I can handle any math or science things, but, I'd also like to not deal with y'know, a horse. [He drops his voice on the word horse a little awkwardly.]
I just want to hang out and eat pizza. That's all I really want.
Right- uh, sorry- [Peter is quick to open the door completely so Leo can duck in with 90% less chance of horse attack.
The pizza place is definitely a hole in the wall level of place. There isn't much in the way of classic seating, just chairs and stools tucked haphazardly under them. The woman behind the counter is on her phone unfocused on either teenager at this point.]
I found a table that was a little less sticky than the other ones. [Peter offers motioning for Leo to walk with him further away from the windows of the store front.]
[FOLLOWING and trying to keep his hood pulled down as much as he can. He probably looks sus as hell outside of New York, but it's the best he can do here.]
[Both of them hustling towards a table out of sight likely doesn't help the suspicion level, but there isn't much they can do. The walk to the table isn't long given how small the place is.
Peter nudges a stool out for Leo in passing before moving to sink down on his own at the table. He rests his elbows lightly on the table, sparing the woman behind the counter a glance before looking back to Leo.]
The pizza is like on the edge of being thin crust, so it shouldn't take forever at least-?
[Both for how fast it takes, and also for the cronch. But he starts idly tapping his fingers to the table looking around. Man Hueso's is way more interesting to look at and wait in.]
It kinda straddles the line a little, but at this point, I'll take it.
[This place is clearly more order your food and get out given the way it is set up. Peter blinks a little at the question.]
Oh, yeah, he's very... intense though. I dunno if I'd be able to keep up with him if we really sat down to talk about something. [Peter does think Donnie is cool, but has more experience with Leo, even if it's not by much.]
[He cannot even pretend to hide the relief hearing that. There are so few teens around here and Peter's the first friend he's made here, he'd ....well, he'd be upset but not acknowledge it if Dee got along better with him.]
Right? I mean like - He's my brother and I'm used to him, but I think being dragged from home without any warning is kinda ramping up his tendencies a little. He'll settle down probably after he gets some science stuff done.
Actually being able to accomplish something like... real feeling would probably help. Right now, I kinda feel, adrift too.
[Peter laughs a little.] He and Mr. Stark would either get along really well, or hate each other. Two super intense geniuses in the same room would be kinda a disaster.
[Peter snorts a little at that.] I like both of them, so, I'd rather they both live. I know Mr. Stark, so I can at least, distract him.
[He tries to not think about their very complicated history. He shakes off any lingering uncertainty there best he can as the woman at the counter calls out
"Order up!"
Peter pushes off of his stool.] Lemme grab it real quick.
[It doesn't take long for Peter to get the box of pizza. He comes by the table, placing the box down for the moment.]
Do we wanna take a look or just head out-? [It is a mystery for now what the pizza is even like. Peter had a single slice on a whim, but a whole pizza is a different beast entirely.]
Uh, right. I think they have a pretty strict curfew anyway. [He adjusts his hold on the box, moving to fall into step with Leo. He waves politely at the clerk behind the counter. She does not even notice their exit. The bell above the door jingles on their way out.]
The streets are quiet as the two step outside together. It still weird Peter out that some place could be so quiet. He misses home in moments like these.]
I'd really rather not locked out. Not like I can climb back in like I used to.
You'd think they'd want us to be at full strength to like... stop all of this. [Peter answers with a scrunch of his nose.] Right now it feels like we're just waiting for something to happen to react to it.
[He's aware they are still pretty new here, but Peter can't help but feel agitated at feeling useless at all of this.]
It feels so- dumb? Everyone here probably can do so much cool stuff, but they just... can't? [Peter has learned plans are a necessity, but it doesn't negate the fact he's still a teenager.] Like right now, we're just hoping to notice weird stuff.
[LEO IS JUST! So annoyed. A combination of playing the waiting game, being taken from home while they're still repairing all the damage, and now he can't portal himself anywhere. May as well cut off one of his arms while ADI's at it.]
[Peter debates with himself a little. How does he even explain half of this? His powers sound weird without a lot of context.] Normally, I can- stick to walls, any flat surfaces. I could also pick up- like buses, cars, super strength essentially.
I got mutated by a spider biting me, so. It changed a lot.
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If there is, I'm great at riddles. As long as they aren't math.
[He hopes they won't be math riddles if they have them. The risk of calling Donnie to ask for help is very real.]
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I just want to hang out and eat pizza. That's all I really want.
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C'mon, let's get inside before that thing comes at us for daring to be outside.
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The pizza place is definitely a hole in the wall level of place. There isn't much in the way of classic seating, just chairs and stools tucked haphazardly under them. The woman behind the counter is on her phone unfocused on either teenager at this point.]
I found a table that was a little less sticky than the other ones. [Peter offers motioning for Leo to walk with him further away from the windows of the store front.]
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[FOLLOWING and trying to keep his hood pulled down as much as he can. He probably looks sus as hell outside of New York, but it's the best he can do here.]
Hopefully we can get it and go quick.
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Peter nudges a stool out for Leo in passing before moving to sink down on his own at the table. He rests his elbows lightly on the table, sparing the woman behind the counter a glance before looking back to Leo.]
The pizza is like on the edge of being thin crust, so it shouldn't take forever at least-?
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[Both for how fast it takes, and also for the cronch. But he starts idly tapping his fingers to the table looking around. Man Hueso's is way more interesting to look at and wait in.]
Hey, uh. You and my brother got along, yeah?
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[This place is clearly more order your food and get out given the way it is set up. Peter blinks a little at the question.]
Oh, yeah, he's very... intense though. I dunno if I'd be able to keep up with him if we really sat down to talk about something. [Peter does think Donnie is cool, but has more experience with Leo, even if it's not by much.]
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Right? I mean like - He's my brother and I'm used to him, but I think being dragged from home without any warning is kinda ramping up his tendencies a little. He'll settle down probably after he gets some science stuff done.
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[Peter laughs a little.] He and Mr. Stark would either get along really well, or hate each other. Two super intense geniuses in the same room would be kinda a disaster.
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Probably best to leave that alone and not risk it.
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Honestly, he has no idea.] I guess we'll have to play interference if that comes up.
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[He tries to not think about their very complicated history. He shakes off any lingering uncertainty there best he can as the woman at the counter calls out
"Order up!"
Peter pushes off of his stool.] Lemme grab it real quick.
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Ugh the whole 'wear a disguise' thing is such a buzzkill, even in some new dimension where he's STILL a freak of nature.]
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Do we wanna take a look or just head out-? [It is a mystery for now what the pizza is even like. Peter had a single slice on a whim, but a whole pizza is a different beast entirely.]
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[UP and on his feet, ready to go. Ready to EAT.] Sooner we're back, the better probably. [UGH if only he could portal.]
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The streets are quiet as the two step outside together. It still weird Peter out that some place could be so quiet. He misses home in moments like these.]
I'd really rather not locked out. Not like I can climb back in like I used to.
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[He's clearly been thinking about it a lot with the frustration in his tone. But he walks alongside Peter, hands in his hoodie pocket.]
I'd be able to help a lot faster if I could use my powers.
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[He's aware they are still pretty new here, but Peter can't help but feel agitated at feeling useless at all of this.]
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[IT'S FRUSTRATING!! He wants to help fix it and go home, not be stuck here waiting.]
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[He blows out a breath, shaking his head.]
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...What cool stuff can you do? Normally.
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I got mutated by a spider biting me, so. It changed a lot.
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But that explanation gets him thinking.]
Huh. So spiders instead of oozesquitos...
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