*While docked at Pierpont Drift (a colony of thieves, according to Rommie), Dylan decides to lead negotiations between two parties, the Chichin led by Doge Miskich and the Than, led by Clarion of Loss. At issue is the Hegemon’s Heart, a sacred relic stolen by one culture and desperately wanted back by the other. Dylan must think fast to avoid a bloody conflict between these parties, but the volatile situation continually changes. An attempt to fake the worshipped relic reveals an already-faked version, with a romantic thief named Leyton at the heart of this deception.
Writer: Ethie Ann Vare
Director: David Winning
Week of Air: 10/15/01 *Source: Back of card