Althea has performed well as first mate on board of Ophelia. However, as they approach Bingtown, she returns to her guise of a common crewmate and learns of the Chalcedean presence in her city. The Teniras and Althea discuss plans to rouse the Old Trader families and put aside differences to take back their city. And after their planning, Grag and Althea discuss their potential for a relationship.