I like the idea of Henchmen.

Also, who was it who wrote in that a blast went towards Violet and Kires? That was a perfectly fine and fun thing to do, and kept the characters away from the Fustercluck. They didn't need to get involved. Hell, Kaliflur didn't need to get involved. I'd happily keep her training until she'd be actually useful for something. I want to retcon her ever leaving the lab, actually.