she’s looking down from the rooftop, observing the capitol, a feeling of anger rising within her. it looks so peaceful; busy but in a good way. as if they got no worries in this world. it is disgusting and ultimately, pepper pushes herself away from the balusrade. everything about this feels wrong, she shouldn’t be here, she should be at home, with her family. but life has different ideas. stepping back inside, the redhead is looking for the quickest way to the door. all these people laughing, wasting food and drinks, they make it hard for her to stick around - even though she knows it’s what expected of her. but who cares? as quickly as she can, she crosses the hall and sneaks out of the door, finally freedom.
“ were you really about to leave without saying goodbye? ” tony ( @snarkofstark ) suddenly calls out after her and it is the one thing that finally stops her. turning on her heels, she faces him, arms outstretched before she lets them fall to her sides again. “ you should know by now that there are few things i despise more than those parties. so i’m leaving. ” if her escort manages to catch her, she knows it’s over and she will have to head back. no running would be able to save her. and yet, she wastes time, talking to tony. the one that supported her the most. “ i’ll be gone soon anyway. don’t try to get me to stay. ” sighing, she shakes her head. “ and don’t tell me you’re getting attached. ”
