"I think if you're old enough to risk your life to save the world, you're old enough to talk honestly about the consequences." Kitty frowned at the idea of the Avengers putting this young version of Peter to work without talking to him about the risks. Plus, it reminded her of how it had been for her. "I was the youngest on my team, growing up. So I know what it's like.

"But even then, I wouldn't have changed myself if I could have. I believe I am who I am for a reason." Semi-consciously, her hand stole to the Star of David around her neck and she murmured in a tone that sounded like recitation, "If I am not me, who will be?"