[Pepper returned the grin, waving as she crossed to where Zatanna was sitting.]

Hey! Yeah, it's been pretty busy at the police force lately. I come bearing pastry. [Among other things. She plopped down in one of the other chairs, offering the paper bag for Zatanna's inspection.] Next time I might be able to convince Tony to make pumpkin spice gelato. Assuming he's still speaking to me.

[Her smiled turned a little wry.]