The main character, frustrated by her failed attempts to learn more about art history in preparation for the investigation of the fake "Z," receives a call from Marius. The two coordinate their plans for the upcoming art lounge event, at which Marius plans to pose as a buyer interested in collecting Z's paintings. They agree that the MC will act as his lawyer, giving support to his cover story that he's so serious about the purchase that he's already prepared with a contract.
At Marius' Studio, Director Sven Phillips visits Marius to have a second look at the forged painting from the previous exhibit, and the two agree that the forger shows potential for true brilliance. Marius asks for Sven's help releasing false information to lure out the forger.