After Vala Mal Doran was transported to the Alteran Home Galaxy during her successful attempt to destroy the first Supergate at Kallana in 2005, she came in contact with Denya. After the two got to know each other and became friends, Vala became convinced that Denya was a member of the Anti-Ori underground. However, unwilling to risk her life by simply trusting her, Denya had Administrator Seevis place her on the village Ara to test her allegiance. For three days Vala remained tied to the sacrificial stone, until her husband, Tomin, rescued her. Seevis allowed him to come to her aid, and finally became convinced that Vala was trustworthy.