Having escaped Kirigan’s stronghold, Genya and Baghra find the resistance. Genya, now bearing severe facial scars from Kirigan's nichevo'ya, is initially met with hostility from Nikolai due to her past role in poisoning the King. Alina fiercely defends her, forcing Nikolai to recognize Genya's own victimization.

Baghra attempts to help Alina block Kirigan out, explaining the bond only exists when they think of one another. During a vision, Alina attempts to trick Kirigan by appearing to flirt with him before unleashing her light, but the effort is interrupted when Mal returns.

As Kaz falls unconscious, he is haunted by traumatic memories of his brother Jordie and the firepox outbreak in Ketterdam, further exploring his aversion to touch. Matthias and Hellgate

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In the fifth episode of Shadow and Bone Season 2, titled the narrative splits between a high-stakes heist in Shu Han and the emotional fallout of Kirigan's recent attack in Ravka. Alina and the Resistance