"Oh, I wish," he explains. "I wanted to travel when I was younger, and travel I did. But as far as ending up here goes, it was more a matter of necessity and impulse than anything else. I was hoping for somewhere warmer, really. Like Venus." There's a weak smile there, something Peter hates showing because why that rather than bare all your teeth? But Elliot doesn't deserve those teeth, and a display like that isn't meant for people you're being (somewhat) honest with.
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