Oh, but Natasha, surely you've heard of multitasking. [The sword is hardly the only thing to be gained on this side of the glass, and she's a little insulted that the woman would think her so singularly minded. Not everything she says is an insult, however, and Pepper smiles sweetly as she steps forward.]

But you are right in that you really don't want to fight me. [Has she ever seen Extremis in action before? If so, Natasha might recognize the light that comes into Pepper's eyes, the deep orange that glows under her skin. She reaches for her neck first, the movement quick and with force behind it. Pepper doesn't expect to succeed with such a forthright blow, but that's hardly the point. Even touching her will do Natasha harm, and the woman should learn that lesson quickly.]