Late at night, Elowen visits her brother Rhydian, claiming she brought medicine to heal him and dismissing his warning about their father finding out. As she treats his wound, a charged intimacy develops, with Elowen complaining of feeling 'burning up' and commenting on his closeness. Rhydian struggles with the situation, reminding himself and her that she is his biological sister. He declares he will soon graduate and cannot protect her all the time, a statement she accepts yet counters by admitting she will miss him, leaving their forbidden tension unresolved as she lingers by his bedside.