[It's about the response she might expect, and one that's restrained enough to fool most people. But quiet can be telling too, and Pepper can't imagine how Phil must feel now that he knows.]

Of course. [She thinks back to the gallery the day before, then quietly sighs.] He might try to contact you. I thought you should be ready for it.

[At least as much as is possible.

The next question gives her pause, because really, there are no good answers for it. So after a moment, she puts a filter on the conversation, just in case.]

For the most part? Poorly. There's a truce in place, but that only goes so far.

[And it's already been nearly broken once that Pepper knows of.]