I can't believe I never commented on this before ... I loved this! *g* Both of them are wonderfully in character, and I could definitely see them having a conversation like this. I loved Rygel trying to puzzle out what Crais' motivations are now, and trying to convince himself he doesn't really miss Stark, or want to help Aeryn. And I want to give Crais a hug.

Nice fic. Liked Rygel making Crais second-guess his decision. I agree with Rygel, the thought of Talyn running rampant thru the universe without someone strong enought to rein him in and take the backlash doesn't really bear thinking about.