The room was quiet.
The sound of the news came from the television.
"Reports indicate that the federal government is assessing a detention and transfer mechanism for high-risk powered individuals..."
Tony picked up the remote and turned off the television.
"I don't know how this is going to end."
His voice was very low when he said it.
"I don't want to hand you over to S.H.I.E.L.D., and I don't want anyone experimenting on you, registering you, using you as a specimen or a weapon. Leave now. The farther you go, the better."
Chen Mo looked at the card.
"You think things will get better if I leave?"
"I think things will get very bad if you stay here."
"What about Peter?"
"Peter's still a kid."
"I'm not much older."
"You're a little more trouble. Besides, Peter would never, ever agree to stop using his spider powers."
Chen Mo laughed.
"Yeah. That's Peter Parker for you."
Tony finally tugged up a corner of his mouth, too, but the smile quickly vanished.
"There's a meeting at the Baxter Building this afternoon. The Avengers, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Wasp... every superhero in New York will be there, along with several legal advisers and federal representatives. Peter won't be going. You shouldn't go either."
Chen Mo asked, "Why?"
"The adults need to make some decisions."
"That doesn't sound like a good sign."
Tony didn't argue.
Chen Mo leaned against the table.
"Will Captain America be there?"
Tony paused.
"Yes. Nick Fury took him to S.H.I.E.L.D. Steve will make the decision he thinks is right."
Chen Mo stared at Tony.
"You already have a bad feeling about this."
Tony pushed the envelope a little closer.
"Take it."
Chen Mo reached out and picked up the cash and the watch box.
The card stayed on