[ Despite being prepared for it, Peter still hisses at the pain in his foot. Then he curses out loud in an alien language, because making a scene and prompting Natasha to hurt him is the point. ]
I guess some people can't take criticism. [ He says this for the benefit of the onlookers, who had no idea what was going on but were startled by the sudden interruption of the dance. Peter shares a brief look with Natasha, that says 'Oh, come on. You can do your worst.'
It's been two good kicks, Natasha clearly knows what she's doing, but Peter is not sure if it would be enough to work for her goal. So he takes a step closer, fast, making a motion to grab her. If he read her well, Natasha's instinct might kick in to defend herself properly. ]
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I guess some people can't take criticism. [ He says this for the benefit of the onlookers, who had no idea what was going on but were startled by the sudden interruption of the dance. Peter shares a brief look with Natasha, that says 'Oh, come on. You can do your worst.'
It's been two good kicks, Natasha clearly knows what she's doing, but Peter is not sure if it would be enough to work for her goal. So he takes a step closer, fast, making a motion to grab her. If he read her well, Natasha's instinct might kick in to defend herself properly. ]