It's not that Rue was expecting Peter to lie, it was more that they assumed, no matter how strong he really was, that a being of their size would just be too much to move. But somehow, defying all expectations, one moment Rue is on their feet and the next they are scooped up as if weightless.
Their head turns to him, searching the boy's face for any sign of strain or hurt, but Peter looks fine. More than fine, he is laughing.]
I can barely believe it. [Their own laugh chases after his, shocked and thrilled in equal measure.] Peter Parker, you amaze me.
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It's not that Rue was expecting Peter to lie, it was more that they assumed, no matter how strong he really was, that a being of their size would just be too much to move. But somehow, defying all expectations, one moment Rue is on their feet and the next they are scooped up as if weightless.
Their head turns to him, searching the boy's face for any sign of strain or hurt, but Peter looks fine. More than fine, he is laughing.]
I can barely believe it. [Their own laugh chases after his, shocked and thrilled in equal measure.] Peter Parker, you amaze me.