turn down the flame on the shame-thrower.

Reed is the first smartest, which still stings a bit. Then again, the guy is basically a human-shaped rubberband who got his powers from impossible space bullshit. You’re not sure if he counts.

“What is it? What’s happening, I heard Pepper scream!”

“Actually, that was Tony,” Pepper says from her spot near the counter, looking pale but collected. “Though this time I can’t really blame him.”