alnifolia | open rp post 2.0

[ he gives a quiet, thoughtful sound in reply. Now that the treat has been consumed, Indy wanders over to Kasumi, flopping onto his back for belly rubs. ]

You think we should head back to your neck of the woods? I mean, I don't think there are gonna be very many people in this galaxy qualified to look over a Terran anything, much less a dog.

[ Hold on, Peter, I'mma let you finish, but right now there's a cute dog asking for belly rubs and she is sure as hell reaching down to give Indy those belly rubs and coo at him. You want belly rubs, sweetheart? Oh you're gonna get belly rubs you are so cute, yes you are--

When Indy seems satisfied, he flops back onto his belly and lays down for a bit. Kasumi looks back at Peter, and as though she hadn't just been totally baby-talking at the pup, ]

Probably? I'm sure we could hit two birds with one stone, too, since there's no shortage of work in the Milky Way.

[ SIGH. At the very least, the both of them have gotten used to puppy-interruptions. Inter-pup-tions, so he just waits patiently, with a fond little smile on his face as he watches the two of them. ]

Well, when you say “work,” do you mean “work” or “work”?

[ Inter-pup-tions...

She tilts her head at him, looking slightly confused. ]

... What's the difference?

Well, you know.

[ He pauses, head tilting from side to side. ]

Something in an official capacity, or...?

[ She shrugs. ]

I'm open to either option. [ And then, a smirk. ] But you're the boss, Quill. You tell me.

[ He flashes her a sour little look before nudging her with his shoulder. ]

I thought we were partners, Goto?

[ Her smirking persists, even as he nudges her. ]

We are, but I'm also an honorary member of your team, right? Besides, I kind of like it when you take charge.

[ Aaaand wink. ]

[ He huffs out a laugh, giving her another playful push even as he grins. ]

Hint more, why don't you?

[ He slides down to the ground, sitting beside Indy — temporarily, anyway, because soon after, Indy starts crawling into Peter's lap. ]

I think we've gotten a lot of community service tucked under our belts to last us a while. But, hey, this is a team thing. I'm open to second opinions.

[ It's Kasumi's turn to wear a fond smile on her face as she watches Indy snuggle up to Peter, even standing on his hind legs a little to nuzzle the human's face. Absentmindedly, she leans over on the bench, resting a hand on Peter's head and gently running her fingers through his hair. ]

So... What I'm hearing here is that you're itching to get into a bit of trouble, Star-Lord.

I think we can arrange for that.

[ He turns, grinning up at her, even as he holds Indy back from trying to lick his face off. ]

I always knew there was a reason you’re my favorite, Goto.

[ She looks down at him, both sweetly and a little mischievously. ]

We might as well make it a date, don't you think?

[ because what even are normal people dates ]

[ any date that doesn't include larceny is not a date worth having. ]

I mean, sure. Why not, right? While we're out on the town.

[ As if on cue, Indy gives a little bark, like he's asking, what about me? and Kasumi can't help but chuckle. ]

--I think someone wants to be a puppy-in-crime.

[ he wrinkles his nose. ]

Yeah? Well, I think a certain someone still needs to figure out the whole house training thing before he can consider a life of crime.

[ Here it comes, Peter, an actual, literal Puppy Dog Pout™, complete with an actual puppy whine, as Kasumi just looks on, clapping a hand over her mouth, helplessly moved by the power of this dog. ]

[ Peter, it seems, has developed an immunity for Puppy Dog Pouts™, and rather than respond to it directly, he rests his hand on Indy’s head, keeping him in place, and turns to look up at Kasumi. ]

Man, you’re a pushover, Goto.

[ Voice still muffled by her hand, she says: ] Am not.

[ Except that she pretty much is, when it comes to Indy and his pouting. ]

Anyway, I guess the others can watch him while we run off and have our own fun for a bit. [ A beat. ] Do we trust the others to watch him while we run off and have our own fun for a bit?

Edited (phonetagging 1, anna 0) 2016-06-10 22:41 (UTC)

[ Oof. Now there's a difficult question to answer. ]

... Maybe Drax or Gamora. Exclusively. Possibly Groot, as long as we give him strict instructions to keep the little guy away from Rocket's projects.

[ She taps on her chin thoughtfully. ]

Hmm... Yeah, I think I could roll with that. It could be a good team-building exercise for the rest of them, even.

[ She says it with a playful note; and though the Guardians already make a rather swell team, taking care of a pup is a whole different game. ]

[ The thought makes Peter wince again, as he peers down at Indy. A thousand scenarios seem to run through his head as his eyes wander. ]

... On second thought, maybe we should take him.

[ Kasumi watches Peter's expression progress, and she can pretty much guess what's running through his mind as she does so. When he rescinds, she chuckles. ]

Probably, but maybe we should also wait until he's a little bit older, yeah? Maybe we can teach him to be all fierce.

... I wonder if Cosmo can impart some of his power to Indy, or something.

[ He huffs out a laugh, shaking his head. ]

I'm not an expert or anything? But I'm entirely sure that's how his weird, psychic-dog powers work.

[ Man, she loves his laugh, and she can't help but smile when he does. ]

I bet he just has to put his paw on Indy's head. That's how it works. Like a Vulcan mind meld, only with psychic doggy powers.

[ He grins up at her, something boyish and bright and endlessly amused, and he rests his palm flat against his chest. ]

Holy shit. Look at you, referencing Star Trek.

I've never been so proud in my life.

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject