Damien finally opens up to "Freelancer" about his reasoning for becoming fully-certified, wanting to defy the bigoted stereotypes that others try to use to define him. He further reveals his plan to create an academic club designed to help humanborn magic users acclimate, feeling that D.A.M.N.'s measly efforts in that regard are wildly insufficient.

Huxley confesses to the "Freelancer" his feelings of loneliness and being constantly misunderstood and used by others.

Lasko relays to "Freelancer" the fraught story of how his powers manifested and what his life was like before finding the magical world, connecting with them over the often-painful reality of being a humanborn.

Kody leaves D.A.M.N. and Dahlia, still blaming "Freelancer" for his own problems.

Xavier becomes the captain of Huxley's sports team and begins to attempt to bolster the team's comradery.