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[The feed opens with Peter on his bed.

Not hungover, thank you.

But he looks a little rumpled, in that healthy way, a way that says he's actually gonna sleep early today.]

Ummm. So... This is weird. I, okay — here it goes.

Number one... Hey, hi, I'm — I'm 16-year-old Peter Parker. Not the puny one in the Iron Man mask anymore. But thanks a lot if you helped me out, back there; it means a lot. I was a little bit of a handful and all, but you guys were awesome babysitters? That's kind of embarrassing, but you know, that's just how a Parker rolls.

[Peter breathes out a sigh after a moment's hesitation, leaning back from the feed and tapping a pen on a notebook on his knee that is probably too full of science mumbo-jumbo and math notes — among other things. Liiiike bullet points on what to say for this message. He feels like he's got butterflies in his stomach, honestly. Which is stupid. But he's never been great at having an audience; you wouldn't catch him in drama with all those actor-types.

Okay, Pete. Just go down your list, you got this.]

Mr. Stark — Tony Stark, that is... and Sam Wilson, they've gone home. Captain America, too. A lot of people have: people from my world, some from worlds like it — and friends I got to make from wildly different places have left, too. And I just... wanna say, this place has been so good to me, you know? Sure, some really messed up stuff happened here and there, but. But it's been a place where I could think. And make new friends. And be way more open than I was back home.

I just know what I have to do now. It's been eating at me for a while, so... Decisions made. And all that.

I'm gonna take the next portal they can give me, and I'll be going home as soon as I get the word. [Some people know what that means. A lot of people don't, and he doesn't plan to tell them the grim reality behind it] There's a ton I have to do back home, responsibilities I gotta tend to and things I gotta be a part of, for better or worse. And it's not right for me to put it off. Like... how you avoid studying for the SATs until the night before? Yeah, it's super irresponsible.

... I don't know when it'll be exactly. I guess nobody does. Or else we wouldn't get pulled here or pushed away.

But yeah.

[He swallows.]

Anyway. I'd like to do as much as I can on my dumb to-do list thing, for this really weird and long vacation I've been on. I wanna hang out with all my friends who're still here and really just... have a lot of fun? Until I go back to my usual life. I hate goodbyes, so I'm not gonna think about saying them right now, but I just wanted everyone to know you've been so awesome, and I've learned so much, and I've had a blast.

... Mostly. Not including being hungover.

[He smiles a little more, warm and confident in his words.]

And, um, for certain people, I've got something else to tell them?

But I'll let you know in a more private feed.

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[Peter bites his lip, considering what to say. Jyushi doesn't know he's in big trouble in a year or two. That's alright. He doesn't need to know that kinda sad stuff anyways, you know? So he just smiles a little instead.]

Hey, Jyushi. Sorry if, um, if I just bummed you out. But don't be!

...

That doesn't really sound as helpful as I thought it'd be, in my head.

Hehe, it kind of doesn't.

[ He's trying to smile, still covering his mouth. Keyword is trying though, and his honesty doesn't sound quite humorous as he meant. ]

But I understand your feelings! You have a future and I guess staying here is not going to help achieve what you want.

... Uuuh, about that, actually. I mean, I have something I should probably tell you.

You know how you're buddies with Spider-Man?

[ ... ah. Something in his stomach flutters at that, like he somehow known what Peter is going to say next. ]

I am! ... How do you know that I am?

Well...

You remember how I stopped that car, before? With my hands?

[You see where this is going, buddy o' mine?]

Edited 2018-10-27 06:20 (UTC)

[ ... Hahahaha, oh wow.

If he wasn't about to lose one of his best friends he would even laugh at how stupid he was that he missed all these hints.

But he can only sigh, burying his face behind his sleeves. ]

I kinda... suspected you were brothers or related in any way.

[ Maybe he lied to himself all along. It was stupid of him all the same. ]

[He laughs, rubbing the back of his neck.]

... Don't feel too bad, I've got a few people I was planning on admitting it to.

I don't look very heroic outside of the costume, and all.

You may not, but you still saved me from that car by acting as a goddamn stonewall, and appearances aren't everything! Haha, I should have connected the dots sooner!

[ He chuckles, but it still lacks mirth. ]

Man, this is awkward...

A little, huh...? But — I didn't wanna go without being honest with people I know really well, you know? I thought you deserved that much. [He fidgets a moment, unsure what to say.] That's...! That's why I have to go. As Spider-Man, I have a lot of responsibilities I need to take care of; what kinda' superhero avoids their work, right?

Mhm, I'm glad you told me! The parting would surely feel bitter if I learned of your identity after you left.

[ He nods, casting his eyes down. ]

It hurts to see you go, you were one of my best friends, but you are needed over there, aren't you? To bring justice and help people! You've done enough here and I think we're going to be fine, so...

You're one of my best friends, too. And I...! I know you guys'll be alright. You're all so awesome, and I've had such a great time here — I don't have many regrets here, when it comes to Riverview, you know?

[Ah, crap, his eyes get all glossy against his will.]

S-sorry, um—

[He rubs at his eyes quickly, embarrassed.]

Allergies! Lots of allergies. Total allergy-fest over here.

[ Unlike Peter, he's not hiding the big tears that start pouring down his cheeks one by one. When he wipes at one with his sleeve, three more come out. Once he starts crying, it won't stop. He can't stop. ]

Is it even allergy season? Haha... uuuu...

[ He sniffles loudly. ]

I don't regret sticking around either! Even when my brothers left, I enjoyed being here thanks to you guys!

H-hey, hey! Don't cry! It's okay! I'm okay!

Everything's good, and — we still get to hang out for a little longer, until my portal comes up, right? So we should have... fun. Instead of being sad about it. Yeah?

[PLEASE DON'T CRY HE IS GOING TO COMBUST AT PEOPLE BEING SAD ON HIS BEHALF.

Ignore that he's a little wet-eyed and stuffy, too.]

I wanna hang with you every single day till you go! I won't get no for an answer!

[ The big tears become a literal stream of tears gushing like a cascade. God. ]

I'll help you with the bucket list thingy! Get as many happy memories as we can! I don't wanna just remember the day you left!

[OHHHH GOD HE'S MADE A TERRIBLE MISTAKE HE'S SO SORRY]

I won't say no to hanging out, either! Promise! And hey...! I have 'touch a shark' as one of my things to do! So we should totally look into snorkeling or something.

[ IT'S TOO LATE, MAN. TOO LATE. ]

Then let's go and find a shark to touch! Do we even have an aquarium here? I will fight everyone to touch a shark and live to tell the tale!

[He rubs at his eyes and pretends he's not still having his own little quiet meltdown; it's easier to just pretend none of this hurts. Besides, his friend needs him — so he's gonna clear his face up and get down to the business of having a nice time with that he's got left.]

That's a good question, man. Do we have an aquarium here? I'd love to hit up one! But I don't know if they'd let us in tanks to pet sharks. But maybe?!

[He sounds a little excited at the thought, honestly.

Let's go hunt down an aquarium and pet some goddamn sharks.]

[ A big sniff as he does his best to stop the tears, eventually hiding his eyes with both sleeves. His voice comes up in tiny hiccups. ]

They've gotta! We'll tell them it's super important and we're stronger than those sharks so we won't die from a couple bites!

[ Even at the cost of a hand, it's a symbolic thing he's not giving up now. ]

You know, I hear sharks are actually pretty chill about that kinda thing?

I bet we won't even lose any fingers or toes.

[There you go, man, just get it all out of your system.]

Edited 2018-11-06 05:55 (UTC)

You serious? Maybe they'll love us if we fed them meat?

[ They're not dogs... ]

Errr, that might be a bad idea. Because we'll be in the water with them?

And I'm pretty sure you can't always punch a shark in the nose to save yourself.

... We should definitely consult with experts.

[BECAUSE WE ARE CLEARLY NOT EXPERTS.]

Experts like who? Those working at the aquarium we allegedly have here?

Hmmm! We'll have to be sure it exists in the first place! Should ask around!

[ He's determined to see this ordeal to the end. Even just tacking one thing off Peter's bucket list would make him satisfied. ]

Totally. Is... there anything less dangerous on this list you'd wanna do?

[Look, they should always have a back-up.

Also, we're good now — less tears, more fun! Totally not a bummer anymore.

Diversion successful.]

... Uhhh...

[ A sniffle, and some last rubs over his wet cheeks. He'll be fine... ]

Which are some less dangerous ones we can do quickly?

... I've always wanted to learn origami? Or send a message in a bottle. You know, into the ocean?

I guess those're kind of dumb things to have on a bucket list, but...

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