The episode opens with the chief being warned about visiting emissaries from the Iron Islands and representatives from the Crimson Clam to sign an alliance. Suddenly, a man informs him that his lady has been found, prompting him to rush to her side. Meanwhile, the lady is shown holding what she claims is a dragon egg and appears to be trying to communicate with the hatchling inside, an extraordinary act questioned by onlookers. A skeptical dragon tamer thunderously declares the egg is a fake, accusing her of using a painted ostrich egg. The lady insists the egg is real and challenges the tamer, who demonstrates sensing a strong fire element inside a different, genuine egg. Tensions escalate as the lady is ordered to relinquish the egg, ending with the chief arriving just in time to confront the escalating conflict.