[There are parts of this entire exchange that feel like a very funny fever dream. The very physics of it seem utterly absurd when he really lays out the specifics. More absurd, perhaps than Peter being in his twenties (maybe), is Peter acting the opposite of what Chris has come to expect. He isn't being unfair, with that assessment. Or Argent-Biased.
The fact that he himself laughs (as ironic as possible) surprises even him, though maybe it shouldn't. He's laughed enough at Scott's bad jokes now that maybe every bad joke will just be funny, through exposure. ] Peter Hale, broke twice in his life by his own hand. You know, [and there is, here, the first real genuine expression of amusement.] If I didn't know any better, I'd say maybe you like making things difficult for yourself.
[Maybe he doesn't actually know better. Who really knows Peter Hale, truly? Grief does strange things to people. Chris knows better than most, now.] You better stay in the car if we go grocery shopping. Someone might recognise you.
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The fact that he himself laughs (as ironic as possible) surprises even him, though maybe it shouldn't. He's laughed enough at Scott's bad jokes now that maybe every bad joke will just be funny, through exposure. ] Peter Hale, broke twice in his life by his own hand. You know, [and there is, here, the first real genuine expression of amusement.] If I didn't know any better, I'd say maybe you like making things difficult for yourself.
[Maybe he doesn't actually know better. Who really knows Peter Hale, truly? Grief does strange things to people. Chris knows better than most, now.] You better stay in the car if we go grocery shopping. Someone might recognise you.