Content Warning: Discussion of sexual assault about halfway through the episode. 

In the aftermath of the battle on Paragon, Wintrow is plagued with doubts and worries over his split loyalties. Paragon is still determined to die while his crew, Amber, and his dragons struggle to live. Althea wakes up inside Vivacia and is comforted by a conniving and suave Kennit. 

The serpents start to question Bolt/Vivacia's orders and speak with Paragon. They leave the area, allowing Kennit to swoop in and fight Brashen's crew. Kennit and Paragon reuinte and say one last goodbye. Everything is looking up for Kennit, except the rescue of Althea Vestrit throws a wrench in his plans. 

Althea and Brashen get ready to negotiate with Kennit when Vivacia is spotted. But Kennit, upon seeing Paragon, has plans to silence his past once and for all. According to Amber, the serpents, the Vestrits, and the Ludlucks all come together to decide what the future will look like. 

Reyn Khuprus and Tintaglia prepare to leave Bingtown to search for Malta. The Rain Wilder, through the dragon connection, once again reaches out to Malta, and they find out she's on a ship heading to Jamaillia. However, pirates flying Kennit's raven flag capture Malta and Satrap Cosgo, changing their course. 

Althea Vestrit and Brashen Trell are recovering on board Paragon after Lavoy's betrayal. She comes to a decision to try and treat with Captain Kennit to win back Vivacia. In Bingtown, Serilla is establishing boundaries Mingsley and solidifying her status as an ally to the fledgeling city. Once again, Reyn doesn't know how to feel, but is determined to hold Tintaglia to her word and save Malta. 

Captain Kennit has learned of the Paragon sailing into Divvytown, and Wintrow learns that his aunt Althea is trying to get Vivacia back. Malta, in the meantime, is still in Chalcedean hands but is trying to stabilize her position. She starts to use Satrap Cosgo's position to demand better treatment. 

In the aftermath of the Chalcedean attack on Bingtown, the citizens gather to await a deal from Tintaglia, the dragon. The Old Traders, New Traders, Tattooed, and Three Ships immigrants all argue about what to do when Tintaglia appears. Reyn cautions everyone against dealing with her, but his mother, Jani, strikes a deal on behalf of the town. All goes well until Malta is brought up and a second deal is made. 

The Tenira, Khuprus, Vestrit, and Kelter families all gather in the night for their final meal. The Chalcedeans have attacked Bingtown and there's not much hope for salvation except for what flies on wings. Tintaglia comes to Bingtown to deliver her instructions and Selden Vestrit sings praises to strike a bargain. 

Shreever and Maulkin's Tangle have traveled far in search of She Who Remembers and have reached their goal. They are granted their memories and also have conversations with Bolt. Kennit is given the reins of the serpent tangle and notices that the ship doesn't seem to like Wintrow. However, Wintrow, with guidance from Etta, figures out a new direction for himself. 

The crew of Paragon arrive to Divvytown under the cover of night. Brashen and Althea go ashore in order to gather information and spend the day on a lovely date. However, bad memories are resurfacing for Paragon and one of the denizens of Divvytown brings up Igrot's name. The resulting commotion forces the couple back to the ship, Lavoy to abandon the mission, and all of them to flee before they're caught.