[ James just snorted and poked at Steve's side. He didn't often brag, at least not anymore, but Steve's description wasn't untrue. He was indeed a genius, had always been both praised and envied for it, sometimes the two at once by the same people. It felt good, though, to know he was smarter than most people he shared a room with.
But he didn't think Steve was stupid. He didn't need to be a genius to be smart, cunning and resourceful. He did think that Steve underestimated himself in a lot of things, but that was something they could work on. ]
Calm down, Steve. It's just a few months.
[ He laughed, shaking his head. No need for Steve to talk about it like there were years of difference between them, and he didn't like being called old. As a matter of fact he was even younger than his Starfleet counterpart, not that he'd tell Jim that.
His request got a reaction that he wasn't exactly expecting. Sure, he was expecting some surprise and nervousness, but Steve had been so ready to speak earlier, he never thought he'd get that much hesitation now. He waited still, for a few good seconds, which was a feat from him, but eventually just gave up.
He suppressed a sigh and a roll of his eyes, pressing his lips thinly as he leaned back. He took Steve's glass from his hand and stood up, setting them both down on the table before he offered Steve a hand. ]
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But he didn't think Steve was stupid. He didn't need to be a genius to be smart, cunning and resourceful. He did think that Steve underestimated himself in a lot of things, but that was something they could work on. ]
Calm down, Steve. It's just a few months.
[ He laughed, shaking his head. No need for Steve to talk about it like there were years of difference between them, and he didn't like being called old. As a matter of fact he was even younger than his Starfleet counterpart, not that he'd tell Jim that.
His request got a reaction that he wasn't exactly expecting. Sure, he was expecting some surprise and nervousness, but Steve had been so ready to speak earlier, he never thought he'd get that much hesitation now. He waited still, for a few good seconds, which was a feat from him, but eventually just gave up.
He suppressed a sigh and a roll of his eyes, pressing his lips thinly as he leaned back. He took Steve's glass from his hand and stood up, setting them both down on the table before he offered Steve a hand. ]
Come on, my room. I'll give you your present now.