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[Insert an image of Norman Osborn/Green Goblin Here]
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Tuning out the noise around me I stared at the building in front of me.
The home of the Osborn family.
The same highrise penthouse from the Maguire films.
Meaning the moment for me to meet Norman Osborn was finally at hand.
Oh sure I had technically "met" him numerous times before over the years since I became friends with Harry.
But that was the original Peter Parker of this world.
This will be the first time "I" will be meeting him.
'Let's just hope he actually is like the Williem Dafoe Osborn and not a morally dubious and manipulative bastard like so many other versions of him.' I thought.
Though I am slightly disappointed this Norman, or Harry for that matter, doesn't have the iconic waves they both are known for in the comics.
Oh well.
Guess you can't have everything you want.
Moving on.
Taking out my phone I texted Harry I had finally arrived.
Immediately getting a reply.
[Come on up.]
So that's exactly what I did.
Entering the building I took the elevator to the top floor and when got off Harry was there wait for me.
Along with his mother, Emily Lyman.
Who just like in the Spider-Man Insomniac games is a scientist herself, specializing in the environment.
Which reminds me I need to get a blood sample from both Harry and his mother ASAP, since I have no clue if they have Oshtoran Syndrome like in the games, and if they do there's no way in hell I'm going to sit back and do nothing as my best friend and his mother die.
Plus keeping them both alive will do wonders for Norman.
Even if he isn't particularly like the version of him from the Maguire films.
I hope.
"Peter, it's been too long." Emily spoke. Coming up and giving me a gente hug.
One that I reciprocated.
"I know. Sorry about that Ms. Osborn. But I've been a bit busy."
"Yes, you most certainly have." A familiar voice entered my ears.
As if did Emily and I broke our hug and when we did Norman Osborn himself immediately walked into view.
[Insert Image of Norman Osborn Here]
"Forming a business deal with the Fantastic Four. Quite impressive for a young man your age." Norman complimented me. "Harry, you could learn a thing or two from Peter's initiative."
'And there it is.' I thought.
Not even five minutes into the visit and Norman is already backhandedly insulting Harry.
"Yeah dad. I know." Harry replied.
Not saying anything else.
"So Peter, we'd love for you to stay for lunch." Emily spoke up.
Noticing the slight awkwardness that was developing.
So she crushed it.
Good woman.
"Sure." I replied.
"Well then I'd better go finish making it. Especially with an extra mouth to feed." Emily said.
"Need some help mom?" Harry asked.
"Yes and your father will do just that." Emily said.
She then gave Norman a glare that said she wasn't taking no for an answer as he began to open his mouth to protest.
Seeing this he instantly shut it.
Letting me know even the mighty Norman Osborn is powerless against his wife.
Damn, now I really got to make sure she loves if she has Oshtoran Syndrome.
For a whipped Norman Osborn is better for the entire world.
Moving over to Osborn she grabbed his left arm and dragged him into the kitchen.
Once she did Harry took me to his room.
"Still a mess as always I see." I spoke.
Throwing some clothes off one of Harry's chairs to sit down. "Dude your house has a cleaning staff. So why does it always look like a tornado came through here every time I visit?"
"Just one of life's great mysteries." Harry said.
Taking a seat on his bed.
"Uhuh. Sure." I mused. I then put a serious expression on my face. "So Harry, about what your dad said earlier, don't let it get to you."
"What, I'm not." Harry immediately replied.
"Come on man. I know you better than that." I replied. "Listen, I know your dad's a bit of an ass but it's not like I'm asking for his approval."
"Yet you get it." Harry immediately replied. Slight anger in his voice.
"But he's not my father." I replied. "He's yours."
"I know that Pete it's just..agh!!" Harry cried. "You know how he is."
"I do." I replied. "And that's exactly why I'll show you how to get in good with him."
"What?" Harry questioned.
"Hey, just call me the Norman whisperer." I said.
"Actually I think my mom already has you beat in regards to that title." Harry replied.
The two of us then shared a laugh.
"But all jokes aside I meant what I said just now Harry. I don't want to see you and your dad keep going on like this." I told him.
"Thanks Pete. That means a lot." Harry said.
The two of us then shared a quick manly hug, before breaking out the Grand Theft Auto, which thankfully still exists in this reality, and playing it until Emily called us for lunch.
Which was very nice.
Then it immediately became a bit tense when it needed as Norman looked towards me. "Peter, if I could have a moment of your time in my office please? Alone."
"Sure Mr. Osborn." I replied.
Knowing he would definitely keep asking me until I left.
So I just decided to get it over with.
Thus while Harry and his mother cleaned up I followed Norman into his home office/study.
The doors automatically closing behind us once we were through them.
Norman then headed over to his desk in the middle of the room and took a seat.
"So, what did you want to see me about Mr. Osborn?"
"Straight to the point. I like that Peter. For time is money and it shouldn't be wasted." He spoke. "So I'll get right to it. How would you like to form a contract with Oscorp Industries in the same way you did with the Fantastic Four?"
"I'm sorry but I'll have to decline." I immediately replied.
"Might I ask why?" Norman questioned. His face becoming an unreadable mask.
"Because I don't want anyone to accuse me of nepotism. Using my connections as Harry best friend to get an in road as Oscorp. If I'm going to establish myself then I don't want there to any doubt for anyone to question I didn't do it on my own terms." I explained.
Leaving unsaid that I didn't want to work for a company that potentially had a hand in murdering my parents, and is likely involved in other super shady shit.
Norman said nothing for a few seconds after I finished speaking.
Until finally he broke the silence.
"I see. Understood. You're a man who stands on his principles. I can respect that. But if you ever need a little help don't hesitate to ask."
"I won't Mr. Osborn." I replied.
I then left his office.
Breathing a sigh of relief I didn't know I'd been holding in.
For its become obvious to me that while this Norman Osborn looks exactly like Dafoe his personality is more similar to that of the Osborn from the Insomniac Games.
Meaning morally ambiguous in certain regards.
Thus I'll need to be extra careful around him.
Anyway.
My meeting with Norman finished I spent a bit more time with Harry before taking my leave.
In the process slipping a sweaty towel of his into my pocket.
Which I took immediately back to the Web and then began working to test the DNA on the towel to see if Harry has Oshtoran Syndrome like in the games.
A few days later I got back the results.
Positive.
This immediately letting me know what I had to do next.
For there's no way in hell I'm letting my best friend and his mother die like that.
Don't worry Harry I got your back.