Gemini stared speechlessly. "Didn't Transcendent show you design sketches?"
Peter was stunned. "They offer that?!"
Gemini covered face. "Like I said—pay them, they'll do anything."
Stood directly. "Come on!"
Peter followed obediently. Through Floo Network, went straight to Transcendent's branch at Mount Greylock magical town.
Entering shop, clerk immediately greeted. "Hello, what need?"
Glanced at surrounding clothes. "Need speak with designer." Showed Gringotts card.
Immediately led to VIP room second floor. Tea, pastries served.
Peter asked nervously. "Ordered clothes from UK branch. If order here, won't everyone know who am?"
Rolled eyes. "Why think Transcendent became first choice for pure-blood nobles? Their mouths tighter than yours. Won't leak single word."
Peter suddenly understood. Though Parkers weren't short money, Peter's education followed traditional American methods—fixed weekly allowance. Needed anything extra, bought with allowance. Not enough, worked part-time. So Peter didn't know these ins and outs.
After short wait, young witch walked in wearing pale yellow modified robe with exaggerated green-framed glasses, holding hardcover notebook.
Peter silently scooted back on sofa. Suddenly custom outfit seemed pretty good!
"Hello, I'm Jones, Transcendent designer. What kind clothing need?" Jones smiled, set down notebook, looking seriously at two.
Gestured with chin at Peter. "Custom outfit for him. Easy movement, with mask. Spider motif. Blue base with red, black accents."
Jones nodded understanding, immediately pulled tape measure from sleeve. "Stand up, young man. Need measure body!"
Peter quickly stood. Jones gestured with tape, let go. Using quill pen, recorded measurements in notebook. Tape measure excitedly measured Peter's body like gone crazy, until tried measure inappropriate area. Peter grabbed it.
Jones took back tape without concern. "Ah, sorry. Gets excited. After all, bodies this good are rare! What eat? How train?"
"Ahem." Seeing Peter's face flush, coughed twice.
Jones immediately withdrew blazing gaze.
"Don't be like that. Still kid." Used teacup hide rising smile, said quietly.
Jones shrugged. "No wonder looks so young. Alright, alright. How about this design?"
Taking paper Jones handed, looked over with Peter.
After detailed communication, finally confirmed style Peter wanted—two-piece dueling outfit. Deep blue throughout, spider motif in gold, pants and sleeve cuffs with bright red patterns. Matching mask—half-face covering eyes, nose.
After agreeing delivery time, paid with card, left with Peter.
"Well, work hard part-time job. Save money for clothes soon!" Peter said behind, face red.
Waved hand. "Consider two years Christmas gifts paid off. Don't say didn't prepare gift when left!"
Peter smiled sheepishly. "Thanks!"
Back at shop, Peter hesitated long time before asking. "Can tell Uncle, Aunt about this?"
Looked puzzled. "They'd object?"
Peter shook head. "Not really. Just don't want worry."
Thought about it. "Won't volunteer, but if ask, won't keep secrets. Think best if communicate with them."
Peter scratched head. "Wait bit longer. Thanks! Got get to work!"
Watched Peter bounce out shop, shook head helplessly.
Before could relax two days, Sun Xiaoxiao found again.
"Come on! What this time?!" Looked in horror at Sun Xiaoxiao's awkward smile.
"Oh well, nothing really. Could tell what Heavenly Court like?! Asking privately!" Face full anticipation.
Stared expressionlessly. "Read Journey to West. Except character appearances, everything else fits pretty well!"
Sun Xiaoxiao's eyes widened. "Really?!"
Rolled eyes. "Really! Clouds, mist everywhere. Carved railings, jade."
Sun Xiaoxiao showed longing expression. "Really? See those legendary immortals? White-bearded old men? What else?"
Couldn't help recalling. "Not many white-bearded old men. Most looked pretty young. Especially Queen Mother! Looked about my age. Beautiful, gentle too!"
Speaking of this, suddenly remembered—Queen Mother given several outfits. Quickly took out to admire with Sun Xiaoxiao.
Sun Xiaoxiao practically drooled looking.
When leaving, even gave Sun Xiaoxiao one outfit. Considering China always supported Guardians, wouldn't pursue Sun Xiaoxiao bringing listening talisman.
Probably some bureaucratic nonsense. Who sticks listening talisman openly on forehead? Playing zombie? Afraid people won't see?
Ignoring that mess, purchased batches Acromantula venom, spider silk, blood from Hagrid. Began long experiments.
After peaceful period, Guardians of Galaxy announced challenge failed. Regretfully, having gained ten pounds, returned to ship continue adventures. Before leaving, gave gifts to those warmly hosted in China—various obsolete civilian space technology. Made everyone happy. Gave back vacuum-packed food. Both sides satisfied.
After seeing off Guardians, doing experiments in cellar.
Shop door suddenly opened. Someone walked in.
Got distracted by triggered alarm. Crucible immediately emitted pungent smell. Sighed. Who now?!
Angrily grabbing wand, going upstairs, immediately became alert. White-haired, one-eyed old man sat in chair. Coby nervously serving tea, looking with eyes full pleading.
"May ask who are? If need something, just say. Please let go servant." Said unpleasantly.
One-eyed old man turned, smiled. "Ah, first meeting. I'm Odin. Sorry scaring servant. Didn't control well."
After Odin spoke, aura completely changed. If just now seen battle-hardened warrior, current Odin like ordinary old man.
Coby let out loud sob, quickly disappeared.
Narrowed eyes. "Odin? The one thinking of?"
Seeing old man nod, felt head grow big. Why Asgard's God-King at shop?!
"So what brings here?" Asked.
Odin held cup with both hands, carefully took sip. "You know, son thinks old. So sent Earth retire. But not familiar modern Earth. Son dropped at shop door."
Mouth twitched. That just now? Old? Could only fool foolish son Loki!
"So Loki already left?" Sat across from Odin.
Odin smiled, nodded. "Right. Need payment? What think this?" Pulled out glowing blue cube to show.
Even worldly couldn't help gasping. Was this what Loki used open portal? Scepter created half-god Fred. This blue thing—certain definitely had stone same nature inside!
Pulled out phone. "Mind if make call?"
Odin smiled, shook head.
Immediately called Tony. "Come now! Right now to shop! Drive most luxurious car! Got big client! JARVIS's body in sight!"
Hearing notice, Tony said nothing, immediately started calling assemble convoy.
JARVIS's body sounded easy, but even adding vibranium, materials couldn't withstand massive data flow calculations. Material problems always limited JARVIS's embodiment. So even after been gone two years, JARVIS still just data.
Within minutes, Tony pushed open door. Seeing Tesseract Odin placed on table, forced smile.
"Thor's father wants retire on Earth. Don't know if have that service. His payment this. Think task can completed very well." Said with smile.
Odin also looked at Tony with interest.
Tony immediately patted chest. "No problem! Leave to me! Guaranteed better than Asgard!"
Odin picked up Tesseract, stood. "That's settled. Been God-King thousands years. Always had maintain dignity. Lost lot fun! Need help extracting what's inside?"
Tony nodded eagerly. "If not too much trouble!"
Odin turned wrist. Tesseract vanished from everyone's sight. "Alright then. When ready, tell me. Help open it."
Tony obsequiously extended hand, guiding Odin out shop door. Seeing long line luxury cars outside, Odin got into middle one.
"JARVIS can finally retire! Had replacement ready for years!" Said with beaming smile.
"Sir, since caused such trouble, shall resign now?" JARVIS's voice came flatly from phone.
Tony coughed awkwardly. "Don't joke, old J. Have body soon. Can date girls. How about that? Still want quit?"
JARVIS fell silent.
After arranging retirement team for Odin where all needs met, Tony immediately contacted Dr. Helen Cho back home, ordered Regeneration Cradle. Then began preparing JARVIS's body. Since only had one experience, could only ask Fred help supervise.
Though Fred demigod, really didn't understand this stuff. Fortunately Odin present. At critical moment, used lightning send stone into Regeneration Cradle, activating JARVIS.
Cradle door blasted open. Blonde, blue-eyed British gentleman sat up wearing deep blue suit, eyes gentle.
Next second, teleported to window, gently touching glass.
"JARVIS?" Tony called tentatively.
"Sir?" JARVIS responded instinctively, turning look.
Tony couldn't help smiling. "Going give yourself name, JARVIS?"
JARVIS smiled too. "Of course, sir. Be called JARVIS. Edwin Jarvis."
Tony showed nostalgic expression. "Then handle own ID, old J!"
Odin stood side laughing. "So things here done? Can go back retirement?"
"Of course!" Tony quickly turned thank. "Good thing were here today. Otherwise who knows what would've happened!"
Odin waved dismissively, walked out. Two blonde women immediately supported arms. Smiling, got into RV. "Touring world in RV lately! Don't look for me unless necessary! Even if necessary, don't look!"
Tony's eye twitched. Old man played pretty wild. Felt bit sorry for Thor.
JARVIS inherited Tesseract's abilities. Could open portals at will, had teleportation ability. Specific distance hadn't tested to limit. Even Earth's other side reached effortlessly. Tony couldn't help marveling—could definitely teleport to space!
Suppressing space travel thoughts, Tony busily researched technology Banner brought back. Whether could experience space depended on himself!
After handling ID, JARVIS immediately went out buy flowers. Using Tony's secondary card dress impeccably, knocked on Maximoff siblings' door.
Under Pietro's murderous gaze, JARVIS smiled, embraced Wanda.
After seeing off Odin, found again by Elder Sun. This time wasn't about anything else, but about retiring mage. Because used some methods, successor very resistant current situation. Still hadn't successfully retired. Needed find outside help.
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