Reyn and Tintaglia grow closer together on their journey to find Malta. Reyn learns to share and Tintaglia talks about Elderlings. Malta, onboard the pirate ship Motley, is still trying to stay on Satrap Cosgo's good side by passing long his comfort demands to the captain. However, Captain Red is more interested in giving Cosgo to Kennit and pursuing Malta romantically than any demands Cosgo might have. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.