< At most, it takes a Yeerk three Earth days to succumb to Kandrona starvation, > Ax said from where he stood with Eve and Tobias. < Once the Yeerks die, Connor and Murphy will be under their own control again. In the meantime, I would suggest leaving them here -- or somewhere else safe-- under guard while we locate the rest of the crew. >

Yes, 'we'. Ax was still mildly irritated at being told to stay back.