With Denos gone, the group is aimless, and the question of whether to split up and go their separate ways comes up. Each of the adults were recruited by Denos for the purpose of undermining the empire.
Bettie, not willing to abandon Denos' kids, takes leadership in his absence.
Thomas, the schizo, is grounded by his wife and follows her lead.
Bone-shaper is submissive and stays.
Iris stays for her friend Zera
Zera... is troubled and withdrawn.