Anonymous said: Pepper rearranges some of the papers on her desk as Steve takes Tony's recently vacated seat. She takes a large gulp of her wine and then manages a tired smile in Steve's direction. "Asking permission," she says. "That's kind of old-fashioned, isn't it?" Steve raises an eyebrow. "Good point," Pepper agrees. She sits in silence for a few moments longer, then says, "Why me?"