[Natasha blinks a moment, then makes a quiet sound of amused derision.] Of course it did. What a terrifying thought. Whoever they are, they have my sympathy. Or perhaps pity.

[Or maybe both. But then again, she'd done the same for a while. She hopes he's easier to please when he's not busy dying and acting out accordingly.

Natasha dips her head faintly in an affirmative at the question.] I did. I think I got most of the gist of it. It's all sounding pretty far-fetched still, although it was very informative and thorough, at least. [She glances sideways at Pepper, her expression curious.] Have you been here long?