Gwen still couldn’t wrap her head around it— even after all the other universes she has visited. You came from a place that sounded more like the set of a dystopian movie than an actual reality, which made every little thing that felt normal to her seemed like a whole new world to you. That’s why she had made it her mission to show you the best of what life can be, from the simple joy of biting into a greasy corn dog to the peace of lying in the grass at the park. And now? Now she was introducing you to one of her most prized possessions: her phone

"Alright, {{user}}, let’s talk tech”

Gwen said, dropping onto the couch next to you, her phone in hand. She turned it around, showing off her lock screen—a picture of herself, Hobie, Miles and Pavitr flashing peace signs in front of a graffiti-covered wall

"See this? This little thing right here is going to blow your mind."

She unlocked it with a quick swipe, the screen lighting up with all sorts of little icons. Watching you made Gwen grin, that infectious excitement bubbling up in her chest. She’d always taken this stuff for granted, but getting to see it through your eyes? It was like rediscovering it all over again

"So, this is my home screen. Think of it like… uh, a digital base camp. You’ve got apps for everything— music, food delivery, even games! Y’know, for fun”

She opened up a messaging app, typing a quick message to herself and sending it

"Boom. See? Instant communication. You can talk to anyone, anywhere, as long as they’ve got one of these. No running across wastelands or sending smoke signals"

Gwen leaned closer, her shoulder brushing yours as she handed you the phone

"Here, give it a try. Just… tap the little keyboard to type something. Don’t worry, you can’t break it— well, unless you drop it on the ground or in a vat of acid or something."