Pepper has been doing a very similar job to Coulson. She lends a hand when they need it and she's not busy working with Tony and he's busy doing repairs on his ship at the moment.

She knocks on his door and has a cup of coffee in her hands. She knows what he's doing and who's on his mind, psychic powers not needed and she thought he could probably use the company, if not just the caffeine.

"Mind if I join you' she questions with a small smile.