Peter took in the smell of her perfume as she was close to him, helping with his tie... it was a bit embarrassing for him, but he never really had a reason to put on a tie until recently... He immediately wrapped his arms around her as she leaned in for a kiss. If it only were for a few seconds... the pain in his knuckles were far less when he was with her... He followed after her, took the pictures that Aunt May demanded, and soon were to her car, driving to the ball... His mind was on Uncle Ben's killer for a minute or two... He decided to let it go now, and tell Lexi later... He didn't know if she was going to be disappointed or happy or what... Peter didn't know how he felt personally either...

The mansion looked exactly like he remembered. It was large, giant, with dark gray stone, but still had an elegance and beauty. As soon as they stepped out of the car Lexi was given a look of absolute shock on how someone could look so beautiful... and then confusion when they saw who she was was. He put his head down a bit, rubbing the back of his neck with his free one... He felt like he was embarrassing her, and if she thought this was bad, just wait until he geeks out when he meets...

"Pete! Lexi!" Harry Osborne said with a genuine smile. He wore a very nice, crisp black suit, with a dark blue tie, possibly also for Spidey. "Glad you could make it! So many people showed up.. probably just to make sure my dad didn't forget about them... or for the free food." He shrugged. "That's why I showed up." he said, grinning. It broke his heart seeing him like that... because he knew he would have to dawn the suit and tell Harry why he couldn't help him.. unless Doctor Octavius has a plan.

"Come on, Peter, I gotta show him to you!" Harry said, leading Peter and Lexi deeper in to the mansion grounds. Then he saw him. The man who idolized for so many years. He held a sense of power as the Doctor spoke to the guests, laughing and taking a sip of his drink. "Doctor Octavius, I would like you to meet--"

"Peter Parker." Doctor Octavius smiled, taking Peter's hand. Peter was beyond overjoyed. "I've heard so much about you... my, you look a lot like your father... and clearly a ladies man." The doctor said with a sweet smile towards Lexi, politely kissing her free hand. Peter smiled at Lexi, full of pride that he had such a perfect woman, inside and out... Harry's face looked a bit hurt at the scene, but tried his best to not show it.