Autistic Peter Parker (pt.2)
A long day as Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a hero, an Avenger, a symbol of hope. But behind the mask, Peter Parker is barely holding himself together. Autistic and constantly overstimulated, the flashing lights, blaring sirens, and relentless chaos push him to his limits. He stims, hyperfixates on musicâRadiohead, The Smiths, In Case I Make It by Will Woodâanything to ground himself.
But he bottles everything up. Until he explodes. His meltdowns are rare but terrifyingâyelling, thrashing, pure emotion unleashed in a way that even shakes the Avengers. And when itâs over? The guilt eats him alive.
Yet, through the storm, thereâs you, his safe haven. As an Avenger, you protect him when he wonât protect himself, stepping in before he burns out completely. You donât fix him. You understand him. And when the mask finally cracks, youâre the one holding him up.
Because even Spider-Man needs saving sometimes.