[ It's true that the point Steve just made doesn't really apply if they end up staying here into eternity, for centuries upon centuries. He has no idea what that would mean for the timeline they came from, or how it might fracture with their absence.
And just thinking too hard on that is bound to break his brain a little. ]
I'm with you there, believe me.
[ He still has those memories, as much as he's tried to push them to the side. And while Nebula had become a more carefree person in her godhood, there's no changing the fact that it hadn't been her, not really. ]
If there's something that stopping Thanos taught us, it's that nothing is set in stone, right? [ Not even the present. He eyes Nebula across the table and nods firmly. ] So, let's agree here and now we're not going to let any of that happen.
[ WHAT DO YOU MEAN JUST A LITTLE - No. None of that. She can't relax, not really. She knows there are people who might want to live out their lives here. Who have their second chances - She'd found hers. She found a home she could do something for, wanted to do something for. She might not be able to turn her back on the people here as long as she was here - the children here - but that did not mean for a second she was letting herself relax, take it easy. ]
[ She twirls the dagger in hand and moves to replace it at her side - in her boot, really. For want of something to do to keep changed eyes away from him. A permanent change from what might as well feel like a permanent happening (no amount of confident words stop that dread). ]
[ She swallows something down. ]
We won't.
[ She agrees mildly, not lacking conviction, even if she adds: ] But I remember you being a hell of a lot better at speeches.
[ Steve's noted the change in Nebula's eyes, but he doesn't see a point in mentioning it and drawing attention to something that she finds uncomfortable. He's experienced a change too, though it's not something that's immediately obvious in most cases.
Her little tease does shock a laugh out of him, though. ]
Didn't think you'd be the kinda person who'd need a rousing speech, Nebula.
[ He smirks at her, then stands from the seat, sensing that it's time for them to move on. He does give her a pat on the shoulder as he stands, hopeful that little bit of camaraderie will be tolerated. ]
I'll try to make sure I have a good one prepped for next time.
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wrap this soon?
And just thinking too hard on that is bound to break his brain a little. ]
I'm with you there, believe me.
[ He still has those memories, as much as he's tried to push them to the side. And while Nebula had become a more carefree person in her godhood, there's no changing the fact that it hadn't been her, not really. ]
If there's something that stopping Thanos taught us, it's that nothing is set in stone, right? [ Not even the present. He eyes Nebula across the table and nods firmly. ] So, let's agree here and now we're not going to let any of that happen.
wrap it!!
[ She twirls the dagger in hand and moves to replace it at her side - in her boot, really. For want of something to do to keep changed eyes away from him. A permanent change from what might as well feel like a permanent happening (no amount of confident words stop that dread). ]
[ She swallows something down. ]
We won't.
[ She agrees mildly, not lacking conviction, even if she adds: ] But I remember you being a hell of a lot better at speeches.
[ (This is teasing) ]
🎀
Her little tease does shock a laugh out of him, though. ]
Didn't think you'd be the kinda person who'd need a rousing speech, Nebula.
[ He smirks at her, then stands from the seat, sensing that it's time for them to move on. He does give her a pat on the shoulder as he stands, hopeful that little bit of camaraderie will be tolerated. ]
I'll try to make sure I have a good one prepped for next time.