After anchoring himself, Alvin no longer used any energy units to stay.
Of course, that only applied to him.
If he wanted to bring other people, supplies, equipment, and so on with him, he still needed to spend energy or Source Power.
Tony, however, had been acting a little out of character. Ever since he learned that Alvin was about to leave, he'd been nowhere to be seen. Even J.A.R.V.I.S. wouldn't tell Alvin a thing when he asked.
Alvin found it strange, but he didn't have the time to dwell on it.
Most of the plans he'd laid in the Marvel Cinematic Universe this time involved the future.
Whether it was Compound V from Vought International, cooperation with S.H.I.E.L.D., or Tony Stark's investment, none of it was likely to show results anytime soon.
Alvin had expected as much, so he wasn't too disappointed.
Once he returned and adjusted the Time Flow Rate between the two worlds, the seeds he'd planted would soon take root and grow into towering trees.
Of course, to make sure those "seeds" took hold, there was one more thing Alvin had to do.
It was the same café, and Nick Fury was waiting inside as usual. Accompanied by Black Widow, Alvin walked in.
"I heard you're about to leave?"
Fury didn't seem surprised. He set down his coffee and looked at Alvin with keen interest. "When will you be back?"
"I don't know. Maybe in a month or two, maybe in a year or two."
Alvin wasn't foolish enough to tell a sly old fox like him the truth. He gave a vague answer instead.
"Then I wish you a safe journey, Alvin."
At that, Fury smiled and steered the conversation back on track. "You asked to meet me this time because of Vought, right?"
"Director