October 17th, 2007
I don't like my job sometimes. I mean. it's really just one big lie. I lie about who I am, where I'm from, what I can really do...and then I get the same lies. But Dr. Ling...Dr. Ling is like, the King of Liars.
I found him in Jersey (I still hate Jersey, by the way) and he was surprised to see me. Dude, you kidnapped me. Expect a few visits!
"Spider-Man. Good to see you."
"Wish I could say the same, you liar-liar pants-on-fire."
"What?"
"Thing is, I can't believe I trusted your word over mine. You were fired by Stark and you just want revenge. 'Cept you don't have any cool powers or a way inside...like me." I poked him on the chest. "Listen, bunkie. Next time you want revenge, leave me out of your whole evil scheme."
He stared at me blankly.
"I have buddies up at the Avenger's Mansion, pal. Okay, they're not my buddies, since most of them hate my methods and sense of humor, but I do have acquaintances. One of those acquaintances did a 'lil background check on you. You were fired for being mentally unstable."
"I am as sane as you are, Spider-Man--"
"And, honestly, that's not sayin' much." I interuppted.
He breathed in deeply. "Spider-Man, you must believe me. Something is going to happen at Stark Tower! Something will happen! I do not know when, but soon!"
"Please, save your breath. I'm gettin' outta here...I hate Jersey."
COMMENTS:
(subj:none)
You made the right decision, Spider-Man. You know who to trust.
-Tony Stark
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(subj:psh)
You're right, you don't have many friends on either side of the law. But deep down we all know where you stand. You're a good guy, that's all anyone needs to know.
By the way, that background check cost me fifty bucks and a donught. You owe me.
-Luke Cage