"You needn't worry, Miss Genesis, Mister Doma.  I am funding the monetary needs of this expedition, at least for now.  I had been saving up for additional... trinkets.  But that money is unnecessary now.  It will suffice for our needs, and I will be watching out for additional sources of funding as we go.  But at this point, if we don't succeed, lack of cash will be the least of my worries, so there's no point in NOT spending it now..."<br/><br/>He looks about.<br/><br/>"This one here reacted with the least panic during Mister Doma's recent outburst.  I believe you should ride her."