A man and his companion journey to a misty valley where his missing mother might be, referencing events from an original novel. As night falls, they prepare to rest, but the man refuses to eat, feeling uneasy and mistrustful of his companion’s motives. The companion senses his discomfort and accuses him of being overly scheming, which heightens the tension between them. The episode ends with their fragile trust strained, leaving their next move uncertain as they settle in for the night near the valley.