That is not what Gamora expected him to say. If she's honest, she has no idea what she really thought Peter came from and how it led him to cruising a dingy street in LA at midnight. Maybe because of the Walkman, because of the way he talked about his mother, part of Gamora had only envisioned him growing up with a family. Coming to California when he was an adult, striking out on his own. Winding up working a corner when he found out how expensive the city was.
Somehow, other facets of crime didn't factor into her imagination.
She listens without comment – without judgement – watching Peter pour his coffee, and she lets it all sink in.
Finally, glancing up from Peter's mug, her tone is cautious (but almost hopeful). ]
... And you think he would be willing to work with me.
[ "Help" sounds too magnanimous; she knows she'll be paying outrageously for whatever this man can do. ]
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That is not what Gamora expected him to say. If she's honest, she has no idea what she really thought Peter came from and how it led him to cruising a dingy street in LA at midnight. Maybe because of the Walkman, because of the way he talked about his mother, part of Gamora had only envisioned him growing up with a family. Coming to California when he was an adult, striking out on his own. Winding up working a corner when he found out how expensive the city was.
Somehow, other facets of crime didn't factor into her imagination.
She listens without comment – without judgement – watching Peter pour his coffee, and she lets it all sink in.
Finally, glancing up from Peter's mug, her tone is cautious (but almost hopeful). ]
... And you think he would be willing to work with me.
[ "Help" sounds too magnanimous; she knows she'll be paying outrageously for whatever this man can do. ]