Unwilling Union of Powers (Wanda Maximoff / G!P OC)

Kasey stood at the observation window of the Vormir Research Facility, gazing out at the planet's mesmerizing landscape. The twin suns hung low in the sky, casting hues of indigo and amber across the rugged terrain. It had been a few months since she'd first set foot on this distant world, and the alien vistas that once felt daunting now offered a strange sense of comfort.

Life on Vormir had settled into a steady rhythm. Kasey had thrown herself into her work, immersing herself in the cutting-edge research that the facility was renowned for. The team was small but diverse, comprising top scientists from various disciplines and corners of the galaxy. They'd been nothing but welcoming, and she'd quickly found her place among them.

Her primary focus was on vormite—a rare element native to the planet, known for its unique energetic properties. Alongside Dr. Bruce Banner, she was spearheading a project to harness vormite in combination with controlled radiation, aiming to develop a groundbreaking treatment for several forms of cancer. The work was challenging, often frustratingly meticulous, but it ignited a passion in Kasey that she'd almost forgotten she possessed.

She loved what she contributed to her father's company all these years but she forgot what it was like to be in the science part of it. Being behind a desk was accomplishing but this was thrilling.

She smiled to herself as she thought of Bruce. Their friendship had blossomed naturally, rooted in a mutual respect and a shared love for science. Conversations with him were always stimulating; they could spend hours debating theories, sketching out formulas on transparent holo-screens until the early hours of the morning.

"Lost in thought again?" a familiar voice teased from behind her.

Kasey turned to see Bruce approaching, a tablet tucked under his arm and a mischievous grin on his face. His eyes crinkled at the corners—a telltale sign that he was onto something exciting.

"Always," she replied with a chuckle. "But I suspect you've got news that's about to pull me right back to reality."

He tapped the tablet lightly. "You could say that. The latest simulations just came in."

Her eyes lit up. "Don't keep me in suspense! How did the vormite respond to the adjusted radiation levels?"

Bruce motioned for her to follow him back to the lab. They weaved through the bustling corridors, passing colleagues who nodded greetings as they went. The lab was a hive of activity, holographic displays projecting complex data sets, and the soft hum of equipment providing a constant background rhythm.

At their workstation, Bruce brought up the simulation results on a large screen. Streams of data and graphical models shifted and rotated in mid-air.

"Take a look," he said, stepping aside so she could get a better view.

Kasey scanned the information rapidly, her mind processing the implications. "The vormite maintained stability at higher radiation thresholds than we anticipated," she observed, excitement creeping into her voice. "And cellular degradation was minimal in the simulated cancer cells."

"Exactly," Bruce affirmed. "This puts us a significant step closer to viable in vitro testing."

She turned to him, grinning. "Do you realize what this could mean? If we can replicate these results in a controlled environment, we might be on the cusp of a major breakthrough."

He mirrored her enthusiasm. "It's promising, but we need to proceed cautiously. The complexities of vormite interactions are still not fully understood."

She nodded thoughtfully. "Agreed. We'll need to run more simulations with variable parameters to ensure consistency. And perhaps consult with Dr. Cho's team back home—they've been working on the cellular integration models."