"The bond should never be a cage. You understand Klyntar enough for that. We grow together, but it is perfectly within the power to be more parasite than partnert," Sleeper comments, shifting to a larger feline shape to drape comfortably around both of them. They know what their family is, and how damaged they all can be.

"The kree I was using when we first met was definitely not a proper partner. Nor did he deserve that privilege."