In driving rain, Hunt helps Bryce wrestle Syrinx from the gallery and drop him at her apartment before they head to the Rose Gate to track the kristallos seen in Viktoria’s feeds. Bryce’s thigh pain resurfaces, but they press on, studying cameras and the empty square for any trace of the demon.

Reviewing street maps, Hunt realizes their ley-line theory missed a key layer: the sewer tunnels beneath Ward, Central, and Main. He points out a nearby grate as a likely route for summoning and covert movement, potentially by Sabine. The reek and rushing water underscore the danger; Bryce suggests going down, but Hunt refuses without more weapons and notes lightning would be risky in water.

They decide to wait for daylight and to consult Hunt’s Many Waters contact, reasoning the Istros might reveal dumped remains or traffic. Hunt messages Isaiah and Viktoria to add cameras to the Gate and sewer grates to catch any shift or movement. Despite the grim work, their banter eases the tension, and Hunt admits he’s actually having fun with Bryce.

Back at Bryce’s, both scrub off the city filth. A comic moment ensues when Hunt discovers Bryce’s hidden box of sparkly toy unicorns and pegasi; Bryce shares a childhood story about how the toys helped her fit in, revealing a tender side. The teasing continues, signaling growing trust and intimacy even as they ready for the next investigative steps.