Killian's Direct Approach & Happy's Deduction

Noticing the commotion on Killian's side, Happy quietly moved back behind Pepper, glaring fiercely at Killian as he stood up for her.

Noticing Happy's murderous glare and realizing that he had gotten a little too excited and lost his composure, Killian immediately calmed down and said somewhat shamefully,

"Sorry, Pepper. You know I'm not dissatisfied with you. It's just... I just hope someone can understand me. I wish that person could be you."

"Sir, I must remind you that aside from not having registered their marriage yet, Miss Potts and Mr. Stark are already married."

"Happy." Pepper turned back and shot Happy a dissatisfied glare. Saying something like that at a time and place like this was practically admitting that they thought Killian had feelings for her.

"Sorry."

After Pepper glared at him, Happy immediately gave an awkward grin, scratched the back of his head, and zipped his lips shut.

"Killian, Happy didn't mean anything by it. Don't take it to heart," Pepper apologized to Killian.

Killian shook his head. "No, I was too abrupt. Still, I am a little disappointed that I didn't receive your approval."

Pepper took off the AI glasses and returned them to Killian, then walked him to the entrance of the hotel. Killian stopped, gazed affectionately at Pepper, and bid her farewell.

"I know it's difficult for you to immediately understand my research, but just as my father once said—only through the fog of failure can one glimpse the brilliance of victory."

"Very profound, but I have no idea what it means," Pepper said with a smile.

"Haha." Killian chuckled, sounding witty and humorous. "I don't understand it either. My dad was an idiot."

"That sounds like something Leon would say." Pepper covered her mouth and giggled.

"Leon? The world-famous Captain America? Oh, and by