Jake: (breathless) Whew! That was a close call. Are you guys okay?
Star Lord: (looking around) Yeah, I think so. But what's going on? Where are we?
Jake: (looking at Star Lord) Well, long story short, you're on a planet called Ego, and you just met your dad.
Star-Lord: (shocked) My dad? Ego?
Ego: (approaching them) Yes, my son. I've been searching for you for a long time.
Star-Lord: (dumbfounded) I don't understand. Why?
Ego: (serious) Because you possess something that I need – the power of the Infinity Stone.
Jake: (smiling) Yeah, we actually met when we were trying to save the galaxy from that big bad guy – Ronan.
Star-Lord: (nodding) Right. The Guardians of the Galaxy.
Ego: (smiling) Of course. And I see you've brought a new friend with you. Mantis, come say hello.
Mantis: (timidly) Hi.
Jake: (curious) So, you're Mantis? What do you do?
Mantis: (smiling) I'm Ego's helper. I assist him with his sleeping problems.
Jake: (confused) Sleeping problems?
Star-Lord: (whispering to Jake) He's been having strange dreams lately.
Jake: (nodding) Ah, I see.
Ego: (invitingly) Anyway, Jake, you and your friends are more than welcome to stay on my planet.
Jake: (pleased) That's very kind of you, Ego.
Mantis: (curiously) But what about being free?
Jake: (surprised) What do you mean?
Mantis: (sadly) I understand what being free means, but being with Ego is all I know.
Rocket Raccoon: (sarcastically) Well, ain't that just touching?
Mantis: (smiling) Hi, Rocket.
Rocket Raccoon: (growling) Don't touch me!
Drax: (laughing) Good one, Rocket!
Jake: (joining in) You got him there, Rocket.
Mantis: (puzzled) I don't understand.
Star-Lord: (explaining) It's a joke, Mantis. Don't worry about it.
Mantis: (smiling) Oh. Okay.