Darius confronts a fox feigning death nearby and dismisses her as worthless, but Casian intervenes, insisting on protecting her despite Darius's disdain. Casian takes the fox to his private space, offers her food, and insists she is now under his protection, challenging the idea that she must suffer as a slave. He vows to repay the abuse marked on her with revenge. Later, Darius casually thanks Casian for removing the fox, calling her cheap and promiscuous. The episode ends with Casian's promise of revenge hanging unresolved.