During training with Jean Luc, Reid’s mood is sour, as he is furious at himself for letting yet another witch escape because he was distracted by Lou. Célie was devastated that a witch was in her house and wouldn’t look at Reid, adding to his feelings of shame. Jean Luc baits Reid during their sword fight about Célie and Lou, claiming he is only jesting. Reid realizes that Jean Luc, a lifelong friend, has changed his attitude toward Reid since the latter was promoted to captain of the Chasseurs. Reid tries to sublimate his anger, remembering techniques the Archbishop gave him to control himself. Just as he is ready to break, the Archbishop arrives. Telling Reid he isn’t at fault for the errors the night before, the Archbishop orders Reid to accompany him to the theater. Reid realizes as he leaves that Jean Luc is envious of the Archbishop’s favoritism.

A bruised Lou wakes in pain and confusion as the theater bustles with activity; she had forgotten there’s a Saturday matinee. Sneaking into the lobby’s bathroom to urinate, Lou is startled by the sight of her damaged face in the mirror. After everyone goes into the theater for the performance, she tries stealthily to return backstage.