[ The hesitation clues him in to the fact that Peter might be wandering a little too close to the barbed wire, to the big, giant fences that scream keep the fuck out. Usually he knows better, considering the company he keeps, considering he typically knows how quickly folks are liable to slam doors down in his face, but right now, it’s hard to muster up the capacity to give enough of a shit.
So it comes as a surprise when Alec answers him, rather than asking him to fuck off, or telling him where he can shove his questions. Peter watches him for a second, as if weighing his options.
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So it comes as a surprise when Alec answers him, rather than asking him to fuck off, or telling him where he can shove his questions. Peter watches him for a second, as if weighing his options.
Then, carefully, ]
Why are you telling me this?