Chapter 13 Afternoon Tea with Wanda! The Benefits of Magic!

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After reading the information provided by Friday, Tony Stark became even more curious about Lorien.

It turns out there is someone with such close ties to the Avengers? And he's also Banner's good friend? Given Banner's treatment results, Tony speculated that Banner might even consider Lorien a buddy!

Tony pondered for a moment, resting his chin on one hand, then nodded thoughtfully. "Maybe I need to get to know the best psychiatrist in the United States."

"Do you need an appointment, sir?" Friday responded. "But you may need to visit in person first, as Dr. Lorien does not accept any form of telephone or online appointments."

"…?" Tony raised his eyebrows, feeling that Lorien was a bit of an enigma. "Is there really someone in the United States with a higher status than me? I'll have to meet him sometime."

Meanwhile, after driving for about twenty minutes, Lorien's Ferrari finally arrived at their destination: a coffee and dessert shop by the sea, nestled behind some woods.

Upon arrival, being a considerate person, Lorien parked his car away from the café. The Ferrari's engine sound, though melodious, was a bit loud and could be disruptive in such a quiet place. Wanda noticed these thoughtful details and silently added another point to her evaluation of Lorien: "Understanding Mutual Respect."

However, as Wanda got out of the car and followed Lorien into the coffee shop, she felt a little regretful. Once Lorien guided her to a secluded corner by the sea and they sat down, ordering two cups of coffee and some desserts, Wanda leaned close to Lorien's ear and whispered, "Coming out dressed like this is the decision I regret most today."

Indeed, jeans and a grey sweatshirt did seem a bit casual for such a setting. But fortunately, in the U.S., people are generally free from judgment, and no one commented on her attire. Additionally, the café was remote and upscale, and the patrons were courteous.

Lorien noticed her discomfort and offered a suggestion, "Your magic should be able to alter the structure of matter. You could change your clothes into a new set directly."

"Is that possible?" Wanda thought about it and then shook her head. "But I can't do it now."

"It's okay," Lorien replied, smiling. "I believe you can in the future."

He continued to give a few more examples. "This world is no longer purely scientific. I heard that the wizards in Kamar-Taj can alter people's perception of themselves. So even if you run into someone you know, they might not recognize you. But I'm not sure if that's mental magic or cognitive magic. Maybe you could try something like that."

Lorien also mentioned several everyday uses for magic: cleaning up trash, making clothes look brand new, or repairing broken furniture. He knew some of these magics and had heard about others.

Wanda listened intently, and Lorien's words gave her a new perspective on her abilities. It turned out magic wasn't just for destruction! She could use it for things as mundane as changing her clothes or cleaning up. Wanda's eyes lit up with excitement as she thought of all the new possibilities for her magic. She decided to experiment with these ideas when she got home that night.

At the same time, in the distance, Natasha observed Lorien and Wanda through a telescope, using a lip-reading device to translate their conversation. Natasha was an expert at this kind of surveillance work and performed it with ease.

After watching their interaction for a while, Natasha let down her guard towards Lorien. She could see that Lorien wasn't just chatting and enjoying afternoon tea with Wanda. He was subtly guiding and uplifting her spirit through their conversation. Natasha noted Wanda's relaxed demeanor and happy smiles, which indicated that her mental state was rapidly improving.

Nodding in agreement, Natasha murmured, "The best psychiatrist in the United States, not bad~."

In the café, once their orders were served, Lorien chatted with Wanda and glanced around. His seemingly casual gaze passed over Natasha, as if their eyes met for a brief second, though it might have just been a coincidence. Natasha, looking through the telescope, felt a moment of unease, as if she had been caught doing something she shouldn't be.

"Accident?" Natasha scrutinized Lorien through the telescope. They were so far apart that it was unlikely she had been discovered. Seeing Wanda's genuine smile at something Lorien said, Natasha relaxed and concluded, "It was an accident."

But it wasn't. Lorien was simply choosing not to reveal his powers too early in front of the superheroes. At least, not until he had secured his relationship with either Gwen or Wanda. This wasn't a kidnapping... just a careful approach.

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