It takes all of his self-control to keep himself from flashing a predatory smile.
A day in the life of Carol Danvers, oh, yes: that's exactly what he wants. A more intimate, dangerous version of Take Your Clown To Work Day. He wants to spend the whole day with her, observing her, learning her. He wants to see all the little pieces of herself she'll give away without meaning to just by going about her daily routine.
He's watching her again, his expression calm and unusually businesslike. She's already taught him that she won't be taken in by anything over-the-top. If he wants her to play his game, he'll have to underplay every hand. It's a fun challenge. And what a prize on the line to win, too! He doesn't even mind that she won't be trotting him around the base like a show pony; he'll have better access to her, and she'll be more relaxed, if they're out and about on their own.
"Something normal," he requests. "Your idea of a standard-issue Saturday, perhaps." He allows himself a half-smile instead, a subtle one. Polite. "Pick up the dry-cleaning. Take Buster to the vet for his shots. Make a quiche. Whatever it is you'd be doing."
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A day in the life of Carol Danvers, oh, yes: that's exactly what he wants. A more intimate, dangerous version of Take Your Clown To Work Day. He wants to spend the whole day with her, observing her, learning her. He wants to see all the little pieces of herself she'll give away without meaning to just by going about her daily routine.
He's watching her again, his expression calm and unusually businesslike. She's already taught him that she won't be taken in by anything over-the-top. If he wants her to play his game, he'll have to underplay every hand. It's a fun challenge. And what a prize on the line to win, too! He doesn't even mind that she won't be trotting him around the base like a show pony; he'll have better access to her, and she'll be more relaxed, if they're out and about on their own.
"Something normal," he requests. "Your idea of a standard-issue Saturday, perhaps." He allows himself a half-smile instead, a subtle one. Polite. "Pick up the dry-cleaning. Take Buster to the vet for his shots. Make a quiche. Whatever it is you'd be doing."