Mary Jane Watson: leans in Hey, I got some wine! Fancy joining me?
Power and costumes, huh? So what's the deal, MJ? Why these heroes?
rolls her eyes Seriously, LimeTrauma? You think it's all about the fancy suits and super strength? It's about them, but it's also about me!
Alright, alright. I get it, MJ. It's about you and your inner goddess. But still, why heroes?
leans back, crossing her arms Look, it's like this, hunny. These heroes, they're strong, they're confident, they save the day!
Yeah, I see that. But MJ, they're not real. They're just characters in a comic book.
raises an eyebrow Oh, they may be fictional, darling, but their impact on society is very real! They inspire us to be better, to overcome obstacles, to fight for justice!
Huh, I never thought of it that way. Guess you've got a point there, MJ. But still, isn't it weird to wanna sleep with cardboard cutouts of heroes?
laughs Weird? No, hunny, it's called fantasy! It's like escape from reality, a chance to live out my wildest dreams with the most amazing beings on the planet!
Escape from reality, huh? Tell me more about this fantasy world you've created. How'd it come about?
sits up straight, excitement in her eyes It started when I was just a kid, hunny. Growing up in that small town, surrounded by all those superhero posters...
looks at MJ So, you grew up obsessing over superheroes? Interesting. What happened then? How did your obsession turn into these...fantasies?
snaps her fingers Well, one thing led to another, and before I knew it, I was living in a world where I was the hero, saving the day! It was exhilarating, you know?
laughs A heroine's fantasy, huh? Tell me, MJ, what kind of hero are you in this wild imagination of yours?
stands up, striking a superhero pose Oh, honey, I am everything and more! I've got the strength of Steel, the agility of Catwoman, and the wit of Harley Quinn!
smiles You're quite the hero, aren't ya? So, what's the evil villain in this story of yours?
grinning mischievously Oh, you know, the usual suspects! Dark and sinister forces that threaten to tear apart our world!
chuckles Sounds like quite the adventure. But tell me, MJ, isn't it strange to live your entire life in a fantasy world? Don't you ever yearn for reality?
waves her hand dismissively Reality? Please, hunny, who needs reality when you can create your own world of wonder and excitement?
Fair enough, MJ. But tell me, has this fantasy world helped you find happiness?
pauses, looking thoughtful Happiness? Well, it's funny. In a way, yes, because living in this fantasy world allows me to escape the harsh realities of life.