"Now that we've gotten our introductions out of the way, why don't we let in some of Fallcorp's scientists now to explain their research. We will decide whether or not they are worth keeping on board. First up will be the weapons department." Penemue suggested.
A disheveled man with one arm entered the room. He looked around nervously at all of us. "Hello, everyone. I am Doctor Connors. I am one of Oscorp's–er–Fallcorp's geneticists. I'm currently working on a serum based on lizards that will heal all illnesses and even help people regrow lost limbs." He explained nervously.
"That seems incredibly interesting." Tony said. "How far are you along?" He asked.
"Er–we have succeeded in curing cancer a few times in rats…but–er…" He trailed off and put his head down.
"What the hell, man!? You were supposed to be working on a cure for my dad! That's why we paid you!" Harry shouted loudly. "If it worked on rats then you should have started testing on people!"
"Be quiet you idiot." Emma told Harry. "Clearly the serum isn't ready yet." She crossed her arms over her chest before speaking to Doctor Connors. "Continue, what went wrong?"
"...All the rats ended up mutating a few days after the serum cured them. They all grew scales and turned incredibly aggressive." He said.
"So you essentially created some kind of Bioweapon that could turn people into Lizard Monsters?" I asked. That was the plot of The Amazing Spider Man.
Dr Connors was taken aback by my statement. "Um…yes?" He said while shifting in place and not meeting my eyes.
"Ha! That's freaking awesome! I like this guy! You should definitely keep him on board!" Tony exclaimed. "I also want to see some of your lizard-monster-mice before I leave!"
"I would like to see them as well." Shuri added.
Doctor Connors looked ecstatic that Tony Stark was interested in his research. "Of course, Doctor Stark! I'll be happy to show you! Maybe you could even look over my current research?"
Tony shrugged. "I'm not as well versed in Genetics as I am robotics but I can take a look."
Shuri pouted when Doctor Connors didn't respond to her. To everyone else here but me, she was a spoiled Princess who was only here because of her family's money.
Everyone, except Harry, voted to keep funding Doctor Connors. I told the doctor that his research no longer had a deadline. He had a massive look of relief on his face when he left the room. Apparently, Norman Osborn had demanded the guy complete his research as soon as possible. Doctor Connors had been spending 20 hours a day in his lab with barely any sleep or freedom. He could have sued the shit out of us for that…
[Or he just doesn't know that's an option…]
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The next person to walk into the room was a short man wearing round black sunglasses…indoors. "Hello, everyone. I am Doctor Octavius, and I have a groundbreaking idea that will change the world and give us all unlimited energy!" He declared proudly.
"And what would that be?" Victor asked him. He looked interested and leaned forward.
"What if we could harness the power of the SUN!" Doctor Octavius declared while raising his fist in the air.
Victor frowned and leaned back again. Tony started snickering. "We already can do that…it's called Solar Power Octavius. Are you still trying to go on about this artificial Sun crap? I rejected your idea at Stark Industries and you came crawling over to Norman Osborn?"
Doctor Octavius took off his sunglasses and glared at Tony. There was clearly some past drama between the two of them.
"Stark!" Doctor Octavius spat the name out. "You were always jealous of me and my vision! You're scared that my artificial sun will bring about a new age of clean energy! One much better than your Arc Reactor that you refuse to share with the world!"
"I feel like we shouldn't be sharing an artificial sun with the world either…" I muttered. It was loud enough for everyone to hear however.
Penemue agreed with me. "Your idea is…interesting Doctor Octavius, but unfortunately our company is choosing to move in another direction. Thank you for your time here and you will be issued a generous severance package. Good day."
"You'll all regret this! When I make my breakthrough, you'll all be wishing you had seen my vision with me!" Doctor Octavius said before storming out of the room. I had no doubts that he wouldn't give up, but without our funding it would take him much longer to almost kill himself with his idiotic idea.
[An artificial sun? That's just fusion energy with a lot of extra steps! Why not just create a fusion reactor first?]
'This is the Marvel universe, System. Scientists here are all insane.'
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