Pepper's ears are ringing almost painfully, and the right side of her face feels like it's covered in thick cotton. The rest of her is still covered in Cain. She can barely hear him, but the fact that he hasn't gotten up doesn't bode well.

"I- I think so," she answers shakily, coughing as the room begins to fill with smoke. At least she doesn't seem to be in agonizing pain - everything is a dull ache right now. "You don't look so good," she manages, eyes watering. Carefully, Pepper shifts so she can prop herself up on an elbow, gasping when she sees that Cain has basically been ripped to shreds and coughing at the sudden lungful of smoke. "Oh my god."

Don't panic. They don't have time for panicking, panicking can happen later; right now she needs to find Tony and Valdis and make sure they're okay and get Cain out of here. Don't throw up. The pealing of bells inside her skull isn't helping, but she hears Tony calling for her.

"Tony!" She starts to struggle out from under Cain. "Cain's hurt," she yells. "Where's Valdis?"