Raven paced in front of the hospital waiting for Abby to exit. She had somehow missed her the evening before and this morning, and wasn't taking the chance that it would happen again. When she came outside, Raven was on her in a heartbeat.

"To what do I owe the pleasure?"

"I have questions. I hope you have answers. Or ideas. Or the tiniest clue."

"About the chips?"

"Yes."

"All I know is that you can temporarily short them out with the direct application of electricity."

"Stun stick?"

"Yes. When you get a chance, I need a way to recharge them. They're great defibrillators."

"I'll add it to the list. What have you heard from Clarke?"

"She should be back any time."

"I wish she'd hurry."

"You know Clarke only moves at her own speed, much like you. Your gait is better."

"Nyko's been rubbing something into my back and leg."

"Do you feel better?"

"Yeah. Think, Doc. Anything you know about the chips will help."

"They maintained the filament network after they were removed. Whatever triggered them to deploy wasn't disturbed by the electrical interruption."

"Where are they?"

"In my room."

"I need to see them."

"You can see them now."

"Thanks."

"What are you working on?"

"The chips. I'm missing something about them. Roger and Fay are working on radios. I have a deal with the merchants in the market that I get first crack at any tech that comes their way. If I get enough solar panels, we can start figuring out a way to move all your machines here. That'll make the Commander happy, but that's a longer term project. Radios and chips."

"What does Clarke want with the chips?"

"I'm not sure. She asked whether I could duplicate the Commander's and that guy's."

"Why?"

"She didn't say. I'm not sure it's possible, but I'm gonna try. We owe Clarke. I owe Clarke. She's keeping us alive."

"She is," Abby answered with a sigh. "It's not something I ever wanted for her."

"I don't think Clarke would have chosen it either, but she's good at it."

Abby nodded, and the rest of their walk to the Tower was quiet. In her rooms, Abby opened a cabinet to display the chips. Raven pulled two bottles from the cabinet. "Thanks."

"Let me know what you find out."

"Will do," Raven said, and left as quickly as she could.

She took the lift down and walked to Clarke's suite where she found Clarke and Ontari talking at the table. She put the jars down on the table. "You're back, good," she said to Clarke, who got up to greet her. They shared a hug, and as they sat down, Ontari asked, "What is that?"

"Chips Clarke pulled out of Skaikru."

"The rest of them should be here soon," Clarke told them.

"I can't figure out why they won't retract. Do you remember anything that will help?"

Clarke shook her head, then heard Lexa. Seek higher things. We are one. She frowned and looked at Ontari. "Did you hear that?"

Ontari nodded. "Titus said something when he put the Flame in me, but it was not that."

"I don't remember if he said anything when he took it from Lexa. Maybe Murphy will remember."

"He's not here."

"He came when I told him about Jaha. He'll be here later. Since you're in his room, I gave him mine and took Roan's for the time being."

"I can stay somewhere else as long as I can visit your bathroom."

Clarke laughed, but Ontari was serious when she said, "You will stay with Clarke. It is easier to keep you safe at night if you are here."

They both looked at Ontari. "Something we should know?" Raven asked.

"No one can do what you do," Ontari explained.

Raven smiled at the recognition, then smirked at Ontari. "Don't think I'll go easy on you tonight."

"We will see."

"To be clear, I'm playing you, not Lexa."

"We will see," Ontari smirked back.

Their dinner arrived, and Clarke talked about her trip while they ate. When they finished, Ontari excused herself and said she would return shortly. "Mind if I look at A.L.I.E.?" Raven asked.

Clarke shook her head and pointed at the case. Raven got up and brought it back to the table. "Thought it would be heavier," she said. She sat it upright and looked at both sides, determined which was the top, and laid it down.

She opened it and looked down into the case. A moment later, she leaned over it so she could take a closer look. "Not bad."

Light pulsed out of it and Clarke jumped up and slammed the lid shut. "Raven!" she said urgently.

Whoever looked back, it wasn't Raven. It wasn't Raven who answered, either. "Clarke Griffin."

"Leave her alone. Go back to wherever you were, and leave her alone."

"You took Raven from me."

"You took her from me first."

The door opened and both women looked at it. Murphy looked from one to the other. "Damn it," he said.

"John Murphy, why are you here?"

"Keeping an eye on you, bitch. You have about three seconds to get back in the box before I fuck it up. One."

"You would not destroy the box and risk Raven."

"Two."

Clarke pulled her dagger free. Murphy got his out and walked to the table. He threw the box open and raised his hand. Clarke did the same.

"Whoa," Raven said, and dropped to the ground. "Is this the line for the Matterhorn?"

Murphy closed the case and snapped the latches shut while Clarke kneeled beside Raven. None of them looked when Ontari came in.

"Talk to me, Raven."

"I forgot what a rush that is."

"Why could she take you over like that?"

"Don't know. Maybe because she did before. Who knows what the hell that low end tech does to your brain."

"Ontari, send a guard to get my mom. Tell her to bring her kit."

"Sha, Klark."

"Ready to sit up?" Clarke asked Raven.

"In a minute. Hey, Murphy, long time, no see."

"Yeah. Had things to do."

"I heard. Sorry about your room."

"It's OK. I can sleep on the floor."

"I moved to Roan's room so you can have mine."

"Thanks, Clarke."

"OK, let's try now," Raven said.

Clarke and Murphy each put an arm around her and helped Raven to her feet. They quickly moved her to a chair. Murphy took the case and moved it to his room. He wished he'd thrown it in the water like he threatened. He gave the case an annoyed kick before returning to the main room.