would that whine put a five-year-old to shame] why can't I have a hot glue gun for my super secret arts and craft project.

[notbuiltforthis]

Because I know exactly what kinds of arts and craft projects you enjoy.

[ironfail]

It doesn't hurt anyone, I promise.

[notbuiltforthis]

I've heard that from you before.

[ironfail]

What's that supposed to mean.

[notbuiltforthis]

All it means is that I'm not bringing you a hot glue gun unless you give me an explanation.

[ironfail]

[Tony finally moves back into view of the camera to frown at her.] You are ruining everything.

[notbuiltforthis]

...I've heard that before too. Come on, just tell me what it is and you'll get the hot glue gun.

[ironfail]

Come on, Pepper, I can handle myself with a hot glue gun. Just trust me on this one.

[As he realizes what he'd said, he shuts his mouth, instantly...afraid. This was it. They hadn't said the word 'trust' to each other since they finally cleared up that whole breakup fiasco a few months ago, and here he was just tossing down the 'T' bomb while talking about a hot glue gun.]

[notbuiltforthis]

[Goddamn it, Tony. Pepper sighs quietly and nods. She can't do anything else in response to that word.]

Yeah, okay. I'll...try to find one. Smaller or larger?

[...And it's just a glue gun. It will be okay.]

[ironfail]

[Wait, what? Oh, wow, it actually worked.]

Small one's fine. [He awkwardly rubs at a small burn on his arm.] Thanks, Pepper.