[ He doesn't quite stiffen at her approach, though it's a close thing, but his reaction to what she says is a different matter entirely. Peter freezes up entirely, eyes fixed on that random spot on the floor, and his mind draws a blank.
... how's a guy supposed to respond to that, anyway? Because, well, she's pretty much hit the nail on the head. A part of him is asking, Why don't we give it a shot? while another part is screaming, Don't. This is dangerous. Pull up out of this dive, Maverick.
It's pretty clear it's his turn to talk, now, but he doesn't have any words at the ready; his brain scrambles for something, just to fill the awkward silence (though it's probably only a few seconds), and he clears his throat. ]
Listen, Maya. I really do think you're awesome, but this-- I dunno. It's-- I don't know if it's a good idea.
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... how's a guy supposed to respond to that, anyway? Because, well, she's pretty much hit the nail on the head. A part of him is asking, Why don't we give it a shot? while another part is screaming, Don't. This is dangerous. Pull up out of this dive, Maverick.
It's pretty clear it's his turn to talk, now, but he doesn't have any words at the ready; his brain scrambles for something, just to fill the awkward silence (though it's probably only a few seconds), and he clears his throat. ]
Listen, Maya. I really do think you're awesome, but this-- I dunno. It's-- I don't know if it's a good idea.