Tosh is able to converse with the half-elf but he isn't very forthcoming. Sif invisibly trails the duo back to the palace. Río attempts to heal the burns on Diego's arm, but makes a disquieting discovery. Invoking the dragon name for the first time, Río takes the blight into herself to spare Diego with horrific implications for her. Río still doesn't trust Gregori, but that doesn't stop Diego from picking his brain for answers.
