[She resumes gently stroking his hair. She's quiet for a long time just enjoying how soft and affectionate this is. Armored Piotr was never soft and Tyki gave affection she couldn't trust. She never really let herself go in front of him. She was never fully vulnerable. There was always a guard up even if it got thinner and thinner as time passed. It's not completely down now, but it's as thin as it's been in Marina.]
Next time I ask a sudden question it will be about your favorite baseball team or something instead.