"We have no idea what we're expected to do here," Billy explained, feeling a tug on his shirt and---oh, hello Alex. One glance down at the omnicom confirms another worry the crew has.

"Everyone coming and going appears to be happy, but all we've been told is that we'll need a partner we trust and care about. I believe I have one, but I don't know what we need to do. We'll try our best, though."

Pause. Right, time to ask the omnicom question. "But if we fail the judgment, what happens to us?"