Gamora herself has been working on trying to accept a hand here and there, to let Peter do more when she's injured, because letting him help before had been... difficult. She's been getting better about letting herself believe it isn't weakness, that she can be vulnerable around Peter and the others, but it's still a struggle sometimes.
A quiet sigh, but then she finally nods in agreement. ]
I'm not very good at this.
[ The knowing-when-to-take-care-of-someone thing — and the actual taking-care-of, to begin with. ]
I base my expectations off of my own behavior and I expect you to downplay your injuries, so I don't want to... fail to be there when you need assistance.
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He isn't wrong.
Gamora herself has been working on trying to accept a hand here and there, to let Peter do more when she's injured, because letting him help before had been... difficult. She's been getting better about letting herself believe it isn't weakness, that she can be vulnerable around Peter and the others, but it's still a struggle sometimes.
A quiet sigh, but then she finally nods in agreement. ]
I'm not very good at this.
[ The knowing-when-to-take-care-of-someone thing — and the actual taking-care-of, to begin with. ]
I base my expectations off of my own behavior and I expect you to downplay your injuries, so I don't want to... fail to be there when you need assistance.