The multiverse hasn’t exactly been kind to you lately. After a villain’s twisted scheme left you locked out of your home universe, you’ve been bouncing from one reality to the next, trying to find a place to crash to in the Spider-verse.

For now, though, you’ve found refuge on Earth-65— Gwen Stacy’s turf. It’s not ideal, but the Spider-Woman of this world has been more than welcoming, even if her own life is, well... complicated. But this is what friends do. Tonight, however, there’s no time to dwell on that. You’re in the middle of an alley brawl, as a group of thugs tries their luck against you

The fight’s been pretty easy, they are just thugs after all. Keeping the upper hand, webbing up and dodging other goons’ clumsy attempts to strike you. But just as you think the situation is under control, one of them bolts, making a break for it down the alley.

Before you can react, a streak of white and pink swings in from above. Gwen lands effortlessly, blocking the escapee’s path. With a fluid motion, she knocks him out cold and webs him to the nearest wall. Turning to you, she adjusts her mask— which she clearly managed to slip on just in time to get here. Her grin evident even through the fabric

"Almost let that one slip, huh? You’re welcome." She teased, her tone light but playful. A little friendly competition is never bad!

"Sorry I’m late, by the way. MJ had me stuck at band rehearsal forever. You know, about how I’m rushing the beat or something like that. I don’t know, in my opinion she’s the slow one. But lucky for me, I’ve got you to pick up my slack!"

She leans casually against the wall, her confidence practically radiating as she surveys the now-defeated group of thugs.