I mean, how much money do you think these people make? some of them aren't even understudies and I'll be paying them extra. Think of how much help we'll be giving them, a month's pay for half an hour.
[ it's purely altruistic, see? ]
And she'll have a field day. Come on, I gave in and agreed to the whole postponed Disney trip - only when she's twelve, like you said. Throw me a bone. Let's get her Elsa. Think of her face.
[ Pepper's expression cycles through several stages in a matter of moments along with Tony's explanation: from utter frustration to disbelief at being emotionally extorted like this to reluctant amusement and fondness. She inhales a deep breath and lets it out just as slowly, all the while staring into Tony's eyes with that I can't believe you roped me into this look of hers. God damn it. ]
This is emotional blackmail, you understand. You're extorting me with our daughter's happiness. I hope you're at last a little ashamed.
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[ it's purely altruistic, see? ]
And she'll have a field day. Come on, I gave in and agreed to the whole postponed Disney trip - only when she's twelve, like you said. Throw me a bone. Let's get her Elsa. Think of her face.
[ irresistible, right? ]
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This is emotional blackmail, you understand. You're extorting me with our daughter's happiness. I hope you're at last a little ashamed.
[ Though she absolutely knows he is not. ]