It hadn't even occurred to Ned yet that he might be dead too. He was still just concerned with Peter. "Can I help? I want to help Mr. Stark and Thor." Did that mean he was ready to let go of his best friend right now? Nope/
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It hadn't even occurred to Ned yet that he might be dead too. He was still just concerned with Peter. "Can I help? I want to help Mr. Stark and Thor." Did that mean he was ready to let go of his best friend right now? Nope/