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[ Gwen's stealth recording. Which means she's aware she's streaming, but someone in the room might not be. It's around lunch time and Gwen's eating some nachos she got from one of the restaurants on the SuperWaiter app. In the background, a womans voice is heard talking. Telling really awful jokes and laughing about them and Gwen, while amused? Isn't cracking as much of a smile. Or at least, trying not to. ]

I tried playing hide and seek in the hospital, but they kept finding me in the ICU.

[ That's the person she's recording, telling that joke. And Gwen's eyebrow twitches upward some, but that's about it. ]

Please don't quit your day job.

[ That gets a laugh out of whoever's telling jokes and Gwen smiles just a little bit more. ]

That can't be the best you have.

I got more. Just you wait. Who’s the coolest person in the hospital? The Ultra Sound guy.

Who stands in for him when he’s on leave? The Hip Replacement Guy.

[ A soft snort from Gwen, trying to not laugh is getting a bit difficult. ]

A man goes to the hospital and says, “Doctor, I think I’m a bit hard of hearing”. The doctor replies “Can you describe the symptoms?” The man says “Sure. Marge has blue hair, Homer is fat and bald”

[ That's it. That's what does it. Gwen actually laughs just a bit, the laugh turning into a small fit of coughing but she's fine. ]

Okay, okay...next time I order from SuperWaiter, I'll get you churros. That was the bet. You won.

[ There's a laugh from the person off screen and then the nurse walks out, grinning from ear to ear, telling Gwen to get some rest. ]

Bye, Hanna!

[ They notice Gwen recording, give the camera a wave, and the petite, black haired nurse heads out the door to check on other patients. Gwen finally turns to look at her FluxPhone. ]

So, that's life at the Driftcrest Hospital. Where nurses have jokes and they don't care if you order outside food.

Someone told me I've been an ice statue for a couple weeks, and we have a lot of new faces in town. I'm Gwen. I work part time at Starkbucks as shift supervisor, and teach drums. I also work for SuperWaiter when I have a minute or so. For anyone that's just arrived, you don't by any chance remember being on a train that was travelling through what people in that universe called The Void, do you? Just wondering.

Also, if you're new, and have questions. Let me know. And yes, I did say Starkbucks. Not Starbucks. Starkbucks is a coffee chain from my universe, owned by the Tony Stark there.

Anyway, hi. Let me know if you have questions. I'll do what I can to either answer or give you my theories as to why this place is just a little crazy.

Thanks!

[ /endfeed. ]

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Tony Stark really owns a coffee chain in your universe?

[Mysterio is in full costume, helmet shielding his face. He hasn't yet shown his real face over the network.]

[ Snarky, angry teen in three...two... ]

Did I stutter?

No need to be hostile.

I'm... one of the new people here with questions.

[ He has a point, much as Gwen doesn’t want to admit it. But she knows a version or two from the multiverse and one of them did try to off her ex. Still: best to behave.

So she sighs and looks apologetic. Sort of. Wary and apologetic. Mostly wary. ]

Sorry. Teen girl in a hospital, guy wearing a helmet. One of us is coming off a tad sus, and it’s not me.

You don't trust a man with a cape? I thought there were a lot of superheroes around here.

[He's been trying to lean into that. Going to ignore the helmet part.]

Not all good guys wear capes. Some of the bad ones do, too.

Also? You're hiding your face. That doesn't entirely scream 'trustworthy' just yet.

I did offer to answer questions, though. So shoot.

Edited 2021-04-10 01:12 (UTC)

I don't recall being on a train before arriving here, myself.

( although it does leave her with more questions about this place, about its people, and those it brings here.

but that's for another time. for now she smiles, softly, into the screen of the device. )

It's nice to meet you, Gwen. I'm Peggy.

( a much warmer greeting than she's given certain adults on the network. )

I'm glad to see you're no longer an ice statue. I can't imagine what that much have been like. But, if you've some theories about this place, I'd love to hear them. When you have time, of course.

Hi, Peggy. It's nice to meet you, too.

[ This lady she doesn't know. But she's going to be patient, even if she is feeling a bit cranky. Hospitals really do suck, okay. ]

I can't really imagine it, either. I don't remember any of it.

[ A faint tease at her previous situation. ]

Well...has anyone given you the heads up that this place can change entirely overnight? When I first got here, it was a beach vacation town. And then it was a huge city. Now it's this place. I think we're hopping through the Multiverse, sent there by I don't know what to try to help.

Sounds like you've made some new friends at the hospital. Got some time for some old ones?

Hanna is awesome. Her baby brother is in one of my dance classes.

But, I always have time for my best friend, so I'll see you in a bit, right?

I'm guessing you've made a few friends.
Good to see you're recovering. Any lingering affects?

Edited 2021-04-11 20:13 (UTC)

Oh that's cool.

Yeah, I'm on my way. I know you got lunch already, but you need me to pick up anything on the way?

Nope. Just bring yourself. I have something to show you, anyway.

The garage needs updating.

Oooh, sounds like a project. Lemme just grab a quick drink and I'll be there.

[ Even with a stop at Starkbucks, he gets to the hospital in about fifteen minutes. ]

Hey, Gwen.

Edited 2021-04-13 08:22 (UTC)

A project for Miles and O'Malley. They're the best cats and deserve the best.

[ She's going to be sitting on the hospital bed in an outfit from home, thanks to Sam LaRusso. No, this doesn't mean she's ready to leave. Just that she got sick of the hospital gown. But, she's also not hooked up to an IV entirely. She still has the port in her hand in case it's needed? But she hasn't needed it so she's hoping that goes soon. ]

So what do you think of a Super Mario themed cat trail in the garage?

[ She's excited for two things right now, so please forgive her manners. The first one being Miles, the second being this project. Manners can wait, she guesses. ]

Some. I have moments where I'm freezing, and then moments where I'm too hot? And my senses kinda keep going crazy. I'm over the whole fatigue and muscle pain thing, so that's good.

Perhaps that's for the best, then. ( she adds gently. )

They have. Several someones, in fact. ( except she hadn't heard it was a beach town previously. while most people might prefer sand and sun, Peggy's grown accustomed to the cold. although she does miss the company she's used to keeping in such conditions. )

I take it you've experience traveling through the multiverse? ( if this was several months ago, Peggy would have a hard time believing such a thing could exist - let alone happen to her. but after Zero matter, well... ) You mentioned a train and something called The Void? Are there people here who were on it with you?

[ He doesn't mind as he steps into her room, just excited to see her as well. ]

Absolutely yes.

[ Speaking of cats, there's some feline sounds and shuffling sounds in his backpack. He carefully unzips it, and two cat heads poke out. ]

Hear that, guys? We're gonna get set up something awesome for you in the garage.

Oh, my God.

[ Gwen's tone belies how excited she is to see the cats. She sounds almost exasperated, but nope. She's grinning a bit. Miles Purrales runs right at her and leans up to sniff at her face, meowing excitedly with his thankfully quiet meow, and O'Malley doesn't really look like he cares one way or the other. He just stretches and watches the scene, glad to have some leg-room again. ]

Oh, yes we are. I figure they're going to need the space just as much as we do.

I have. Not intentionally, but there's a multiverse and it's very wild to see how many versions of a person can exist. I've met several versions of one of my best friends.

[ One of them happens to be a cartoon pig. She's not mentioning the cartoon pig right now. ]

There used to be.

[ A sad smile appears on her face for a few seconds before it flits off as she shrugs. ]

My...I mean, he's gone so I guess that means he's my ex, but my ex was from there. That's where we met. There was a version of Tony Stark on there that ended up here, too, and a few of his friends. But I think now it's just me? Possibly a girl with blue hair, but I've never spoken to her.

[ As Miles Purrales gets comfortable with Gwen, Miles takes a seat in a chair next to her bed and letting O'Malley curl up in his lap. ]

Yeah probably. I know O'Malley was getting pretty nervous with all our new roommates.

I don't think he's a fan of people in general.

[ That's okay. Gwen will reach over to pet O'Malley for a second before Miles Purrales headbutts her hand away. ]

Meanwhile, this goofball wants to be friends with everyone.

[ Gwen smiles for a second and looks at human!Miles. ]

God, that sounds like you. I named this cat perfectly.

You don't want to see my face. Believe me.

[He makes that sound somehow tragic and dangerous.]

I guess the big question is... Why are we here? What am I supposed to do next? Is this a punishment or a gift?

Hey, I'm not that desperate for attention.

[ He snorts as he says it, though, not at all offended. ]

But if that's the case, I should've named O'Malley after you.

[ He's mostly joking, but now that he thinks about it... ]

How much longer do you think they'll end up keeping you for?

I was told I'm here until Saturday? Barring complications.

That's not too long. I imagine you have quite the list of company given how many statues were there.

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