Afraid to get attached. Afraid to love. Afraid to lose. But driven to protect. The second strongest Wind Mage in history will pit himself against anyone who threatens those around him. But he definitely doesn't care about them. No, he doesn't care. But he will protect them with his life.

Seraï debates whether she should still reveal her true identity after Garl interrupted her at Lake Docarria. She also notices that he's been looking at her strange since then, making her even more anxious.

Seraï ruminates on all the things her cybernetics leave her unable to do. Garl helps to change her perspective.

Yolande wakes up early to see Garl leaving Captain Klee'shaë's bedroom. She privately confides in Valere, but the news only keeps spreading. The group struggles with how to handle this newfound knowledge.

Searching the woods for a lost cat, the group stumbles upon a field of wildflowers. Seraï is enamored by them, but chooses to hide her interest out of embarrassment.

Garl is sick with the flu, so he's being forced to stay on the Vespertine while his friends explore an island. After an attempted escape, Captain Klee'shaë is now keeping an eye on him. Shenanigans ensue.