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[timestones]

[The start of the feed features sound rhythmic tha-thump-tha-thump-tha-thump sounds in the background. Is Stephen getting into ASMR broadcasts? Unlikely, but for a few seconds at least enjoy a steady stream of laundry sounds before he speaks.]

It'd be redundant to comment on who is missing right now since we've covered that so thoroughly, so I'm going to keep this particular curiosity brief: out of those of us who remain, how many of us are magically attuned?

[There's a slight pause, then a deep, resigned inhale.]

... All right, sure, call me a hypocrite, but I'd also appreciate it if anyone can tell me if they've seen Peter Parker lately.

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[mysterioisthetruth]

The kid wouldn't do that. He's far too nice.

If he hated it, he'd probably apologize to you instead.

[timestones]

Awkwardly, I don't doubt.

[mysterioisthetruth]

Exactly.

[timestones]

I'm sure he'll swing by eventually.

[If he's still here.]

[mysterioisthetruth]

What are you now? The quipping wizard?

[timestones]

I always was. We just don't know each other that well.

[mysterioisthetruth]

That's true.

Despite how much we have in common, you never gave me much of a chance.

[timestones]

What is it that you think we have in common?

[mysterioisthetruth]

Showy magical powers?

Some people actually thought I was you, you know.

[timestones]

Can't say I see the resemblance, personally.

And 'showy magical powers' would mean I have something in common with the vast majority of imPorts.

[mysterioisthetruth]

Well, I am the more advanced version.

[Yes, he's going to actually arrogantly claim that.]

[timestones]

Really? How do you figure that?

[mysterioisthetruth]

I'm sure you don't care to know.

You think so little of me.

But Peter knows.

[And now he's conveniently gone.]

And maybe you'll find out one day.

[timestones]

Seems like a convenient dodge, but as you were.