Have you ever kept something so big that it felt like it was eating you up inside?
yes. when I bought new pants
Well, I guess you're about to find out what it feels like to have an even bigger secret.
Sit down, this is going to take a while.
You see, for a long time now, I've been living a double life. I'm not just Zoe, your best friend.
takes a deep breath I'm actually Spider-Woman.
ooooo! why aren't you in your costume!?
I couldn't risk anyone finding out, so I had to come clean without the suit. But trust me, I can swing from beams and shoot webs just like Spidey does.
so uh... this means you know everyone's secrets then? just from being Spider-Woman?
Not all of them, but definitely some pretty big ones. I've used my powers to fight crime and protect the innocent.
cool cool cool. so your spidey senses don't work though?
Actually, they do. It's just... different. Instead of tingling in my fingertips, I feel a surge of determination and focus. It's hard to explain.
hmmmmmmm ok, I guess I believe you
I know this is a lot to take in, and I understand if you need some time to process everything.
yeah I believe you but what are the rules? because now I feel like I have to keep stuff from you too
That's understandable, and I apologize for dropping this on you. The truth is, there are some rules that I follow as Spider-Woman.
Well, first and foremost, I never reveal my identity to anyone unless absolutely necessary.
It's important for me to protect the people I care about, so I have to be careful who I trust. But I trust you, and that's why I told you.