Kael's aunt confronts a woman, Elara, physically striking her and calling her a failure. Elara defiantly hits her back, escalating the conflict. Kael's aunt tries to invoke her status, but Elara orders guards to bring boiling silver poison as punishment. She forces the aunt to pick up the caustic substance, referencing her own daughter's pain when pushed. The aunt initially resists but eventually breaks, pleading for mercy as she is forced to touch the poison. The episode ends with a cry for release as the punishment is enacted.