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[mysteryhero]

[Upon his arrival, Mysterio was in full costume, looking like Thor, Dr Strange and Iron Man rolled into one. Now he appears on the network in regular clothing - a brown sweater and tan trousers - looking elegantly casual.]

Hello again.

I have had some time to to explore and familiarize myself with this world and I'm impressed with the technology here - at least in Nova City. It's far beyond what I've seen before yet it's also lacking. That's why I am going to work for and with Aster Technologies and we can combine our knowledge to do great things.

Now, I know, I introduced myself as Mysterio when I first arrived and that is indeed a name I am known by but let's have a proper introduction now, shall we?

My name is Quentin Beck.

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[mysteryhero]

Yes, I am, Peter.

Things are progressing very well.

[Which could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your point of view.]

ditto unless noted otherwise

[made_up_names]

Great. I'm. Glad. That you're doing well.

[ A great actor Peter is not. ]

[mysteryhero]

[And here's that soothing voice again. The concerned uncle.]

And what about yourself? Settling in OK?

[made_up_names]

[ Ughhh he hates this. But he manages to uncoil a little. ]

I'm not homeless, yeah. I got assigned a place to live.

[mysteryhero]

That's great. Just great.

[A kind smile and he won't ask for the address this time.]

[made_up_names]

[ Huhhhh. That. He was honestly expecting Beck to pry at least a little. ]

What about you? Same?

[mysteryhero]

[He knows - sometimes - when it's best to leave it be. At least with direct methods. He's best at biding his time and getting all the pieces together first so then they can all fall perfectly into place.]

Of course. My little welcome box came with a key to a very nice apartment. They really do want you to feel at home here.

[Despite the jarring circumstances.]

[made_up_names]

Yeah. Nicer than anywhere I ever lived before. Wonder how they afford all of it.

[mysteryhero]

Well, we also do have to get jobs within the month. At least, that's what I heard.

So then we can pay our own way.

[made_up_names]

[ Right, he did read that. He's honestly still undecided. ]

Sounds a little bit like slave labor with extra steps.

[mysteryhero]

You think there might be some big conspiracy under the surface?

[made_up_names]

I mean, maybe? It would explain the weird pods we woke up in.

[mysteryhero]

It is all a bit unusual, I have to admit.

Even after the things we know exist in our world.

[made_up_names]

[ Here Peter kind of. Pauses. And gives him a look. ]

Our world, right.

[ Is that what they're going with? ]

[mysteryhero]

Well, you know.

Earth.

Whether 833 or 616, this isn't another Earth.

[made_up_names]

[ All right, that answers his unspoken question. ]

I was gonna say. Yours is a little different, right?

[mysteryhero]

[Not completely letting go of that story yet.]

Mine was destroyed.

But, yes... It also was different.

[made_up_names]

Yeah? Howso? You never actually told me anything about it.

[mysteryhero]

I'd rather not have to relive such a tragedy...

Remember, I lost my family. All my friends. Everyone.

[made_up_names]

Sure. I mean, I won't pry. That would be rude.

[mysteryhero]

I appreciate your compassion, Peter.

Don't ever lose that.

[made_up_names]

[ He looks honestly taken aback for a moment, surprised by the compliment? Uncertain if it's a compliment? He turns away, embarrassed. ]

It's not that unusual. Who wouldn't feel bad hearing that someone lost their family?

[mysteryhero]

[It kind of is. It's a good trait, even if Beck is taking advantage of it a lot of the time.]

Some people are just heartless.

[made_up_names]

Yeah. Yeah, they are.

[mysteryhero]

I've told you this before but I'll repeat it because I want you to really hear it.

You're a good kid.

You do the right thing, even if that means putting yourself in danger. It's brave and it's selfless and it's rare.

I also fight for what I believe in and believe in you, Peter.

[How much of that is really sincere? It sounds convincing either way.]

You know I'll always be here for you when you want to talk.