Mister Waverly then went in a direction Mark hadn't expected.

"As you may have realized, THRUSH was after Miss Zandrous for her talents in formulating cosmetics as they hoped to weaponize a line for their female agents. Were we to offer Miss Zandrous a position in our own labs, do you believe she would be an asset?"

Again, Mark had no doubts.

"Absolutely. She's got both a brilliant mind and an inventive streak."

"Excellent. She, of course, might not accept, but if she does, that would take care of a several things, including safeguarding her from Mister Grayson."