This piece follows the developing relationship between Vetra Nyx and the Pathfinder: After returning from their mission to infiltrate the Kett facility and rescue the Angaran Moshae, Ryder struggles with the consequences of his choices. Where once there was only camaraderie, something else begins to grow (Slow Burn).

Vetra has been kidnapped by one of the Pathfinder's enemies; if anyone thought she was going to sit on her ass and wait for rescue, they have another thing coming. Until then, it's up to Ryder to navigate the fragile politics of Heleus, before her time runs out.