[Steve froze, his finger under Loki's chin. Had he actually . . . He'd never even said that to Peggy, not that he could remember. Steve swallowed, offering a wary smile. Maybe he could just bluff his way out? And why that endearment in particular? Couldn't he have said something less . . . obvious?]
Um. Slip of the tongue? Talking to you as a snake just makes you look so cute . . .
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Um. Slip of the tongue? Talking to you as a snake just makes you look so cute . . .
[No, not really smooth at all.]