[ Cisco's expression changes from one of puzzled curiosity, to dawning realization, to abject horror, to lingering disgust. He'd assumed the dynamic between Taako and his fellow adventurers was more like the camaraderie between himself, and Barry, and Caitlin. That they were friends and equals and of course all cared about each other. But apparently, Merle is more of a father figure, enough to prompt that comparison.
In a way, it's sweet. They're close enough to be like family. Cisco will definitely think that it's really sweet... later, when he's done being completely grossed out. ]
Eugh, right. Got it. Nevermind. Question rescinded, like, forever.
[ Time to ask something, anything, to distract from that horrifying hypothetical. ]
Why'd you guys have to talk your way past some vines, anyhow?
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In a way, it's sweet. They're close enough to be like family. Cisco will definitely think that it's really sweet... later, when he's done being completely grossed out. ]
Eugh, right. Got it. Nevermind. Question rescinded, like, forever.
[ Time to ask something, anything, to distract from that horrifying hypothetical. ]
Why'd you guys have to talk your way past some vines, anyhow?