[Peter doesn't know how he feels about being thanked for this, the same what he didn't know how he felt about being thanked for not caring about Jon's asexuality. So: his tone is just a little bit light, even as he lifts his gaze and smiles a bit at Jon.]
I think I can count on one hand the times I've been someone's good influence. That's novel.
I would like to keep things a little more interesting for you. I'm sure you're fully aware that I'm an incredibly boring person with an ordinary office job and all that.
[It's all got to be quite a lot and he needs something to break the tension.]
[It does break the tension a bit. At least, Peter chuckles and finally drops Jon's hand. Though not before he brushes his thumb over his knuckles softly and fondly.]
Yes, you're very mundane. But at least there are other reasons to like you.
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[Peter doesn't know how he feels about being thanked for this, the same what he didn't know how he felt about being thanked for not caring about Jon's asexuality. So: his tone is just a little bit light, even as he lifts his gaze and smiles a bit at Jon.]
I think I can count on one hand the times I've been someone's good influence. That's novel.
[...He squeezes back just the same.]
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[It's all got to be quite a lot and he needs something to break the tension.]
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Yes, you're very mundane. But at least there are other reasons to like you.
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