She opens the episode by shouting "Don't touch me!" and pushes a man away. In the aftermath Yoric and Ric are named; he helps her up, they apologize, and admit that being seen would invite accusations of an illicit affair, so their alliance must stay secret. They agree to "seal the deal" and part. At court a voice that sounds like Ric's convinces courtiers to back him for the throne. An advisor warns, "she's seducing you" and blames Prince Jaxon; another defends her. The court is split and the secret pact and throne plot remain unresolved.