[ Gamora searches his face as his eyes hold hers, looking for the lie.
Accomplished though he may be at spinning stories, this doesn't feel untrue – even if it catches her somewhat off-guard. His response was so easy, so immediate, and... genuine.
Hearing that from Peter doesn't come often.
She pulls her own hand back when Peter does the same, picking up her fork once more to return to her dinner. ]
Later.
[ Which is absolutely an agreement, rather than an attempt to be dismissive.
She means it, even as her eyes flicker down to the red string stretching between them. ]
no subject
Accomplished though he may be at spinning stories, this doesn't feel untrue – even if it catches her somewhat off-guard. His response was so easy, so immediate, and... genuine.
Hearing that from Peter doesn't come often.
She pulls her own hand back when Peter does the same, picking up her fork once more to return to her dinner. ]
Later.
[ Which is absolutely an agreement, rather than an attempt to be dismissive.
She means it, even as her eyes flicker down to the red string stretching between them. ]