A rare moment of relative peace settles over Babylon 5, but beneath the calm surface, tensions simmer. Ambassador Mollari's ever-faithful assistant, Vir Cotto, prepares for a life-altering arranged marriage, bringing the traditions of Centauri Prime to the heart of the station. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Commander Ivanova finds her sleep haunted by vivid and disturbing dreams, as she questions he purpose. But this brief respite is shattered when Vir becomes the target of an assassination attempt. As the crew investigates, they uncover a hidden conspiracy within the Centauri contingent, forcing Mollari to confront a difficult truth and questioning just what secrets are the Centauri harboring on Babylon 5.