It was a bit strange to be the only ones in the arena, but as they got into things she didn't even notice the lack of an audience.

"My honest opinion?" she repeated, ducking to the right to avoid a blow to her side. "I like her." It was the truth. The more time she'd spent with the queen, the more Rogue's opinion of her had grown. "I think she'll be good for this hive, and for the alliance. She seems willing to try things and accept change, where older queens might not. You need that right now."