At an antique shop, Dean Brady inspects a piece claimed to be a genuine vintage heirloom. After careful examination, he points out signs of artificial aging and modern machining, revealing the item as a fake. The shop owner grows defensive and demands Dean decide quickly whether to buy. Later, Rayne Drake from Winter Pavilion introduces herself and offers to teach Dean how to appraise antiques, proposing they discuss it over drinks. Just as Dean agrees, a familiar voice calls out, hinting at a new complication for him in this world of relics and deception.