Elissa is an indigo who has lived for decades, lonely and self-sufficient. The only one she values is her longtime friend Melinda, also an indigo. But Melinda falls in love as a schoolgirl with a handsome alien, becomes pregnant by him, although this is considered impossible, and now she faces death. The brother of Melinda's lover, Reigard, offers Elissa a deal. Will they be able to find a common language, understand each other and maintain mutual understanding in the society of the arrogant aristocracy from Melrania, for which any relationship with a dugout is a terrible misalliance.