[She almost has the chance to reply, to point out that she not only can but that she is. But Tony does give her an answer, so suddenly it almost seems like backpedaling somehow, and it feels off to her.

There's no time to linger on it, however. Pepper releases the fire, pitching the room into darkness in favor of moving closer to Tony, her hands extended to grasp his shoulders.]

Then do it. You're so much better than whatever's inside of you right now. I know it's hard, but just...stop listening to it, okay? What it's giving you isn't real.