An underling pleads for mercy after being punished for disobeying. Cedric seizes the moment to assert control, repeating that disobedience will be punished and tightening his grip on the scene. A public rallying cry to change the North and past promises raise stakes around loyalty. Cedric confronts Cecilia, demanding she account for the vows they made and the actions she's taken. He forces her to choose and, pointedly, asks, 'which one is real?' The episode ends with Cecilia pressured to answer and the decision unresolved.