[Nine times out of ten, Taako plays his cards pretty close to his chest; getting feelings and things involved in discussions is messy and uncomfortable and he'd rather avoid it. But he can be honest without getting emotional about it, and that's what he's doing now, the same way it was when he told Kravtiz that he stuck with the Bureau because he was afraid no one else would have him.
These are just facts, plainly presented. He likes Eddie, and he likes... whatever it is they have, but there's no real option to consider a future, to consider getting too attached. As soon as the chance arrives, Taako will leave, and even if that change doesn't come for another hundred years, he'll still outlive any human here.
But he can tell that Cisco probably hadn't made the connection, judging by the way he's losing this race pretty badly. So when Cisco goes for a joke, Taako grins, ignoring the fact it's a little bit forced.]
Oh, for sure. [He adds a thoughtful hum, considering.] You know what, hundreds of years and I think this is my first shovel talk.
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These are just facts, plainly presented. He likes Eddie, and he likes... whatever it is they have, but there's no real option to consider a future, to consider getting too attached. As soon as the chance arrives, Taako will leave, and even if that change doesn't come for another hundred years, he'll still outlive any human here.
But he can tell that Cisco probably hadn't made the connection, judging by the way he's losing this race pretty badly. So when Cisco goes for a joke, Taako grins, ignoring the fact it's a little bit forced.]
Oh, for sure. [He adds a thoughtful hum, considering.] You know what, hundreds of years and I think this is my first shovel talk.
[Even if it's a joking one.]