I would if it were true. [Her eyebrows lift at that question, and the obvious implications. That Pepper is biased, her view tainted because of her relationship with Tony. And maybe from the outside looking in, someone would see it that way, especially someone who doesn't understand Tony Stark the way Pepper does.

But that's just it. He's so much more than a playboy or an overgrown child. She sees the man, definitely flawed, but good in so many ways.]

If I really thought you'd do her more harm than good, I wouldn't have brought it up at all. [But no matter where Elicia lives, or who takes over the role of primary caretaker, Tony can't just pretend that he doesn't have an influence too. A responsibility.] She already sees you as family, you know.