The unarmed Dobbs bides his time in the ensuing days, taunting his bewildered companion. The Star Kingdom's navy bides time, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. He bides his time, waiting for a chance to betray the Hegemony and achieve revenge. He bides Jackie and Slim farewell and rides off alone. In reaction to Lauris' rumors, Odin is determined to kill Lauris, and bides his time. Clyntahn nearly has enough support to declare Holy War, so he bides his time. He bides his time by playing cheap gambling games with neighbors, though he always loses. Shawnee Jack bides his time, then rides to Jackson Hole to kill Chad. Together, the first three protect Mark's fragile persona, while Killer bides his time. Den bides his time and organises a scam to get Phil imprisoned. Connor bides his time to win his father's trust. Redmond is upset, but bides his time. He bides his time and gets revenge by serving her divorce papers on Christmas Day.