[More than a few, but Pepper bites her tongue in favor of listening to Bruce's explanation--although truth be told, she wouldn't have been able to say much anyway. Honestly, what he's describing as not only possible but true knocks her speechless, from his claim of last remembering Loki's attempt to conquer their world seven months ago although he's only been gone for two, to their absence potentially going missed by absolutely everyone in their lives, not to mention unremembered. ]
But--how? [Even getting that question out is a struggle, Pepper's lips parted in shock as she stares at Bruce. Part of her already fears some twisted scientific jargon would be coming her way, concepts that she's gotten better at grasping but certainly not at the level that Bruce and Tony operate on. She shakes her head, everything she understands about reality screaming that he can't possibly be right, despite lacking any reasonable explanation to offer up as a counter.]
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But--how? [Even getting that question out is a struggle, Pepper's lips parted in shock as she stares at Bruce. Part of her already fears some twisted scientific jargon would be coming her way, concepts that she's gotten better at grasping but certainly not at the level that Bruce and Tony operate on. She shakes her head, everything she understands about reality screaming that he can't possibly be right, despite lacking any reasonable explanation to offer up as a counter.]