Ha! [ To be offended or to be impressed by this tiny, sassy human? Either way, the laugh that slips past Rocket's mouth is genuine in its suddenness and, frankly, its volume.
And then he doubles down. ] Ain't no way I'm gonna be anyone's meat-cannon. It's like the people here say: I'm important and they're grateful I'm here.
[ For what reason? Who the hell knows, but this is a card he's taking with him into every conversation he has from now on. Oh, he wishes Quill were here — he'd like to rub this in his face too.
(Nevermind that this is probably the exact same spiel every person here gets upon arrival, but. Shh.) ]
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And then he doubles down. ] Ain't no way I'm gonna be anyone's meat-cannon. It's like the people here say: I'm important and they're grateful I'm here.
[ For what reason? Who the hell knows, but this is a card he's taking with him into every conversation he has from now on. Oh, he wishes Quill were here — he'd like to rub this in his face too.
(Nevermind that this is probably the exact same spiel every person here gets upon arrival, but. Shh.) ]