She followed Eugene's lead easily, a practiced enough dancer to fall into step with her partner. Pepper didn't miss the direction he guided them in, and that had a playful grin tugging at the corners of her mouth. All the easier for Tony to claim his wife if she were nearby, and Pepper silently thanked Eugene for the gesture, and the sentiment.

"Oh, of course." Pepper didn't doubt the innocence of whatever Eugene meant to ask, especially in light of the conversation they had just had. "It's the least I can do after you provided that gorgeous wedding cake. What would you like me to do?"