At a crowded courtyard wedding, two brides, Ms. Tara and Ms. Nina, are escorted to two grooms, Prince Neil and Mr. Judd, while guests murmur about the matches. Prince Neil and Mr. Judd take their brides' hands, but onlookers notice Nina's rough, callused hands and speculate about her past. Nina declares she'll be Prince Neil's consort and warns anyone who disrespects her will be punished. The ceremony ends as attendants urge everyone to leave before nightfall. As they prepare to depart, Mr. Judd fails to answer when called, leaving his whereabouts unresolved.