Lowry is selected next and, during the examination, is declared a mutant when the priest discovers a joint of his left ring finger is missing. He, too, is sent to his death. Guided to the Survivors' settlement by the male mute, Morrow and Carter arrive in time to witness this butchery. Helena's turn comes next. She sobs, petrified, as the high priest runs his hands over her face and body. Finding no deformity, he cries out, 'Clear!' Turning to the icon on the wall, he orders the summoning of the Spirits.