Radane explains that she’s only distantly related to the emperor and was training to be a wind-speaker. However, the revolutionaries are attempting to stomp out all remaining heirs. To verify her identity, Kiela quizzes her on cultural trivia that only a noble would know. Once satisfied, they return to Kiela’s cottage along with the books. Radane apologizes for taking Kiela’s cookbook and promises to return it. Larran helps them unpack and offers to make some new bookshelves. Bryn comes over and meets Radane; they tell her that Radane has quit her job and is beginning a new life. Bryn offers her a job at her bakery. She tells them about how she first came to Caltrey after a failed romance with a family rival and how the townspeople took care of her.

Larran builds new shelves for Kiela while their friends visit and play music. Soon, Radane brings back the stolen cookbook. Kiela tells Radane about her experiments with magic, and they become friends. Together, they plan a spell to help the merhorses give birth.