- Only Gerrard is doing well with memorizing the songs. Somiss decides to punish them by giving them three days to study—and no food the whole time, of course.
- Hahp talks to Gerrard once they're back in the room. At first he just says that he hates the wizards, but as they talk more, Gerrard reveals that he can't move his thoughts yet.
- Then Gerrard asks if Hahp will help him. This surprises Hahp—but he agrees. They vow to destroy the place together, and as they clasp hands, Hahp realizes that their skin touching is something he's missed. He's been hungry for human contact.
- Gerrard helps Hahp learn the first rhyme and pronounce it correctly. After studying, Gerrard feeds Hahp fish stew, too. A wizard comes for them, and Hahp realizes that he is no longer so afraid.