The World Shrank and I Grew - Episode 8

During a tense confrontation, Mason reveals several powers, including foresight and knowledge of bad rat meat, which allowed him to predict Gary's deflation after using a fortified defense ability. Despite suspicion, Mason insists he is not hostile, claiming he would have harmed them if he were an enemy. The group learns that humans can provide biomass for power absorption, and Mason completes absorbing infected human biomass. As the episode ends, Mason attempts to steal power, raising new stakes and uncertainty about his true intentions.