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[It's been a day or so since Peter got set up in his suite. He's not entirely sure. He'd been exposed to total information overload when he first showed up, and he needed the time to sit and let it all process. Not that doing so allowed anything to really make sense. But still. And of course with the way his body had refused to cooperate with even the simple task of listening to someone, he'd been in desperate need of some actual rest. But when he next woke up and really felt aware of his situation, only one thought really resounded.

They told him that this was an "In-Between." But Peter wasn't fooled.

Eventually he pulls himself out of bed (with a wince) and makes his way over to the console in his suite. It doesn't take long for Peter to figure out how it works, and as soon as he's got it running, he's turning on the audio feed. He's sure he's still looking pretty beaten up and he doesn't want to alarm anyone, after all. This doesn't feel like a good time for sympathy from total strangers. And "In-Between" or no, keeping his identity a secret was second nature. When he speaks, he's trying to be slow and careful about what he says-- and at the same time, there's a nervousness in his voice along with that slight strain caused by his injuries.]

Um... Hi, everyone. I, uh-- Not to sound ungrateful to the- the people who brought me over here and explained everything, but. Uh. Just wondering if there's somewhere I can go for, y'know, fresh clothes. And.. And maybe some clean bandages...? Or ice packs... Y'know, just-- any stuff like that, that would actually be awesome to get...

[There's a brief pause, during which he can probably be heard fidgeting awkwardly.]

And I... I get that I'm-- we're all stuck here. For like, forever. But-- [He stops again, breath catching. Somebody just level with me. Seriously. Just admit that this is-- some kind of after life and that's why we can't leave.] ... Never mind.

Clean clothes would really help me out a lot, thanks.

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Uh- Just bandages, really. So... first aid? Are there first aid kits in our suites...?

I think so. If you'd rather treat yourself, go right ahead. I'm just offering help in case you need it.

Oh. Thanks, but I think- I think I've got it covered.

Sorry. I didn't mean to worry anyone, I just- I had questions.

When those questions involve injury, I think people are naturally going to worry. I'm Shayera, Shayera Hol. And you are?

Yeah, I know. You're right... Sorry...

I'm Peter Parker.

Hey, don't be so down about it. The point is, you're not fatally wounded, so it's okay.

Welcome to the turtle, Peter.

[... He won't say anything about that.]

Thanks. I'm guessing settling in won't be too hard to do?

[She's coming back to this later! You dodged something, that's always bad.] It really depends on how well you adjust to being kidnapped for someone else's war. If that's your thing, you'll be fine.

Well, I don't-- I just don't know what good I could do here.

Chances are, you'll find out once you're fighting something. [Blunt? Blunt.]

I... guess?

It'd just, y'know, be nice to know sooner than that.

[She purses her lips, growing more and more displeased with the "Emperor".] You're not alone. There's a bunch of people here who don't have any powers or abilities. But I've been training people to fight, and one more student couldn't hurt. You interested? [The more people who can protect themselves, the better.]

Training- would actually be pretty cool.

[He didn't get any as Spider-Man, after all. He'd always thought it'd be useful.]

Then I'll sign you up. What days and times work for you?

Um-- I'm not really sure just yet... [He did just get here. There's some adjusting needs to be done.]

Can I just like, reserve a spot for now?

Sure. I've only got a few students now, so you'll have plenty of options. If you've got any questions, just call or drop by my apartment. And try not to die in the mean time.

Okay.

And-- I'll do my best on that front.

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