Chapter 1243: Loki
Did Alvin know "Star-Lord"? Of course he did!
He was the goofball from Avengers: Infinity War in his previous life, the one who "wiped out" half the universe just to save his girl...
Alvin couldn't remember the exact details, but the phrase "Star-Lord must die" had left a deep impression on him back then.
He'd even deliberately given Barry, a former member of the Assassins League—now a dinosaur hunter—a hard time over it...
Now that he'd met the real deal, Alvin realized that "Star-Lord" was even more obnoxious and long-winded than he'd imagined!
Once the guy realized he was all right, he quickly went back to his usual self and started bickering nonstop with Rocket Raccoon...
Alvin waved a hand, unconcerned, and gestured for them to follow him into the hotel restaurant. He'd treat them to a meal, then hurry up and send the lot of them on their way.
They'd have to work together to find Ronan later. As the local host, Alvin should make a decent show of generosity. They'd be useful down the road, and besides, he hadn't lost out at all.
Seeing Peter Quill acting so frivolously, Gamora tugged at his arm, puzzled, and asked in a low voice, "What's gotten into you?
This isn't like you. Since when did you start picking fights with powerful people?"
As she spoke, Gamora looked at Peter Quill's suddenly bewildered expression. She thought for a moment, then asked, "Is it because we're on Earth?
You've never talked about your home beyond the music...
What's wrong with you?"
Peter Quill froze for a moment, then shook his head, his whole demeanor turning a little gloomy. "I don't know. I just feel like I don't belong here...
I've imagined coming back here countless times, but nothing that happened