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[emotive]

Ah!

[She blinks and since she's holding her cup, the tossed box stops short in front of her eyes, floating in its place until she holds out her hand so it plops onto her palm. Her fingers curl around it and her eyes become curious.]

And this is...?

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[ Peter grins at the display of her abilities, but then waves a hand -- a signal for her to open it. ]

A gift for helping us out on that job. You more than deserve it.

[emotive]

[She opens it up and...]

Wait a minute... These are the earrings from the vault!

[SPEECHLESS.]

You took them for me???

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[ Peter just shrugs. ]

It seemed like you really liked 'em. You did like 'em, right?

[emotive]

I do! I didn't think you'd get them for me though andand... [BREATHE. She looks incredibly elated, but also like she's holding back how happy she looks.]

Thank... Thank you!

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[ He shrugs again, waving a hand sort of dismissively as he picks up his mug of coffee again. ]

Don't mention it. It's a thank you gift for your help, anyway. You really saved my ass back there.

[emotive]

[Ai manages to beam now that she knows it's okay to be happy over getting a gift.]

And I'd do it again in an instant!

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[ He's glad to see the way she perks up--

-- and then reaches over to ruffle her hair, careful to avoid rousing Groot as he moves. ]

And that's why you're awesome, kid.

[emotive]

[She accepts the hair ruffling; she really is kind of a kid, what, with how a simple gift from someone else makes her so excited. It's not even Christmas!]

I know! When I return to Earth, is there something I can get you?

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[ He shakes his head. ]

Seriously, Ai. You don't have to worry about it. This is me thanking you.

[emotive]

Are you absolutely sure?? There has to be something on Earth I can get you that you can't find anywhere else!

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[ He frowns for a moment, looks like he's about to answer, then-- ]

Nah, kid, it's fine. Really.

[emotive]

... Music?

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[ He hesitates -- but then his expression softens a little, and he exhales a soft breath. ]

Kinda have a lot to catch up on.

[emotive]

[There's something in his hesitation and the look on his face that gives Ai pause. She isn't the best at reading people, but for some reason the young esper gathers there's a lot more to what he just said.

There's some silence and she takes another sip of her cooled down coffee. And she sways her head back and forth and she quietly begins to sing...]

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly...

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[ He's quiet as he listens to her sing, and when there's a pause, he gives her a small smile. ]

Pretty song. What's it called?

[emotive]

"Fireflies." [Ai smiles back.]

Owl City, 2009.

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Guessin' that's one of your favorites, or...?

[emotive]

I wouldn't put it up there as a favorite, but I am fond of it! There's still more I prefer though.

[nostalgiabomb]

Yeah? What's your favorite song, then?

[emotive]

Well, recently... This song is somewhat new, but it really touched my heart.

[She clears her throat slightly before singing a bit of the tune.]

I’ll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine!

"Fragments of Time," by Daft Punk!

[nostalgiabomb]

Huh. Haven't heard of that band before. Seems like a cool song, though.

[emotive]

What about you? What's a song you like a lot?

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Ever heard "Come and Get Your Love" by Redbone?

[emotive]

It sounds familiar. But I can't quite recall it.