Seven starts going about her normal routines and sees several aliens, previously unseen, observing many of the crew which are outfitted with strange devices. Seven tries to alert Janeway without arousing suspicion but two aliens are observing Janeway's response to sleep deprivation using needles stuck in her skull. Seven covertly goes to Engineering to arrange for an energy discharge that the Doctor thinks will disable the DNA imprints.
Seven goes about her daily routine when she encounters several unknown alien observers who are watching crew members wearing strange devices. Seven tries to discreetly inform Janeway without raising suspicion, but two aliens are secretly monitoring Janeway's response to lack of sleep by inserting needles into her head. Seven then sneaks to Engineering to plan a device that will disable the DNA markings.