[ She nods a thank you for his sympathy, though doesn't dwell on the topic of her husband's death. It isn't something she really enjoys talking about. ]
I suppose I'm settling well enough. [ Mary shrugs. ] It's a very beautiful city, though it's also very different from what I'm used to back home.
[ It's not hard for Peter to imagine why she would rather not mention it. They move on so, and his posture relax a fraction as well. ]
The first weeks are the most challenging, then you get a bit more used to the oddities of this place. How your homeworld like then? No Gods or people with super powers? Mine is full of them, maybe that's why I have less issues adapting to Asgard.
No. I come from Yorkshire in 1924. My father is an Earl and we live in the manor house in the area. Surrounding us is a small town and a lot of farms. There's no magic... nothing like that.
Oh, yes, big difference. [ That's so long ago for him, no wonder Mary might have found his walking around shirtless scandalous. ]
That sounds like a nice place to live if little boring, no offence. Were you ever interested in adventure? Travelling the world...? [ He can't stay in one place for long, it goes against Peter's very nature. ]
I wouldn't say it's boring. [ Well. It kind of is. ] It's.. quiet. I go down to London frequently enough and I've been to America and the continent. I can't say I've had thoughts of traveling the world.
[ Sorry, Mary. He's used to moving from planet to planet, living in a manor int he middle of the countryside would kill him. That's why he apologized in advance. ]
Did you like it? America, when you were there? [ When he was little and living on earth his didn't exactly have a lot of money so they rarely traveled. Then his mom got sick and it didn't matter anymore. ] And now you got the chance to travel to a whole different universe. Life can be really weird at times.
I liked New York. We spent most of our time there when we visited. [ It was a beautiful, big city. Still not as great as London, but in that same vein. ]
My life isn't usually this weird. [ Mary sighs. Strange and unfortunate things have happened to her, but this undoubtedly takes the cake. ] Being here, I worry about my son.
I only ever saw it on movie so you know more about it than I ever did. Is the Statue of Liberty as cool as they say?
[ When he was a kid they didn't have a lot of money so they rarely went on vacations. Then his mom got sick and nothing else mattered. Peter blinks, eyes widening slightly at the son bit. ]
[ He gives Mary a compassionate look, his previous interest about New York forgotten. While Peter doesn't have kids of his own, he knows how it is to worry about them. He did help raise a tree baby after all. ]
You know I have this..let's call it a theory. That time in our universes might not pass while we're not there. There are people in this city who went back to their home-worlds and then came back, I know two of them closely so they wouldn't lie to me. And no one seemed to notice their absence, as it time was frozen until they went back. Your boy might be safe, waiting for you.
[ Her gaze turns back to his. ] Do you think so? I've never heard of that before... never even thought of it. [ Mary hopes that he's right. It will give her some comfort to think that George may never miss her. ]
I suppose you're right. Anything is possible here at this point.
[ Space people. Aliens. People from far in her past. She's seen things here that she never would have thought were real. What's one more thing to believe? ]
All figure types are wonderful if you ask me but I get what you mean. [ He's concerned about his weight too, if only because his team keeps making fun of him for it. ]
What are your favorite sweets? I'm not half bad at cooking desserts.
Even chubby ones? [ Her mama had always said that men wouldn't like a chubby girl, so she ought to take care to watch what she was eating. Besides, eating too much was unladylike. ]
I like biscuits... and anything chocolate, really.
All kinds, yes. [ Peter is also including people with an unusual number of limbs on that affirmation. Given how this is a more personal point of view born of being raised around alien, he keeps that part to himself. ] What's so wrong with chubbiness? People have far too many opinions about other people's weight.
[ Which is a bit of a sore subject for Peter, his team also used to make fun of him for his weight. ]
I think we have some of those around the kitchen. We should definitely eat some, even if it's only today.
It seems that most men are not attracted to chubby women.
[ That's what she says, as they set off to find either biscuits or chocolate. Mary will limit herself, however. She won't have more than two biscuits. ]
If idiot men could fly, we would never see the sky, Mary. [ Peter shrugs, understanding the issue but tired of it. He busies himself once they get to the kitchen, looking for the teapot.]
A lot of people in this world are morons, I'm afraid, but there's always the chance to find the right person. It just might take a while. Gamora and I had our ups and downs too...most likely in the from of people trying to kill us.
A bit of both, I suppose. Living outside of earth gave me some perspective. I grew up with aliens and they came in all sort of colors and shapes.
[ Most of the ravagers were also jerks but they were all he had after his mother died. He had to adapt to the situation and once Peter grew up the situation was to either stay alone forever or mingle with other aliens for intimacy. ]
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I suppose I'm settling well enough. [ Mary shrugs. ] It's a very beautiful city, though it's also very different from what I'm used to back home.
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The first weeks are the most challenging, then you get a bit more used to the oddities of this place. How your homeworld like then? No Gods or people with super powers? Mine is full of them, maybe that's why I have less issues adapting to Asgard.
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No. I come from Yorkshire in 1924. My father is an Earl and we live in the manor house in the area. Surrounding us is a small town and a lot of farms. There's no magic... nothing like that.
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That sounds like a nice place to live if little boring, no offence. Were you ever interested in adventure? Travelling the world...? [ He can't stay in one place for long, it goes against Peter's very nature. ]
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I wouldn't say it's boring. [ Well. It kind of is. ] It's.. quiet. I go down to London frequently enough and I've been to America and the continent. I can't say I've had thoughts of traveling the world.
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Did you like it? America, when you were there? [ When he was little and living on earth his didn't exactly have a lot of money so they rarely traveled. Then his mom got sick and it didn't matter anymore. ] And now you got the chance to travel to a whole different universe. Life can be really weird at times.
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My life isn't usually this weird. [ Mary sighs. Strange and unfortunate things have happened to her, but this undoubtedly takes the cake. ] Being here, I worry about my son.
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[ When he was a kid they didn't have a lot of money so they rarely went on vacations. Then his mom got sick and nothing else mattered. Peter blinks, eyes widening slightly at the son bit. ]
Oh, how old is he?
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[ She turns her eyes towards him, then looks away again. ]
He is three. I just hope he's alright without me being there.
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You know I have this..let's call it a theory. That time in our universes might not pass while we're not there. There are people in this city who went back to their home-worlds and then came back, I know two of them closely so they wouldn't lie to me. And no one seemed to notice their absence, as it time was frozen until they went back. Your boy might be safe, waiting for you.
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[ He really wants to believe things are like that too, because the idea of Rocket and Nebula missing Gamora and him again breaks his heart. ]
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[ Space people. Aliens. People from far in her past. She's seen things here that she never would have thought were real. What's one more thing to believe? ]
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[ Peter smile is kind and then he rolls his shoulders. He's a bit sore after working on his ship.]
Would you care for some tea? It's been a long day I think we could both use something sweet.
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I would... How sweet do you take it?
[ Two sugars is usually the max for her. Mary doesn't like her tea terribly sweet. ]
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Peter opens the door of the bedroom for her. ] Is the reason why I'd take candy over coffee any day.
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I always would enjoy the sweets our cook used to make, though I tried not to eat too much of them. A woman has to watch her figure.
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What are your favorite sweets? I'm not half bad at cooking desserts.
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I like biscuits... and anything chocolate, really.
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[ Which is a bit of a sore subject for Peter, his team also used to make fun of him for his weight. ]
I think we have some of those around the kitchen. We should definitely eat some, even if it's only today.
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[ That's what she says, as they set off to find either biscuits or chocolate. Mary will limit herself, however. She won't have more than two biscuits. ]
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A lot of people in this world are morons, I'm afraid, but there's always the chance to find the right person. It just might take a while. Gamora and I had our ups and downs too...most likely in the from of people trying to kill us.
[ And one succeeded. ]
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Perhaps it's different in the future, or where you come from.
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[ Most of the ravagers were also jerks but they were all he had after his mother died. He had to adapt to the situation and once Peter grew up the situation was to either stay alone forever or mingle with other aliens for intimacy. ]
People here seems pretty open minded as well.