Gwen was so grateful that she and Peter could understand each other on such a deep level, but it was kind of a double edged sword. She'd spoken about it with the younger Peter, too. She felt comforted in knowing they had such an understanding, but she also hated that he'd gone through such a tragedy that she'd never wish upon anyone. Losing someone so dear, losing multiple people, carrying the heavy weight of being a Spider-Person. It was a lot. It was too much for anyone, but they still did it because it was the right thing to do. A lot of people here could probably relate to that, but given their histories and the overlapping people within them, Gwen felt she and Peter connected on a very personal level.
Gwen hoped with all of her heart that being here would have a positive effect on Harry. She hoped it would spare him from the fate it seemed he tended to suffer in at least her world and Peter's. If nothing else, it got him away from Norman, which she and Peter could both agree was the best thing for him. Hopefully.
She grinned, almost a bit shyly when he told her she was awesome. She wasn't so sure about that, but it meant a lot to her coming from Peter, whom she put above most other people when it came to what he thought of her. "The feeling's mutual, Parker." And that warranted a hug, so she let go of his hand in favor of hugging him around the waist. "I think you're pretty awesome, too."