Mercer put away the Time Stone. Balls of lightning of different sizes formed over his palms, and with a casual flick, he sent them into their bodies.
In that instant, Hawkeye and Hulk, whose eyes had been tightly shut, sat straight up in bed.
Hawkeye's reaction was nothing unusual, just like an ordinary person suddenly waking up.
Hulk's reaction was much more violent. He sprang off the bed, looking agitated and ready to bounce all over the place.
As he bounced, an indescribable appendage assaulted the minds of all three people present, Mercer included. The visual impact was overwhelming.
"Quiet."
Mercer's voice was cold.
A deep yellow light shone in his eyes, and the agitated Hulk immediately calmed down.
Using the Mind Stone to make Hulk settle down was effortless.
Once quiet, Hulk fell flat on his face and reverted to Banner.
Nick Fury had already prepared some clothes and draped them over him as he shrank.
Mercer sucked in a breath. "I'm afraid I'll never forget that sight for the rest of my life."
Even Natasha cast an embarrassed glance their way. That inhuman thing was far too much of a visual shock.
"What happened to me... you... why am I here..."
Banner was still a little disoriented. He had died once, and he could still remember the scene just before his body burst apart. He couldn't help shuddering.
"You died once. Mercer brought you back."
Natasha stepped forward as she spoke.
"I... Mercer... thank you."
Banner spoke in a daze. "I feel a little detached right now. I'm not sure whether you're really here in front of me."
Natasha took his hand. "We really are here. Don't worry. It's all over. You can get some proper sleep now."
Feeling her soft hand in his, Banner finally drifted off