[kate's given him enough confirmation for him to feel comfortable to let the subterfuge drop just that much more.]

I'd hardly call radioactive spiders a natural thing, and it was a long time ago, so I guess I've got some figuring out to do. You know?
Sans spandex and cool gadgets, of course.

[it's the latter that he's more saddened by than anything. the suit... well the suit could chafe on a warm summer day but the web shooters? elegant design at its finest.]