“Okay, well, even then, death is something you can work around— if you know the right people.” Thick brows waggle up and down his forehead like two dancing caterpillars as he tosses them a toothy grin. His usual lax body perks at the familiar sound of crinkling plastic— they’ve got a snack, and Klaus is already drooling over whatever sugary treat Poppy pulls from their bag. Like a child, he’s already making grabby hands for the red vines before they’ve even been offered, but once he gets his hit of sugar, he allows their words to sink in. He’s never really seen Poppy freaked out before— not that they’re freaked out now, but even the bark of laughter seems to be a red flag for Klaus.
“Well what exactly did you bite off, anyway? I mean, I’m not a hero anymore, I left my tights and cape at home, but…I can help, y’know. Whatever you need.”
“ I BIT OFF A TOP SECRET GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL SIZED PIECE , ” they’re a little too casual about this . actually , WAY TOO casual . “ which is like , fine , you know ? but it’s like , not even JUST some guy , it’s someone who is a little too friendly with someone who could actually hurt me . someone I KNEW . ” they shrug , then bite into a redvine . it’s almost like they’re thinking a bit too much about this , judging by the way they nod along to their own words and how their eyes narrow and twitch a bit . THEY’RE TORN between feeling hunted and just going through a slightly more stressful tuesday than usual . maybe after either three or thirty seven drinks they can make up their mind . “ and it felt good , dude , don’t get me wrong . but these people know my every move and will probably terrorize me and then put me in a taffy puller or make me watch fifty shades of gray on repeat or something . IT’S NOT IDEAL . ” a pause , followed by a sympathetic smile . they can’t say this in a less aggressive way : “ and certainly not your problem . ”
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