[ but the way he says it is appreciative, as if time is all he really needs, as if he was running out of it before now. some people don't seem to get it as well as he does, how precious time can be, especially here, especially for him. ]
Yeah, it gives me the chills. I know we can breathe, but my brain doesn't remember that at first and... [ He shrugs, taking a seat as well. There's no need to bring up how he drowned, over and over again. Stefan suspects it doesn't make for easy conversation. ]
No kidding. [ He grins, trying his best (and probably failing) to hide how thrilled he is. Somehow, a compliment from Peggy feels like he's won the lottery and then some. ]
It's not any extra trouble, I promise. [ he deliberates for a second, before deciding to come clean with the truth: ] I don't need to eat, so it's not like I have to make anything for myself.
[ Those moments of silence are always the most nervewracking. Even if Stefan knows, deep down, that he's been a Good VampireTM who hasn't done anything to earn a hunter's wrath or a superhero's anger, he still fears it, a whole century later.
So when he hears that guess, he has to bite down on his lip to keep from laughing. ]
[ in his defense, he considers that maybe the 'term' vampire could mean different things at different universes. who knows, maybe it's a code word. So, with that in mind - ]
[ You know, he really should've seen that coming. ]
Not quite. [ Stefan winces, trying to gather his thoughts. ] I mean, technically, yes? Immortal being that survives on blood, check. Everything else... that's a little iffy.
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Date: 2017-04-05 09:04 am (UTC)[ but the way he says it is appreciative, as if time is all he really needs, as if he was running out of it before now. some people don't seem to get it as well as he does, how precious time can be, especially here, especially for him. ]
Can I get you anything?
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Date: 2017-04-09 04:50 am (UTC)[He's not being particularly formal, either. If he wants some tea, he's poked around the kitchen long enough to brew himself a cup.]
Truthfully, I kind of hate our current stop, so I'll take any excuse to get away.
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Date: 2017-04-09 11:16 am (UTC)[ he admits, taking a seat and giving him a little wry smile. ]
I like water as much as the next person but - not that much, not for so long.
[ it always brings back flashes from years ago, putting the Valkyrie in the freezing water, the weight of it all. ]
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Date: 2017-04-11 10:19 pm (UTC)I'd rather stay on the ships or the Iskaulit.
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Date: 2017-04-13 12:27 pm (UTC)[ he nods. he can understand that just fine, the eerie, uncomfortable feeling this planet seems to inspire. ]
A good thing these visits are temporary. I admit I can't wait to see solid ground again.
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Date: 2017-04-20 08:49 pm (UTC)Me too. Out of all the places we've visited, I think this one's my actual least favorite.
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Date: 2017-04-22 11:26 am (UTC)[ and maybe some good food. a water-planet where they can't eat any fish? ]
Not a big fan of sea-food.
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Date: 2017-04-24 05:30 am (UTC)[ Stefan leans forward, momentarily forgetting the whole reason he's here. Eh. Superheroics can wait. ]
Like uh – I love shortbread cookies with dates, and my dad's Italian, so I make great lasagna.
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Date: 2017-04-25 06:19 pm (UTC)[ and suddenly, he shakes his head with a smile. ]
You don't have to go out of your way for me. When I grew up, we didn't have that much. Lemon ice used to make my day.
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Date: 2017-04-30 10:20 pm (UTC)It's not any extra trouble, I promise. [ he deliberates for a second, before deciding to come clean with the truth: ] I don't need to eat, so it's not like I have to make anything for myself.
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Date: 2017-05-05 04:09 pm (UTC)[ he arches an eyebrow but, as befitting steve rogers, instead of imploring further, he seems almost concerned. ]
Isn't it a bit frustrating, then? doing something you can't enjoy?
[ he may be a giant but the man seems to be so keen on not being a burden. ]
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Date: 2017-05-05 09:03 pm (UTC)[ How does he explain it without coming off either as a fairy tale or as someone more dangerous than he truly is....]
People like me... they don't exist in your world, but I'm technically immortal. Like, a hundred and sixty-something years old immortal.
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Date: 2017-05-08 05:08 pm (UTC)( used to be, it's a painful thought )
so his first guess is naturally: ]
Alien?
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Date: 2017-05-08 08:01 pm (UTC)So when he hears that guess, he has to bite down on his lip to keep from laughing. ]
Not quite. [ . . . ] Vampire, actually.
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Date: 2017-05-09 06:03 pm (UTC)Like Dracula?
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Date: 2017-05-09 10:32 pm (UTC)Not quite. [ Stefan winces, trying to gather his thoughts. ] I mean, technically, yes? Immortal being that survives on blood, check. Everything else... that's a little iffy.