Dr. Erik Selvig was an exceptionally accomplished astrophysicist. He had once taught at the same school as Dr. Bruce Banner, an authority in the field of Gamma Rays, and the two knew each other.
But whether they were actually close was another matter.
So this was just another excuse Nick Fury had come up with to press-gang people.
Still, a hammer that constantly emitted Gamma Rays was simply too tempting for Dr. Banner to resist.
"Oaks? You know I have to go..."
"Doctor, whether you go is up to you. I won't stop you... but it'll definitely count as leave, and these days' pay will be deducted."
Oaks solemnly emphasized the company's management policies to Dr. Banner:
"Even though I'm going too, it isn't a business trip. S.H.I.E.L.D. will arrange food and lodging, so we don't need to worry about that."
Banner grinned and made an OK gesture. Oaks turned and glared at Nick Fury, who was repeatedly pursing his lips.
"Can you believe this stingy director won't even provide transportation?! He actually wants us to drive there in a Smart car!"
"It's fine. I can drive."
Banner's eyes lit up. He rubbed his hands together, looking eager to give it a try.
"And after talking with May last time, I feel like I've gained a new understanding of driving motor vehicles—
"May even said that, if she had time, she could teach me how to fly a plane."
"..."
Oaks pointed accusingly at Nick Fury, whose lips had curled upward.
"Look what your subordinates have turned Dr. Banner into..."
"I think it's very good that the doctor has the courage to challenge himself, isn't it, Teddy Bear?"
Nick Fury shrugged. He was rather interested in the nickname Tony had given Oaks.
"Young people need diverse development. I know someone