Krykowfert, stuck on Legong after the collapse of the Rip, wrestles with his personal goals as Legong struggles to survive in their new galactic sector. At first he’s careful to keep his distance from Cokely and the remains of the Council. But when a non-human race comes visiting, Krykowfert realizes he can’t make it home alone and so forms a surprising alliance to preserve his own comfort, and the sanctity of Eden. Meanwhile, Mallick, Nia Feric & Asha, Harry & Bento, and the Tugot clan get on with the task of making Eden the place Krykowfert wanted it to be.