Had they not spoken of Cody previously, Rogue wouldn't have had any clue what was going on when Todd stepped into the arena, but after what he'd said about the young wraith, it was easy to put two and two together. Cody was showing off just as Todd had predicted he might, and she guessed that this would only be the first step in his trying to become Commander. He was so incredibly young and inexperienced though - even if Rogue hadn't been biased toward Todd remaining the commander, she would have known that it would be a disaster for the new queen to choose Cody. She needed someone with knowledge and experience at her side during this time of civil war, and it was foolish of Cody not to see that. He had a very long life ahead of him, he could bide his time and wait his damn turn.

Before things began, Rogue moved to stand near the queen, inclining her head in respect before turning her attention back to the arena and what was about to unfold. She wasn't particularly looking forward to this, but it had to be done.