In preparation for Tiggle, Endar, and Peyton's memorial, Victoria struggles with her own feelings of guilt. To the shock of her entire crew, Victoria proclaims that leading a intergalactic rebellion isn't her true life's purpose and makes a decision that will change the course of the rebellion.

Arden appears more powerful and intelligent than ever before, forcing Victoria, Laheer, and Daphnii to hide out in the sleeping chamber of the ship. As oxygen levels plummet, each of them take turns confessing their true insecurities.