At dusk beneath Ava's willow, Kai digs a grave for Kitt, recalling that Kitt helped him dig a grave there once before for Ava. He relives the chain of losses tied to Edric Azer: Ava's death by a dose of the Plague and Kitt's death driven by Edric's obsession with greatness. Overwhelmed, Kai drops the shovel and collapses in grief, repeating that his brother is dead.

Paedyn arrives deliberately, embracing Kai and anchoring him. She offers to help dig, lightening the moment with their shared history, and promises he will never be alone again. Kai praises Paedyn's strength while she admits fearing Death, especially losing him, and then notes that after the burial, others will press to make him king.

Kai rejects the future that should have been Kitt's and thinks about not being Edric's son and the unknown man who might be his father. Paedyn calls Kitt obsessive and sick with the Plague; Kai fixates on Kitt's attempt to kill Paedyn and on his own role in Kitt's death. Paedyn insists it was not Kai's fault, that Healers said Kitt was already dying, and that Kitt was not himself.

Kai grieves that he failed to save Kitt and broke their promise. Paedyn counters that promises are not broken but waiting, saying they will see their lost loved ones again, naming her father, Adena, and Mak. She holds him until his sobs subside.

When Kai can breathe, Paedyn presses a shovel into his hand and says it is time for Kitt to rest. The word rest comforts Kai, who focuses on giving Kitt peace. He stands with Paedyn and resumes digging, turning the task into a light competition in Kitt's honor, recalling Kitt's knack for making anything enjoyable. Paedyn answers with a grin, and they continue together.