The queen allowed them to be dismissed and they headed back to his quarters to wash up and relax. She remained behind to watch more of the crew spar together.

"Well, I hope that put an end to Cody's troublesome acts." he said once they were well away from the arena. "Meaning our major problems should be over until we reach Atlantis. A nice feeling considering I've been living with a metaphoric cloud over my head for the longest time about acquiring a queen."

Todd looked to her as they hobbled along the corridor. "What of you? How are you holding up with all this?"