[But Mike just shakes his head at that, brows slanted and eyes determined. Being on his own hasn't been a walk in the park, but it's sure beat any of his friends being in the kind of danger this place tends towards. He'd rather his own nose get broken by vandals any day.
... Which is precisely why his nose might be a bit more crooked than Will remembers. But it's no big deal!]
It's okay. I've been okay. [And if Steve or Chloe or anyone tries to say otherwise, they'll get a swift kick from a ratty sneaker.] Some of it's even been kind of cool. Like... [He has to think for a moment; hopefully it just looks like he can't possibly pick from all the many high spots.] I got superpowers for a few days, once. And I drove a police car.
[He passes the clothes to Will, and turns his back to give him some privacy, feet shuffling awkwardly on the creaking floors.]
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... Which is precisely why his nose might be a bit more crooked than Will remembers. But it's no big deal!]
It's okay. I've been okay. [And if Steve or Chloe or anyone tries to say otherwise, they'll get a swift kick from a ratty sneaker.] Some of it's even been kind of cool. Like... [He has to think for a moment; hopefully it just looks like he can't possibly pick from all the many high spots.] I got superpowers for a few days, once. And I drove a police car.
[He passes the clothes to Will, and turns his back to give him some privacy, feet shuffling awkwardly on the creaking floors.]