Five months after he stepped into the Warding magic to disrupt it, Milo still isn't able to shift into his wolf form. The Healers have few answers for him, believing that if the ability returns, it will just be a matter of time. Milo finally breaks down under the strain after a series of failed attempts to shift. "Sweetheart" tries to reassure him, but Milo is inconsolable, feeling that a fundamental part of himself is missing. While he wouldn't change his decision, and firmly believes it was worth it to have saved the lives that he did, he doesn't want the magic to be gone and doesn't know what to do anymore, feeling utterly hopeless and like a stranger in his own body. "Sweetheart" bridges with him, helping him to focus on the sensation of his magic, and it finally works. He shifts, holding it for only a few seconds so as to not overwork his core. He shifts back and collapses into sobs of relief in "Sweetheart"'s arms.