hands are held in front of her as she waits for his answer. it was nice to see how far they had come. when they had first met, mantis didn't think she would end up like this. she was certain she was going to spend the rest of her life on ego's planet, just waiting for the day that the celestial no longer had the use for her. but here she was, now on her own and ready to explore the galaxy all because of rocket and the guardians helped her, even if they don't really realize it. she would never stop being grateful for them.
and when he agrees, she nearly squeals as she embraces him. fingers take in what she can feel -- his fur was oddly comforting. indeed, something she was never going to forget. but other than what she can feel physically, she feels his emotions as well.
she knows rocket is smiling -- and she knows he's on the cusp of crying because she could feel herself starting to get a bit emotional. her embrace loosens a bit, and a hand moving to wipe any tears that started to fall, ❝ you are very soft, rocket... thank you. ❞ // @procycn