Tony's application for a Super Boy team had not been approved for the time being, because Natasha's evaluation report stated that he could only serve as an advisor.
Of course, Iron Man, the superhero, met the standards for joining.
So for now, Oaks had two teammates.
It was just that the team had not yet been activated.
He had missed the groundbreaking ceremony for Stark Tower because Nick Fury had come looking for him again.
"I feel like nothing good ever happens whenever you show up, Director."
In the Benevolence Society headquarters office, Oaks drank coffee and shot a sidelong glance at the bald, dark-skinned man grinning broadly as he petted a cat. He had a whole mouthful of complaints he wanted to unleash.
Instead of handling proper business, this guy came by every few days to pet cats. This wasn't a cat café!
Huh? He could consider turning the shop at home into a cat café. The greenery business had moved over here anyway...
As Oaks' thoughts wandered, Fury cleared his throat, gathered Goose into his arms, and stroked her as he looked at him.
"I didn't just come for you this time. I came for Banner too."
"...Huh?"
Oaks gave him a disdainful look.
"You make it sound like we're both your subordinates. Didn't I say consultation services cost extra? Have you paid?"
"That's right. You said consultation services required payment."
Nick Fury nodded solemnly.
"But you never said armed support required payment too."
"I..."
Oaks' eyes went wide. Was this what it meant to lie through your teeth?
Could this bastard just talk nonsense because he had one eye open and one eye blind?
"Fine. I'll settle the full score with you later."
Oaks snorted.
"So what is it this time?"
"New Mexico. Didn't you say we