In a crowded Imperia market, a boastful rival and the runaway popularity of Consort's Choice set the scene as Helen, Jill and Reaper race to sell their startup makeup before supplies run out. Helen hustles customers while Jill worries she’s become invisible despite practice, and Reaper frets that people ignore them. They scramble to make more sets and turn buyers into loyal customers. Their sales pick up—enough that Helen says they can soon escape—but a partner warns business is a complex maze, leaving an unresolved opening for their next move.