[X] Only show Richards the Helix. He will ask about the Galvanic Mechamorphs anyway, after he is done inspecting the armor.
AN: I'm a little excited to talk about the Mechamorphs. They are complete bull, frankly.
After telling his tale, which sobered Richards up a bit, Azmuth decided to show Richards and his team the Helix.
"All of you who find yourselves unable to keep up with Richards," Azmuth barked. "You go back to doing whatever it is that you were doing."
Johnny let out a surprised laugh and clapped Ben on the back. "Well alright, Ben. Guess we're out of our depth with all this sciencey stuff. Let's go have lunch."
Ben let out a huff. "Of course you'd think of your spicy salsa at a time like this, Matchstick."
The two of them left the room, bickering good-naturedly. Susan, on the other hand, remained with Richards.
"Very well," Azmuth said. "Let me show you my Vault."
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"What is that?" The three intellectuals were in the Vault, and Richards pointed at the protective sphere that housed the Omnitrix.
Azmuth scoffed. "A secret, for now. I'd like to say I trust you with it, but I don't. Not yet. Give it time, and you just might find out. But right now, that one remains in the sphere."
Richards looked indignant for a moment, before Susan placed a hand on his shoulder.
Susan spoke up. "If you're not showing us that, what are you showing us?"
Azmuth stopped beside the Helix. "This."
The Helix was black and green, keeping with the general colors of Galvan technology, and pyramid in shape. It was taller than Richards at its point.
"You marveled at my armor. But that was merely a pale imitation compared to what this can do. I call it the Helix. I originally invented it as a terraforming device, meant to render my planet's moon, Galvan B, habitable. And it did that, make no mistake. But it also did so much more. The Helix created an entire race of biotechnological life-forms, the Galvanic Mechamorphs. They are what my armor is based on. They were not what I intended, but I and my people welcomed them with open arms. Their makeup was simply astounding, to say nothing of their abilities. They could become one with any technology, taking command of it and enhancing it. They were amazing. Even our black sheep...."
For a moment, there was silence.
When Azmuth continued, his voice was nearly inaudible. "They were killed along with my people. With this," he tapped the side of the Helix. "They can live again."
That brought Richards up short. "Wait, you're talking about an entire race of techno-organic beings being reborn on our planet? We'd certainly need someone's permission for that."
Azmuth tapped his foot against the floor. "Whose?"
Richards began pacing, his legs stretching absentmindedly as he did so. "We'd almost certainly need to talk to the Avengers. They're a government-sponsored team, so they can get this idea into the appropriate channels. But the government will definitely want someone to look at the Helix first, to ensure that it isn't dangerous."
"Tell me about these Avengers," Azmuth said.
Susan took the question. "They have three scientists who could possibly decipher this technology, like Reed did with your suit. Bruce Banner, Hank Pym, and Tony Stark."
Azmuth grunted. "Tell me about them."
Which Avenger scientist should you approach for help in getting government contacts?
[ ] Bruce Banner, AKA the Hulk. But DON'T call him that, Susan insists. While biotechnological life is slightly outside his specialty, he is certainly the most amicable of the bunch. He will likely help you all that he can. However, he doesn't trust the government very much, and they don't trust him, so any contacts he makes will likely be shaky. (60% chance to establish government contacts. 80% chance of making a genuine friend.)
[ ] Henry "Hank" Pym, AKA Ant-Man. He is an expert in isolating extra-dimensional anomalies, such as the particles named after him. The technology that lets him communicate with insect species, however, is very interesting. Could be worth looking at. Still, from what Susan says, this man is all business. (70% chance to establish government contacts. 20% chance to talk science with Hank Pym.)
[ ] Anthony "Tony" Stark, AKA Iron Man. A more ridiculous name you have never heard. And, if Susan is to be believed, this man can occasionally-no, often-be extremely idiosyncratic. Still, the man is a specialist in technology similar to the Galvanic Mechamorphs, and he has a friend in the government's military, one James Rhodes. And his power armor is quite the clever concept, at least Level Four technology, maybe even Level Five. Definitely an object of interest. (90% chance to establish government contacts, largely thanks to Rhodes. 20% chance to talk tech with Tony Stark.)
AN: Guys, this choice is largely which scientist you want to make a connection with. It's just their comic book stories that give them the percentages. Of course, I still have to roll them.
