A Soulbinder and their companion head toward a misty valley where the Soulbinder's mother might be found, referencing a place from the original novel. As night falls, they prepare to camp, but the Soulbinder suddenly loses appetite and appears uneasy. The companion notices this change and questions their condition, sensing the Soulbinder's growing unease and scheming nature. The episode ends with a tense mood, leaving the reason behind the Soulbinder's discomfort unclear and the search for their mother unresolved.