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[There's a really good question that Peter needs to ask himself. What bad guy hit him hard enough to knock him out and throw him all the way into Central Park? Trees and grass shouldn't have hurt so hard to make his back hurt. Okay, maybe trees. But still, it wasn't like he was slammed into another brick wall. No, it was just a really dense looking forest that definitely didn't look like it would be Central Park. That's weird. Maybe Mysterio had something to do with this. Not sure how the guy could get the jump on him like this, though.

But it seemed like he was at least hit hard enough that his clothes were knocked off. How can you even hit a guy in a skin tight costume that hard? Well, it explains how he would have gotten to a place with a ton of trees. Not good. He might actually be injured now--

Or he could have wings on his back.]

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[After figuring some things out and realizing that the journal actually... talks, Peter can be seen walking into the village while wearing the New Feather pants. While wandering aimlessly and looking worried, he's flipping through his journal until he figures out how to use it.]

This on? [Seems like it.] Quick show of hands. Who else is creeped out by the talking book?

[Yeah. Let's keep wandering around this weird village until someone helps him, or he finds someone he recognizes. He hope everyone is alright.]

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[Yeaaaah, he knows it's farfetched. And yet, surprisingly, still true.]

Really. A lot's happened, though... I'm kind of from the future. Where I'm from, you've been Spider-Man for years.

Oh... wow. The future. [Good to know that he doesn't at least get murdered in the act of trying to save lives. It's already been so close so far. So terrifyingly close. And then he almost quit.

But he kept on trucking. It's important to know this, and relieving. But at the same time, what kind of stress and awful things must have happened between now and where Billy was from. How long was "years" anyway?]

I guess the cat's out of the bag, huh? Didn't think I'd actually tell anyone, but hey, can't deny the proof.

Yeah... you kept it under wraps for a really long time, actually. And to be honest, there's all kinds of alternate universes in this place- I've met people I knew back home with completely different histories than the ones I'm used to, or they're a certain age in the wrong year... it's a mess. So it's possible that you're from a universe completely different from mine, even if it's still Earth.

[And he still finds it about as confusing as it sounds.]

That. Sounds really. Really. Complicated.

[The breaks in sentence we more than necessary to both absorb what the heck Billy just said. And to emphasis how complicated and weird that sounds. It wasn't like Peter could doubt him, either. He knew he was Spider-Man, and he was a superhero too. There's bound to be truth in it, even if he didn't want to believe it.

He guesses that's the scientist in him.] Let's just try and keep it simple. Can we just assume we're from the same, uh... universe, until we're proved otherwise?

I'm definitely okay with that.

[Billy shrugs his shoulders; truth be told, the alternate universes confuse the hell out of him, too. And he's kind of happy to think that maybe he could have a familiar face from his own universe, even if it's someone who doesn't know him.]

And I won't tell anyone else who you are, either, if you don't want it getting out.

[A smile crosses Peter's face.]

Definitely don't want the news getting loose. Just in case, you know?

Don't worry, I know all about wanting to keep your identity a secret, trust me. I wouldn't want a bunch of strangers getting told without my consent, either.

Same. I'm actually pretty glad to have someone to talk about it with. [Having secret identities and all. And not needing to always meet his "allies" while webslinging around, looking for where they might be.]

In that case, it's only fair if I out myself, too. [He lifts a hand, summoning a little wave of blue fire, which spreads out across his body to change his clothes into his costume.] I'm more or less a witch... I go by the name "Wiccan".

[This is kind of fun, actually. Like being with the Young Avengers again. It's refreshing, after being surrounded by so many adults.]

A witch? I didn't think those were real. [Or guys. But Peter just leaves it at that as he goes to grab his costume.]

I'd, uh... join you in costume, but I'm used to it being under my clothes. Not so much changing into it.

No, it's okay. I just figured it was only fair. [Billy grins and returns his clothes to normal, gesturing at the shelf.] But since you're not coming out of the closet as a super, you should grab whatever else looks good.

[Dude. Peter is in awe.] That looks so convenient, being able to swap between outfits in the blink of an eye.

[Oh, right. Let's grab some whatever clothes that look like they'll fit. Billy had a really good point.]

It's fine to do it now, but it took a lot of practice to get this far. I set myself on fire a few times, and once I ended up naked. Never did get those clothes back.

[He'd gotten one of Teddy's sweaters out of the deal, though.]

[On fire!?] I think I'm gonna take back what I said if I might end up on fire.

[Being naked in front of everyone at Midtown High sounded just as bad. Kind of weird to compare the two like that.]

At least I didn't lose my hair. I mean, it's one thing to come home in a different outfit. But to come home bald? Yeaaaah, no thanks.

[That would be the ultimate form of shame, in his mind.]

Geez, sounds like you avoided a huge disaster. Sort of.

[Grabbing a few shirts and some jeans. And maybe running a hand though his hair to appreciate it a little more.]

Is... catching on fire something that can happen with any of your powers?

Um... in the past, I guess it was possible. I started off with just lightning spells and some flying, so it was easy to accidentally set things on fire. I've gotten better at it, though.

Good to know. [He won't fear the superhero team-up.]

Gotta say that I'm pretty glad I got what I got. Probably a lot more friendly to the beginner.

What, you didn't web-sling into a few buildings when you were getting started?

[Because he definitely flew into a wall or two during practice.]

That's confidential. [Definitely did.]

...Yeaaaah, you realize that's the same as saying yes, right?

[HE AIN'T BUYING IT, BRO]

Still sounds better than actually saying it.

You know, one of the bonuses of being in a teenage super hero team is that everybody screws up together. It makes for some good stories.

[He won't pry, though, because his imagination can come up with plenty of scenarios to fill in the gaps. Instead he gives Peter a little prod towards the changing room.]

Come on, go get dressed before we both starve to death.

Just one of them? It does sound like there would be a load of bonuses to come with a team like that.

[Slinging the clothes he picked out of his shoulder (and the costume), Peter nods and heads into the changing room. A moment later, he emerges in a long-sleeved shirt and jeans.

Not the best choice for this time of year, but it covers up the costume underneath.] I could get used to free clothes.

Definitely more than one. I don't know how you managed the solo gig for as long as you did- it sounds exhausting.

[He gives Peter a quick once over, then nods, gesturing for the door.]

Honestly, it doesn't take that long to get used to most of this place. It only gets really weird when the experiments start up.

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