Three Stenos neo-dolphins, Moki, Steekah-pol, and Hakukka-jo are tired of Capt. Creideiki's inspections and pious quoting of Keeneenk teachings to inspire his fellow Tursiops. Hakukka-jo is concerned about crewfen overhearing them and fears that Dr. Metz and Takkata-Jim have spoken about them. The other two are unconcerned. With Tom Orley and Tsh't on a mission and Kitahi in sickbay, the time seems right to mutiny. Moki becomes a pod leader under the new regime and begins eying both male and female crew members as sexual conquests.