Quenton Bode had a busy offseason. Shortly after New Orleans' season ended, he got on a plane for Nepal, where he spent a couple of weeks atop Everest with defensive lineman Bjorn Ironside. It was a productive and refreshing time, and Bode returned from the trip with a clear head and renewed passion for the game. He and running back Forrest Gump, who Bode has known since their Prospect Bowl days, attended the Ultimini. Bode enjoyed teasing Gump over the fact that the Marshals had beaten Gump's Luchadores to reach the championship, but Gump got the last laugh as the Portland Pythons soundly defeated San Antonio. Back in New Orleans, Bode made sure to take some time to get to know new teammate Marcella Toriki, who had come to the Second Line as a free agent. He showed Toriki around New Orleans, and had her over to his home for dinner. Surprisingly, the topic of football never came up, and yet the bond between Bode and his new teammate is certainly strong. Finally, Bode (along with nearly all of his teammates, young and old) attended a party for William H. Harrison. The New Orleans legend quietly retired after Season 18, and Bode made sure to attend the small get-together to show his respect for the veteran. Harrison gave a small speech at the event, and while none in attendance have revealed exactly what was said, the message of the speech was clear nonetheless: the Ultimus is now New Orleans' for the taking.