[Of course she knows about Bruce's Other Guy, and Tony had mentioned they were trying to condition Bruce to make his transitions in and out of that alternate state easier. Still, she's a little surprised to hear that such music has been a part of it, or that its effect seems to be so profound. Surprised, and glad, especially when it means Bruce actually meets her gaze for the first time.]

I'll make sure to keep that in mind. [And to have JARVIS put together a playlist; she doesn't expect Bruce to leave the lab completely, but maybe having something other than silence and his own thoughts within the space would help prevent a repeat appearance of the man she'd found.

She turns back to the sink briefly, long enough to rinse out the final cup and set it aside to try. With that done, Pepper pulls the stopper from the drain, sparing a moment to wash those last suds off of her hands. Bruce seems to have the counters well in hand, so she turns towards the side closet--then pauses to nod towards the couch.]

Do you mind if I take off these shoes? They may look gorgeous, but they aren't really made for mopping floors.