Yeah... been there. [ She gives a wry smile, remembering especially the early days of running SI. ] The stares and whispers get old fast, especially if you're not a fan of attention in the first place.

[ She bites her lip when Hawke goes on, shuddering a little at the thought; if she'd showed up here and Tony didn't have any idea who she was? It's unbearable to even imagine. ]

Well, I can't say that I blame you, there. I don't know how you'd deal with something like that any other way without going a little insane.