Thena readily accepted that explanation. "When do we leave?"
"Not that soon. I still need to find Alexei and Spider-Man. Besides those two, we also need to move equipment from the Peace Clinic in Hell's Kitchen, especially the Chemical Reaction Synthesizer. Finally, I need to go see the X-Men."
Thena paused at that. "Those mutants? What for?"
Henry spread his hands helplessly. "Originally, I was only considering it. But after taking stock, I realized bringing the X-Men along would have its advantages. If we're taking Spider-Man, I can lend him the Duck Leopard armor-Duck Type for the time being. But the Dog Squad alone can't carry all the useful chemical synthesis equipment over in one trip.
"The X-Men happen to have a Blackbird Jet we could use as a transport, taking all the people and equipment over in one go. If they refuse, we'll just have to make multiple trips."
Gilgamesh spelled out another calculation Henry had been making. "Bringing the X-Men along would also let you put them in the spotlight, so you wouldn't have to step forward yourself, right?" "Ha, that was part of my thinking, too," Henry admitted frankly.
Gilgamesh also stood and patted his shoulders. "All right. Convincing that Spider-Man kid and dealing with the mutants are your jobs. We'll talk to Alexei and help pack the equipment while we're at it."
"Thanks." Henry didn't object to that division of labor. With Gilgamesh explaining things to Alexei, he wouldn't refuse to help either. "By the way, are we taking those two vampires?" Gilgamesh asked.
Henry answered without hesitation. "No. When we let them stay, we never said they'd have to help with this sort of thing. Corvin isn't used to fighting and killing, and Selene is heavily pregnant. Neither of them is in a position to