Why read about something when you can just... do the thing, instead.
[THIS IS SOUND LOGIC. And also jock vs nerd logic, which is rich coming from a guy with a high IQ and a natural gift for engineering. You ain't slick, Rocket. You're a nerd too.]
Why does something have to be real to have value? [She crosses her arms in front of her chest.] Are you telling me you've never so much as read a story you've liked?
I haven't read anything that wasn't on engineering or weapons. [So his point is kind of moot. He's literally basing this on Quill, who is probably deeply disappointed that things don't always work out like Footloose.]
[Called out. He lowers his drink and blinks blearily at her as the alcohol begins to make him more hazy.] Okay. You got a book? I'll read your d'ast book and then you'll get a better answer. 'kay?
I'm sorry, why on earth would I have a book on me now? Packing some light reading to trudge through the snow wasn't exactly high on my list of priorities.
But I'd be happy to lend you a book when we're either back on the station or in Olympia.
Yeah, yeah... That's definitely what I meant. [No it wasn't. He's just drunk as the proverbial skunk and Diana does, in fact, look like the kind of person who brought a book with her to trudge through the snow.] I'm gonna go... Get another one of these.
[He waves the drink which is about half full as it stands. He does not need another. There's a good chance he won't even make it to the bar.] You have fun... doin'... you.
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[THIS IS SOUND LOGIC. And also jock vs nerd logic, which is rich coming from a guy with a high IQ and a natural gift for engineering. You ain't slick, Rocket. You're a nerd too.]
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Besides, that neglects fiction, history-- anything that isn't currently possible to do in the moment.
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Fiction's kinda disappointing. You get attached to things that ain't real... 'Course, then you go and build 'em yourself, so... Guess there's that.
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Then how do you know if you'd like them or not?
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But I'd be happy to lend you a book when we're either back on the station or in Olympia.
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[He waves the drink which is about half full as it stands. He does not need another. There's a good chance he won't even make it to the bar.] You have fun... doin'... you.