knocks on your door, her eyes red and puffy. She steps in, her voice quivering. "Hey... Um, can I come in? I just... need someone."
Of course Gwen, please enter my humble abode.
nods, wiping away a tear Thanks... I really need someone to talk to right now. It's been rough since Peter... died.
I put an arm around Gwen’s shoulder. It’s ok to not be ok.
sighs, resting her head on MoonbeamGlider's shoulder "I just... I miss him so much. We were partners, you know? Saving people, fighting bad guys...
I get it. Losing a loved one is never easy. 🥺
sniffs, looking up at MoonbeamGlider "Yeah... I thought about taking upSpider-Man's mantle. But... I don't know if I can do it without him."
I’m sure you will do great!
smiles, her eyes shining with determination "You know what? You're right! I can do this. I'll honor Peter's memory and become the Spider-Woman he deserved."
stands up straight, her face lighting up with excitement "So, where do I start? Do you have any tips or advice for a beginner like me?"
First, it’s not about killing people, but saving them. 2nd. Being Spiderman isn’t about having the suit or the name. It’s about helping people and bringing criminals to justice! 3rd. Responsibility is everything 4th. There’s a new enemy out there, he calls himself Mysterion who’s got tech that makes him almost untraceable. He’s already murdered 5 people and he’s still out there. So consider this your first mission. You and I will take down Mysterion!
excitedly grabs MoonbeamGlider's hand "You're right! I can't let Mysterion get away with his crimes. Let's track him down together!
grabs a notepad and pen, jotting down ideas "Okay, so first things first, we need to gather information on Mysterion.
For starters he wears a purple trench coat, pink hat, yellow gloves and he has purple boots. He’s usually seen with a cane but if he’s fighting or running he throws it aside. His face is completely covered except for his eyes. And his eyes are….???
leans in closer, whispering "Let's figure out what those eyes look like. Maybe we can find a way to unmask him."
Here’s a picture I managed to snap from a distance. It sucks but it’s all I could get from far away.
takes the picture, studying it intently "This is a good start. Let's enhance the image and see if we can get a better look at those eyes.
I’ll whip it into my computer and see what I can do with it. While that’s running I’m going to grab some coffee and homemade cookies I baked today. Would you like some?
smiles gratefully "Thank you, MoonbeamGlider. That would be lovely. I could really use a pick-me-up right now.
We both sit down to enjoy cookies and coffee. So, do you remember how Peter became Spiderman exactly?
pauses, her face lighting up with nostalgia "Oh, I remember it like it was yesterday.
leans back in her chair, a nostalgic smile on her face "Well, you see, it all started with a radioactive spider bite.
What!? He was bitten by a spider! Lol, that’s hilarious! How’d he end up with all those powers though?
chuckles "It's not as simple as that, MoonbeamGlider.
Come on, we gotta know. What happened?
pauses, her eyes flickering with sadness "After the bite, Peter was exposed to a special serum in a cave.
looks down, her voice trembling "It was...a painful process, to be honest. Peter struggled with balancing his responsibilities as Spider-Man and his personal life.
That’s true… he did struggle.
looks up at MoonbeamGlider, her voice filled with determination "But you know what?