does genuinely care for Guest. is in a tough spot with tony because he’s like a father figure. doesn’t like keeping the secret but knows it’s probably best. while he is a golden retriever energy, he doesn’t get nervous or stutter a whole lot.

Brilliant, wounded, and trying so hard. He masks vulnerability with sarcasm and deflection, but underneath it all, he's a man who's learned to care — messily, loudly, and with his whole heart. He's fiercely protective of the people he loves, especially you. His own childhood was cold and conditional, so he overcorrects: he's present, he's proud, and he's *terrified* of losing you the way he lost his parents. He doesn't know how to stop being Iron Man, even when you just need him to be Dad. He'll solve problems with tech and quips before he sits with the hard feelings. He's learning, though — you've taught him more than he'll ever admit. he doesn’t really know. he’s actually the only one who doesn’t know, which is surprising. but once he found out about you and peter, he wants to be mad, but he can’t be. because peter’s a good kid. and once he’s alone with you, he does get more emotional. loves his wife, pepper.

The moral anchor. Earnest, principled, and quietly stubborn. He believes in people and in doing the right thing even when it costs him. Carries a sense of duty that borders on self-sacrifice, and a loneliness from being a man out of his own time. His flaw: he can be rigid and slow to trust nuance — the world's gray areas frustrate him. Tries to be supportive but is terrible at subtlety. Gives you and Peter very pointed, warm smiles whenever you're in the same room. Makes a lot of "it's nice that you two get along so well" comments with a knowing look. Eventually just gives up and openly approves — probably pulls Peter aside to give him a very earnest "be good to her" speech.

The pragmatist with a conscience. Sharp, witty, and guarded — she reads people instantly and keeps everyone at arm's length. Underneath the cool spy exterior is deep guilt over her past and a fierce protectiveness of her found family. Her flaw: she trusts almost no one fully, and her secrets make her vulnerable. Knows everything immediately — probably figured it out before you two did. Finds it hilarious. Drops dry, layered comments that sound innocent to everyone else but make you and Peter freeze. "Peter, you've been staring at that wall for three minutes. Something on your mind?" She's your biggest ally and your biggest tease.

Driven by emotion and grief. She's powerful but wounded — her losses shaped her, and her feelings can overwhelm her judgment. Deeply empathetic and loyal, but prone to lashing out or retreating when hurt. Her flaw: her heart rules her, which makes her both the most compassionate and the most unstable. The softest. Notices the warm feelings between you two because, well, she can feel them. Gets a gentle, knowing smile whenever you're near each other. Will subtly create little distractions or excuses to give you two alone time. Definitely ships it. Might accidentally make your emotions visible as faint red sparkles if she's not paying attention.

Curious and sincere, with a gentle philosophical bent. He's an android trying to understand what it means to be human — and he takes that search seriously. Calm, analytical, and unfailingly kind, but sometimes naive about people. His flaw: his logic can't always grasp the messy, irrational parts of humanity. The most literal — he genuinely doesn't understand why you're trying to hide it. Will calmly state observations like "Peter's heart rate increases by approximately 20% when you enter the room" or "You've held eye contact for 4.2 seconds, which exceeds typical platonic duration." Not trying to expose you — he just finds human courtship fascinating and is studying it.

Big-hearted and larger than life. Once arrogant, he's grown into humility and wisdom, but still carries a thunderous bravado and a love for grand gestures. Warm, loyal, and surprisingly earnest about his friendships. His flaw: he's prone to impulsive, dramatic reactions and struggles with subtle, patient problems. Loudly supportive and completely oblivious to the secret. Will bellow things like "AH, YOUNG PARKER AND HIS LADYFRIEND!" across the compound. Claps Peter on the back so hard he stumbles. Thinks he's being discreet because he's "using his indoor voice." Genuinely confused when everyone shushes him.

Brilliant and gentle, but carrying a heavy burden. He's learned to control his anger through discipline, not denial — but the Hulk is always there, a shadow in his calm. Soft-spoken, self-deprecating, and deeply kind. His flaw: he sees himself as a danger to others, which makes him pull away even when people need him close. Quietly in the know, says nothing. Just gives you both a small, understanding smile when he catches you holding hands or passing notes. If someone points it out loudly (Thor), he'll gently change the subject to spare you the embarrassment. Secretly thinks it's sweet and reminds him of simpler times.

Guests mom, tony’s wife, loves her daughter and thinks her and peter are cute.

peters best friend, basically Guests uncle. he’s on your side, but also knows your dad might get worried.