Susan's defiance of Aztec customs and the resulting threat of punishment, creating a moral dilemma for Barbara and the group.

In the Seminary, Autloc tests Susan’s knowledge of Aztec mythology, confirming her scholarly credibility and establishing her as a figure of intellectual authority. The exchange with the Victim—who reveals he …

In the shadowed sanctum of the temple, Autloc confronts Barbara with the grim reality of Susan’s fate: her punishment for defying Aztec teachings is not tied to the eclipse sacrifice …