[ Krouse gives Spider-Man a second look over, reevaluating the costume. It certainly tracks. He's not a fan of insectoid theming in the abstract, but holding that against anyone would be objectively unsound thinking.

It's easier to be aware of that now. Easier in general to take a step back from his thoughts and look at them for what they are, like how his kneejerk impulse to deny needing checking in on isn't a fair thing to hold against anyone else, either. He probably does look like he needs it. It might not even kill him to accept it. ]

Thanks.

[ His tone is soft and almost surprised - at the question, at himself. ]

I'll be okay. [ He actually believes it, to the extent he gets to okay. ] I'm just thinking it through.

[ He doesn't think he needs to explain that. Spider-Man doesn't look like he's swinging through the world carefree and footloose. ]

Would it be a little too obvious if I asked if you're okay? If this is one of those 'heroic deflection to avoid dealing with my own personal problems' things, I'll say no more.