As expected, Eddie had taken his question as his cue to get defensive. Considering that Peter had made a few attempts to talk some sense into him regarding the symbiote since they had gotten here, he couldn't really blame the other man for immediately assuming the worse about what he'd asked.

"I was just curious," he said with a shrug. "It's... pretty unique, so it'd make sense if they ended up picking you. Though you've been here for a while, so maybe not." He shrugged, not sure himself where he was going with this. He hadn't meant to take a jab, really, but he didn't exactly want to reassure Eddie, either.

He was really mixed up when it came to the other photographer, so he was relieved when the intercom cut their conversation short. It was already time for lunch, and while he wasn't too hungry, the mention of pizza did make him perk up somewhat.

"I'll see you around," he said, figuring he could be the better man and end things decently.