#rouxvision

it wasn’t that natasha wasn’t happy to see pepper - she was - it was more that the situation that they were all under made things a little harder to see certain people. pepper was a kind soul, ruthless in business - but she had heart and she ensure everyone was treated fairly. the small stint that she played as her assistant had been looked upon with fond memories - even if she primarily around to solely keep an eye on tony. pepper had become a friend. “didn’t expect to see you here - then again, better here than anywhere else, right?” she asked, moving to stand beside her and offering a small smile. “it’s good to see you, pepper - even in dystopian nightmares.”

“so...“ rocket started, looking up at groot for a confirmation that they were actually talking to someone who looked like a humie but.... likely wasn’t. it was the way they smelled. when groot nodded, rocket’s lips curled into a twisted grin. “you smell funny, like not a humie-type funny.” for emphasis, rocket leaned closer to him and began to sniff, when he pulled back he jabbed a thumb at groot, “i’m askin’ for groot because he seems real confused but that’s usually just his normal state of mind, still he wants to know and so do i, so what are you?” rocket took a step back and eyed him carefully before turning back to groot. “you think he’s something valuable?”