[ his hesitation might have, at some point, given her pause, but it seems like most people here aren't too sure of themselves. she accepts that for what it is ( for now ) and brushes it off, his smile returned. ] I've come to learn that lost is the new found here. [ not too fun. but she's not above poking fun to dissolve a bit of unease and tension. ]

Maybe we can help each other. I did want to stop home [ she looks at the nearest house for its number. it doesn't seem like she's too far from here. ] and look around town if I have the time. I'm Pepper, Pepper Potts. [ she offered him a hand as she studied his face. did she know him? should she? ]