... No, that's actually really disappointing. You gotta have someone that you guys gotta take down or something, no? No cool outfits, just geography? Come on, Your World.
(it's sad that the mask doesn't cover every mask expression, but it does make it very clear that he's Judging, because woah. a bunch of teens in a school with abilities like him and they don't even get a suit? that's sad. he thinks the avengers are winning on the coolness scale.)
... Yeah, okay, cool. Totally, totally cool. Sweet. Anyway, I can go back home or is that not a thing?
[Wow, you don't have to be that disappointed, Peter!! Scott huffs and places a hand against his hip, looking a bit put out. Look, he thinks his world kind of sucks too, but... it is his world too at the same time. He has to defend it somehow?? Sort of the 'only I can insult my world' deal.]
Tell you what, if I go back home and end up facing some supervillain that everyone in the school has to take down, I'll somehow let you know.
[Famous last words-- although maybe that Magneto guy will come out from hiding and start threatening the president again? He's probably the closest person that Scott can think of that would match the whole villain thing. Dude wore a cape on freakin' national television and even made a whole speech about mutant superiority.]
...Well, people are sent back home. [Supposedly, but Scott's not going to get into that right now.] Usually happens involuntarily though. Just wake up one day and you're no longer here.
[Scott does his best to sound unaffected by that. It's not like he lost friends and mentors that way... also if this other teen returns home, is he just going to turn into dust?? That's fucked up. Why would he want to go back to something like that.]
(woah, maybe an interdimensional phone? he's sure that if mr. stark were here, he'd find a way to do it. that said, he isn't, so peter's all peter has - and all the math that starts working in his brain. he'll have fun with it, at least, even if it isn't particularly feasible.)
Somehow, yeah, that'd be cool. You like building things or anything like that?
(nerd. either way, the rest is more interesting, as well. that sounds horrifying, but to be honest? he did just kinda die horribly, so he doesn't think a whole lot beats it.)
If you can come in, you should be able to come out, right? I'll-- where are all the scientists?
[Build things...? Scott's assuming that he doesn't just mean Legos. Oh, he gets it, he's one of those really smart kids from school, the type that can build robots and compete in those programs. Yeah, no.]
Sorry man, building's not much of my thing.
[What a nerd. Although, if he can actually tinker with tech and everything, that's actually pretty neat. Way more impressive than the jocks that just throw stupid footballs around. Wait... if he is a nerd and everything--]
Hold on, are you telling me that you developed your mask and everything? That's... [Really cool? Freakin' awesome?? He can't compliment the other teen too much now, but Scott smiles with keen interest.] Impressive. But unfortunately, you can't say that everything that happens here is just science and technology. Magic's involved too, man. Gotta accept it.
(woah, he really did just assume there big time!!! he couldn't have!! again, high school? broke? this probably costs a billion dollars, to say the least... he has like 20 bucks at most in his wallet, please... scott...)
Woah, no, nope. The suit was Mr. Stark, I developed the web, which you haven't seen yet. This suit costs more than my entire life, probably, but-- it is pretty cool. Hey, speaking of the suit, can you like, not tell anyone I'm the person behind it? Secret identity and all.
(PLEASE? HE BEGS? BE COOL? although, this is totally on peter, if he had thought before freaking out, he wouldn't have to ask.)
As for the magic, yeah, I can totally accept it, we got some wizards, too, but that one, I have no idea how it works. I did not spend a lot of time with the wizard, so I guess I should have quizzed him? Anyway, are you magic? What do your eyes do? I mean, I'm assuming it's your eyes.
[Oh, so he has some benefactor... guess that makes sense. Makes him a little less cool, but Scott's still interested. Especially since he's... actually a superhero, huh? The whole mask thing, the suit, having powers, not to mention that he was probably dealing with some really crazy crap back home if people got 'dusted.' Asking Scott if he fought anyone dangerous...
It's strange that after all this time, this teen in front of him is sort of the first 'superhero' he's really met. At least one that really wants to keep his identity secret and all while wearing a full on costume like this-- it's something out of comics. Maybe the other teen's a fan? Also, high tech costume, sorry. He definitely didn't just throw some clothes on he found in his closet.]
Yeah sure, I'll keep it between us. [He almost wants to ask about being a sidekick but he doesn't want to be anyone's sidekick. HUFF. But soon, Scott starts developing a smirk, something that eases maybe a little to quickly on the mutant.] But, you have to show me what you can do.
... Okay. Fine, but definitely not here, because you know. With the suit or without the suit-- you have a super club? Actually, nevermind, let's talk somewhere else. Don't throw up or anything, don't look down, and hold, 'k?
(he has never swung a person thus far, so it's a learning curve - but that said, scott probably weighs like a grape would to peter, so how hard can it be? he's very awkwardly coming around, respectfully, an 'excuse me' escaping him as he takes the other teen in a weird hug and deploys a web.
enjoy that ride, scott... you're the one who asked. but he'll swing them further from the city, whatever shows higher and higher being what he uses to stick a web against until he lands.
gently. or so he thinks. definitely it could have been more.)
Woah, this place is cool! Lots of trees and stuff - of course, it is NOT home, with all the skyscrapers and stuff, but I can get used to it for sure. You okay?
[Peter please have one train of thought and stick with it--
There's really no time to be weirded out by the hug because the other teen is shooting out a web and-- holy shit. A surprised and fully unrestrained yell (totally not a scream okay!!) leaves Scott as he's suddenly swinging through the air with Peter, his arms around him just tightening a little because oh my god. Sure, he's teleported with Kurt before and he's ridden on a dragon here, but this is something completely different. Heart beating rapidly in his chest, Scott every so often lets out another little shout as they swing from building to building and this is honestly better than any roller coaster out there.
Yeah, take that stupid carnival rides.
Eventually, those shouts become a little less frequent, but still filled with that excitement, a certain enthusiasm and joy in Scott's voice as they traverse the new version of Aldrip. Strange how he probably couldn't do something like this in the old Aldrip, at least not as well, and he feels strangely appreciative towards Peter for really making the new city feel just a little more cool.
As they land, with Scott wobbling a little on his feet and getting used to being on solid ground again, he flashes a bright and unrestrained smile at Peter and-]
That... that was awesome-- seriously, that was the best thing ever! [Okay, he's exaggerating a little, but Scott really did have a lot of fun. He's always been a bit of an adrenaline junkie.]
(good thing that this suit records EVERYTHING, in case later on this becomes a point of argument.
peter will miss the tall buildings, the freedom, but it's not like he's completely out of his element. there's enough, just enough, for this to be viable with the sense of freedom that it brings. unbounded, unbothered. just him and the weight of his body with the wind. he'll miss doing something absolutely mundane somewhere he definitely shouldn't be, like eating lunch atop an antenna of a skyscraper, but, you know.
he'll live. the smile makes him smile too, the eyes of the mask showing it as they make a shape to show it before it retreats to display the actual thing.)
You think so?! The landing could definitely be better, but I've never swung anyone, so I think it was a good first trial! Don't worry though, you were super safe the whole time!
[Isn't a mask supposed to hide your feelings? Not in Peter's case, because it really goes out of its way to express how he feels. Still, Scott's not complaining, seeing how his words have affected the other teen, the smiling eyes making his own grin widen just a little bit more.]
Hell yeah. [Oh wow, was he really Peter's guinea pig for swinging someone around with him? Well, Scott can't be annoyed by it, because it turned out super cool and everything. His hands slide to his hips, placing them there as his grin turns into a small smirk.]
Don't worry man, I wasn't concerned at all about you dropping me or anything. [He's so encouraging!! Although, speaking of Peter just being able to carry him without issue...] Dude, you're pretty strong, being able to carry me and swing around with your... spider webs. That's fucking sick.
(nope, it's so that people don't find out you're a teenager vigilante called peter parker, who goes to midtown school of science and technology, living with your aunt may!!!
but it's retreated anyway, he's there, hi, they're talking, and peter finds a little spot to sit on so they can talk.)
Yeah, I couldn't have, uh, you were kinda stuck with me for a second there, don't think about it too much.
(did he make himself sticky to double on the security? yep.)
And, yeah, that's part of the deal. You asked the deal right? So, the deal... I was bit by a radioactive spider, and now I pretty much do most of what they can do, minus-- poison, webbing because I make it myself, and other stuff that you might be thinking of and stuff. Your turn.
(ned traumatized him a little with the questions.)
[Once Peter finds a spot for them, Scott easily plops next to him, legs splayed out as he continues to talk to the other teen with an ease that usually takes at least a couple of hours or so for him to open up. But look, swinging around the city is like the fast track to getting on his good side.]
No, I get it, I was stuck to you. Like a spider web or something. Except instead of feeling trapped, you gave me a wicked ride.
[Should he be weirded out by that? Nah, look, the rule of cool surpasses anything weird about Peter's powers. He's a spider guy that is strong and can swing around places with his webs, easy to get. The only slightly disappointing thing is that Peter isn't a mutant like him, but it's cool. Being bit by a radioactive spider is pretty weird and out of the blue and that makes it fun in Scott's book.] Can you grow extra arms? You know, have eight limbs.
[He promises that he'll start talking about himself soon, but look, his powers are pretty simple in comparison. Scott tries to emphasize what he's saying by waving his arms around. Sorry Peter that he's like this.]
(he's not even mentioning how he could literally be 90 degrees from a building, or standing on the ceiling, but he probably got the idea, right? but well, at least, that is better than ned's 'do you lay eggs', he'll take it.
...but, no, the answer is no. he does have to put the mask on to do a little gesture here, another there, and the pincers come out of the suit before he loses the mask again.)
[Scott almost jolts when those extra arms materialize out of his suit, his mouth parting in surprise. Look, when he asked about the extra arms, he was half joking, but guess he should never ask a superhero something like this without expecting something bizarre. It's not long, however, that Scott's surprise morphs into a familiar bright grin, something that Peter is seeing more and more from him.]
That's... so cool.
[He inches just a little closer-- look at that tech!! Geez, this Mr. Stark person really must be a genius to design something like this.] And you have complete control over each arm, huh? Man, you really are the spider-guy.
(okay, it's cool, because this kid is like, just as excited as he is about the tech he had almost no time to play around with. it's intuitive as hell, and the extra arms move around to make a heart on top of peter, just for the fun before they retreat.)
Spiderman, and, yeah, it's-- Yeah, I can control them kinda like a limb, it feels, but it kinda also guesses what it has to do, it's got a whole artificial intelligence that-- Well, it isn't working here, because it's not connected to the network it has got to connect to work, but-- hey, weren't you going to tell me your thing?
[Peter you're such a nerd for making a heart above you... Scott snorts, elbowing the other teen lightly because geez. He's a lot. Still, hearing that he can control them like another limb... that they're usually powered by artificial intelligence is pretty crazy. Just how far in the future is Peter? It's kind of weird to think about, but also neat. Like something to really look forward to.
At least he knows Peter is from the same world as him. Well, at least a version of it and that counts for something. ...All cool, except the whole thing about people turning into dust--]
Okay okay, I did promise. [Scott raises both hands, as if to say 'hold on,' before he lifts one to the shades that's always covering his eyes. It's not like he's nervous or anything and he's accepted his powers for the most part, just he needs a moment sometimes. Okay, Summers, you got this. Suck in a breath, be a little more serious, and--]
So, I'm what's known as a mutant. There's a mutation in my DNA-- something known as the X-Gene that gives me my powers. Mutants have different powers, so you won't be seeing every one of us shooting optic blasts into the sky.
... Oh, so are there a lot of you guys around? How does that work?
(2018, scott, 2018 is the last year peter has breathed in, but since scott didn't ask, that goes in the To Be Continued box. he's at least more interested in the whole DNA thing than anything else, before his brain reviews what was just said and--)
Back home, yeah. I mean, kind of? We're sort of a minority. Over here, I'm the only mutant around, so consider yourself lucky that it's someone with really cool powers.
[Now he's just exaggerating, but he has to put up a front, just a little. Reminds him of the time he did that in front of Mikey and the other teen said that he didn't have to pretend, but his friend isn't here to smack him or whatever. Besides, he... really is the only one left and guess it's been making him feel all of sorts of ways, more than he originally thought. It was him and Quentin for months and he misses him, even though the other mutant pissed him off a lot.
At least Peter really is enthusiastic about his powers. It makes Scott smile. Yeah, guess they can be awesome.]
Want a little demonstration?
[Only fair since Peter swung him around the city.]
I mean, the Avengers are most of the super people... Or like, highly-skilled people... Mr. Stark is a genius, Black Widow is a super spy, Hawkeye is also a super spy, Thor is a God, Captain America is a super soldier, I'm-- me, the Hulk is a scientist who gets mad and turns into a super angry green monster, and the list goes on, I guess, but there aren't many of us walking around the Earth or anything like that, that I know of.
(it's not like he has been an avenger for long, he doesn't have the complete roster of who is who! but, hey, he is impressed as hell, and when he's excited, he blabs. to have people to relate to at home would be wonderful, actually - someone his age, he can talk to about how difficult and awesome this is, but he doesn't. all the avengers are at least twice his age, and his friend ned, although terrific, can't fully comprehend it.
to say he's happy he found a teen like that is an understatement. his world is about to open wide.)
[That. Sure is a team. But cool hearing about an actual superhero team from a superhero.
Although...
Avengers...? That name feels kind of familiar? Didn't Quentin mention that he was part of the Avengers-- part of the 'second best superhero team' or whatever. He assumed that he was full shit. But. Peter's talking about them now and Peter isn't full of shit, he trusts him that much. Of course Quentin didn't really give him that many details (mostly Scott just tuned him out as well).]
And you're part of the Avengers? That's really cool man. Like dude, who else can say they work side by side with the god of thunder? [He smiles, deciding to go with that for now. He can bring up his disappeared roommate at some point. Like after he shows off his powers.]
Yeah, totally safe. Just don't stand in front of me. [He scoots just a little from Peter and looks up at the sky, so he can prepare himself.] Okay wait, tell me, if I show you my powers, you have to be honest. Would it qualify me to be an Avenger?
[Somewhere, 616 Scott is screaming.
Nonetheless, after asking that question, Scott takes off his shades and opens his eyes-- immediately letting out those bright red optic blasts shoot through the sky with a loud hum. After a few seconds of that, he closes his eyes and puts his glasses back on.]
(nevermind the fact he has never seen thor, but like, hey, he was an avenger for like, 24h tops. it is still awesome, especially for kids their age. impressionable - and for peter, it mattered very little the dangers that he could face. someone had to do it.
peter doesn't have much time to say anything, before the COOLEST THING EVER happens right in front of his eyes. he has a million damn questions - does it hurt, how does scott see, how the glasses work -- but out of reflex, he jumps to a tree to keep himself out of the blast zone.
and once scott opens his eyes, he gets spiderman upside down on a web in a slow clap.)
DUDE, that was. The coolest thing. Ever. I mean, yeah, totally Avengers potential, but that's like, not my department, but for sure you'd be super needed in my Earth.
[As he looks over to Peter, seeing his new friend hanging out at the tree, he really can't stop that earlier confidence, along with some warmth, bloom in his chest because a dude that can swing across the city, someone that is an Avenger, a superhero, thinks his powers are cool. He can almost feel an embarrassed little flush creep on his cheeks, something that the mutant tries to shove down, but there's no hiding the way Scott smiles as he adjusts his glasses once more.
He'd actually be needed, huh?
Along with that warmth, however, there's something resembling anxiety that grows in his chest. It's nice being needed, using his powers for good, but is he heading towards the Scott in Quentin's universe? He's different, for sure, but. Hard not to think about. But he shoves that feeling aside, letting himself just soak in the praise for now.]
We aren't back on Earth, but we can work together here in Aldrip.
Yeah, for sure! Can you tell me what is going on here? -- Like, are we needed? I mean, gotta be needed, right? There's like, crime anywhere. Space thing was not routine, I usually deal with neighborhood crimes and stuff.
(which is considerably more noble, but much less cool as 'fighting a universal genocide in a planet no one knows about' - which, well, listen. he will go where he is needed, and that's kind of what he can do, and it's what he will keep doing.
it doesn't matter where he is. his values won't change. if you can do what they can, if you let things slide, it's on your hands, he'd think.)
[Scott almost wants to roll his eyes. Yeah, go figure that the first thing Peter wants to do is help around Aldrip, stop crime and stuff. Truly a hero, huh? Guess with the city getting bigger and crime being more common, he came at a good time.]
You're pretty much the first superhero that I've met.
[Maybe there's a couple around, but Scott hasn't met them not counting Quentin apparently. He leans back on his hands, glancing at Peter with a little smirk.]
Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of people here that's willing to fight and shit, protect others. But you're kind of like the only one in a costume that has a codename.
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(it's sad that the mask doesn't cover every mask expression, but it does make it very clear that he's Judging, because woah. a bunch of teens in a school with abilities like him and they don't even get a suit? that's sad. he thinks the avengers are winning on the coolness scale.)
... Yeah, okay, cool. Totally, totally cool. Sweet. Anyway, I can go back home or is that not a thing?
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Tell you what, if I go back home and end up facing some supervillain that everyone in the school has to take down, I'll somehow let you know.
[Famous last words-- although maybe that Magneto guy will come out from hiding and start threatening the president again? He's probably the closest person that Scott can think of that would match the whole villain thing. Dude wore a cape on freakin' national television and even made a whole speech about mutant superiority.]
...Well, people are sent back home. [Supposedly, but Scott's not going to get into that right now.] Usually happens involuntarily though. Just wake up one day and you're no longer here.
[Scott does his best to sound unaffected by that. It's not like he lost friends and mentors that way... also if this other teen returns home, is he just going to turn into dust?? That's fucked up. Why would he want to go back to something like that.]
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Somehow, yeah, that'd be cool. You like building things or anything like that?
(nerd. either way, the rest is more interesting, as well. that sounds horrifying, but to be honest? he did just kinda die horribly, so he doesn't think a whole lot beats it.)
If you can come in, you should be able to come out, right? I'll-- where are all the scientists?
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Sorry man, building's not much of my thing.
[What a nerd. Although, if he can actually tinker with tech and everything, that's actually pretty neat. Way more impressive than the jocks that just throw stupid footballs around. Wait... if he is a nerd and everything--]
Hold on, are you telling me that you developed your mask and everything? That's... [Really cool? Freakin' awesome?? He can't compliment the other teen too much now, but Scott smiles with keen interest.] Impressive. But unfortunately, you can't say that everything that happens here is just science and technology. Magic's involved too, man. Gotta accept it.
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Woah, no, nope. The suit was Mr. Stark, I developed the web, which you haven't seen yet. This suit costs more than my entire life, probably, but-- it is pretty cool. Hey, speaking of the suit, can you like, not tell anyone I'm the person behind it? Secret identity and all.
(PLEASE? HE BEGS? BE COOL? although, this is totally on peter, if he had thought before freaking out, he wouldn't have to ask.)
As for the magic, yeah, I can totally accept it, we got some wizards, too, but that one, I have no idea how it works. I did not spend a lot of time with the wizard, so I guess I should have quizzed him? Anyway, are you magic? What do your eyes do? I mean, I'm assuming it's your eyes.
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It's strange that after all this time, this teen in front of him is sort of the first 'superhero' he's really met. At least one that really wants to keep his identity secret and all while wearing a full on costume like this-- it's something out of comics. Maybe the other teen's a fan? Also, high tech costume, sorry. He definitely didn't just throw some clothes on he found in his closet.]
Yeah sure, I'll keep it between us. [He almost wants to ask about being a sidekick but he doesn't want to be anyone's sidekick. HUFF. But soon, Scott starts developing a smirk, something that eases maybe a little to quickly on the mutant.] But, you have to show me what you can do.
And you have to join my club.
[He wants a superhero teen in his club!!]
I'll explain my stuff, but you first.
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(he has never swung a person thus far, so it's a learning curve - but that said, scott probably weighs like a grape would to peter, so how hard can it be? he's very awkwardly coming around, respectfully, an 'excuse me' escaping him as he takes the other teen in a weird hug and deploys a web.
enjoy that ride, scott... you're the one who asked. but he'll swing them further from the city, whatever shows higher and higher being what he uses to stick a web against until he lands.
gently. or so he thinks. definitely it could have been more.)
Woah, this place is cool! Lots of trees and stuff - of course, it is NOT home, with all the skyscrapers and stuff, but I can get used to it for sure. You okay?
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There's really no time to be weirded out by the hug because the other teen is shooting out a web and-- holy shit. A surprised and fully unrestrained yell (totally not a scream okay!!) leaves Scott as he's suddenly swinging through the air with Peter, his arms around him just tightening a little because oh my god. Sure, he's teleported with Kurt before and he's ridden on a dragon here, but this is something completely different. Heart beating rapidly in his chest, Scott every so often lets out another little shout as they swing from building to building and this is honestly better than any roller coaster out there.
Yeah, take that stupid carnival rides.
Eventually, those shouts become a little less frequent, but still filled with that excitement, a certain enthusiasm and joy in Scott's voice as they traverse the new version of Aldrip. Strange how he probably couldn't do something like this in the old Aldrip, at least not as well, and he feels strangely appreciative towards Peter for really making the new city feel just a little more cool.
As they land, with Scott wobbling a little on his feet and getting used to being on solid ground again, he flashes a bright and unrestrained smile at Peter and-]
That... that was awesome-- seriously, that was the best thing ever! [Okay, he's exaggerating a little, but Scott really did have a lot of fun. He's always been a bit of an adrenaline junkie.]
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peter will miss the tall buildings, the freedom, but it's not like he's completely out of his element. there's enough, just enough, for this to be viable with the sense of freedom that it brings. unbounded, unbothered. just him and the weight of his body with the wind. he'll miss doing something absolutely mundane somewhere he definitely shouldn't be, like eating lunch atop an antenna of a skyscraper, but, you know.
he'll live. the smile makes him smile too, the eyes of the mask showing it as they make a shape to show it before it retreats to display the actual thing.)
You think so?! The landing could definitely be better, but I've never swung anyone, so I think it was a good first trial! Don't worry though, you were super safe the whole time!
(wait what where they doing here again)
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Hell yeah. [Oh wow, was he really Peter's guinea pig for swinging someone around with him? Well, Scott can't be annoyed by it, because it turned out super cool and everything. His hands slide to his hips, placing them there as his grin turns into a small smirk.]
Don't worry man, I wasn't concerned at all about you dropping me or anything. [He's so encouraging!! Although, speaking of Peter just being able to carry him without issue...] Dude, you're pretty strong, being able to carry me and swing around with your... spider webs. That's fucking sick.
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but it's retreated anyway, he's there, hi, they're talking, and peter finds a little spot to sit on so they can talk.)
Yeah, I couldn't have, uh, you were kinda stuck with me for a second there, don't think about it too much.
(did he make himself sticky to double on the security? yep.)
And, yeah, that's part of the deal. You asked the deal right? So, the deal... I was bit by a radioactive spider, and now I pretty much do most of what they can do, minus-- poison, webbing because I make it myself, and other stuff that you might be thinking of and stuff. Your turn.
(ned traumatized him a little with the questions.)
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No, I get it, I was stuck to you. Like a spider web or something. Except instead of feeling trapped, you gave me a wicked ride.
[Should he be weirded out by that? Nah, look, the rule of cool surpasses anything weird about Peter's powers. He's a spider guy that is strong and can swing around places with his webs, easy to get. The only slightly disappointing thing is that Peter isn't a mutant like him, but it's cool. Being bit by a radioactive spider is pretty weird and out of the blue and that makes it fun in Scott's book.] Can you grow extra arms? You know, have eight limbs.
[He promises that he'll start talking about himself soon, but look, his powers are pretty simple in comparison. Scott tries to emphasize what he's saying by waving his arms around. Sorry Peter that he's like this.]
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(he's not even mentioning how he could literally be 90 degrees from a building, or standing on the ceiling, but he probably got the idea, right? but well, at least, that is better than ned's 'do you lay eggs', he'll take it.
...but, no, the answer is no. he does have to put the mask on to do a little gesture here, another there, and the pincers come out of the suit before he loses the mask again.)
Best I can do, bud.
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That's... so cool.
[He inches just a little closer-- look at that tech!! Geez, this Mr. Stark person really must be a genius to design something like this.] And you have complete control over each arm, huh? Man, you really are the spider-guy.
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Spiderman, and, yeah, it's-- Yeah, I can control them kinda like a limb, it feels, but it kinda also guesses what it has to do, it's got a whole artificial intelligence that-- Well, it isn't working here, because it's not connected to the network it has got to connect to work, but-- hey, weren't you going to tell me your thing?
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At least he knows Peter is from the same world as him. Well, at least a version of it and that counts for something. ...All cool, except the whole thing about people turning into dust--]
Okay okay, I did promise. [Scott raises both hands, as if to say 'hold on,' before he lifts one to the shades that's always covering his eyes. It's not like he's nervous or anything and he's accepted his powers for the most part, just he needs a moment sometimes. Okay, Summers, you got this. Suck in a breath, be a little more serious, and--]
So, I'm what's known as a mutant. There's a mutation in my DNA-- something known as the X-Gene that gives me my powers. Mutants have different powers, so you won't be seeing every one of us shooting optic blasts into the sky.
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(2018, scott, 2018 is the last year peter has breathed in, but since scott didn't ask, that goes in the To Be Continued box. he's at least more interested in the whole DNA thing than anything else, before his brain reviews what was just said and--)
OPTIC BLASTS? Dude, that's awesome.
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[Now he's just exaggerating, but he has to put up a front, just a little. Reminds him of the time he did that in front of Mikey and the other teen said that he didn't have to pretend, but his friend isn't here to smack him or whatever. Besides, he... really is the only one left and guess it's been making him feel all of sorts of ways, more than he originally thought. It was him and Quentin for months and he misses him, even though the other mutant pissed him off a lot.
At least Peter really is enthusiastic about his powers. It makes Scott smile. Yeah, guess they can be awesome.]
Want a little demonstration?
[Only fair since Peter swung him around the city.]
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(it's not like he has been an avenger for long, he doesn't have the complete roster of who is who! but, hey, he is impressed as hell, and when he's excited, he blabs. to have people to relate to at home would be wonderful, actually - someone his age, he can talk to about how difficult and awesome this is, but he doesn't. all the avengers are at least twice his age, and his friend ned, although terrific, can't fully comprehend it.
to say he's happy he found a teen like that is an understatement. his world is about to open wide.)
Dude, yes?? Just, is this a safe place to do it?
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Although...
Avengers...? That name feels kind of familiar? Didn't Quentin mention that he was part of the Avengers-- part of the 'second best superhero team' or whatever. He assumed that he was full shit. But. Peter's talking about them now and Peter isn't full of shit, he trusts him that much. Of course Quentin didn't really give him that many details (mostly Scott just tuned him out as well).]
And you're part of the Avengers? That's really cool man. Like dude, who else can say they work side by side with the god of thunder? [He smiles, deciding to go with that for now. He can bring up his disappeared roommate at some point. Like after he shows off his powers.]
Yeah, totally safe. Just don't stand in front of me. [He scoots just a little from Peter and looks up at the sky, so he can prepare himself.] Okay wait, tell me, if I show you my powers, you have to be honest. Would it qualify me to be an Avenger?
[Somewhere, 616 Scott is screaming.
Nonetheless, after asking that question, Scott takes off his shades and opens his eyes-- immediately letting out those bright red optic blasts shoot through the sky with a loud hum. After a few seconds of that, he closes his eyes and puts his glasses back on.]
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peter doesn't have much time to say anything, before the COOLEST THING EVER happens right in front of his eyes. he has a million damn questions - does it hurt, how does scott see, how the glasses work -- but out of reflex, he jumps to a tree to keep himself out of the blast zone.
and once scott opens his eyes, he gets spiderman upside down on a web in a slow clap.)
DUDE, that was. The coolest thing. Ever. I mean, yeah, totally Avengers potential, but that's like, not my department, but for sure you'd be super needed in my Earth.
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He'd actually be needed, huh?
Along with that warmth, however, there's something resembling anxiety that grows in his chest. It's nice being needed, using his powers for good, but is he heading towards the Scott in Quentin's universe? He's different, for sure, but. Hard not to think about. But he shoves that feeling aside, letting himself just soak in the praise for now.]
We aren't back on Earth, but we can work together here in Aldrip.
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(which is considerably more noble, but much less cool as 'fighting a universal genocide in a planet no one knows about' - which, well, listen. he will go where he is needed, and that's kind of what he can do, and it's what he will keep doing.
it doesn't matter where he is. his values won't change. if you can do what they can, if you let things slide, it's on your hands, he'd think.)
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You're pretty much the first superhero that I've met.
[Maybe there's a couple around, but Scott hasn't met them
not counting Quentin apparently. He leans back on his hands, glancing at Peter with a little smirk.]Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of people here that's willing to fight and shit, protect others. But you're kind of like the only one in a costume that has a codename.