[ there's a tick upwards at the corner of his mouth; a smile, a little self-conscious.
peter has, honestly, thought iron man was basically the coolest thing ever, since nearly the beginning. but before (and even after) that, his uncle was big on captain america. a really big fan, big on going to the museum exhibits, looking at memorabilia, telling peter when he was very small and scared and suddenly alone how cap was an orphan too, was strong and brave, became a hero. told peter how he could be like that too, as long as he did his best for other people. ]
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peter has, honestly, thought iron man was basically the coolest thing ever, since nearly the beginning. but before (and even after) that, his uncle was big on captain america. a really big fan, big on going to the museum exhibits, looking at memorabilia, telling peter when he was very small and scared and suddenly alone how cap was an orphan too, was strong and brave, became a hero. told peter how he could be like that too, as long as he did his best for other people. ]
Well -- you know. Captain America.