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[perdre]

[He speaks with a mildly British accent, mixed with twinges of French in every other consonant. His first instinct would have been to use his native language - the latter - but it's become clear that he'll have more luck being understood going with his father's.]

I... wish I could think of something wrong I'd done. Something that would explain why I'm here and why I have to - fight. [He's having a hard time expressing himself. Peter doesn't... really know what he wants to say, other than that he would very much like to be placed back where he came from.] Then I'd feel there was some kind of justification I could understand.

Anyway, uhm - if there's someone I know out there, is... is there any way I can find them? Contact them? I'd really appreciate any help. I - I have a friend - his name is Frederick, he's a doctor, English, taller than me... [He gestures with a flat hand, above his head. Then he reaches into his pocket to bring a small photograph closer to the camera,] This is the only picture I have of him. I don't have pictures of anyone else.

[With a soft sigh, Peter's shoulders drop. He then mutters to himself, a presence of annoyance in his tone,] Je ne sais pas sur quel pied danser...

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[mostqualified]

I don't think it's because you or anyone else did something wrong. It seems unfair, I know.

[ And she tries to give him a little smile. ]

[perdre]

[Oh. Hi.]

I think... it'd be easier if we had. Somehow. [He doesn't know.]

[mostqualified]

A lot of things would be easier. Have you found your friend yet?

[perdre]

[he shakes his head.]

No. No sign of him.

[mostqualified]

Well. If he's here, I'm sure someone might recognize him. I've heard this is the best way to ask things like that.

[perdre]

I'll hope someone sees this, then. [he attempts a small smile.]

I'm Peter.

[mostqualified]

[ She offers one in return. ]

Even if these aren't the best circumstances, it's nice to meet you. I'm Pepper.

[perdre]

Pepper. That's a nice name.

It's nice to meet you.

[mostqualified]

Thanks. I know what it's like, you know. Looking for someone who might be lost. I'll do what I can to help.

[perdre]

Thanks - I really appreciate it. [Beat.] If there's anything I can do for you -

[mostqualified]

Oh no. I'm fine. It's fine. I really don't mind.

[perdre]

Who was the person you lost? If you don't mind my asking.

[mostqualified]

It's probably best if I don't mention his name like this, but... Someone important. [ Because she doesn't know if Tony has enemies here, and sorry, she trusts Jules a little more right now considering. ] He's here though, so maybe your Frederick might be too.

[perdre]

I understand. [there's a pause. It could be slightly awkward on his part.] Thank you again.

voice and not even private because she is too irate :'D

[affections]

Pepper! Frederick, that's-- that's Freddie!

( Very much in the tone of why the fuck does this guy have a picture of my brother )

video+ text - private; because pepper does :|

[mostqualified]

[ She's giving Jules a calm down and breathe look. ]

Do you know who he is?

video - private; poor pepper lankjbfd

[affections]

I have no idea.

( Huffed out, frustrated, suspicious. ) I haven't seen my brother for a while. He says he's a friend, but--

( But their world is full of terrible things pretending to be friends )

video + text - private; this is her whole life sob

[mostqualified]

But? [ She might be a little enthusiastic with the question marks that follow. ] Do you think he's dangerous?

permaOURMAGICALCOMBO; isn't it great Jules is here to give her a sense of stability

[affections]

There are a lot of dangerous people, where I'm from.

( Herself included, but that's not the point, here. )

If Freddie is that important to this-- Peter person that he's asking for him above anyone else, then I should know about him.

( So maybe actually part of this is just hurt feelings shhh Jules )

also permaprivate; that's not reassuring AT ALL

[mostqualified]

You can't know everyone. [ Except she knows a lot about everything given her job and the person she has in mind. Pepper presses her lips thin. ] Try asking him. Just be calm about it, or you might not get anywhere when you do.

omg pepper :c

[affections]

I know that. ( A bit unhappy, but it's more sulky than snappy. And it's made her think, obviously, because there is the possibility she looks a bit guilty. )

Okay, all right. I'll talk to him. Possibly go and get donuts. ( Are you noticing a theme in her life yet Pepper are you )

sorry jules :c

[mostqualified]

Let me know how it goes, okay? I'll try to meet you if I can.

[ Since, you know, Tony and time kind of go hand-in-hand now. She wouldn't mind more coffee though. ]

she'll cope lbr

[affections]

I will. Thank you, Pepper.

( Coffee, but more importantly, sugar. )

[perdre]

[welp]

[affections]

[ anyone who is not pre-approved by jules has to suffer always


always


it's not like she's overprotective or anything ]