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“Thank you! I must go now, it’s been great…”
Parasite trailed off for a moment. Part of them really was starting to considering this person as a potential host.
Maybe, just maybe…
Would they be a good host? Could they be a good host? What if it was perfect symbiosis? Just the thought of it immediately filled Parasite with hope and desperation, and they took a couple of quick steps towards Gwen. No, no, too dangerous a target… can’t get sidetracked, can’t fight her… She’s been oblivious enough though, maybe a surprise attack- no. They had promised to themselves not to attack anybody high scale, not to bond to any Spider-Creatures again.
Not again. Not after last time.
However, their hand that was partially reached out to Gwen, their still tilted head, the occasional twitches, and from how long they had been standing there in silence, mentally debating with themselves, it was starting to get more awkward the longer they stood there, staring at them with a half desperate, half hesitant look in their eyes as they stared at Gwen.
Leave you’re going to get found out and you’re going to get your ass kicked again find an easier target idiot
“Hey, you! Spider…”
Parasite Alice paused, trying to regain control of their host’s body again why did they keep on fighting Parasites control why did they pick a host that was so difficult we need a new host soon FIND ONE
“What do you… What’s your opinion on symbiotes? What do you know about them?”
Parasite-Alice leaned up against a fire escape, her expression blank and emotionless.
Gwen froze and pulled her mask back down, spinning on her toes to face the newcomer. She hadn't even realized someone was there. She had to get a grip.
She tried not to seem too out of breath or panicky, but they'd likely be well aware if they'd been there for any time at all. They hadn't mentioned it yet, however.
It took a moment to process their question. She had to get a grip first. There wasn't a clear threat.
"...In theory? They're very interesting," That was flat. Not enough. This was a biology question, she liked biology. "I mean, I don't know a lot. But parasites are always interesting to learn about." She didn't know why this was one of the topics she always hedged on. Realistically, she knew her feelings. But this was one of the things where she had to test the dirt, to find her footing, before she could state her opinion. Especially because she still didn't know this person.
"I don't have anything against them. Certainly not the hosts, they are actively hurt in the exchange," She wrung her hands together. Paused. "I think my interest lands in what is best for the host and what they prefer." That shouldn't have been too far. No matter the harm inflicted on others, the host was a person in the exchange. And yet she found her grimacing as if she'd stated the most controversial opinion in the world. It was stupid.
"Uh, may I ask who you are? And what your opinion is?"