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While driving through rural Louisiana, Detective Rust Cohle delivers a bleak nihilistic manifesto to his partner Marty Hart. The conversation exposes the deep ideological rift between the two men as Rust explains his view of human consciousness as a tragic mistake, leaving Marty deeply disturbed and offended.

King Viserys summons his daughter Rhaenyra to the dragonpit to discuss the true nature of their power and the burden of leadership. He formally apologizes for his past neglect and informs her of his decision to name her his heir over her uncle Daemon.

Two struggling developers discuss their fear of being forced out of Northern California if their startups fail to gain traction. They briefly brainstorm technical solutions for a frivolous app before reality sets back in regarding their financial instability.