Well. Considering where they are, considering what's happening with the Portal, Peter manages to convince himself they have time. And with Mantis half-drunk as she is, he figures now isn't the best time to hash things out. She might leave out details, or else Peter may ask for details she can't recall, and if they're going to talk about this – which they absolutely will and absolutely must – then they all need to be clear-headed for this.
(Even if Peter deeply wishes he had gotten himself a much stiffer drink.)
So he nods again, puts on a slightly more convincing smile. ]
Yeah. I'm good for now.
[ "For now" seems to be the important distinction, here. And he stands from his bar stool, gesturing for her to lean against him. ]
just to wrap this up!
Well. Considering where they are, considering what's happening with the Portal, Peter manages to convince himself they have time. And with Mantis half-drunk as she is, he figures now isn't the best time to hash things out. She might leave out details, or else Peter may ask for details she can't recall, and if they're going to talk about this – which they absolutely will and absolutely must – then they all need to be clear-headed for this.
(Even if Peter deeply wishes he had gotten himself a much stiffer drink.)
So he nods again, puts on a slightly more convincing smile. ]
Yeah. I'm good for now.
[ "For now" seems to be the important distinction, here. And he stands from his bar stool, gesturing for her to lean against him. ]
C'mon. Let's get you somewhere to sleep this off.