"Gaius, the Foreign Ministry is short-handed. If you're interested, you can come find me anytime."
"No, I'm not suited to dealing with officialdom." Aaron refused bluntly.
Ross neither confirmed nor denied it. "Let's talk outside."
After pulling Aaron into the hallway outside, Ross lowered his voice. "I know who you're here for, but this time, the ruler of a nation wants an explanation from her.
"If you really care about her, persuade her to sign the Sokovia Accords."
"Is that so?" Aaron chuckled disdainfully. "But I don't think she's suited to working for you. Retirement might actually be the wiser choice."
Ross paused, then spoke earnestly. "I understand how you feel, but in the superhero business, retiring isn't that easy.
"Compared to the other Avengers, Wanda Maximoff was the primary cause of the deaths of eleven citizens of Wakanda."
Aaron fell silent at those words.
If Wanda was to make a smooth landing, the first person they needed to deal with was none other than the King of Wakanda.
Only if the Wakandan king stopped hounding Wanda would she have any chance of fading from the public eye.
"Haha!" Ross patted Aaron on the shoulder. "You're a smart man. You should understand what I mean.
"Advise her—and yourself—to be careful."
With that, Ross left with several subordinates, a smug smile on his face.
"How truly... ignorant and fearless." Aaron shook his head unconcernedly and turned toward the Meeting Room.
"Good afternoon, everyone." Aaron greeted them and casually sat beside Wanda. "Now do you know why I opposed you becoming a superhero?"
Wanda laughed helplessly. "Is this how you're comforting me?"
Aaron shrugged and picked up the Sokovia Accords beside Wanda. "This is the agreement Ross wants you to sign?
"I have to say, it's pretty thick."
"Most of it is