In Crastinus, city of the Idylists, Aqualad recovers from his injuries. He argues with Aquaman for bringing him back to the city that once exiled him. The two soon make peace and go their separate ways. Aquaman returns to New York to meet with U.N. adviser, Richard Mission. He prepares to conduct his second address to the United Nations security council. Mission outfits Aquaman with a bulletproof vest in case he is attacked again.