The small island lay not far from Palm Beach, its climate carrying California's same gentle warmth. Even in the morning, there was little chill, and the breeze that blew in was warm.
As more and more people gathered in the square, servers led the crowd down a tree-lined path to have breakfast on the lawn beside it. Breakfast was still served buffet-style, though some welcome decorations had been set up nearby.
Every guest who entered could receive a welcome gift, though it was not the official wedding favor, merely some small trinkets for the welcome reception. Schiller received one as well, though he did not actually know what was inside.
Breakfast was plentiful, but most of it consisted of cold dishes. Schiller did not have much of an appetite, so he found a chair, sat down, and began opening the gift.
The gift came in two parts: a small box and a rolled-up letter. The letter contained ordinary words of welcome and thanks, with the signatures of Stark and all the other brides and grooms beneath it.
Schiller opened the little box as well and found an electronic watch inside. When he turned it over, he saw the Stark Industries logo. It was probably a new Stark Industries product.
After activating the electronic watch, he discovered that it had a holographic projection function. The digital clock floated above the watch face. It was clearly the kind of product Stark would design. Never mind its practicality—it was certainly flashy enough.
Schiller put the two gifts away. Breakfast was not over yet, and since he had nothing better to do, he picked up a plate, took some bread, and wandered around while eating.
Schiller spotted several young heroes, most of them Matt's students. The members of the New Warriors had come as