[quote=@Double]
[@Balthazar007] Okay, but... we're gonna fall behind if they get to spend time training while we, you know, don't. My assumption was that we'd get pulled into the main plot after our activity in Hong Kong and that we'd be able to deal with our problems gradually as we partake in said main plot. Also gonna feel like we're immediately becoming irrelevant if we're still bopping around with Earth-based assassins while the others gets to fight planet-level threats.
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So, I guess it's time that I reveal what I had in store for you two. I planned on leading you both to Mars on your mission. At which point, you'll have an early encounter with the alien force that is on the way to Earth. That's when you'll be dragged back into the main plot. 

I won't go into much detail, but I have a plan on getting you to Mars very quickly, if you two want to go along with this plan? If you have other ideas, please let me know.