Thistle has revealed her true form and the group springs into action.
As combat ensues, Eight summons Eight Jr, but in a much larger form. Shepherd leans into his more basic instincts as he lunges for Thistle, while Rou tries one last time to get information about Hunter before it’s too late. His attempts go unheard, however, as Thistle violently lashes out. Once Thistle is defeated, Hunter is located within the hut with help from Eight Jr.
Shepherd, overcome with joy, panics upon realizing they have taken a monstrous form. Rou, familiar with transformations, puts his mediation skills to good use and convinces Hunter to not let appearances deceive them. The hunting team is reunited and in a moment of intimacy, the pair vocalize their mutual love and affection for one another before everyone returns home through the portal.
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