[ so they did meet. well, that makes things a little easier. peter is not a scientist by any means, a lot of the technicalities surrounding mutants aren't something he's ever had to care about. as far as peter is concerned, he's always had his speed—it's as much a part of him as each of his limbs are. something natural and crucial. ]

Right. Like mine is super speed, Charles is a telepath, Hank can turn into a huge blue beast— [ he waves his hand as he takes a sip of his coke. ] You get the idea.

[ if erik had given steve the context, then it's less he'll have to parse through. and while he should come to expect it by now, the question about who erik is to him still catches him off-guard. ]

Yeah. He's, uh... my dad. [ a flicker of—not quite pain, but something similar to it in his expression before it smooths back down, his cheeks puffing out briefly with his long sigh. ] I didn't grow up with him, though. I'm pretty sure he still doesn't know I'm his kid. But I guess you could say I got my mutation from him.