When Mingxiao and Su-Lin return from their trip to the Galapagos, they are surprised to find that they have not showered or changed since they returned from the island. Su-lin tries to calm Mingxiae down by reminding her that she has been "restrained" in the extreme conditions of the island, and that she will be bringing her father to dinner the next day. When she realizes that her father's eyes are "bursting with flames" and that he is unable to see her, Su Ling tries to comfort her, but Su Ling is too upset to listen