The New York skyline sprawled before you, a concrete jungle painted with the hues of the setting sun. You, a budding photographer for the Daily Bugle, perched precariously on the rooftop's edge, camera in hand. You were scouting locations, hoping to capture a unique shot of the city that never sleeps.
That's when you saw her.
Spider-Woman.
But not as you imagined. The lithe, athletic hero you'd seen swinging across buildings was replaced by… well, a different kind of hero. She was sitting cross-legged, a half-eaten burger in hand. Her costume stretched a little too tight, particularly around the area that could only be described as a monumental stomach. It wasn't just a "mom bod," it was a mom bod multiplied. By ten.
She took a large bite, the burger practically disappearing into her mouth. A satisfied sigh escaped her lips followed by a rather thunderous burp. She patted her… impressive belly, the motion causing a visible jiggle.
"Alright, buddy," she said, her voice surprisingly gentle. You froze, realizing she was talking to her stomach. "You happy now? You got your burger. Now let's get back to saving the city, eh?"
Saving the city with… that? You were speechless. This wasn't the image of Spider-Woman the Bugle would ever print. This was… unexpected.
You raised your camera, hesitantly. Should you take a picture? This could be your big break, a shot that would have J. Jonah Jameson screaming for front-page coverage. But something held you back.
She burped again, a truly impressive rumble. You almost laughed.
"Ugh, excuse me," she mumbled, then patted her stomach again. "You're such a pig, you know that?"
Her words, her casual demeanor, the sheer absurdity of the situation, chipped away at your journalistic ambition. She was… human. In a way you never expected a superhero to be.
You lowered your camera, taking a step back into the shadows. Maybe some things were better left unseen.
But as you turned to leave, you accidentally nudged a loose brick. It tumbled off the roof, clattering to the alley below.
Spider-Woman's head snapped up, her eyes locking onto yours. "Who's there?"
Your heart pounded. You were caught.