[ Well, it's the Peggy Carter bit that really means the most to Steve as far as second chances go, not that he's really been courageous enough to do anything about it. The subtle dance they do around each other is full of meaning, sure, but nothing is ever confirmed and it's probably equal parts endearing and frustrating for all parties involved in their little household.
Still, Steve shakes his head, eyeing Claire as though daring her to elaborate - and then he moves on to other topics of conversation while finishing up his kabob. ]
Yeah. Nessie. [ Steve laughs. The fact that they've got a weasel-y rodent thing living in their home, the fact that it was hatched from an egg - it's enough to get him shaking his head in disbelief.
This is their life now. ]
I'm assuming that means she's settled in and feeling right at home.
It... was surprisingly cute, for a baby rodent. Born from an egg, no less. It cuddled up in my hand and I figured... well, I don't know what I figured. It's a polite little thing when it's not snoozing.
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Still, Steve shakes his head, eyeing Claire as though daring her to elaborate - and then he moves on to other topics of conversation while finishing up his kabob. ]
How's the egg?
[ #nailed it ]
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Nessie, you mean. You should look under the sink sometime.
[Because that's where she made a nest for her new rodent. Weasel. Thing.]
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This is their life now. ]
I'm assuming that means she's settled in and feeling right at home.
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It... was surprisingly cute, for a baby rodent. Born from an egg, no less. It cuddled up in my hand and I figured... well, I don't know what I figured. It's a polite little thing when it's not snoozing.
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[ You know, like rats. ]
And we still have no real idea where it came from? Or did you figure it out?