[She reads, considers, and Rip in turns shifts forward in his seat, suddenly once more fueled by an energy demanding release. But unlike the hint of nerves from before, odd and unwished for, this is something far more familiar. This is hope, that deadly and dangerous thing, capable of blinding so many to truths that must always be kept in the fore, that must be seen for what they are regardless of the goals a person might be after.
But he is trained in exactly that. To measure costs, take note of their weight, and proceed with the best course of action. This avenue, when it had closed, had felt so much like a blow, particularly with Rip in no position to offer up words of encouragement or a voice to the contrary.
Now there is opportunity. He sees it; Peggy knows he does. The key is convincing her that the path is justifiable with the risks paving it.]
I am. But not if you don't believe in this possibility. [So he measures his words carefully. Peggy Carter is a smart woman, brilliant and stubborn both. She's been reluctant to take up the mantle of the founder of SHIELD; indeed, Rip himself has cautioned her to avoid it, as part of that nebulous cloud called the future of which she should not know.
She won't stand to be manipulated. If she suspects Rip might play her, even in the slightest, it will not only end this endeavor, but likely their friendship as well.
Always, always there are risks.
He's got little choice then: temper his enthusiasm. Prove he understands the danger. Be truthful in his words. He presses his hands together, not unlike a prayer, gesturing towards her in cadence with what he offers at this alter.]
I am not suggesting he build another portal straight away. But he stopped his research because of the guilt he felt. The weight of those people hurt and killed because of what happened. If anything, that will grant him wisdom towards his approach should he take up the task again--and he need not be alone. Dr. Palmer might be enlisted in the effort, or Mr. Stark.
[Both men who desire to do something, from what Rip has gleamed--although with Ray's recent marriage, his might be a harder sell.]
It's a worthy endeavor, Miss Carter. A promising beginning to what might well prove the way to end this dimension once and for all.
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But he is trained in exactly that. To measure costs, take note of their weight, and proceed with the best course of action. This avenue, when it had closed, had felt so much like a blow, particularly with Rip in no position to offer up words of encouragement or a voice to the contrary.
Now there is opportunity. He sees it; Peggy knows he does. The key is convincing her that the path is justifiable with the risks paving it.]
I am. But not if you don't believe in this possibility. [So he measures his words carefully. Peggy Carter is a smart woman, brilliant and stubborn both. She's been reluctant to take up the mantle of the founder of SHIELD; indeed, Rip himself has cautioned her to avoid it, as part of that nebulous cloud called the future of which she should not know.
She won't stand to be manipulated. If she suspects Rip might play her, even in the slightest, it will not only end this endeavor, but likely their friendship as well.
Always, always there are risks.
He's got little choice then: temper his enthusiasm. Prove he understands the danger. Be truthful in his words. He presses his hands together, not unlike a prayer, gesturing towards her in cadence with what he offers at this alter.]
I am not suggesting he build another portal straight away. But he stopped his research because of the guilt he felt. The weight of those people hurt and killed because of what happened. If anything, that will grant him wisdom towards his approach should he take up the task again--and he need not be alone. Dr. Palmer might be enlisted in the effort, or Mr. Stark.
[Both men who desire to do something, from what Rip has gleamed--although with Ray's recent marriage, his might be a harder sell.]
It's a worthy endeavor, Miss Carter. A promising beginning to what might well prove the way to end this dimension once and for all.