Todd hadn't meant that to be quite so hilarious, but he'd take such wins as they came.

He returned to his room, exhausted from the very long day and fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.

The following morning he indulged in a final shower-definitely something needed on the hive-and headed down to her room, excusing the marine to go elsewhere so that he and Rogue could walk unescorted, first down to the hospital, and then accompanied by seven other wraith and a pair of tired marines to take the new dieters down to the cafeteria.

Breakfast this morning was just the usual picks of bacon, eggs and hash, nothing special, but it was hot and delicious regardless.