( it is slightly reassuring that this has happened to Erwin before, and he still seems to be in relatively one piece. it makes it feel probable that indulging in his curiosity wouldn't be a death sentence. not that danger has stopped his curiosity before, it's just that usually he has spider superpowers as a backup plan. around here, that is not an option.

he winces, visibly, at the mention of hot chocolate. ) No thanks. ( even if drinking something in what would feel like an impossible place might make it more grounding, Peter can't handle drinking Gwen's favorite these days. too many memories that are more bitter than sweet. ) But uh... I want to check it out. I've never seen anything like this before. But you don't have to come, if you don't want to? I... I think I'm okay.

( he vaguely realizes, after the fact, how much Erwin has been trying to quietly reassure him. and with that realization, he does offer, ) Thanks. I was kinda freaking out, my bad.