Because that's just really the fastest way to give Charlene a conniption.
[Another pause.
When he pipes up again his voice is just on the verge of insulted. He hasn't exactly forgotten the things Peter said to him the last time that particular subject came up in the middle of almost getting run over.]
And then his voice does a thing and Peter wonders if he's said something wrong. Uh, how to approach this...he's not used to holding back too much when it came to friendly banter.]
Uh, just...you know, it could use a little work. More efficient so you can get away from bad stuff faster!
I don't think I'd live to tell the tale. She's a little scary when she's angry, you know? Man, when I get back she's going to want to see all the receipts, where do I even get receipts in this place...
[He's exaggerating as per usual. He loves his thorny little bookkeeper. Which doesn't mean he isn't also deadly afraid of her wrath. She just has that effect on you.]
... Well, I wouldn't mind getting away from bad stuff faster. [HE'LL TAKE IT.]
[But Flynn's voice warms considerably. Man, Peter, he likes you so much. Being called smart does make him feel better about himself, too, and he can really use that right about now.]
Well, I wouldn't say everything, but, I try? Maybe one day.
Maybe one day? Psh. That day is already here! Look you even taught me about stuff! I never learn, it's one of my issues! And you got me to learn? Yeah. Total genius.
I bet you even know about like...like how magnets work or how the pyramids were built or or or if Bigfoot is real, you know those supermarket tabloids were always onto something, they knew about aliens--
But learning includes learning how to fly. [CHECKMATE, buddy.]
Alright! I'll prepare a lesson for next time. Did you know that I studied Egyptology? It was my favorite subject. I can tell you everything about the pyramids, which Dynasty interest you the most?
[He has his moments! And hey, this is actually fun. He thinks he realizes why Peter does that foiling thing so often.]
Totally fair. You know what it also includes? Learning how to build planes and spaceships! Hah!
Ancient Egypt's historical period is traditionally divided into pharaonic Dynasties. And yes, there are mummies, yes, some of them are. There was one particularly nasty curse, when you looked at the mummy your eyes would melt in their sockets!
[C o m p l e t e l y u n f a i r! He glares at the screen.]
Whatever, man!
[Peter's mouth drops open slightly, out of sheer excitement and delight.]
Dude! That's awesome!
[About the melty eyeballs, not the pharaonic Dynasties.]
Did they weaponize 'em? Tie the Mummy to the front of a tank and send it through battle? Oh, what if you broadcast the Mummy on TV or something? Would it kill whoever looked at it through the TV? Or not, cause it's recorded? Can curses travel electronically?
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[Another pause.
When he pipes up again his voice is just on the verge of insulted. He hasn't exactly forgotten the things Peter said to him the last time that particular subject came up
in the middle of almost getting run over.]So you do think I run stupid.
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[Come on Flynn, live a little!
And then his voice does a thing and Peter wonders if he's said something wrong. Uh, how to approach this...he's not used to holding back too much when it came to friendly banter.]
Uh, just...you know, it could use a little work. More efficient so you can get away from bad stuff faster!
[Was that diplomatic? HE DOESN'T KNOW--]
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[He's exaggerating as per usual. He loves his thorny little bookkeeper. Which doesn't mean he isn't also deadly afraid of her wrath. She just has that effect on you.]
... Well, I wouldn't mind getting away from bad stuff faster. [HE'LL TAKE IT.]
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Receipts? Receipts for what? Pain and suffering?
[P H E W.]
Good! Yeah, that's good, cause believe it or not, sometimes evading a fight is just as good as actually fighting.
Unless the fate of the universe is at stake. Then you have to fight even if you don't wanna.
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[Knowing Charlene she would find a way to expect him to keep track of whatever costs he is not causing.]
I do believe it. I believe it very much. I actually try to avoid a fight as much as possible, Librarians fight with their brain, not their brawn.
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But hey, fighting with your brain just means you're smart enough not to get killed. Which is what we want here.
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We're definitely on the same page then. And I, yeah, I like to think I am.
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[He's thinking of public economy flights in space more than airplanes, but he figures the tight space and meager service is pretty universal.]
You're totally a genius, bro, you're like the smartest person I know! You know everything! [Listen to all this admiration in his voice!]
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[But Flynn's voice warms considerably. Man, Peter, he likes you so much. Being called smart does make him feel better about himself, too, and he can really use that right about now.]
Well, I wouldn't say everything, but, I try? Maybe one day.
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I bet you even know about like...like how magnets work or how the pyramids were built or or or if Bigfoot is real, you know those supermarket tabloids were always onto something, they knew about aliens--
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[100% conviction in his voice. There is nothing greater than learning, Peter, trust him.
His voice brightens considerably.] Do you want to know how the pyramids were built?
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Uh, sure! That sounds cool.
[He thinks aliens did it, to be honest, because there was that one tabloid that said so.]
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Alright! I'll prepare a lesson for next time. Did you know that I studied Egyptology? It was my favorite subject. I can tell you everything about the pyramids, which Dynasty interest you the most?
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That's not fair.
[He's not sulking. No.]
So does that include mummies? Are mummies cursed? Dude, what are some of the curses?
...what's a Dynasty?
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Totally fair. You know what it also includes? Learning how to build planes and spaceships! Hah!
Ancient Egypt's historical period is traditionally divided into pharaonic Dynasties. And yes, there are mummies, yes, some of them are. There was one particularly nasty curse, when you looked at the mummy your eyes would melt in their sockets!
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Whatever, man!
[Peter's mouth drops open slightly, out of sheer excitement and delight.]
Dude! That's awesome!
[About the melty eyeballs, not the pharaonic Dynasties.]
Did they weaponize 'em? Tie the Mummy to the front of a tank and send it through battle? Oh, what if you broadcast the Mummy on TV or something? Would it kill whoever looked at it through the TV? Or not, cause it's recorded? Can curses travel electronically?
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I don't... maybe? I guess it depends on the... I'm not sure how the mummy would stick to the...
You know, I'm really glad you're not my enemy.