[Peter blinks a little at the lack of familiarity, glancing between the two worriedly. Peter isn't sure what to make of any of it.

Mikey sighs openly, but doesn't seem surprised. He raises a hand, mystic energy pooling at his fingertips.] We both know this isn't right. It isn't fair to either of you. I can tell from here how tainted both of you are.

[Peter winces a little, bolstering himself somewhat.] Can you... give us a chance at least? I don't know what happened to cause this- well, me, but we can figure it out.