“He’s the kid we would have if we did it right,” Tony says immediately. “He’s fifteen, a genius like me and a huge nerd like you. He developed that fluid himself. In his sophomore science lab at school.”

There’s pride in the way that Tony talks about the teenager, hands in his pockets and relaxed for the first time in awhile aside from his restless sleep.

“It’s probably one of the strongest materials I’ve come across. Stronger than nano-carbon tubes. He was running around in this homemade costume so I made him a suit. Working in cloth? Not as easy as metal. You’re going to love him. And he’s going to love you. Just wear protection. Hockey mask. Gloves. He’s high energy.”