Smiling at her reply, Bruce accepted it with a simple nod. He really hoped she was right.

“I suppose we should get you started on something, though it might not be what you want to do, or what Tony wants, but since he didn’t tell us anything then he doesn’t get a vote,” the scientist replied, straightening his jacket. “Currently I’m attempting to design a new type of polymer that has the toughness of metal armour but that retains a certain amount of flexibility so as not to limit the movements of the wearer.”

He wasn’t sure how much to reveal about the application of this product, how they had two very human members of their super hero team that couldn’t be encumbered by heavy armour and still remain effective. It was probably best to make it sound more general; after all, it was something the military would be most interested in as well if such a material was at all possible. “You are welcome to help me with that for now until Tony gives you a better understanding of your purpose here.”