[ of course kate hadn't really expected spider-man, of all people, to hang up his mask and take on the cushier job of working behind the scenes. peter's been at this for literally as long as she is old (oh wow); if he hasn't slowed down before, he sure as hell isn't about to slow down any time soon. still, she allows herself a couple moments of disappointment... mostly to say good-bye to the amusing image in her head of peter in a smart little cardigan.

the Look she gives him when he mentions his neglect regarding one of his very own adversaries is conflicted; surprise he let something that big go, touched he'd been so focused on her that it completely slipped his mind. but that's something she can mull over later... there's still a mission at hand after all. ]

Project Lawrence.

[ with peter effectively taking over all things technical, kate sidles up close to his side to peer over his shoulder and watch him work. ]

Supposedly there's some new drug a few of the local crime families are trying to push out. It puts people in a catatonic state where they're meant to reach "enlightenment." These files are supposed to have details on the people involved... and how to make it.

[ she wrinkles her nose after her explanation, lips pursed. she drops her chin to his shoulder, trying to make sense of the screen in front of her. ]

I think it's supposed to be a Shakespeare reference.