[ It surprises him, what Taako says. In the end, that surprise actually supports the success of Taako's strategy; Cisco never would've guessed that Taako had even a speck of self-criticism in him.
Oddly enough, Cisco had had a similar moment, with Eddie. He'd always thought that Eddie saw himself the same way other people (namely, Cisco) saw him - as Detective Pretty Boy, young and talented and gorgeous, who never had a hair out of place and knew exactly where his career and life were going at all times. It had surprised Cisco, to find out it was way more complex than that. And it surprises him now, that Taako seems to think there's something in him that requires a strategy in the first place. ]
Yep, I've definitely met you. And you know what?
[ Cisco's smile is back, now - no awkwardness, no hesitation, just warmth and bright-eyed affection. ]
I think you're a really good friend. And, well. Hot shit.
[ And since he's pretty sure that's just about all the cheesiness Taako will tolerate, Cisco turns his attention back to the screen, and hits ENTER to start the match. ]
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Oddly enough, Cisco had had a similar moment, with Eddie. He'd always thought that Eddie saw himself the same way other people (namely, Cisco) saw him - as Detective Pretty Boy, young and talented and gorgeous, who never had a hair out of place and knew exactly where his career and life were going at all times. It had surprised Cisco, to find out it was way more complex than that. And it surprises him now, that Taako seems to think there's something in him that requires a strategy in the first place. ]
Yep, I've definitely met you. And you know what?
[ Cisco's smile is back, now - no awkwardness, no hesitation, just warmth and bright-eyed affection. ]
I think you're a really good friend. And, well. Hot shit.
[ And since he's pretty sure that's just about all the cheesiness Taako will tolerate, Cisco turns his attention back to the screen, and hits ENTER to start the match. ]