[ His lips part to deny the kid's assumption, but—
... No. Pete's got his number, and it's hard to deny it when it's so fucking obvious. He bows his head a little, falling quiet again.
It's difficult – it's so ridiculously – difficult thinking about Gamora and the all too obvious absence of her. Obviously she was most of his impulse control, was the one who kept him from getting too reckless or from doing anything insanely stupid.
(God, he misses her. He misses her so fucking much—)
Then, softly, though he forces levity into his voice, ]
When she gets here, you know I'm gonna rat you out, right?
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... No. Pete's got his number, and it's hard to deny it when it's so fucking obvious. He bows his head a little, falling quiet again.
It's difficult – it's so ridiculously – difficult thinking about Gamora and the all too obvious absence of her. Obviously she was most of his impulse control, was the one who kept him from getting too reckless or from doing anything insanely stupid.
(God, he misses her. He misses her so fucking much—)
Then, softly, though he forces levity into his voice, ]
When she gets here, you know I'm gonna rat you out, right?