[ He huffs out a quiet laugh at that, but doesn't offer any more comment. Hard enough to admit when you're wrong, after all, and maybe if it were any other topic, he'd rub it in more – it's not often he gets to be right.

But, no. Serious Time, still. And after a second, Peter lets out a breath, gaze skittering away to the bulkhead. ]

... I admit. I might, on occasion, downplay stuff sometimes. But only sometimes.

[ Liar.

But he drags his gaze back up to meet hers, and he offers a small, crooked little smile. ]

But you haven't failed me yet. You've been there every time I needed you, you know? So...

[ A deep breath, as if to rally himself, and he says quietly, sincerely, ]

... Thanks. And thanks for saving my ass earlier today.