[ Peter doesn't reply immediately after that First because he's cursing Thanos to kingdom come and then because he's aware this is a conversation they should be having in person.
He knows how to read Gamora's body language and it's easier to comfort her if he can touch her. ]
[She can guess how he takes that one. Gamora's modifications are all beneath the surface, but no less horrifying. The fact that Nebula has it worse doesn't really make this situation better.]
I'm here. You're welcome to join me. [He will find her there sharpening one of her knives. As usual Gamora occupies her hands when something is bothering her.]
[ Badly, that's how he takes it. It's less because having kids might not be possible at all and more because of all the things that were taken away from Gamora and nebula.
He comes into the room quietly and sits next to her the same way, keeping his hands to himself, of course, Peter being Peter, what he says next is; ]
Ey beautiful. Is that a sword in your hand or you're happy to see me?
[She immediately drops that sad, protective shell in order to glare at him. Gamora is seconds away from smiling that actually is a funny line, but holds back. The last thing Peter ever needs is encouragement.] Peter.
[She shakes her head, letting her hair hide the smile that creeps out.] I am happy to see you. [Even in the middle of her sadness spiral.]
[ A glare is better than her trying to keep her emotions in line, he doesn't want Gamora to think she needs to do it around him even if he understands why that happens. ]
Gamora.
[ Peter's answer is to stare at her with big innocent eyes and a look that says 'I have no idea why you are reprimanding me for'. It might have looked more genuine if it weren't because the corner of his mouth twitches into a smile.
He pauses for a few seconds, respecting her need to hide for a little while before his hand reaches up. Carefully, Peter tucks the lock of hair behind her ear. ]
So I am. I mean, happy to see you, not happy to see me, that would be weird... [ Peter shakes his head and clears his throat. ] Are you okay? Wanna talk?
[Gamora sheathes her weapon before making proper eye contact with him. They should talk. It always helps when she allows herself to be open to it. She takes in a deep breath and exhales audibly. Here she goes.] Sometimes I think we'll never be rid of him.
[She doesn't bother to explain who. They both know.]
[ Once the weapon is put aside, Peter holds one of her hands, drawing small circles with his thumb over her knuckles. It's a difficult subject to acknowledge and even talk about, and god knows he's more than a little lost himself. ]
I might take time, he was not someone one can just forget, and every new day puts us a little more far away from him. They say that the best revenge is to move on and simply be happy.
[ Peter frowns at that, even if he was the one who remembered the earth saying. ]
Easier said than done. You know there's no rush, take as much time as you need. Some things might never go away completely. [ It's probably not something anyone wants to hear but is the truth. One he knows all too well thanks to Ego and Yondu. ] But we're here for you.
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And that's okay, he likes her being direct. ]
We're different species, I figure it's a long shot. Or you meant that in another way?
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[She doesn't know where to begin to find out if she's capable of having children much less if they can produce a child together.]
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He knows how to read Gamora's body language and it's easier to comfort her if he can touch her. ]
Are you in our room? Do you mind if I come in?
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I'm here. You're welcome to join me. [He will find her there sharpening one of her knives. As usual Gamora occupies her hands when something is bothering her.]
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He comes into the room quietly and sits next to her the same way, keeping his hands to himself, of course, Peter being Peter, what he says next is; ]
Ey beautiful. Is that a sword in your hand or you're happy to see me?
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[She shakes her head, letting her hair hide the smile that creeps out.] I am happy to see you. [Even in the middle of her sadness spiral.]
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Gamora.
[ Peter's answer is to stare at her with big innocent eyes and a look that says 'I have no idea why you are reprimanding me for'. It might have looked more genuine if it weren't because the corner of his mouth twitches into a smile.
He pauses for a few seconds, respecting her need to hide for a little while before his hand reaches up. Carefully, Peter tucks the lock of hair behind her ear. ]
So I am. I mean, happy to see you, not happy to see me, that would be weird... [ Peter shakes his head and clears his throat. ] Are you okay? Wanna talk?
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[She doesn't bother to explain who. They both know.]
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I might take time, he was not someone one can just forget, and every new day puts us a little more far away from him. They say that the best revenge is to move on and simply be happy.
[ Peter frowns at that, even if he was the one who remembered the earth saying. ]
Easier said than done. You know there's no rush, take as much time as you need. Some things might never go away completely. [ It's probably not something anyone wants to hear but is the truth. One he knows all too well thanks to Ego and Yondu. ] But we're here for you.